• 39th AS C130s deliver cargo to Panama

    A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 39th Airlift Squadron, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, delivered cargo at Aeropuerto International de Panama Pacifico, Panama, Aug. 10, 2025. The cargo was delivered to support U.S. Southern Command’s goal to expand its ongoing coordination,

  • 39th AS delivers DLE 2025 experience to Air Force leaders

    Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David A. Flosi recently flew on a C-130J Super Hercules with the 39th Airlift Squadron during their recent visit to U.S. Asia-Pacific area of responsibility during the U.S. Air Force’s 2025 Department-Level Exercise

  • Airlift through CENTCOM

    While deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, the 40th Airlift Squadron supports theater commanders' requirements with combat-delivery capability through tactical mobility and airdrop operations as well as humanitarian efforts and aeromedical evacuation.

  • C-130J upgrades lead in tactical airlift power

    In 2020, the C-130J Super Hercules inventory began upgrading. The newest model arrived at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, on June 23, 2023, and is the first Block 8.1 aircraft assigned to the 317th Airlift Wing.

  • Team Dyess rounds out first air show in four years

    Dyess hosted the 2023 Dyess Big Country Air Fest, April 22. This is the first air show held on Dyess Air Force Base in four years. More than 30,000 event goers attended the event where 117 static aircraft, aerial performers, booths and vendors were on display showcasing the best of America’s Lift

  • 40th AS, 1st AD conduct Operation Night King exercise

    The 40th Airlift Squadron and 1st Armored Division conducted Operation Night King at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Mar. 26, 2023.“The exercise scenario was a battalion of Abrams were in combat for a few days and were in need of a refuel and resupply,” said Capt. Nathaniel Roberts, 40th AS chief of

  • Portions of Dyess B-1, C-130 fleet relocate in advance of potential storm

    Multiple B-1B Lancers and C-130J Super Hercules are scheduled to depart Dyess Air Force Base in preparation of possible oncoming storms Mar. 22.Base officials are working with partners at Holloman AFB, New Mexico, and other locations across the country to accommodate B-1 and C-130 aircraft