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  • Dyess Airman Death

    Airman 1st Class Adam Bartkoski, a structural apprentice from the 7th Civil Engineer Squadron, was found dead off base on Aug. 17, 2025.“Losing a member of our team is tragedy,” said Col. Seth Spanier, Commander of the 7th Bomb Wing. “This is when it’s most important that we come together to support

  • Dyess Airman Death

    An Airman assigned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, died following an off-duty motorcycle accident outside of the local area on Sept. 21, 2024. “Losing a member of our Air Force family is an immense sorrow for all of us,” said Col. Samuel Friend, Deputy Commander of the 7th Bomb Wing. “We are

  • Dyess Airman Death

    An Airman assigned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, died following an off-duty car accident outside of the local area on Nov. 26, 2023.

  • 9th Bomb Squadron Commander Removed

    The 9th Bomb Squadron commander was removed from his leadership position on September 18, 2023, due to a loss of confidence in his ability to complete the assigned duties.New leadership is necessary to ensure good order and discipline and continued high performance within the organization. To

  • SCHEDULED BASE EXERCISE

    A base exercise is scheduled to take place at Dyess Air Force Base tomorrow, Wednesday, June 29.During the exercise there will be an increased security forces and first responder presence on and around Dyess Air Force Base. There is a potential during the exercise for delays in regular day-to-day

  • Memorial service to be held for Dyess Airman

    A memorial service is to be held in honor of Senior Airman Lawrence Ross at 10 a.m. on October 23, 2015, at the base theater here.The memorial will be private, open only to base personnel and the family and friends of Ross.Service dress is requested though not required.1st Lt. Woodrow Peatt has been

  • TORQUE 62 Memorial to be held for Dyess Airmen

    A TORQUE 62 (pronounced "six two") Memorial is to be held in honor of Capt. Jordan Pierson, Capt. Jonathan "JJ" Golden, Staff Sgt. Ryan Hammond, and Senior Airman Quinn Johnson-Harris at 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Abilene Civic Center Thursday.The TORQUE 62 Memorial will be open to the public and begin

  • Child injury reported at Dyess

    The 7th Bomb Wing and the Air Force Office of Special Investigations are assisting the Abilene Police Department in the investigation of a child injury on Dyess AFB and will continue to do so. "Our first concern is the physical and mental health and well-being of those involved in this incident, as

  • DYESS AIRMAN DIES JULY 22

    An Airman assigned to the 7th Comptroller Squadron at Dyess Air Force Base was pronounced dead July 22, 2012 at 9:43 p.m. at his personal residence in Abilene. Staff Sgt. Wesley R. Tuttle, a California native, is survived by his wife, Devyn Tuttle, who resided in Abilene, and mother, Terri Lynn

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  • B-1B Lancer conducts hot pit refuel at Lajes Field

    A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron stopped for a hot-pit refuel while supporting a Bomber Task Force Europe mission at Lajes Field, Azores, Aug. 22, 2025. Hot-pit refueling allows aircraft to stay in the air longer, providing fuel to the fight and

  • U.S., Allied aircraft sharpen readiness in Norway

    Three U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron deployed in support of Bomber Task Force Europe at Ørland, Norway, Aug. 12, 2025. The bombers, assigned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, deployed with a total force integration team composed of roughly 30%

  • Dyess Total Force maintenance team drives BTF success in Norway

    U.S. Air Force Maintenance Airmen deployed from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, are currently supporting Bomber Task Force Europe at Ørland Air Base, Norway. Comprised of both active-duty and reserve personnel, this Total Force maintenance team's expertise is critical to ensuring the B-1B Lancer's

  • 345th EBS supports BTF operations in Norway

    Three U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron are supporting Bomber Task Force Europe in Ørland Air Base, Norway. The 345th EBS is comprised of Reserve Citizen Airman from the 489th Bomb Group and active-duty Airmen from the 7th Bomb Wing, Dyess Air Force Base,

  • Dyess OST sharpens the 28th BGS through specialized training

    Physical Training Leaders from the 28th Bomber Generation Squadron recently leveled up their expertise thanks to the Dyess Operational Support Team. This hands-on training covered injury prevention, risk mitigation, and nutritional guidance, ensuring our Airmen are ready for anything.