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June 26, 2025
21st Air Task Force conducts ART-CL Training

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to 21st Air Task Force conducted military operations in urban environment training during Advanced Ready Training - Contingency Location (ART-CL) training on Fort Dix, New Jersey. ART-CL training prepared the 21st ATF for working in contested environments to increase
June 23, 2025
B-1B Lancers exercise at Peterson Space Force Base

Starting last week on Monday June 16, B-1B Lancer aircraft from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, conducted a training exercise from Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado.
June 20, 2025
Communications upgrades prepare C-130Js for contested environments

The 317th Airlift Wing is testing advanced communications hardware for certification on C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, enhancing situational awareness and command connectivity for future missions.
June 16, 2025
7th EMS multiplies combat readiness with cold spray capability

Following the stand-up of the Cold Spray Repair Development Center in 2024, the 7th Equipment Maintenance Squadron is regularly using the innovative system to keep the B-1B Lancer’s mission-ready at Dyess Air Force Base.
June 12, 2025
Honorary commander connection provides unique training opportunity for Dyess Airmen

The honorary commander program at Dyess Air Force Base continues to forge strong bonds and foster valuable partnerships that are mutually beneficial between the base and the local community. A recent example highlights how these community connections can address critical needs and enhance training
June 11, 2025
DHN Central MTFs lead the charge in patient safety, quality care

Four Defense Health Network Central military medical treatment facilities achieved flawless results – “no findings” – during their recent Joint Commission surveys, underscoring the Military Health System’s unwavering commitment to patient safety, quality care, and continuous improvement.
June 11, 2025
B-1 Veterans return to the Home of the BONE

Retired U.S. Air Force personnel gather for a group photo during the B-1 Reunion at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, June 8, 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)
June 11, 2025
Bright minds unite: 7th CES, ABI collaborate on airfield lighting

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
June 5, 2025
B-1B Lancer: 40 striking years

June 2025 marks the 40th anniversary of B-1B Lancer at Dyess AFB. The multi-mission B-1, carrying the largest conventional payload of both guided and unguided weapons in the Air Force, is the backbone of America's long-range bomber force, rapidly delivering massive quantities of precision and
May 27, 2025
Making history and logging hours: B-1B WSO reaches 5,000 flying hours

This month, the 345th Bomb Squadron commander and an electronic weapons systems officer crossed the 5,000 flying hour threshold in the B-1B Lancer at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, one of only a handful of people to ever reach the mark.