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Dyess opens gates to public for 2015 Dyess Big Country Airfest

Two F-16E Fighting Falcons fly in a mirror image formation during the Dyess Big Country Airfest May 2, 2015, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. This year’s Airfest was an especially big event as it coincided with the 30th anniversary of the first B-1B delivered to Dyess, and celebrated 60 years since the C-130 was first presented to the Air Force. The Thunderbirds flew both Saturday and Sunday for crowds that totaled more than 26,000 spectators. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson/Released)

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Dyess opens gates to public for 2015 Dyess Big Country Airfest

Retired Air Force Master Sgt. Gordon Storey prepares for a parachute to deploy during a tandem jump with the U.S. Army Golden Knights during the opening festivities of Rockin' in the Park May 1, 2015, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. Storey was asked to jump with the Army team after multiple people in the Abilene, Texas, viewing area nominated him to represent the community during a local TV contest. Storey founded and continues to volunteer for the Dyess We Care Team, an organization that provides service work to those in the Big Country area. (U.S. Army photo)

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CMSAF: ‘Each Airman is a part of our family’

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody looks under a B-1B Lancer while receiving a tour from Tech Sgt. Kevin Meyer, 7th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron April 6, 2015, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. In addition to this tour, Cody received a brief on the accomplishments of the 9th Bomb Squadron and the capabilities of the B-1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Autumn Velez/Released)

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CMSAF: ‘Each Airman is a part of our family’

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Arthur Bloomingdale asks Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody a question during a non-commissioned officer all-call April 7, 2015, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. During Cody’s visit, three all-calls were held where Airmen had the opportunity to dialogue openly with Cody. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Autumn Velez/Released)

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CMSAF: ‘Each Airman is a part of our family’

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Gregory Bailleul, 317th Operations Support Squadron, explains to Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody how the survival, evasion, resistance and escape training offered by the 317th is unique from that offered by other units across the Air Force April 6, 2015, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. This training is made more realistic by giving aircrew members water training in a body of water, rather than a pool, in addition to providing members with mock weapons that shoot plastic bb's while practicing evasions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Autumn Velez/Released)

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CMSAF: ‘Each Airman is a part of our family’

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Heather Pavlic, 7th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, shows Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody her dormitory April 6, 2015, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. Cody was given the opportunity to compare older dormitories to the newly renovated ones during his visit in order to show improvements Dyess is making on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Autumn Velez/Released)

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Dyess releases new app for the 2015 Dyess Big Country Airfest

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A bright future for Dyess, community partners

The Abilene Military Affairs Committee provided Dyess Air Force Base the funds to expand the Linear Airpark. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kedesha Pennant/Released)

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The Abilene Military Affairs Committee provided the funds to install a digital project at the base theater of Dyess Air Force Base.

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A bright future for Dyess, community partners

Community leaders from Abilene, Dyess Air Force Base, Tye and Taylor County stand with a signed charter April 1, 2015, at Abilene, Texas. The charter established a sustainable process for creating new partnership concepts between Dyess and the local community through the Air Force Community Partnership Program. The program focuses on integrating the capabilities and resources of the installation and the local community for mutual benefit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Autumn Velez/Released)

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A bright future for Dyess, community partners

Judge Downing Bolls, Taylor County judge, signs a charter, while Col. Michael Bob Starr, 7th Bomb Wing commander watches April 1, 2015, at The Grace Museum in Abilene, Texas. The charter was signed by various community leaders, making official the partnership between Dyess Air Force Base and the local community through the Air Force Community Partnership Program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Autumn Velez/Released)

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Thursday's with Chief: A1C O'Connor

Airman Basic Michael O’Connor spends the day with his dad, Carl O’Connor, Sept. 28, 2013, at the River Walk in San Antonio, Texas. O’Connor graduated Basic Military Training and attended Technical School for paralegal studies at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. (Courtesy photo)

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Thursday's with Chief: A1C O'Connor

Airman 1st Class Michael O’Connor, 7th Bomb Wing military justice paralegal, left, attends a meeting with Chief Master Sgt. Eddie Webb, center, 7th Bomb Wing command Chief, March 3, 2015, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. O’Connor was this month’s selected Airman for the Thursday’s with Chief program. He spent the day with Webb attending different meetings, and a luncheon, to help him better understand how the Air Force operates at the top of the chain of command.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shannon Hall/Released)

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Shadow the Chief: Meet Staff Sgt. Candace Wilder

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Candace Wilder, 28th Bomb Squadron aviation resource management assistant noncommissioned officer in charge, introduces herself during a weekly leadership meeting March 19, 2015, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. Wilder spent the day with Chief Master Sgt. Eddie Webb, 7th Bomb Wing command chief, as a part of his monthly “Shadow the Chief” program. She recently won the 2014 Air Force Aviation Resource Manager Award for Airman of the Year and the 2014 Team Dyess Annual Award for Airman of the Year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kedesha Pennant/Released)

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Shadow the Chief: Meet Staff Sgt. Candace Wilder

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Eddie Webb, 7th Bomb Wing command chief, shares a laugh with Staff Sgt. Candace Wilder, 28th Bomb Squadron aviation resource management assistant noncommissioned officer in charge, March 19, 2015, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. Wilder spent the day with the command chief as a part of his monthly “Shadow the Chief” program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kedesha Pennant/Released)

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Teach the Chief: Meet Safety

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 7th Bomb Wing safety office visit the 7th Equipment Maintenance Squadron metals technology shop during unexpected safety inspection Nov. 25, 2014, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. Webb accompanied the safety office as part of his “Teach the Chief” program that allows enlisted Airmen the chance to teach Webb their duties in their specific career field. During the visit, Webb had the opportunity to see the role that ground safety plays in ensuring shops are taking the correct safety precautions while operating. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Autumn Velez/Released)

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Teach the Chief: Meet Safety

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Eric Bower, 7th Equipment Maintenance Squadron fabrication flight chief, left, shows Chief Master Sgt. Eddie Webb, 7th Bomb Wing command chief, the safety features on a rotary punch Nov. 25, 2014, at Dyess Air Force, Texas. Webb was visiting the metal technologies shop with the 7th Bomb Wing safety office as part of his program, “Teach the Chief.” The program gives Webb insight on various career fields by allowing him the chance to perform the career-specific duties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Autumn Velez/Released)

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Teach the Chief: Meet Safety

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Eddie Webb, 7th Bomb Wing command chief, reads through a binder containing safety Air Force Instructions with Master Sgt. Marshall Smith, 7th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology section chief, Nov. 25, 2014, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. Webb accompanied the 7th Bomb Wing safety office to the metals technology shop as part of Webb’s program, “Teach the Chief.” This program gives Webb the opportunity to spend a day performing the duties of enlisted Airmen from a different career field each month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Autumn Velez/Released)

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Contract that started it all

Pictured is a copy of the contract that started the U.S. Air Force. This is copy is located at the 7th Contracting Squadron at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. (Courtesy photo)

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Dyess, Abilene officials announce plans for 2015 Dyess Big Country Airfest, World’s Largest BBQ

Jason Smith, Abilene Chamber of Commerce president, answers questions about World’s Largest Barbecue Dec. 29, 2014, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. 2015 marks the 50th annual World’s Largest Barbecue hosted by the Abilene Military Affairs Committee. The barbecue is free to Department of Defense active-duty personnel, reservists, guardsmen, DoD civilian employees, and their families, and is scheduled to take place May 2 at Dyess. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shannon Hall/Released)

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