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317th AW welcomes 18th AF command chief

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Clifford Coleman, 317th Maintenance Squadron maintenance flight chief, briefs Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Arce, Eighteenth Air Force command chief, on C-130J Super Hercules external fuel tank capabilities during a visit to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 30, 2026. The capability extends the 317th Airlift Wing’s range and endurance, enabling maximum endurance operations and increased operational reach in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman William Neal)

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317th AW welcomes 18th AF command chief

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Arce, Eighteenth Air Force command chief, delivers remarks during the 317th Airlift Wing Annual Awards Ceremony at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 30, 2026. The ceremony recognized Airmen for outstanding performance following a year of sustained deployments, combat operations and large-scale exercises and inspections. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emma Anderson)

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317th AW welcomes 18th AF command chief

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Arce, Eighteenth Air Force command chief, speaks during the 317th Airlift Wing Annual Awards Ceremony at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 30, 2026. Arce highlighted enlisted leadership, readiness and the wing’s role in delivering rapid global mobility across contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emma Anderson)

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317th AW welcomes new commander

Maj. Gen. Sam Barrett, 18th Air Force commander, delivers a speech during the 317th Airlift Wing change of command ceremony at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, July 24, 2020. While traditional change of command ceremonies enable outgoing commanders the chance to assemble their personnel for presentation to the incoming commander, this change of command was conducted with limited guests in attendance to allow for social distancing to take place. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka)

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317th AW welcomes new commander

Staff Sgt. Jesse Smith, 317th Airlift Wing dedicated crew chief, renders a salute to Col. James G. Young, 317 AW incoming commander, after unveiling the new wing commander’s name on one of the wing’s C-130J Super Hercules aircraft immediately following the change of command ceremony at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, July 24, 2020. This change of command was conducted with limited guests in attendance to allow for prescribed social distancing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka)

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317th AW welcomes new commander

Col. James G. Young, 317th Airlift Wing incoming commander, right, salutes Maj. Gen. Sam Barrett, 18th Air Force commander, left, as he takes command during the 317 AW change of command ceremony at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, July 24, 2020. Young takes command of the 317 AW after previously serving as the commander of the 86th Operations Group at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka)

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317th AW welcomes new commander

Col. James G. Young, 317th Airlift Wing incoming commander, addresses Team Dyess members, family and friends after taking command of the 317 AW at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, July 24, 2020. This change of command was conducted with limited guests in attendance to allow for prescribed social distancing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka)

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317th AW welcomes new commander

Col. Jeffrey Menasco, 317th Airlift Wing outgoing commander, addresses Team Dyess members during his farewell speech during the 317 AW change of command ceremony at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, July 24, 2020. During his time at Dyess, Menasco guided the creation of a human performance cell at Dyess AFB, helped implement changes for the 4/12 deployment cycle and recently piloted one of the 24 aircraft from Dyess AFB alongside nine aircraft from Little Rock AFB, Arkansas, in the largest formation flight in C-130J history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka)

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317th AW welcomes new commander

Maj. Gen. Sam Barrett, 18th Air Force commander, left, drops his salute as Col. Jeffrey Menasco, 317th Airlift Wing outgoing commander, relieves command during the 317 AW change of command ceremony at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, July 24, 2020. Menasco leaves Dyess AFB for his next venture in service at Scott AFB, Illinois. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka)

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317th AW welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. James Hackbarth, 317th Operations Group commander, leads a group formation during the 317th Airlift Wing assumption-of-command ceremony at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 3, 2018. Col. Jeffrey Menasco assumed command of the 317th AW, which comprises two groups, the 317th OG and 317th Maintenance Group, and multiple squadrons. Menasco previously commanded the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, and the 86th Operations Group, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emily Copeland)

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317th AW welcomes new commander

Members of the Dyess Honor Guard post the colors during the 317th Airlift Wing assumption-of-command ceremony at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 3, 2018. Maj. Gen. Sam Barrett, 18th Air Force commander, presided over the ceremony during which Col. Jeffrey Menasco became the 317th AW commander. Menasco assumed command of the 317th AW, which comprises two groups, the 317th OG and 317th Maintenance Group, and multiple squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emily Copeland)

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317th AW welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Capt. Brandon Maty, 40th Airlift Squadron pilot, left, introduces Maj. Gen. Sam Barrett, 18th Air Force commander, center, and Col. Jeffrey Menasco, 317th Airlift Wing commander, at the 317th AW assumption-of-command ceremony at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 3, 2018. Menasco assumed command after arriving to Dyess from Ramstein Air Base, Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mercedes Porter)

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317th AW welcomes new commander

Family members and other attendees watch the 317th Airlift Wing assumption-of-command ceremony at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 3, 2018. Col. Jeffery Menasco assumed command as the 317th AW commander during the ceremony. Menasco will lead the wing, which comprises two groups, the 317th OG and 317th Maintenance Group, and multiple squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mercedes Porter)

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317th AW welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Jeffrey Menasco, 317th Airlift Wing commander, renders his first salute to the 317th AW during an assumption-of-command ceremony at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 3, 2018. Menasco will lead the wing, which comprises two groups, the 317th OG and 317th Maintenance Group, and multiple squadrons. The vision of the 317th AW is to develop professional, innovative Airmen to safely employ tactical airlift worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylee Thomas)

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317th AW welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Jeffrey Menasco, 317th Airlift Wing commander, addresses the 317th AW and Abilene community partners during the 317th AW assumption-of-command ceremony at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 3, 2018. Menasco assumed command of the 317th AW where he will lead two groups, the 317th OG and 317th Maintenance Group, and multiple squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylee Thomas)

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317th AW welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Sam Barrett, left, 18th Air Force commander, passes the 317th Airlift Wing guidon to Col. Jeffrey Menasco, right, during the 317th AW assumption-of-command ceremony at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 3, 2018. Menasco assumed command of the 317th AW and is now responsible for the execution of the mission, as well as the Airmen in the unit and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylee Thomas)

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317th AW welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Sam Barrett, 18th Air Force commander, speaks during the 317th AW assumption-of-command ceremony at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 3, 2018. Barrett spoke of Menasco’s accomplishments throughout his Air Force career and offered Menasco words of encouragement as he begins his command of the 317th AW. Menasco will lead the wing, which comprises two groups, the 317th OG and 317th Maintenance Group, and multiple squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylee Thomas)

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317th AW, 39th AS Airmen return home

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules taxis down the flightline at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 19, 2018. The C-130 was transported Airmen assigned to the 317th Airlift Wing from the Horn of Africa to their families after a four-month deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman River Bruce)

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317th AW, 39th AS Airmen return home

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Robert Peregil, 317th Airlift Wing aircraft loadmaster, greets friends and co-workers on the flightline at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 19, 2018. Peregil was one of more than 100 Airmen assigned to the 317th that returned from a four-month deployment in the Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman River Bruce)

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317th AW, 39th AS Airmen return home

A young boy waves an American flag on the flightline at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 19, 2018. Many family members were reunited with their loved ones after more than 100 Airmen assigned to the 317th Airlift Wing returned from the Horn of Africa after a four-month deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman River Bruce)

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