• Airmen in C-130J crash identified, memorialized at BAF

    The six Airmen assigned to the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing who died Oct. 2 when their C-130J Super Hercules aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Jalalabad Airfield, Afghanistan, were identified by the Department of Defense today.Killed in the crash were Capt. Jordan Pierson, Capt. Jonathan

  • DOD Identifies Air Force Casualties

    The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of six airmen who were supporting Operation Freedom's Sentinel. They died Oct. 2 in the crash of a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Jalalabad Airfield, Afghanistan. The cause of the accident is currently under investigation.Killed were:Capt.

  • Dyess Airmen killed in C-130J crash identified

    Today, the Office of the Secretary of Defense announced the names those killed in the crash of C-130J at Jalalabad Airfield, Afghanistan, on Oct. 2. Of the eleven individuals on board the aircraft, four were Airmen were assigned to the 317th Airlift Group here. Dyess Airmen killed in the crash

  • Four Dyess Airmen Fatalities in C-130J crash

    Four Airmen assigned to the 317th Airlift Group here perished at 12:19 a.m., local time in Afghanistan, on Oct. 2, (2:49 p.m. Central Time, Oct. 1) when their C-130J crashed during initial take-off from Jalalabad Airfield, Afghanistan. The names of the deceased are being withheld until 24 hours

  • 7th Bomb Wing commander to host Facebook Townhall

    A Facebook townhall will be held by Col. Michael Bob Starr, 7th Bomb Wing commander, Sept. 30 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.The townhall will focus on the 7th BW's transition to Air Force Global Strike Command, the new enlisted evaluation system, base services and Col. Starr's upcoming retirement.All

  • 7th Bomb Wing transitions to Air Force Global Strike Command

    A realignment ceremony was held here Sept. 28, signifying the 7th Bomb Wing's transition from Air Combat Command to Air Force Global Strike Command set to occur on Oct. 1.The realignment marks a milestone in streamlining the Air Force organizational structure, placing all responsibility for

  • Airmen participate in first-ever Dyess Warrior Week

    The first Dyess Warrior Week took place at the fitness center here Aug. 24-28.More than 50 Airmen of all ranks from over six squadrons and groups participated in Warrior Week. Airmen participated in friendly sports competitions as a way to boost morale while also promoting physical resilience and

  • Arnold Gate Asphalt Construction Complete

    Team Dyess, Our CE team is awesome and finished construction on Arnold Gate, Sept. 14. Main gate operations have returned to normal. Engineers lead the way!

  • Dyess solicits for honorary commander nominations

    Nominations for the Dyess Air Force Base honorary commander program are due to the 7th Bomb Wing Public Affairs office by Sept. 23, 2015.Dyess is seeking applicants for the 489th Bomb Group, 489th Maintenance Squadron, 345th Bomb Squadron, and 317th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron honorary commander