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Lead investigator into Ellsworth B-1B crash takes over Black Hills bomber wing

Col. Erick D. Lord steps into unit after 2024 incident cost military nearly a half-billion dollars

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Joe Sneve
Jul 14, 2025
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Col. Erick D. Lord

The Air Force officer who led the investigation into a costly B-1B bomber crash last year is set to take command of the unit where the incident occurred.

Col. Erick D. Lord has been selected as the next commander of the 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth Air Force Base, the service announced this week.

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