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Stationed at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, the 7th Operations Group is the flying component of the 7th Bomb Wing and executes global conventional bombing missions as directed by command authority. This group, the largest B-1B operations group in the Air Force, consists of 23 B-1 bombers and 1,655 personnel. These personnel are assigned to three squadrons: the 9th and 28th Bomb Squadrons, and the 7th Operations Support Squadron.
The 7th Operations Group has a long history, originally activated as the 7th Observation Group on March 26, 1921, with direct lineage back to the 1st Army Observation Group, established on September 6, 1918. In the past, the 7th Operations Group has flown The Breguet 14, the Loening OA-2, LB-7, B-3, B-4, O-19, O-38, B-12, Martin B-10, B-18, B-17, B-25, B-24, B-29, B-36, B-52F, B-52D, B-52H, C-130 and is currently flying the B-1B. The 7th Operations Group has taken part in WWI, WWII, Desert Fox, OEF, OIF and OFS. The 7th Operations Group supports contingency operations worldwide and provides continuous ready presence for the United States and our allies.
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The 7th Operations Support Squadron is responsible for B-1 combat effectiveness. The squadron directs wing flight operations, conventional mission planning, combat tactics, airfield management, aircrew training, exercise scheduling, aircraft scheduling, weapons and tactics standardization, intelligence integration, war plans, deployment planning, weather support, small computer support, simulator training, air traffic control, maintenance analysis, mobility processing and wing life support functions.
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The 28th Bomb Squadron is the largest bomb squadron in the Air Force and the largest flying squadron in the command. Its primary mission is to provide all B-1 initial qualification, re-qualification and instructor upgrade training for Air Combat Command. The squadron determines, evaluates and implements formal training requirements to qualify crewmembers in long-range day and night, all-weather and air-to-ground attack. Each year the squadron trains more than 200 B-1 crewmembers from active-duty and Air National Guard B-1 units. The unit services, launches, recovers, repairs and inspects 25 B-1 aircraft. The squadron also maintains conventional combat readiness supporting higher headquarters contingency taskings worldwide.
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The 9th Bomb Squadron is the oldest bomb squadron in the Air Force and has participated in numerous conflicts and operations, with lineage stretching back to 1917. Its mission is to provide rapid worldwide deployment and employment of B-1B aircraft in support of Combatant Command operations. “The Bats” are a cornerstone of the United States Air Force’s global strike capability. Maintaining the highest state of readiness, the 9th Bomb Squadron trains to execute strategic attack, close air support, and maritime interdiction mission sets and regularly participates in exercises with allied nations to strengthen partnerships and promote global security.
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