(GAZETTE WIRE) - BOX ELDER — Construction on the new hangars at Ellsworth Air Force Base is proceeding ahead of schedule, officials announced Tuesday. The expansion is part of the preparation for the arrival of the B-21 Raider, the next-generation stealth bomber. The project has already injected millions into the local economy and is expected to bring hundreds of new personnel to the region by late 2026.

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