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  • DYESS AIRMAN DIES IN OFF-BASE MOTORCYCLE INCIDENT

    A Dyess Air Force Base Airman was killed in a two-vehicle collision, off-base June 30 at approximately 4:00 p.m.The collision occurred between a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle, each operated by a Dyess Airman. The Airman operating the motorcycle was pronounced deceased at the scene. The

  • 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

  • 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

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  • 40th AS receives Gallant Unit Citation from 18th AF commander

    U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Charles Bolton, Eighteenth Air Force commander, presents the Gallant Unit Citation to the 40th Airlift Squadron at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, July 7, 2026. The award is presented to Air Force active duty, Reserve and Air National Guard units for extraordinary heroism in

  • 317th AW concludes Valiant Shield 2026

    The 317th Airlift Wing concluded operations as the sole tactical airlift unit in Exercise Valiant Shield, providing rapid global mobility solutions across the Pacific region June 18 to July 4, 2026.

  • 39th AS simulates airdrops and transports cargo for VS26

    Exercises like VALIANT SHIELD allow Pacific Command Joint Forces the opportunity to integrate forces from all branches of service and with our allies to conduct precise, lethal, and overwhelming multi-axis, multi-domain effects that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the joint force and our

  • 317th AW changes command from Col. Justin Diehl to Col. Christopher Welch

    U.S. Air Force Col. Chris Welch assumed command of the 317th Airlift Wing during a change of command ceremony, July 8, 2026, bringing new leadership to the C-130J Super Hercules mission at Dyess.Welch, previously the 19th Operations Group commander at Little Rock AFB, Arkansas, took command of the

  • 317th AW transports personnel simulating rapid island operations setup

    Exercises like VALIANT SHIELD allow Pacific Command Joint Forces the opportunity to integrate forces from all branches of service and with our allies to conduct precise, lethal, and overwhelming multi-axis, multi-domain effects that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the joint force and our

  • 317th AW, 734th AMS conduct combat offload Method C training at Andersen AFB

    Exercises like VALIANT SHIELD allow Pacific Command Joint Forces the opportunity to integrate forces from all branches of service and with our allies to conduct precise, lethal, and overwhelming multi-axis, multi-domain effects that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the joint force and our

  • 7th Bomb Wing welcomes new commander

    U.S. Air Force Col. Robert "Ripper" Sturgill Jr. took the helm of the 7th Bomb Wing during a change of command ceremony, June 26, 2026, marking a new chapter of leadership for the Air Force's premier conventional bomber wing. Sturgill, who most recently served as the commander of the 509th