• Fabrication: Keeping aircraft in the fight

    Sun rays reflect off the radar-absorbent paint of U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers and C-130J Super Hercules’ as they sit on the flightline. Both eye-catching aircraft are a sought after sight for military enthusiasts, but few people think about who keeps the exterior and parts of the aircraft in a

  • 317th AW, 39th AS Airmen return home

    Approximately 100 Airmen assigned to the 317th Airlift Wing and 39th Airlift Squadron arrived back home on two C-130J Super Hercules’, Jan. 19, after completing a four-month deployment with the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa supporting Operation Enduring Freedom operations. The unit flew

  • AGE: Lifeline of the flightline

    The shop rattles with the sounds of ratchets turning, hammers banging and engines running. Sweat covers foreheads and oil dries on the hands of Airmen. A constant flow of tasks are handed down with one overall goal, getting aircraft off the ground and into the wild blue. The 7th Equipment

  • 317th Airlift Wing deploys to USAFE, USAFRICOM

    Approximately 100 Airmen from the 317th Airlift Wing deployed to Ramstein Air Base, Germany and Djibouti, Africa, in support of Operation New Normal, Jan. 8. The 317th AW members deploy on a rotational basis, providing combat-delivery capability through tactical airlift and airdrop operations,

  • Defender duo: New handler bonds quickly with MWD

    The handler passes through the gate he once guarded and heads for the armory. After he arms up with an M-9 pistol, he places it in his leg holster and drives to the military working dogs location and approaches the kennels. He walks with a smile to Rexi, military working dog, and gets greeted with

  • Dyess holds wing retreat ceremony

    U.S Air Force Airmen assigned to the 7th Bomb Wing begin to march off with the flag during the end of the retreat ceremony on Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, on Jan. 12, 2018. The detail marching away signifies the end of the retreat ceremony and the flag is then secured. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman

  • Military Justice Summary - December 2017

    COURTS-MARTIAL SUMMARYAmn: This Airman’s urine tested positive for MDMA or “Molly” after a weekend at the beach with her friends who provided the drugs to her. She was found guilty and sentenced to 5 days in jail, 23 days of hard labor, and a reduction to E-1.Although two other courts-martial were

  • 2017 Year in Review

    Dyess Airmen, friends and families rush to a C-130J Super Hercules to greet returning deployers at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 20, 2017. More than 50 Airmen and four C-130s returned to Dyess after supporting operations in Africa and Germany for four months.

  • Pfingston Hall residents receive new furniture

    Christmas came early for Airmen in Pfingston Hall dormitory Dec. 4, 2017. The 7th Civil Engineer Squadron had contractors replace approximately 800 items in all 64 dorm rooms and three common areas, to include new washers, dryers, stoves, couches, beds, refrigerators, microwaves and more. Common