Two 7th BW B-1s integrate with African partners; showcase support during Exercise African Lion

Two B-1B Lancers launched from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, June 29, 2022, in support of a Bomber Task Force Continental United States (CONUS)-to-CONUS tasking.A BTF CONUS-to-CONUS mission is a tasking from geographic combatant commanders requesting bomber aircraft to launch from their home unit to

Col. James G. Young: More than a photo on a wall

On July 7, 2022, Col. James G. Young, 317th Airlift Wing commander, relinquished his colors to Col. Thomas Lankford.Maj. Gen. Kenneth Bibb, 18th Air Force commander, presided over the change of command ceremony.The 317th AW is a much decorated combat airlift wing, serving the mission of the Military

7th MDSS inactivates after 28 years

In a recent case for the 7th Medical Group, the correspondence read, "the following unit, the 7th Medical Support Squadron, will be inactivated on or about July 22, 2022."

317th Maintenance Squadron welcomes new commander

7th Munitions Squadron welcomes new commander

Maj. Jeffrey Erwin, outgoing commander of the 7th Munitions Squadron, relinquishes command on Dyess Air Force Base Texas, 16 Jun 2022. Arming bombs and installing munition fins depends on the weapon size, purpose, and mission requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sophia Robello)

Dyess 7th FSS earns installation, AFGSC level awards

Personnel within the 7th Force Support Squadron recently earned recognition at the Air Force Global Strike Command and installation levels for their hard work and accomplishments in 2021.

Dyess AFB accepting applications for Honorary Commander Program

Dyess Air Force Base is accepting applications from members of the Abilene community for the Honorary Commander’s Program for 2022.The Honorary Commander’s Program is an executive-level program intended to educate community members who have limited knowledge of the Air Force and Dyess AFB to foster

Dyess AFB enhances leadership communications with video ‘snacks’

Would you like to be a better version of yourself? Dyess Air Force Base has initiated a series of short videos on leadership to inform Airmen how to be effective leaders.

Soul Fire Café Grand Re-Opening

Senior Airman Dustin Brooks, Dyess We Care Team leader and logistics manager, Chaplain (Lt. Col) Gabriel Rios, 7th Bomb Wing wing chaplain, and Chief Master Sgt. Matthew Coltrin, 7th BW command chief, cut a ribbon during the grand re-opening of the Soul Fire Café at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, June

3D printing provides 21st-century capabilities at Dyess AFB

The 7th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Fabrication Flight fabricates aircraft and ground equipment parts that are no longer produced or supplied by manufacturers.