• Dyess B-1B Operations

    U.S. Air Force Maj. Nathan Jenkins, 7th Operation Support Squadron executive officer, gathers his flight equipment at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, May 11, 2017. Some of the equipment includes an oxygen mask, helmet and harness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kylee Thomas)

  • Dyess Honor Guard participates in Peace Officer Memorial

    Dyess Honor Guard and 7th Security Forces Squadron Airmen participated in the Peace Officer Flag/Wreath Ceremony in Abilene, Texas, May 3, 2017. The ceremony was held in remembrance of law enforcement officers, including K-9s, across Texas who have died in the line of duty. There were 26 fallen

  • Dyess Airmen win Air Force Global Strike Command level awards

    Six individuals were recently recognized at the MAJCOM-level May 4, 2017 at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas.7th Maintenance Group Award Winners:Maintenance Professional of the Year: Senior Airman Jacob WoodMaintenance Support Professional of the Year: Senior Airman Tiffany R. BurdenAircraft Mechanic of

  • 8th Air Force command chief visits Dyess

    U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Alan Boling, 8th Air Force command chief, receives a Wing Mission Briefing May 2, 2017 at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. Boling spent two days touring the base to better understand Dyess’ key role in supporting the Mighty Eighth’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by

  • Abilene hosts 52nd World’s Largest BBQ

    Volunteers serve barbecue to military members at the Abilene Civic Center, Abilene, Texas, April 22, 2017. The free meal for military members and their families include a range of barbeque options, beans, coleslaw and more to thank them for their service to the country and local community. (U.S.

  • Eighth Air Force commander visits Dyess

    The commander of the Eighth Air Force met the Airmen who carry out the missions of the 7th Bomb Wing and 317th Airlift Group during a visit of Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 17-19. During his visit, Maj. Gen. Thomas Bussiere and his wife Barbara, toured several squadrons to recognize Airmen on

  • Article 15 and Discharge actions

    For the month of March 2017, three Airmen were discharged while several other Airmen received Article 15 nonjudicial punishments for their actions.An Airman was administratively discharged for minor disciplinary infractions. His disciplinary history included two Article 15s, four Letters of

  • Military working dog: An Airman’s best friend

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sergio Mihai, 7th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, trains with his dog, Ddewey, to keep him obedient and disciplined at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 12, 2017. MWDs are used on patrol, drug, explosive detection and suspect apprehension. (U.S.

  • Bad to the Bone: drug interdiction from 30,000 feet

    Total Force Integrated Airmen from the 489th Bomb Group and 7th Bomb Wing used the B-1 Lancer to track illicit drug traffickers, or “smugglers,” from South America to the U.S. out of Boca Chica Naval Air Station, Key West, Fla. March 20 - 24.The B-1 or “Bone” assisted the Joint Interagency Task