Photos

Clear Filters | 1 - 20 of 331 results

7th MXG drives readiness gains through AFREP success

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 7th Maintenance Group Air Force Repair Enhancement Program inspect and test various components at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, March 27, 2026. AFREP repairs support every aircraft on the installation, reducing reliance on external supply chains and improving mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb Schellenberg)
Details Download

7th MXG drives readiness gains through AFREP success

Air Force Repair Enhancement Program inventory is stored on shelves at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, March 27, 2026. AFREP technicians use these parts to repair and refurbish components, returning them to the supply system and supporting units across the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb Schellenberg)
Details Download

7th MXG drives readiness gains through AFREP success

A Huntron Access DH2 automated probing station initializes at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, March 23, 2026. The system is used to analyze circuit cards and identify faults by comparing electrical signatures to known serviceable components. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb Schellenberg)
Details Download

7th MXG drives readiness gains through AFREP success

A row of soldering stations is photographed at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, March 23, 2026. Air Force Repair Enhancement Program technicians use these stations to repair and restore aircraft components, improving readiness and extending equipment lifespan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb Schellenberg)
Details Download

7th MXG drives readiness gains through AFREP success

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Dagger, 7th Maintenance Group Air Force Repair Enhancement Program technician, examines a circuit card under a microscope at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, March 23, 2026. AFREP technicians undergo extensive training to achieve miniature and microminiature soldering certification, enabling precise repairs on critical electronic components. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb Schellenberg)
Details Download

7th MXG drives readiness gains through AFREP success

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kole Gieseke, 7th Maintenance Group Air Force Repair Enhancement Program technician, tests a seat actuator at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, March 23, 2026. AFREP enables Airmen to repair parts that are non-serviceable or coded for disposal, returning them to the supply system or sending them to approved U.S. based repair facilities when required. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb Schellenberg)
Details Download

7th MXG drives readiness gains through AFREP success

From left, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Dagger and Senior Airman Kole Gieseke, both 7th Maintenance Group Air Force Repair Enhancement Program technicians, test a munitions trailer controller at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, March 23, 2026. By repairing small components within the controller, AFREP technicians can restore equipment valued at $130,000 for less than $100, increasing availability of assets no longer in production. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb Schellenberg)
Details Download

251204-F-QN813-1372

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Hensley, B-21 Raider Program Integration Office armament systems manager, inspects a guided bomb unit during the annual Weapons Load Crew of the Year competition at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 4, 2025. Load crew competitions assess teams on their expertise, technical precision and ability to work together under pressure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emma Anderson)
Details Download

251204-F-QN813-1322

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Phillip Montano, 28th Bomber Generation Squadron weapons generation flight chief, right, and Staff Sgt. Abdiel Ruiz-Borres, 7th Maintenance Group lead crew team chief, review pre-weapons loading procedures during the annual Weapons Load Crew of the Year competition at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 4, 2025. The competition demonstrated the expertise and precision required for real-world missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emma Anderson)
Details Download

251204-F-QN813-1317

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Alex Ponzi, 28th Bomber Generation Squadron weapons maintenance section chief, secures a guided bomb unit during the annual Weapons Load Crew of the Year competition at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 4, 2025. Teams were tasked with loading air-to-ground missiles and GBU-38s during the competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emma Anderson)
Details Download

251204-F-QN813-1181

U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers sit on the flightline during the annual Weapons Load Crew of the Year competition at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 4, 2025. The event featured teams from the 9th and 28th Bomber Generation Squadrons competing for the title of the 7th Bomb Wing’s best load crew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emma Anderson)
Details Download

251204-F-QN813-1162

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Arthur, 28th Bomber Generation Squadron weapons load crew chief, right, and Airman 1st Class Ryan Velasco, 9th BGS weapons load crew member, load a guided bomb unit onto a B-1B Lancer during the annual Weapons Load Crew of the Year competition at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 4, 2025. Teams were tasked with loading air-to-ground missiles and GBU-38s as part of the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emma Anderson)
Details Download

251204-F-QN813-1116

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Demariyon Bolden, 9th Bomber Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, moves a guided bomb unit toward a B-1B Lancer during the annual Weapons Load Crew of the Year competition at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 4, 2025. Teams were tested on a variety of technical aspects of munitions loading while under time constraints. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emma Anderson)
Details Download

251204-F-QN813-1075

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Arthur, 28th Bomber Generation Squadron weapons load crew chief, secures a guided bomb unit during the annual Weapons Load Crew of the Year competition at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 4, 2025. Teams were tested on a variety of technical aspects of munitions loading while under time constraints. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emma Anderson)
Details Download

251204-F-QN813-1027

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Deanjel Harrel, 28th Bomber Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, secures a guided bomb unit during the annual Weapons Load Crew of the Year competition at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 4, 2025. The Airmen demonstrated the expertise and precision required for real-world missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emma Anderson)
Details Download

251204-F-QN813-1011

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 9th and 28th Bomber Generation Squadrons prepare to load weapons during the annual Weapons Load Crew of the Year competition at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 4, 2025. During the annual competition, teams competed for the title of 7th Bomb Wing’s best load crew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emma Anderson)
Details Download

250917-F-BO786-1256

U.S. Air Force Col. Seth Spanier, 7th Bomb Wing commander and B-1B Lancer pilot, dons his flight helmet before a routine training flight at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 15, 2025. Spanier is a command pilot with over 3,260 flight hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)
Details Download

250915-F-BO786-1808

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 9th Bomb Squadron departs for a routine training flight at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 15, 2025. The B-1B’s substantial payload, excellent radar targeting system, long loiter time and survivability make it a key element of any joint or composite strike force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)
Details Download

250915-F-BO786-1734

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 9th Bomb Squadron prepares to taxi before taking off at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 15, 2025. Routine training flights enable crews to maintain a high state of readiness and proficiency and validate the always-ready global strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)
Details Download

250915-F-BO786-1544

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 9th Bomb Squadron receives fuel during hot-pit refueling operations at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 15, 2025. Hot-pit refueling is the practice of refueling an aircraft with engines running, which increases response time and enables more effective power projection capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)
Details Download