• VanHerck assumes command of the 7th Bomb Wing

    Col. Glen D. VanHerck assumed command of the 7th Bomb Wing from Col. David B. Béen during a ceremony held in the three-bay hangar here July 3. As commander, VanHerck is responsible for the health and welfare of more than 12,000 active duty members, civilian employees and family members. In addition,

  • Sims aren't just for flying anymore

    The 337th Test and Evaluation Squadron here, through a cooperative program with the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., is developing a computer-based simulator program able to input changes in resources and manpower, and project effects of those changes on the B-1 Bomber community,

  • 317th AG makes history with 16-ship formation

    Sixteen C-130J Super Hercules aircraft filed onto the runway here as part of a training exercise July 2. Once the final aircraft was airborne, the 317th Airlift Group made history, flying the largest C-130J formation ever."We didn't do this to make history," said Col. Walter Ward, 317th AG

  • New campground planned for Dyess

    The 7th Force Support Squadron's Outdoor Recreation broke ground near the base picnic area here for a new campground June 21, 2012.The campground will have 18 full-hookup camping stations, six dry stations, an area for tent camping, a laundry and bath facility, as well as picnic tables and

  • July 6 goal day closures

    Due to the wing's goal day the following agencies will be closed July 6, 2012, and will resume regular business hours July 9, 2012. For more information, call the respective agencies. Agencies closed July 6:7th Medical Group, (325) 696-5459Base finance office, (325) 696-4193

  • Lessons learned for a job earned

    Members of the Youth Center's Keystone Club here took part in a job development opportunity where they learned about different aspects of looking for and holding a job June 19, 2012, at the Old Navy store in Abilene, Texas.The Keystone club is affiliated with the Boys and Girls Club of America. It