• 7th BW rolls out first BEAST-modified B-1B

    The 7th Bomb Wing’s first B-1 Embracing Agile Scheduling Team modified B-1B Lancer took its first flight September 8, 2023, from Dyess Air Force Base marking a new era of lethality for the venerable aircraft.BEAST was designed to shorten fielding of each system, preserve aircraft availability and

  • 7 MXG leverages new technology

    The 7th Maintenance Group recently fielded their first-ever wireless communication system during a B-1B Lancer launch, becoming the first B-1B unit to receive and utilize such headsets.Prior to the introduction of the wireless headsets, B-1B aircrew pre-flight communication required one Airman to

  • Dyess B-1s return from Holloman AFB

    B-1B Lancers taxi onto the flightline at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, March 24, 2023. Seven B-1s returned to Dyess after being relocated to Holloman AFB, New Mexico, due to possible major storms. The short-notice aircraft relocation demonstrated the agility of 7th Bomb Wing Airmen while confirming

  • 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

  • B-1B Lancer conducts off-station training at Luke AFB

    A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft assigned to the 7th Bomb Wing at Dyess Air Force Base conducts off-station training, Nov. 4, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The Lancer integration training with Luke AFB F-35A Lightning II aircraft was conducted to improve interoperability between the

  • WE WILL FIGHT FROM HERE

    "Leading a B-1 bomber wing with a long range strike mission is about managing aircraft, Airmen, logistics and technology," according to Col. Joseph Kramer 7th Bomb Wing commander.The B-1 is the most lethal jet made. It can carry 24 Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM), four more than its legacy

  • Dyess Airmen and B-1B's deploy to Norway

    Approximately 200 Airmen and four B-1B aircraft assigned to the 7th Bomb Wing at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, deployed to Ørland Air Force Station, Norway, in support of a Bomber Task Force deployment.

  • Re-imagining Dyess’ combat capacity

    It’s no secret that the B-1B Lancer and the Airmen who fly, maintain, and support the bomber have faced many obstacles over the last few years at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. Between an emergency landing in Midland, Texas, and two Air Force Global Strike Command safety stand-downs, 7th Bomb Wing