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April 20, 2022
Five myths about Dyess Air Force Base and Abilene debunked

Dyess Air Force Base has been subject to scrutiny for years as one of the “Top Five Air Force Bases to Avoid,” with complaints ranging from regional community, things to do, and even the location’s weather. This article directly challenges the most commonly ridiculed aspects of the installation and
April 15, 2022
Abilene Military Affairs Committee tours Dyess Air Force Base

Weapons load crew members assigned to the 7th Aircraft Maintenance Unit prepare to compete in a Load of the Quarter competition at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 14, 2022. Airmen assigned to the 28th, 7th, and 9th AMUs competed against each other during the competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by
April 15, 2022
Innovation inspires projects like bomb-loading BAMA

Air Force Global Strike Command’s B-1 Command Armament System Manager, Master Sgt. Andrew Cherry, recently approved a new piece of equipment that reduces the time to load the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile AGM-158s on the B-1 Bomber. It is called the Bomber Aluminum-rail-set Multi-purpose
April 15, 2022
PRESS RELEASE: 317th AW CONDUCTS EXERCISE MEDIUM GRIT

The 317th Airlift Wing will conduct Medium Grit, a full-spectrum readiness exercise, April 18-22, 2022.
April 6, 2022
Air Force awards B-21 Raider advance procurement to support acquisition of long lead items for production

Advance procurement funds will directly support the acquisition of long lead items necessary to build the first lot of production B-21 aircraft.
April 5, 2022
Air Force SNCO Academy graduates first civilian student

The Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy graduated its first civilian student April 6, 2022, at Gunter Annex, Alabama, and hopes installations will prioritize sending interested civilian employees in future.
March 25, 2022
Dyess AFB conducts Mission Assurance Exercise to assess emergency response capabilities

The 7th Bomb Wing, 317th Airlift Wing and supporting community agencies conducted the Mission Assurance Exercise at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas March 23 - 24, 2022.The exercise was conducted to observe and evaluate the installation’s response to an aircraft incident on base and to provide an
March 22, 2022
PRESS RELEASE: DYESS AFB CONDUCTS BASE EXERCISE

The 7th Bomb Wing will conduct an exercise on Dyess Air Force Base March 23-24, 2022. The exercise will evaluate the base response to an aircraft incident, ensure the readiness of emergency and safety personnel and will observe interaction with supporting off-base agencies during a crisis. During
March 21, 2022
The 317th integrates with partners during Cope North 22

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Over 100 personnel and four C-130J Super Hercules from the 317th Airlift Wing participated in exercise Cope North 2022 from Feb. 2-18 at Anderson Air Force Base, Guam.
March 18, 2022
Bombers return to Dyess following participation in Red Flag 22-2

Airmen from the 9th Bomb Squadron and 9th Aircraft Maintenance unit recently participated in Red Flag 22-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, and returned home to America’s Lift and Strike Base March 18, 2022.The exercise is a simulated combat training exercise that gives aircrew members from the