May 22, 2024 B-21 Raider continues flight test, production Following its formal unveiling, Dec. 2, 2022, the B-21 Raider began flight testing here where it continues to make progress toward becoming the backbone of the U.S. Air Force bomber fleet.
May 15, 2024 USAF Units of Action: Air Task Forces defined, first locations announced The Department of the Air Force identified six locations May 15, to host experimental Air Task Forces that will test new methods to generate more efficient, integrated deployable Units of Action.
April 30, 2024 317th AW completes first C-130J Max Endurance Operation with external fuel tanks The 317th Airlift Wing achieved a significant milestone on April 20, 2024, by becoming the first unit in Air Mobility Command's history to complete a C-130J Super Hercules Max Endurance Operation equipped with external fuel tanks.
Feb. 23, 2024 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Aug. 19, 2023 7th MXG leverages new technology The 7th Maintenance Group recently fielded its first-ever wireless communication system during a B-1B Lancer launch, becoming the first B-1B unit to receive and utilize the headsets.
June 8, 2023 USAFCENT flexes air-to-ground capabilities in historic first for BTF This particular BTF mission was historic in that it was the first time AFCENT flew multiple weapons types and practiced employment against multiple simulated targets during single bomber task force mission.
Feb. 1, 2023 New AF pregnant aircrew policy means new achievement for B-1 pilot, others The Air Force has a new policy allowing pregnant aircrew members to voluntarily continue to fly, and Maj. Lauren Olme is one of the many people benefiting from the change in policy.
Sept. 15, 2022 B-1s border Arctic for Baked Alaskan; enhance ACE practices Two B-1B Lancers and approximately 50 Airmen assigned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, engaged in an Agile Combat Employment exercise, Baked Alaskan, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Sept. 9-10.
Sept. 9, 2022 B-1Bs conduct CONUS to CONUS Bomber Task Force Mission in support of SOUTHCOM During this mission, B-1 aircrews integrated with partner nations in the USSOUTHCOM AOR, air refueled with the support of MacDill AFB tankers, and countered illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing operations.
Sept. 8, 2022 ACE provided by 317th AW during exercise Patriot Fury Agile Combat Employment is a proactive and reactive operational scheme of maneuver executed within threat timelines to increase survivability while generating combat power.
May 4, 2022 Dyess AFB hosts Women’s Summit, 80th WASP anniversary The Dyess Air Force Base Women's Summit marked the 80th anniversary for Women Airforce Service Pilots as well as the 80th anniversary of the 317th Airlift Wing and the 80th anniversary of the 8th Air Force.
Jan. 28, 2022 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Nov. 5, 2021 CMSAF visits Abilene leadership to address community support for military families Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass met with Abilene leadership to discuss military and community relations
June 19, 2021 UIPE protective gear completes ground compatibility testing A joint military test team recently conducted ongoing developmental and operational testing of the Uniform Integrated Protective Ensemble Air 2 Piece Under Garment at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas.
May 7, 2021 First B-1Bs resume flight operations The first B-1B Lancers resumed flight operations May 3 following a safety stand-down issued April 20 by Gen. Tim Ray, Air Force Global Strike Command commander. Individual B-1B aircraft will return to flight as inspections and maintenance directed during the stand-down are completed on each