US Air Force announces arrival of second B-21 test aircraft at Edwards AFB

The DAF announced the arrival of the second B-21 Raider flight test aircraft marking a significant step toward operational readiness of the nation’s sixth-generation stealth bomber.

40th Airlift Squadron returns home from CENTCOM deployment

Last week, Dyess’ 40th Airlift Squadron returned from a six-month deployment, reuniting the 317th Airlift Wing for the first time in 12 months.

B-1 Bomber arrives in Wichita for cutting-edge “backbone" surgery

On Sept. 9 a B-1B Lancer touched down at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, to undergo replacement of its Forward Intermediate Fuselage (FIF) at Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR). 

Dyess welcomes 8th Air Force command chief

Dyess AFB hosts Congressional Staff Delegation visit

2025 Department of Defense Suicide Prevention Campaign Joining Your Fight: Connect to Protect

The 2025 Department of Defense (DOD) Suicide Prevention Campaign, “Joining Your Fight: Connect to Protect,” calls on the entire military community to stand united in the fight against suicide. The year-long campaign reinforces that seeking help is a sign of strength and builds Total Force

AMC command team visits 317th AW

Reminder to Service Members: Kratom on DoD list of prohibited substances

A dietary supplement known as kratom has been added to the Operation Supplement Safety list of Department of Defense prohibited substances and should not be purchased or consumed by any member of the armed forces.

B-1B Lancer conducts hot pit refuel at Lajes Field

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron stopped for a hot-pit refuel while supporting a Bomber Task Force Europe mission at Lajes Field, Azores, Aug. 22, 2025. Hot-pit refueling allows aircraft to stay in the air longer, providing fuel to the fight and

AFGSC Completes M18 Handgun Inspection, Returns to Service

Air Force Global Strike Command has completed a comprehensive inspection of its 7,970 M18 Modular Handgun Systems, following a directed pause on July 21, 2025.