7th Munitions Squadron sharpens their edge

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 7th Munitions Squadron prepare to load a Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile using a Launcher Load Frame at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 14, 2026. Launcher Load Frames were used for the first time at Dyess on this JASSM loadout, providing 7th MUNS Airmen with valuable experience to improve configuration times on the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb Schellenberg)

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7th Munitions Squadron sharpens their edge

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Maya Roberto, 7th Munitions Squadron armament maintenance member, moves a Launcher Load Frame with a Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile to be loaded onto a B-1B Lancer at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 14, 2026. Integrated across platforms such as the B-1B Lancer, B-52H Stratofortress and F-15E Strike Eagle, JASSM employment relies on coordination between multiple units to synchronize build-up, delivery and load operations under tight timelines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb Schellenberg)

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7th Munitions Squadron sharpens their edge

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Heriberto Perez, (left), 7th Munitions Squadron armament maintenance supervisor, and Senior Airman Steven Hoyer, 7th MUNS armament maintenance member, load a Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 14, 2026. JASSM is a 2,000 pound-class precision cruise missile capable of striking targets from extended ranges outside of enemy air defenses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb Schellenberg)

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7th Munitions Squadron sharpens their edge

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Heriberto Perez, 7th Munitions Squadron armament maintenance supervisor, left, and Airman 1st Class Maya Roberto, 7th MUNS armament maintenance member, position a Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile to be loaded onto a B-1B Lancer using a Launcher Load Frame at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 14, 2026. From controlled storage to final aircraft loading, munitions Airmen ensure each weapon meets strict standards that enable the Air Force’s ability to deliver precision strike capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb Schellenberg)

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7th Munitions Squadron sharpens their edge

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Steven Hoyer, 7th Munitions Squadron armament maintenance member, conducts the process of loading a Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 14, 2026. Launcher Load Frames were used for the first time during the JASSM loadout, providing 7th MUNS Airmen valuable experience to improve configuration times on the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb Schellenberg)

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7th Munitions Squadron sharpens their edge

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Heriberto Perez, 7th Munitions Squadron armament maintenance supervisor, left, and Airman 1st Class Maya Roberto, 7th MUNS armament maintenance member, prepare to position a Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile to be loaded onto a B-1B Lancer at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 14, 2026. The JASSM weapon system enables the Air Force to strike targets from extended ranges, strengthening deterrence and global strike capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb Schellenberg)

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7th Munitions Squadron sharpens their edge

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 7th Munitions Squadron load a Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 14, 2026. Launcher Load Frames were used for the first time during the JASSM loadout, providing 7th MUNS Airmen with valuable experience to improve configuration times on the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb Schellenberg)

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7th Munitions Squadron sharpens their edge

Published March 11, 2026
By Airman 1st Class Caleb Schellenberg
7th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

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