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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Fidencilio Velasquez, 7th Operations Support Squadron airfield manager operation coordinator, checks a crack on the runway Jan. 12, 2016, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. When a crack is formed in the pavement, the crack is filled with joint sealant to prevent the pavement from cracking more and potentially damaging an aircraft’s tire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Mayfield/Released) Airfield Defenders
The safety of aircraft is a crucial part of mission success; the flight line holds many dangers to aircraft, such as foreign object debris and wildlife. While it is everyone's responsibility to address any hazards found on the airfield, airfield managers are its first-line defenders.Airfield managers go through rigorous two-hour inspections to make
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2016
U.S. Air Force Col. David Benson, 7th Bomb Wing commander, speaks to Airmen during the 7th Bomb Wing change of command ceremony Oct. 29, 2015, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. As commander, Benson is responsible for the health and welfare of more than 12,000 active duty military members, civilian employees and family members. In addition, he provides combat-ready B-1 aircraft, crews and associated combat support of global engagement taskings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Quay Drawdy/ Released) Meet Colonel Benson: Everything you need to know about the new 7th BW commander
When asked to talk a little about himself, the 7th Bomb Wing commander, Col. David Benson, humbly described himself as a gym rat at heart and a family man through and through. Benson likes to joke that his wife, Annie, who he has been married to for 20 years, is "way too good for him." Together, they have had four children, ages 16, 14, 11 and
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2016
Donna Matschek, 7th Component Maintenance Squadron electronic technician, adjusts a torque wrench before running it through the torque calibrator Dec. 2, 2015, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The torque calibrator verifies the torque wrench is using the exact amount of torque it is set to. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Mayfield/ Released) Masters of precision
Attention to detail is critical in their line of work. The slightest mistake can cause devastating damage or prevent mission success.When precision measurement equipment lab professionals go to work every day, they deal with a great deal of pressure making sure they calibrate the equipment they are working on to as close to perfection as humanly
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2015
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Damore, 7th Comptroller Squadron financial analyst, reviews a chart to see how much money was spent at different squadrons across the wing Nov. 24, 2015, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. During the annual fiscal year closeout 7th CPTS Budget Airmen and civilians work long hours to obligate the rest of the budget before the end of the fiscal year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Mayfield/Released) Keeping the Air Force Mission Alive
When the fiscal year is coming to an end and there is still money in the budget, a group of Airmen work long hours to help Airmen and the base accomplish the mission more efficiently.The Airmen who work in the budget department of the 7th Comptroller Squadron sometimes burn the midnight oil certifying money to give to squadrons for their needs.
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2015
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Timothy Castillo, 7th Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer, checks his dog, Axa, for any bites, swellings and abnormal growths that could prevent him from performing everyday duties Aug. 10, 2015, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. Military working dog handlers are trained with emergency field veterinary skills to keep the dog healthy while deployed; however, the base veterinary staff cares for the dogs on a day-to-day basis while at home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Mayfield/Released) A bond that can never be broken
With ears up, eyes open and not a single movement until a command is given by their handler, military working dogs display great discipline and obedience.Military working dogs begin their training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, between the ages of 1 and 2 years old and go through the 60 - 90 day Department of Defense Military Working
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2015
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Giorgiamikaela Arnold, 7th Logistics Readiness Squadron B-1 Aircraft Part Store technician, carries a cardboard reusable container Aug. 8, 2015, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. Per Department of Defense Policy, aircraft parts must be shipped and stored in the appropriate container. The Reusable Container Program is designed to meet DoD policy by ensuring every part, stored or shipped, has the appropriate container. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Quay Drawdy/Released) Preventing a Million Dollar Accident
When a "what if" can cost more than $100,000 and a team of Airmen nine hours worth of work, it makes sense to do everything possible to make sure that "if" never happens.The Reusable Container Program is an Air Force program that provides protection to valuable aircraft parts by taking the "what if" out of storing or transporting aircraft parts.
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2015
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alli Haynes, left, 325th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment craftsman, 2nd Lt. Nicque Robinson, 319th Contracting Flight contracting specialist, and Airman 1st Class Ariana Bonnit, 99th Medical Operations Squadron medical service technician, perform a rendition of “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” during the 2015 Tops in Blue World Tour Aug. 28, 2015, at the Abilene Civic Center in Abilene, Texas. During every show, Tops in Blue performs a variety of patriotic music that honors our nation and its heroes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kedesha Pennant/Released) Photos: Tops in Blue dazzles in Abilene
Tops in Blue Airmen performed during the 2015 Tops in Blue World Tour Aug. 28, at the Abilene Civic Center in Abilene, Texas.The mission of Tops in Blue is to entertain military personnel and their families around the world, raise morale and educate audiences on topics such as resiliency and social issues through musical performances and inspire
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2015
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Pak Koo, top left, Hart Arbilera, bottom left, and Tech. Sgt. Dana Fox, all assigned to 7th Logistics Readiness Squadron fire and refueling maintenance, work on components of a brush truck airbrake system July 30, 2015, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The brush truck serves as the View VFD go-to vehicle for rural fires that other fire engines can’t reach. The truck was not drivable for months until the FARM shop agreed to work on the brake system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson/Released) FARM revives local fire truck
While returning from a fire, Capt. Laura Covalesky, 7th Logistics Readiness Squadron installation deployment officer, and her husband, both volunteer fire fighters at the View Volunteer Fire Department, were descending a large hill when the station's large brush fire truck's brake system failed.With help from other members of the 7th LRS and her
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2015
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin King, left, and Staff Sgt. Daniel Simonsen, right, both loadmasters assigned to the 39th Airlift Squadron, secure straps to hold a heavy equipment platform in a C-130J Super Hercules, June 30, 2015, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. Loadmasters are trained to load and perform airdrops such as combat support, low-cost-low-altitude, combat rubber raiding craft and personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Mayfield/Released) The lives of C-130J loadmasters
The hot summer sun beats down on the flightline causing beads of sweat to drip down the faces of loadmasters stationed here, their hands red from securing the straps of cargo pallets.This is just another day loadmasters assigned to Dyess Air Force Base. Their job is to ensure cargo is properly placed and secured in an aircraft for a smooth flight.A
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2015
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Timothy Castillo, left, and Tech. Sgt. Jennifer Dean, 7th Security Forces Squadron K-9 handlers, sort through training equipment June 23, 2015, Abilene, Texas. K-9 handlers assigned to the 7th SFS conducted a training exercise at the Mall of Abilene by planting wires and contraband for the military working dogs to find. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shannon Hall/Released) Military working dogs train at Mall of Abilene
Military working dogs train on base and within the local community to ensure they are fully prepared when they deploy downrange.Click here to see the photo slideshow. http://www.dyess.af.mil/photos/slideshow.asp?id={6DABE31E-34AA-4C24-A3B2-9B909E53A242}
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