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  • U.S. Airmen assigned to the 7th Munitions Squadron guide a Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile into a Launcher Load Frame during a Multi-Role Pylon Load training event as part of the Death Strike: Trident Fury exercise at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, June 22, 2026. The backshop training evaluated the crews' ability to rapidly configure and load heavy weapons directly onto launcher load frames within the facility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Neal) Allies unite for Exercise Death Strike: Trident Fury
    Allies unite for Exercise Death Strike: Trident Fury
  • U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Welch, incoming 317th Airlift Wing commander, delivers his first salute to the wing during a change of command ceremony at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, July 8, 2026. Welch is a senior pilot with over 3,300 flight hours in the KC-10A Extender and C-130J Super Hercules, including 1,300 combat hours across multiple operations. As the 317th AW commander, Welch will lead the world's largest fleet of C-130J, projecting rapid, tactical global mobility in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell) 317th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander
    317th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander
  • U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Brian Castillo, 317th Airlift Wing command chief, gives his first remarks during a change of responsibilities ceremony at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, June 12, 2026. During the ceremony the responsibilities of senior enlisted leader for the 317th AW changed from Chief Master Sgt. Martin Castillo to Brian Castillo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell) 317th Airlift Wing changes responsibility between senior enlisted chief master sergeant
    317th Airlift Wing changes responsibility between senior enlisted chief master sergeant
  • Airmen stand on stage during a formal Change of Command Ceremony 7th Bomb Wing welcomes new commander
    7th Bomb Wing welcomes new commander
  • A U.S. Navy Admiral sits in the cockpit of a B-1B Lancer during flight. USSTRATCOM commander tours Dyess AFB, highlights global strike readiness
    USSTRATCOM commander tours Dyess AFB, highlights global strike readiness
  • Airmen and civilians stand in a group and receive a brief Dyess showcases conventional, future-force missions to emerging AFGSC leaders
    Dyess showcases conventional, future-force missions to emerging AFGSC leaders

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    Allies unite for Exercise Death Strike: Trident Fury

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    40th AS receives Gallant Unit Citation from 18th AF commander
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    317 AW concludes Valiant Shield 2026
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    39th AS simulates airdrops and transports cargo for VS26
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    317th Airlift Wing changes responsibility between senior enlisted chief master sergeants

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    Air Force Reserve expands international relationships at GASCC, RIAT 2026
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    Department of the Air Force appoints 14 members to Scientific Advisory Board
  • U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David Wolfe receive a briefing from members of the 352nd Special Operations Wing, at RAF Mildenhall, England, July 13, 2026.

    CSAF, CMSAF visit RAF Mildenhall
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    Air Force releases field grade officer promotions
  • A B-2 Spirit assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing and an F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron participate in a live-fire sinking exercise during Valiant Shield 2026 over the Philippine Sea, June 27, 2026. The exercise demonstrated the joint force’s ability to integrate multi-domain capabilities with allies across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Blake Wiles)

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