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May 3, 2022
‘Mighty Eighth’ commander demonstrates B-1 readiness, bridging to future of America’s lift and strike base

Maj. Gen. Andrew Gebara, 8th Air Force and Joint-Global Strike Operations Center commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Steve Cenov, 8th Air Force command chief and J-GSOC senior enlisted leader, visited Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, showcasing B-1 readiness, agility and resilience April 29.
April 22, 2022
B-1 makes first-ever appearance at Sun ‘n Fun air show

Members of the 337th Test and Evaluation Squadron flew to Lakeland, Fla., to participate in the Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo, one of the world’s largest annual aviation events, April 5-10, 2022.This was the first time in the expo’s 80 years that the B-1B Lancer was featured as a static display for the
April 22, 2022
28th BS welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. John McClung, 7th Operations Group commander, presents the guidon to Lt. Col. Kristen Jenkins, incoming 28th Bomb Squadron commander, Jenkins took command from Lt. Col. Thompson during the 28th BS change of command ceremony officiated by McClung inside the Three Bay Hangar at
April 21, 2022
PRESS RELEASE UPDATE 1: DYESS FLIGHTLINE INCIDENT, B-1 FIRE DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

At approximately 10 p.m. on April 20, a Dyess Air Force Base B-1B Lancer caught fire during routine engine maintenance while parked on the flightline.Emergency response personnel arrived immediately and contained the scene. Two individuals were injured and transported to Hendrick Medical Center
April 21, 2022
PRESS RELEASE: DYESS FLIGHTLINE INCIDENT, B-1 FIRE DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

At approximately 10 p.m. on April 20, a Dyess Air Force Base B-1B Lancer caught fire during routine engine maintenance while parked on the flightline.Emergency response personnel arrived immediately and contained the scene. Two individuals were injured and transported to Hendrick Medical Center
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.