Sen. Ted Cruz visits Dyess

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-TX, visits the Airmen dormitories at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 9, 2018. Cruz and his staff visited the base to greet commanders and familiarize themselves with the missions of the base, as well as to share the success and impact of the bi-partisan effort to successfully pass the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act through Congress faster than in the previous two decades. Dyess’ leadership spoke to the senator about the dorm issues on base, because not all dorms are habitable due to infrastructure and other issues, Dyess Airmen are often required to move off base sooner than typically expected. The dorms were built in the 1950s and most require significant renovation to house Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mercedes Porter)

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Sen. Ted Cruz visits Dyess

Dyess Air Force Base leadership greets U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-TX, outside the 7th Bomb Wing headquarters building at Dyess AFB, Texas, Aug. 9, 2018. Cruz and his staff visited the base to meet commanders and familiarize themselves with the missions of the base, as well as to share the success and impact of the bi-partisan effort to successfully pass the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act through Congress faster than in the previous two decades. The objective of the visit was to update the senator about the base’s operations and training while enhancing the relationship with the Texas Codel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mercedes Porter)

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Sen. Ted Cruz visits Dyess

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s staff members speak with U.S. Air Force Airmen inside a C-130J Super Hercules at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 9, 2018. Cruz and his staff visited the base to meet commanders and familiarize themselves with the missions of the base, as well as to share the success and impact of the bi-partisan effort to successfully pass the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act through Congress faster than in the previous two decades. During their visit, the senator and staff toured the B-1B Lancer simulator, an ammunition display, C-130J Super Hercules, B-1B static and the Airmen dormitories. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mercedes Porter)

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Sen. Ted Cruz visits Dyess

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-TX, visits the Airmen dormitories at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 9, 2018. Cruz and his staff visited the base to greet commanders and familiarize themselves with the missions of the base, as well as to share the success and impact of the bi-partisan effort to successfully pass the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act through Congress faster than in the previous two decades. Dyess’ leadership spoke to the senator about the dorm issues on base, because not all dorms are habitable due to infrastructure and other issues, Dyess Airmen are often required to move off base sooner than typically expected. The dorms were built in the 1950s and most require significant renovation to house Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mercedes Porter)

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Sen. Ted Cruz visits Dyess

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brian Buschur, 28th Bomb Squadron commander, speak with U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-TX, at Dyess AFB, Texas, Aug. 9, 2018. Cruz and his staff visited the base to meet commanders and familiarize themselves with the missions of the base, as well as to share the success and impact of the bi-partisan effort to successfully pass the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act through Congress faster than in the previous two decades. Buschur emphasized that Dyess is truly the home of the B-1B Lancer with Dyess hosting the only B-1 formal training unit, as well as highlighted the exceptional training instructors hosted at the FTU. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mercedes Porter)

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Sen. Ted Cruz visits Dyess

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-TX, and U.S. Air Force Airmen stand beside a C-130J Super Hercules at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 9, 2018. Cruz and his staff visited the base to meet commanders and familiarize themselves with the missions of the base, as well as to share the success and impact of the bi-partisan effort to successfully pass the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act through Congress faster than in the previous two decades. Airmen spoke to the senator and staff about the different missions and deployments the aircraft on the base have completed, along with some of the functions of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mercedes Porter)

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Sen. Ted Cruz visits Dyess

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-TX, and U.S. Air Force Airmen stand beside a C-130J Super Hercules at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 9, 2018. Cruz and his staff visited the base to meet commanders and familiarize themselves with the missions of the base, as well as to share the success and impact of the bi-partisan effort to successfully pass the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act through Congress faster than in the previous two decades. The senator spoke to many Airmen who highlighted the capabilities of the C-130J Super Hercules and B-1B Lancer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mercedes Porter)

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Sen. Ted Cruz visits Dyess

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-TX, stands with U.S. Air Force Airmen behind a C-130J Super Hercules at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 9, 2018. Cruz and his staff visited the base to meet commanders and familiarize themselves with the missions of the base, as well as to share the success and impact of the bi-partisan effort to successfully pass the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act through Congress faster than in the previous two decades. Near the end of the visit, Airmen were given the opportunity to meet and take photos with the senator. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mercedes Porter)

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Sen. Ted Cruz visits Dyess

Published Aug. 9, 2018
By Airman 1st Class Mercedes Porter
7th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

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