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317th AW leads Spring 2026 C-130 WSC, integrates with I MEF

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Talon Gardener, Marine Wing Support Squadron 372 expeditionary fuels technician, center, reverses an ultra-light tactical vehicle equipped with a Tactical Air Ground Refueling Systems onto a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 40th Airlift Squadron, as U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Monville and Master Sgt. Andy Cline, both 40th AS loadmasters, assist during the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapons System Council at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 4, 2026. During the WSC, Airmen conducted Specialized Fueling Operations training with I Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

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317th AW leads Spring 2026 C-130 WSC, integrates with I MEF

U.S. Marines assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Division receive a tour of a C-130J Super Hercules from U.S. Air Force Capt. Sydney Pasterski, 40th Airlift Squadron pilot, during the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapon System Council at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 3, 2026. Pasterski answered questions related to emergency equipment and response procedures on the aircraft, strengthening joint safety awareness and coordination between Airmen and I Marine Expeditionary Force personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

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317th AW leads Spring 2026 C-130 WSC, integrates with I MEF

U.S. Air Force Col. Justin Diehl, 317th Airlift Wing commander and C-130 Weapon System Council chair, pilots a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 40th Airlift Squadron en route to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, for the Spring 2026 C-130 WSC, Feb. 3, 2026. The 317th AW led the council, iterating with the I Marine Expeditionary Force and other active-duty, Guard and Reserve C-130 units to validate rapid air mobility concepts and joint operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

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Dyess Honor Guard: Folding the flag with honor

From left, U.S. Air Force Airmen 1st Class Bradley Belizaire, Jovel Galindo and Nickey Phanhsopha, all 7th Force Support Squadron ceremonial guardsmen, salute during an Honor Guard graduation ceremony at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 16, 2026. The graduation marked the culmination of training in drill, ceremony and military honors, certifying Airmen to represent Dyess and the Air Force as ceremonial guardsmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman William Neal)

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Dyess Honor Guard: Folding the flag with honor

U.S. Air Force ceremonial guardsmen assigned to the 7th Force Support Squadron present the colors during an Honor Guard graduation ceremony at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 16, 2026. The graduation marked the culmination of training in drill, ceremony and military honors, certifying Airmen to represent Dyess and the Air Force as ceremonial guardsmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman William Neal)

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Dyess Honor Guard: Folding the flag with honor

The cremated remains of a U.S. Air Force Veteran rest during a funeral service at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene, Texas, Jan. 13, 2026. Military funeral honors take precedence over all other Dyess Air Force Base Honor Guard activities or ceremonies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman William Neal)

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Dyess Honor Guard: Folding the flag with honor

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nickey Phanhsopha, 7th Force Support Squadron ceremonial guardsman, presents the U.S. flag to the next-of-kin during a funeral service at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene, Texas, Jan. 13, 2026. The presentation of the flag to the next-of-kin serves as a keepsake that symbolizes the service and dedication that military members give to their country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman William Neal)

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Dyess Honor Guard: Folding the flag with honor

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jovel Galindo, 7th Force Support Squadron ceremonial guardsman, carries the cremated remains of a fallen U.S. Air Force Veteran while U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nickey Phanhsopha, 7th FSS ceremonial guardsman, carries a folded U.S. flag during a funeral service at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene, Texas, Jan. 13, 2026. The Dyess Air Force Base Honor Guard represents the Air Force at ceremonies, funerals and official events across 38 counties throughout West and Central Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman William Neal)

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Dyess Honor Guard: Folding the flag with honor

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jovel Galindo, left, and U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nickey Phanhsopha, both 7th Force Support Squadron ceremonial guardsmen, stand in silence as they await the arrival of family members during a funeral service at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene, Texas, Jan. 13, 2026. Airmen from a variety of career fields volunteer to serve on the Dyess Honor Guard, safeguarding the traditions of the Air Force and honoring those who served before them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman William Neal)

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Dyess Honor Guard: Folding the flag with honor

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Bradley Belizaire, 7th Force Support Squadron ceremonial guardsman, awaits the arrival of family members during a funeral service at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene, Texas, Jan. 13, 2026. Airmen from a variety of career fields volunteer to serve on the Dyess Honor Guard, safeguarding the traditions of the Air Force and honoring those who served before them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman William Neal)

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A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 317th Airlift Wing departs Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 28, 2026. Following Winter Storm Fern, the 7th Civil Engineer Squadron reorganized operations to prepare infrastructure and accelerate timelines to reopen the airfield for safe flight operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

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7th CES overcomes Winter Storm Fern during Dark Ascent exercise

U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 317th Airlift Wing sit on the parking apron following Winter Storm Fern at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 28, 2026. Instead of waiting for solar melt, the 7th Civil Engineer Squadron reorganized efforts to reopen the airfield on an accelerated timeline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

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7th CES overcomes Winter Storm Fern during Dark Ascent exercise

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules departs after the airfield reopened following Winter Storm Fern at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 28, 2026. The 7th Civil Engineer Squadron accelerated airfield recovery timelines despite sustained below-freezing temperatures during winter storm recovery operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

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7th CES overcomes Winter Storm Fern during Dark Ascent exercise

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 317th Airlift Wing is parked on the flightline at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 28, 2026. The 7th Civil Engineer Squadron reopened the airfield quickly following Winter Storm Fern without organic snow removal equipment, relying on adapted and rented construction machinery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

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7th CES overcomes Winter Storm Fern during Dark Ascent exercise

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 7th Civil Engineer Squadron removes ice from the runway during Winter Storm Fern at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 25, 2026. The storm struck on the second day of the 7th Bomb Wing’s Combat Readiness Exercise, depositing approximately three-quarters of an inch of ice and two inches of snow across the installation. The 7th CES reorganized operations to prepare infrastructure and accelerate timelines to reopen the airfield for safe flight operations. (Courtesy Photo)

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7th CES overcomes Winter Storm Fern during Dark Ascent exercise

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 7th Civil Engineer Squadron removes ice from the runway during Winter Storm Fern at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 25, 2026. Historically, conditions like this at Dyess lead to waiting for solar melt rather than manual removal, but the 7th CES adapted operations to restore access and set conditions for airfield recovery during the 7th Bomb Wing’s Combat Readiness Exercise. (Courtesy Photo)

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7th CES overcomes Winter Storm Fern during Dark Ascent exercise

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 7th Civil Engineer Squadron removes ice from the runway during Winter Storm Fern at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 25, 2026. The storm struck on the second day of the 7th Bomb Wing’s Combat Readiness Exercise, depositing approximately three-quarters of an inch of ice and two inches of snow across the installation. The 7th CES reorganized operations to prepare infrastructure and accelerate timelines to reopen the airfield for safe flight operations. (Courtesy Photo)

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7th CES overcomes Winter Storm Fern during Dark Ascent exercise

Snow and ice persist during Winter Storm Fern at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 24, 2026. The storm struck on the second day of the 7th Bomb Wing’s Combat Readiness Exercise, forcing Airmen assigned to the 7th Civil Engineer Squadron to balance force protection tasks, exercise objectives and deteriorating weather conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman William Neal)

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7th CES overcomes Winter Storm Fern during Dark Ascent exercise

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 7th Civil Engineer Squadron removes ice during Winter Storm Fern at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 24, 2026. Historically, conditions like this at Dyess lead to waiting for solar melt rather than manual removal, but the 7th CES adapted operations to restore access and set conditions for airfield recovery during the 7th Bomb Wing’s Combat Readiness Exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman William Neal)

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7th CES overcomes Winter Storm Fern during Dark Ascent exercise

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 7th Civil Engineer Squadron removes ice during Winter Storm Fern at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 24, 2026. The storm struck on the second day of the 7th Bomb Wing’s Combat Readiness Exercise, depositing approximately three-quarters of an inch of ice and two inches of snow across the installation. The 7th CES reorganized operations to prepare infrastructure and accelerate timelines to reopen the airfield for safe flight operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman William Neal)

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