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  • A 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron B-1B Lancer takes off from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 27, 2020. In continued demonstration of the U.S. Air Force’s dynamic force employment model, two U.S. Air Force B-1Bs flew from Guam and conducted training in the Sea of Japan with the Koku Jieitai, or Japanese Air Self-Defense Force, as part of a Bomber Task Force mission. BTF supports Pacific Air Forces’ strategic deterrence mission and its commitment to the security and stability of the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman River Bruce)

    US, Japan bomber-fighter integration demonstrates commitment, enhances readiness

    A B-1B Bomber Task Force mission on May 26 included important elements for a complex theater – integration with allies and partners – in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and U.S. Strategic Command objectives.
  • A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron refuels from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 93rd Air Refueling Squadron in Alaska, May 21, 2020. Bomber Task Force missions increase aircrew familiarity with operations in different geographic combatant command areas of operations as well as allied-nation interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Larue Guerrisky)

    B-1s complete 24-hr sprint from Guam to train in Alaska, Japan

    In continued demonstration of the U.S. Air Force’s dynamic force employment model, two U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers flew from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, and conducted training in Alaska, and Japan May 21.
  • A B-1B Lancer lands in a virtual reality training module facilitated by the Rapid Capabilities office at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, May 20, 2020. Rapid Capabilities conducted the first Virtual Collider in the Air Force to help spark ideas and innovation from participating Airmen. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

    Dyess AFB conducts Air Force’s First Virtual Collider

    On April 28, Dyess AFB was the first base to introduce the Virtual Collider, a forum to discuss challenges and potential areas of improvement around the Air Force.
  • A screengrab depicts a rocket-propelled grenade, circled in red, launching towards a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft as it airdrops cargo at an undisclosed location in Afghanistan, Sept. 2019.

    A lucky flight in the fight: Aircrew receives combat medal

    There are many varieties of threats for aircraft involved in aiding ground troops in deployed environments. One main example of these threats can include taking fire from advancing enemy forces in the area of responsibility. This became a reality for one 39th Airlift Squadron aircrew while deployed to Afghanistan as part of the 774th Expeditionary

  • DEADLINE FOR B-21 PUBLIC SCOPING COMMENT FOR DRAFT EIS MAY 9

    The public is reminded that scoping comments must be submitted no later than May 9, to be considered in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) related the potential beddown of the Main Operating Base (MOB) 1 for the B-21 “Raider.”The Department of Defense is developing a new bomber aircraft, the B-21 “Raider,” which will eventually replace
  • Dyess conducts high-expansion foam system test

    Dyess conducts high-expansion foam system test

    Foam disperses from hoses within a hangar during a test of a high-expansion foam fire suppression system at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, May 6, 2020. The system fights fires by covering the hangar with fire-retardant foam, and is designed to fill the hangar within 90 seconds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka)
  • A 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron B-1B Lancer sits on the flightline at Anderson Air Force Base, Guam, May 1, 2020. Approximately 200 Airmen and four B-1s assigned to the 7th Bomb Wing at Dyess AFB, Texas, deployed to the Pacific in support of Bomber Task Force. The BTF is deployed to Andersen AFB to support Pacific Air Forces’ training efforts with allies, partners and joint forces; and strategic deterrence missions to reinforce the rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman River Bruce)

    B-1B Lancers return to Indo-Pacific for bomber task force deployment

    B-1B Lancers returned to the Indo-Pacific region in May 1 to conduct bomber task force operations out of Andersen Air Base, Guam.
  • Dyess Virtual Collider Event

    Dyess AFB to host virtual collider event

    A virtual collider event will be hosted by Dyess Air Force Base, April 28.
  • Marisa Hensley, 7th Bomb Wing sexual assault prevention and response victim advocate, left, and Elaine Stirling, 7th BW sexual assault response coordinator, hold up a banner at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 20, 2020. Hensley and Stirling work together to arrange events and outreach programs to raise awareness and support for sexual assault victims. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Colin Hollowell)

    Dyess AFB SAPR adapts during pandemic

    April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Every year the Dyess Air Force Base Sexual Assault Prevention and Response staff coordinates different events and activities to help bring awareness to the victims and survivors of sexual assault.
  • Dyess Airmen create hand sanitizer

    Dyess Airmen create hand sanitizer

    Airmen work together to create hand sanitizer at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 6, 2020. The Airmen were able to gather all of the hand sanitizer ingredients from locations on base and in the local community. Airmen from the 7th Component Maintenance Squadron and the 28th Bomb Squadron followed instructions from the World Health Organization on
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