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  • U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Christopher Marcum and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kenneth Babista, enroute engineers with the 4th Joint Communications Support Element, execute test cards with the Joint Deployable Airborne Package at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, June 2, 2025. The communication upgrades enhance secure, in-flight connectivity for C-130J operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emma Anderson) Communications upgrades prepare C-130Js for contested environments
    Communications upgrades prepare C-130Js for contested environments
  • Marc Gilbert, an ES3 Cold Spray Repair Development Center employee, monitors a cold spray system motor test at the facility in Abilene, Texas, May 20, 2025. The cold spray system heats and mixes gas and metal powder then shoots the powder onto a metal surface to rebuild weathered material. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Adrien Tran) 7th EMS multiplies combat readiness with cold spray capability
    7th EMS multiplies combat readiness with cold spray capability
  • U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brian Shanley, 7th Operations Support Squadron commander, shakes the hand of a retired U.S. Air Force Veteran during the B-1 Reunion at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, June 7, 2025. Dyess AFB hosted a reunion with the B-1 Bomber Association to celebrate 40 years of B-1 operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adrien Tran) B-1 Veterans return to the Home of the BONE
    B-1 Veterans return to the Home of the BONE
  • U.S. Air Force senior non-commissioned officers from Dyess Air Force Base attend a project management course at Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, Texas, June 2, 2025. Thanks to the partnership between the 7th Healthcare Operations Squadron and Dr. Janelle O’Connell, 7th HCOS honorary commander and former Dean of the College of Health Professions at HSU, senior enlisted leaders from Dyess were able to attend the course on the HSU campus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Caleb Schellenberg) Honorary commander connection provides unique training opportunity for Dyess Airmen
    Honorary commander connection provides unique training opportunity for Dyess Airmen
  • Members of the 7th Civil Engineer Squadron discuss electrical components of airfield lights during a knowledge exchange at the Abilene Regional Airport, June 6, 2025. This partnership strengthens the 7th CES electrical team's ability to maintain safe and reliable airfield operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alondra Cristobal Hernandez) Bright minds unite: 7th CES, ABI collaborate on airfield lighting
    Bright minds unite: 7th CES, ABI collaborate on airfield lighting
  • A longhorn skull sits above a vertical Texas flag and beside a silhouette of the state, referencing elements found in past B-1 nose art. Below the design is a Joint Direct Attack Munition bomb, representative of the B-1’s payload. “The Star of Abilene” appears above, referencing the first B-1 delivered to Dyess AFB. The red, white, blue, grey, and yellow color palette reflects the Texas flag, the aircraft’s metal, and the 7th Bomb Wing crest. Three black crosses in the background symbolize the 7th BW. B-1B Lancer: 40 striking years
    B-1B Lancer: 40 striking years

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  • U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Christopher Marcum and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kenneth Babista, enroute engineers with the 4th Joint Communications Support Element, execute test cards with the Joint Deployable Airborne Package at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, June 2, 2025. The communication upgrades enhance secure, in-flight connectivity for C-130J operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emma Anderson)

    Communications upgrades prepare C-130Js for contested environments
  • Marc Gilbert, an ES3 Cold Spray Repair Development Center employee, monitors a cold spray system motor test at the facility in Abilene, Texas, May 20, 2025. The cold spray system heats and mixes gas and metal powder then shoots the powder onto a metal surface to rebuild weathered material. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Adrien Tran)

    7th EMS multiplies combat readiness with cold spray capability
  • U.S. Air Force senior non-commissioned officers from Dyess Air Force Base attend a project management course at Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, Texas, June 2, 2025. Thanks to the partnership between the 7th Healthcare Operations Squadron and Dr. Janelle O’Connell, 7th HCOS honorary commander and former Dean of the College of Health Professions at HSU, senior enlisted leaders from Dyess were able to attend the course on the HSU campus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Caleb Schellenberg)

    Honorary commander connection provides unique training opportunity for Dyess Airmen
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  • U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brian Shanley, 7th Operations Support Squadron commander, shakes the hand of a retired U.S. Air Force Veteran during the B-1 Reunion at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, June 7, 2025. Dyess AFB hosted a reunion with the B-1 Bomber Association to celebrate 40 years of B-1 operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adrien Tran)

    B-1 Veterans return to the Home of the BONE

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    Hegseth, Caine laud success of U.S. strike on Iran nuke sites
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    Around the Air Force: AFAS Expands Support, DoD Child Care Initiative, Microreactor Pilot Project
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    JB Andrews powers joint operations for Army’s 250th in nation’s capital

  • Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin delivers remarks during an all-call at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, June 12, 2025. During their remarks, Gen. Allvin and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David Flosi discussed the future of Air Force operations, plans to build a more lethal force, and their dedication to Airmen development. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)

    CSAF, CMSAF visit MacDill AFB

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