317th AW welcomes 18th AF command chief

317th AW leads Spring 2026 C-130 WSC, integrates with I MEF

The 317th Airlift Wing led the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapon System Council (WSC) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, coordinating with I Marine Expeditionary Force to further integration of rapid air mobility concepts and strengthen Joint tactical airlift capabilities across the Joint and

Dyess Honor Guard: Folding the flag with honor

As winter fog lingers in the air and cold winds move across the landscape, three Airmen stand silently at attention, waiting. They deliver no speeches and exchange few words, yet their message is clear. With deliberate precision, white-gloved hands carry a folded American flag and cremated remains,

7th CES overcomes Winter Storm Fern during Dark Ascent exercise

A wintry mix struck Dyess Air Force Base on the second day of the 7th Bomb Wing’s Combat Readiness Exercise, rapidly complicating operations already under pressure. The exercise, dubbed Dark Ascent, began Jan. 22, 2026, and within hours the installation transitioned to Force Protection Condition

317th AW showcases global mobility in Saipan

317th AW projects tactical airlift during Exercise Palmetto Reach

Airmen assigned to 317th Airlift Wing participated in Exercise Palmetto Reach, a mobility exercise strengthening interoperability and rehearsing the wing’s ability to rapidly project tactical airlift across the Indo-Pacific region, Jan. 12-21, 2026.

Dyess hosts B-21 Raider Nuclear Summit

Last week, Dyess AFB hosted a B-21 Raider Nuclear Summit, bringing together subject matter experts from across Air Force Global Strike Command to assess infrastructure, security, and operational requirements needed to support the B-21 Raider.

317th AW trailblazes with MEO during Palmetto Reach

8th Air Force commander visits Dyess in preparation of B-21 onboarding

The 8th AF command team spent a couple days meeting Airmen and touring various facilities to get a firsthand look at how Dyess is modernizing facilities in preparation for receiving the B-21 Raider aircraft.

Dyess B-1s support USSOUTHCOM mission

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 7th Bomb Wing prepared and launched B-1B Lancers from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, December 26, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities