Oct. 22, 2025 U.S. Strategic Command opens exercise Global Thunder 26 U.S. Strategic Command opened its annual nuclear command and control exercise, Global Thunder 26, here Oct. 21, 2025.Global Thunder 26 engages warfighters across the nuclear enterprise, including USSTRATCOM components and subordinate units. Its purpose is to support peace through strength and
Aug. 19, 2025 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
May 13, 2025 CIVILIAN FOUND DEAD AT DYESS AFB An adult civilian was found dead on Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, on May 13, 2025.
Sept. 23, 2024 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
Nov. 27, 2023 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.
Sept. 18, 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
June 28, 2016 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
Oct. 22, 2015 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
Oct. 6, 2015 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
Dec. 7, 2012 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
May 19, 2026 Balikatan 2026: 21st AEW leadership meets with PAF 540th Air Base Group leadership U.S. Air Force 21st Air Expeditionary Wing leadership speak with Philippine Air Force Col. Emerson Rivera, 540th Air Base Group commander during Exercise Balikatan 2026 at Basa Air Base, Philippines, April 24, 2026.
May 15, 2026 Dyess honors National Police Week 2026 with ceremony, events Team Dyess came together to honor the courage, sacrifice and unwavering commitment of law enforcement professionals during National Police Week.
May 15, 2026 7th Medical Group hosts provider collaboration tour Abilene medical professionals attended a medical provider collaboration tour hosted by the 7th Medical Group at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, May 8, 2026.
May 14, 2026 Engineering the impossible: Dyess Airmen set the foundation for historic Caribbean missions While home-station personnel at Dyess Air Force Base battled severe winter snowstorms to keep their airfield open, Airmen deployed 2,300 miles away were breaking ground in the tropical heat of the Caribbean. Despite the extreme contrast in climates, these teams operated with a singular focus:
May 14, 2026 Balikatan 2026: 21st AEW leadership meets with members of JUSMAG and TF-P Leadership from Task Force–Philippines and Joint U.S. Military Assistance Group engaged with 21st Air Expeditionary Wing leadership to discuss coordination and intelligence efforts supporting the Philippines. These efforts align joint U.S. military support with the Armed Forces of the Philippines to
May 12, 2026 B-1 Bomber returns following historic "backbone" surgery A B-1B Lancer that arrived at McConnell Air Force Base last September for a massive structural repair is heading back to the fleet significantly ahead of schedule, proving that digital engineering can revolutionize legacy aircraft sustainment.
May 9, 2026 Balikatan 2026: 317th AW Airmen awarded Philippine Military Merit Medal U.S. Airmen assigned to the 317th Airlift Wing were awarded the Armed Forces of the Philippine Military Merit Medal for their actions in support of Exercise Balikatan 2026 at Camp General Servillano A. Aquino, Philippines, May 5, 2026.
May 8, 2026 Balikatan 2026: 21st AEW and PAF chaplains gather for fellowship exchange U.S. Air Force and Philippines Air Force Airman gathered for a chaplain fellowship exchange, strengthening partnerships through shared mission and support.
May 6, 2026 Back from the Boneyard: Tinker Brings B-1 Back to the Fight A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer once parked in the Arizona desert is back in the air after an intensive regeneration and depot maintenance effort led by the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex at Tinker Air Force Base.