Dyess welcomes 8th Air Force command chief

Dyess AFB hosts Congressional Staff Delegation visit

2025 Department of Defense Suicide Prevention Campaign Joining Your Fight: Connect to Protect

The 2025 Department of Defense (DOD) Suicide Prevention Campaign, “Joining Your Fight: Connect to Protect,” calls on the entire military community to stand united in the fight against suicide. The year-long campaign reinforces that seeking help is a sign of strength and builds Total Force

AMC command team visits 317th AW

Reminder to Service Members: Kratom on DoD list of prohibited substances

A dietary supplement known as kratom has been added to the Operation Supplement Safety list of Department of Defense prohibited substances and should not be purchased or consumed by any member of the armed forces.

B-1B Lancer conducts hot pit refuel at Lajes Field

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron stopped for a hot-pit refuel while supporting a Bomber Task Force Europe mission at Lajes Field, Azores, Aug. 22, 2025. Hot-pit refueling allows aircraft to stay in the air longer, providing fuel to the fight and

AFGSC Completes M18 Handgun Inspection, Returns to Service

Air Force Global Strike Command has completed a comprehensive inspection of its 7,970 M18 Modular Handgun Systems, following a directed pause on July 21, 2025.

Bomber Task Force Europe wraps up 2 weeks of Ally-led training and integration

U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers completed their deployment in support of Bomber Task Force Europe and returned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 22, after participating in two weeks of Allied-led training events designed to advance joint warfighting capability, strengthen cooperation, and improve how

U.S., Allied aircraft sharpen readiness in Norway

Three U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron deployed in support of Bomber Task Force Europe at Ørland, Norway, Aug. 12, 2025. The bombers, assigned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, deployed with a total force integration team composed of roughly 30%

Dyess Total Force maintenance team drives BTF success in Norway

U.S. Air Force Maintenance Airmen deployed from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, are currently supporting Bomber Task Force Europe at Ørland Air Base, Norway. Comprised of both active-duty and reserve personnel, this Total Force maintenance team's expertise is critical to ensuring the B-1B Lancer's