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June 10, 2026
Dyess Prime BEEF Airmen test expeditionary combat skills during capture-the-flag exercise

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 7th Civil Engineer Squadron conducted a Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force (BEEF) training exercise at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, June 5, 2026. The exercise incorporated tactical movement, radio communications, and simulated combat to strengthen the readiness of the
June 10, 2026
Bridging Divides and Building Airmen: 307th BW Airman brings change to Dyess AFB

Tech. Sgt. Onesimo Gonzales knew he was in trouble as soon as he walked through the door. Its creaky hinges gave the Airman away and 12 U.S. Marines all turned their heads at once, their piercing glares cutting right through him. The 489th Bomb Group maintainer had come after receiving an email
June 9, 2026
Dyess AFB Welcomes Goodfellow AFB Honorary Commanders

Goodfellow Air Force Base's honorary commanders receive a tour on a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 317th Airlift Wing, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, May 29, 2026. Designed to broaden their understanding of the Air Force, the incentive flight exposed Goodfellow’s honorary commanders to
May 28, 2026
Balikatan 2026: 21st AEW leadership meets with Air Logistics Command leadership

U.S. Air Force 21st Air Expeditionary Wing leadership meets with Philippine Air Force Maj. Gen. Dennis Estrella, Air Logistics Command commander, during a subject-matter expert exchange at Clark Air Base, Philippines, May 8, 2026.
May 28, 2026
Balikatan 2026: Allied forces strengthen airfield repair readiness through SME exchange

U.S. Air Force leadership assigned to the 21st Air Expeditionary Wing met with Philippine Air Force Col. Reynaldo Gabinete, 355th Aviation Engineer Wing commander, and members of the Japanese Self-Defense Force to strengthen collaboration through subject-matter expert exchanges.
May 28, 2026
Balikatan 2026: 21st CABS firefighters SME exchange, AFP

U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to 21st Combat Air Base Squadron, and Philippine Air Force conduct a subject matter expert exchange during Exercise Balikatan 2026 at Basa Air Base, April 29, 2026
May 27, 2026
Dyess leadership honors service during Memorial Day Ceremony

U.S. Airmen and the local community observe a Memorial Day ceremony at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene, Texas, May 25, 2026. Military leaders, veterans and community members gathered for the annual remembrance ceremony to pay tribute to the fallen.
May 27, 2026
AFRC leadership visits Dyess Air Force Base

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. John Healy, commander of Air Force Reserve Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Israel Nuñez, command chief master sergeant of Air Force Reserve Command, visited with 489th Bomb Group at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, May 20, 2026. Healy and Nuñez visited to hear from Airmen about
May 26, 2026
Dyess AFB dedicates A-10, F-16 static displays in historic troop-led project

Team Dyess officially dedicated A-10 Thunderbolt II and F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft displays to the Dyess Linear Air Park during a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking the completion of a three-year construction project, May 21, 2026.
May 22, 2026
AMC command chief retires after 31 years of service

Airmen, family and friends gathered from around the country to bid farewell to Chief Master Sgt. Jamie Newman, Air Mobility Command command chief, during his retirement ceremony, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, May 22, 2026.