Dyess passes Operational Readiness Inspection

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  • By Airman 1st Class Jonathan Stefanko
  • 7th Bomb Wing Public Affairs
Dyess Air Force Base, Texas --  On May 14, a team of more than 90 inspectors from the Air Combat Command Inspector General's office arrived on base, and the exercise began at 12:01 a.m. Monday night.

During the following two days, the 7th Bomb Wing demonstrated to the ACC IG team that it is fully capable of supporting any combat operation, anywhere in the world and on a moment's notice.

"This is crucial," said Col. David Béen, 7th Bomb Wing commander. "It proves we can sustain and survive any attack."

More than 1,200 of the 7th Bomb Wings' 4,000 personnel participated in the inspection, which tested the wing's ability to operate in a wartime environment and employ aircraft.

After the dust had finally settled, the 7th Bomb Wing came out on top with a grade of "Satisfactory."

"At the end of the day, it's not about our individual scores but the score of the wing," said Chief Master Sgt. Douglas Mclntyre, 7th Bomb Wing command chief. "I am so proud to say I am a member of the 7th Bomb Wing."

Leading up to the ORI, the 7 BW practiced tactics, techniques and procedures for more than a year and a half to ensure the wing was prepared for the inspection.

"It was critical to our success that we did as much as we could ahead of time to be familiar with the rules of engagement, MOPP conditions, alarm conditions, toxic free area procedures, as well as our technical orders," Colonel Béen said.