Col. Robert “Ripper” Sturgill holds first commander’s call
U.S. Air Force Col. Robert “Ripper” Sturgill
Jr., 7th Bomb Wing and installation
commander, shares his mission, vision
and priorities with Airmen at Dyess Air
Force Base, Texas, July 31, 2026. As
commander, Sturgill is responsible for
providing mission-ready B-1B Lancers,
aircrew, combat support and Airmen for
global taskings. (U.S. Air Force photo by
Airman 1st Class Layla Desch)