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)

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Dyess B-1B Operations

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kevin Minnick, 489th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, communicates with pilots inside a B1-B Lancer at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, May 11, 2017. Crew chiefs are responsible for preparing the aircraft for takeoff and basic maintenance should something happen before flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexander Guerrero)

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Dyess B-1B Operations

U.S. Air Force Maj. Peter Catsuliz, 345th Bomb Squadron pilot, prepares a B1-B Lancer for take-off at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, May 11, 2017. For safety purposes, pilots must follow a pre-flight checklist before every take-off of the highly versatile, multi-mission weapon system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kylee Thomas)

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Dyess B-1B Operations

U.S. Air Force Capt. Anh-Hu Nguyen, 7th Operations Support Squadron, co-pilots a B1-B Lancer at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, May 11, 2017. The B1-B Lancer, also nicknamed the “Bone”, has a crew of four members; a pilot, co-pilot, offensive weapons officer and a defensive weapons officer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexander Guerrero)

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Dyess B-1B Operations

U.S. Air Force Maj. Peter Catsuliz, 345th Bomb Squadron and Capt. Anh-Hu Nguyen, 7th Operations Support Squadron, run through pre-flight checklists at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, May 11, 2017. Pre-flight checklists ensure the safety of both the aircraft and the crew before flight and must be strictly adhered to. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexander Guerrero)

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Dyess B-1B Operations

A B1-B Lancer takes off at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, May 11, 2017. The B1-B Lancer has been in the U.S. Air Force arsenal for over 30 years and has virtually unlimited global reach with refueling, the highest speed at Mach 1.2, and heaviest payload at 75,000 pounds, of any other U.S. bomber. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexander Guerrero)

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Dyess B-1B Operations

A U.S. Air Force B1-B Lancer takes off at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, May 11, 2017. These highly versatile, multi-mission weapon system platforms support missions all over the globe to include performing the Continuous Bomber Presence mission in the Pacific theater and drug interdiction operations for U.S. Southern Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kylee Thomas)

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Dyess B-1B Operations

Published May 12, 2017
By 7th Bomb Wing Public Affairs
7th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- 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)