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Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

The 7th Communications Squadron/SCOK is responsible for processing requests for 7th Bomb Wing records under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act. Written requests may be received by postal service, facsimile or electronically at acc.foia@langley.af.mil. Requests received by facsimile or electronically must have a mailing address included since it may not be practical to provide a substantive response electronically.

What is the FOIA?

The Freedom of Information Act Program (DOD 5400.7-R) allows the general public including foreign citizens, military and civilian personnel acting as private citizens, to request records electronically or in writing from the Federal Government. Some records are released to the public under the Freedom of Information Act, and may therefore reflect deletion of some information in accordance with the FOIA's nine statutory exemptions or two law enforcement record exclusions. A consolidated list of such records is on Defense Link. Currently the law allows 20 working days to process a FOIA request upon receipt of the request in the FOIA office.

Who can submit a FOIA request?

Members of the public, including foreign citizens, military and civilian personnel acting as private citizens, organizations and businesses, and individual members of the Congress for themselves or constituents, may request records in writing. It is important to remember that the Freedom of Information Act applies only to federal agencies. It does not create a right of access to records held by Congress, the courts, state or local government agencies, or by private businesses or individuals. Each state has its own public access laws that should by consulted for access to state and local records.
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Other Questions
FOIA requesters who have any questions concerning the processing of their requests with the Dyess FOIA Office should contact this center at 325-696-4205. If you are not satisfied with the response from the center, you may contact the FOIA Public Liaison, at 757-764-2265 or via e-mail at acc.foia@langley.af.mil

What are the fees for processing a FOIA request?

Fees are assessed depending on which group the request falls into:

Category 1: Commercial. Requesters pay all search, review, and duplication.

Category 2: Educational or Noncommercial Scientific Institution or News Media. Requesters get the first 100 copies free and pay for additional copies.

Category 3: Others. Requesters get the first two hours of search and the first 100 copies free.

How to Make a FOIA Request

Send requests for 7th Bomb Wing records to Dyess FOIA, 426 3rd Street,
Dyess AFB TX 79607-1441. Please ensure you mention "FOIA" and indicate a willingness to pay fees associated with the processing of your request or, in the alternative, why a waiver of fees may be appropriate. Requests may be made online at https://www.efoia.af.mil/palMain.aspx. Faxed or e-mailed requests must have a mailing address included since it may not be practical to provide a substantive response electronically.

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FOIA Office

7th Communications Squadron/SCOK
426 3rd Street
Dyess AFB, TX 79607-1441

Fax: (325) 696-4299
DSN Fax: 461-4299

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