A B-1B Lancer departs on a training sortie flight at
A B-1B Lancer departs on a training sortie flight at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 8, 2017. ATC Airmen are responsible for about four B-1B and ten C-130J Super Hercules departures daily at Dyess AFB. (U.S. ... More
An Airman demonstrates parachute fitting as part of
An Airman demonstrates parachute fitting as part of the Dyess Domestic Action program for disadvantaged youths from Abilene. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
Cover page for B-52 Day, February 15, 1964, at Dyess
Cover page for B-52 Day, February 15, 1964, at Dyess Air Force Base (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
Loadmasters training on C-130 (U.S. Air Force courtesy
Loadmasters training on C-130 (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
Dyess Airmen speak to different vendors at Dyess Air
Dyess Airmen speak to different vendors at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, March 31, 2017. There were approximately 17 vendors from the local area to represent their organization. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. David Tucker, 7th Aerospace
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. David Tucker, 7th Aerospace Medicine Squadron dental technician, creates a patient’s dental mold at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 29, 2017. A molding of the patient’s teeth is need... More
A 7th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller
A 7th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller writes down a pilot report he is receiving from a B-1B Lancer pilot while in flight at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 8, 2017. Pilot reports (PIREP) i... More
A computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing
A computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) system makes a patient’s crown at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 28, 2017. Once a crown is made, it goes through a process of proper grinding to... More
Student gets jumping equipment checked (U.S. Air Force
Student gets jumping equipment checked (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
Josh Millwee, 7th Force Support Squadron outdoor recreation
Josh Millwee, 7th Force Support Squadron outdoor recreation mechanic, performs an inspection on one of the boats at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 21, 2017. Boats, tents, coolers, ladders, bounce houses and ... More
Snack line at Dining Hall 2 (U.S. Air Force courtesy
Snack line at Dining Hall 2 (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Mark Majack, 7th Logistics
U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Mark Majack, 7th Logistics Readiness Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of inbound cargo, left, catches a duffel bag passed by Staff Sgt. Gregory Butler, 7th LRS noncommissioned... More
Engine instructor teaches students DeHavilland C-7A
Engine instructor teaches students DeHavilland C-7A Caribou engine fundamentals (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
Second annual Dyess School Day in November 1967 (U.S.
Second annual Dyess School Day in November 1967 (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
Dyess historical photo (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo)
Dyess historical photo (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo)
After completing 100 refueling missions over Southeast
After completing 100 refueling missions over Southeast Asia, Dyess Airmen are drenched with ice water. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
Steven Harris, 7th Aerospace Medicine Squadron sterilization
Steven Harris, 7th Aerospace Medicine Squadron sterilization technician, prepares a dental kit with sanitized utensils at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 28, 2017. There are approximately 50 dental kits prepa... More
96th Security Police Squadron (U.S. Air Force courtesy
96th Security Police Squadron (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
Airmen install diving board at Noncommissioned Officers'
Airmen install diving board at Noncommissioned Officers' Open Mess swimming pool. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
Maintenance squadron repairs cannons (U.S. Air Force
Maintenance squadron repairs cannons (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo) Public domain photograph of a bomber aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
A sign points to the Heroes Hiring Heroes job fair
A sign points to the Heroes Hiring Heroes job fair venue at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, March 31, 2017. This is the first Heroes Hiring Heroes event at Dyess Air Force Base, where service members and eligible ... More
Mr. Paolino Caliendo, 7th Bomb Wing Judge Advocate
Mr. Paolino Caliendo, 7th Bomb Wing Judge Advocate attorney advisor, gives safety and firing commands at the firing range July 8, 2016, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. A beta test for the Shooting Proficiency p... More
Maj. Eugene W. Iserman and family reunite (U.S. Air
Maj. Eugene W. Iserman and family reunite (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
Staff Sgt. Bernard Blair pulls Daily Bulletin copy
Staff Sgt. Bernard Blair pulls Daily Bulletin copy out of press (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
Airlift Forces Element commander inspects 516th TAW
Airlift Forces Element commander inspects 516th TAW C-130 loading (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
Chaplain helps exercise casualty during Broken Arrow
Chaplain helps exercise casualty during Broken Arrow exercise. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
A noncommissioned officer in charge of the survival
A noncommissioned officer in charge of the survival equipment section fits a parachute onto a child. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 317th Operations
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 317th Operations Support Squadron rig cargo and perform a job inspection before takeoff at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, March 8, 2017. The flight and airdrop were a part of... More
516th Tactical Airlift Wing's 10th Aerial Port Squadron
516th Tactical Airlift Wing's 10th Aerial Port Squadron (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
Basketball game between Strategic Air Command team
Basketball game between Strategic Air Command team and Tactical Air Command team. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
A 516th Field Maintenance Squadron Airman repairs a
A 516th Field Maintenance Squadron Airman repairs a C-7A Caibou exhaust tube by welding. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
SSgt. Herbert c. Serrett, 388th Munitions Maintenance
SSgt. Herbert c. Serrett, 388th Munitions Maintenance Squadron loads rockets (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
Dyess historical photo (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
Dyess historical photo (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Erick Lord, 9th Bomb Squadron
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Erick Lord, 9th Bomb Squadron commander, left, shakes hands with Capt. Alex “Auto” Benson, 9th BS exercises and plans specialist, right, during the Top Bat award presentation at Dyess Ai... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Brandon Parker, 7th Bomb Wing commander,
U.S. Air Force Col. Brandon Parker, 7th Bomb Wing commander, speaks at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Luncheon at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 11, 2018. Parker spoke on the lessons he learned from King’s l... More
Tressie Taylor, 7th Force Support Squadron Airman and
Tressie Taylor, 7th Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Readiness Center community readiness consultant, directs an Airman to the Heroes Hiring Heroes at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, March 31, 2017. About ... More
Hydrant system control valve is worked on by Staff
Hydrant system control valve is worked on by Staff Sgt. Finace L. Burrell (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
Maintenance crews watch an attempt for a buddy start.
Maintenance crews watch an attempt for a buddy start. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
A security policeman watches B-52 Stratofortress (U.S.
A security policeman watches B-52 Stratofortress (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
A C-130 Hercules aircraft makes a short field landing
A C-130 Hercules aircraft makes a short field landing during the ORI. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
An Airman gives blood during the monthly blood drive.
An Airman gives blood during the monthly blood drive. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
96th Combat Support Group commander gives award to
96th Combat Support Group commander gives award to chief of data control. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
Child takes his turn at archery, one of the most popular
Child takes his turn at archery, one of the most popular activities at Camp Tonkawa. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
Daily work in the optometry office (U.S. Air Force
Daily work in the optometry office (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
Dental officer works on patient (U.S. Air Force courtesy
Dental officer works on patient (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 317th Airlift Wing render
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 317th Airlift Wing render a salute during the 317th AW activation ceremony at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, July 6, 2017. The 317th AW supports the Department of Defense, Joint Chi... More
Maintenance crews and buddy start (U.S. Air Force courtesy
Maintenance crews and buddy start (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo) Public domain photograph of a bomber aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Aerial view of Abilene Army Airfield in 1942-1946 (U.S.
Aerial view of Abilene Army Airfield in 1942-1946 (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
A photo of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. sits on a table
A photo of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. sits on a table during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Luncheon at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 11, 2018. The annual luncheon commemorates the life and legacy of King. ... More
Airman checks to make sure the liquid oxygen for purity
Airman checks to make sure the liquid oxygen for purity (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
Tech. Sgt. Roger Poppert ascend's the 75-foot-high
Tech. Sgt. Roger Poppert ascend's the 75-foot-high radar tower to make repairs. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
An official observer and 9th Aerial Port Squadron Combat
An official observer and 9th Aerial Port Squadron Combat Control Team members observe airdrop (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
Maj. Daniel Wyckoff, officer controller, operates the
Maj. Daniel Wyckoff, officer controller, operates the command post command and control console. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
Equipment is unloaded from a C-130 (U.S. Air Force
Equipment is unloaded from a C-130 (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
Litter patients were included in the Aeromedical evacuation
Litter patients were included in the Aeromedical evacuation of simulated refugees from Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
388th Munitions Maintenance Squadron munition specialists
388th Munitions Maintenance Squadron munition specialists unload bombs (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
50-caliber ammunition loaded into storage cans (U.S.
50-caliber ammunition loaded into storage cans (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
5th Air Commando Squadron loadmasters pass flare (U.S.
5th Air Commando Squadron loadmasters pass flare (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
U.S. Air Force Col. Brandon Parker, 7th Bomb Wing commander,
U.S. Air Force Col. Brandon Parker, 7th Bomb Wing commander, speaks at the first Superintendent Course taught on base at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 29, 2018. Parker shared the lessons he has learned over... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Jacob Hustad, 7th Aerospace Medicine
U.S. Air Force Capt. Jacob Hustad, 7th Aerospace Medicine Squadron dentist, left, performs a wisdom tooth removal surgery with assistance from Airman 1st Class Jua Jones, 7th AMDS dental technician at Dyess Air... More
The 7th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control
The 7th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control tower stands to the side of a fleet of C-130J Super Hercules at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 9, 2017. Air traffic controllers perform 100 to 150 oper... More
A squadron arrives at their new home for the next two
A squadron arrives at their new home for the next two months. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
During a Broken Arrow exercise, firemen lower an exercise
During a Broken Arrow exercise, firemen lower an exercise participant from an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
KC-135 Stratotanker crew practices for a fast takeoff.
KC-135 Stratotanker crew practices for a fast takeoff. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
Master Sgt. Walter Tidwell, non-commissioned officer
Master Sgt. Walter Tidwell, non-commissioned officer in charge of the machine accounting section, shows Miss Molina the way to check out data cards. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gideon Simmons, left, 7th
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gideon Simmons, left, 7th Logistics Readiness Squadron air transportation specialist helps Airman 1st Class Colt Nix, right, 7th Civil Engineer Squadron fire prevention specialist insp... More
Bomb loaded in B-52 Stratofortress (U.S. Air Force
Bomb loaded in B-52 Stratofortress (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
Child in parent's uniform (U.S. Air Force courtesy
Child in parent's uniform (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cody Olson, 39th Airlift
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cody Olson, 39th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, helps guide the driver of a convoy vehicle onto a C-130J Super Hercules at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, March 8, 2017. Throughout the 317t... More
An Airmen panel is held during the first Superintendent
An Airmen panel is held during the first Superintendent Course on base at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 31, 2018. Approximately 13 senior noncommissioned officers had the opportunity to ask three Airmen for... More
Airmen by KC-135 Stratotanker (U.S. Air Force courtesy
Airmen by KC-135 Stratotanker (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo) Public domain photograph of aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Airmen and child gaze at coyote pups (U.S. Air Force
Airmen and child gaze at coyote pups (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
High-wire electrical workers at a 96th Civil Engineering
High-wire electrical workers at a 96th Civil Engineering Squadron demonstration (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
A summer aide employee and a Neighborhood Youth Corps
A summer aide employee and a Neighborhood Youth Corps employee discuss the summer aide program. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
Airmen repair C-130 Hercules. (U.S. Air Force courtesy
Airmen repair C-130 Hercules. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jorge Arroyo, 7th Logistics
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jorge Arroyo, 7th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle mechanic, watches a K-loader approach a C-5M Super Galaxy at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 6, 2017. The 7th LRS air tra... More
Boy skeet shoots (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
Boy skeet shoots (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
516th Tactical Airlift Wing Airman performs an eddy
516th Tactical Airlift Wing Airman performs an eddy current check on KC-135 Stratotanker. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
B-52 Stratofortress gets its duct checked out (U.S.
B-52 Stratofortress gets its duct checked out (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
Airmen turn in their weapons after finishing their
Airmen turn in their weapons after finishing their shift (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
Capt. Michael W. Higgins, left, and Maj. Curtis I.
Capt. Michael W. Higgins, left, and Maj. Curtis I. Brooker, right, of the 348th Tactical Airlift Squadron, fly home after exercises. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
Aerial view of Abilene Army Airfield in 1942-1946 (U.S.
Aerial view of Abilene Army Airfield in 1942-1946 (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
Two members of the Security Police Revolver and Rifle
Two members of the Security Police Revolver and Rifle Team practice for the Second Air Force Match as Col. Edgar S. Harris Jr., 96th Strategic Aerospace Wing commander, right, and Col. Stanley J. Obarski, 96th ... More
Airman prepares to install a B-52 Stratofortress water
Airman prepares to install a B-52 Stratofortress water pump. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
Crew chief Sgt. Larry Dillman reports a maintenance
Crew chief Sgt. Larry Dillman reports a maintenance problem to line chief Tech. Sgt. Deane Binkley. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Erick Lord, 9th Bomb Squadron
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Erick Lord, 9th Bomb Squadron commander, left, places a new Top Bat patch on the flight suit of Capt. Alex “Auto” Benson, 9th BS exercises and plans specialist, at Dyess Air Force Base, ... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 7th Logistics Readiness
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 7th Logistics Readiness Squadron, prepare to offload luggage during a redeployment at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 6, 2017. During the redeployment, Approximately 50 augmente... More
A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules takes off after
A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules takes off after loading and unloading a convoy vehicle at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, March 8, 2017. The 317th Airlift Group Rodeo competition occurred over several hours... More
The 7th Operations Support Squadron tower simulation
The 7th Operations Support Squadron tower simulation system runs through a sequence of events at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 8, 2017. This simulator demonstrates different scenarios Airmen may encounter t... More
Staff Sgt. Samuel Williams calibrates a Sperry
Staff Sgt. Samuel Williams calibrates a Sperry ReflectoScope. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nicole Tester, 7th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nicole Tester, 7th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, watches a B-1B Lancer takeoff through binoculars at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 10, 2017. ATC Airmen ... More
Airman 1st Class Robert Biggers, an air cargo specialist,
Airman 1st Class Robert Biggers, an air cargo specialist, was selected as Airman of the Month for March. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
Atlas Silo Launch Complex news article (U.S. Air Force
Atlas Silo Launch Complex news article (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
Fire inspectors prepare to post a sign about fire safety
Fire inspectors prepare to post a sign about fire safety (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
U.S. Airmen collect bullet casings upon the end of
U.S. Airmen collect bullet casings upon the end of a beta test conducted at the firing range July 8, 2016, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The beta test was part of an initiative to allow service members to bri... More
Basketball game between Strategic Air Command team
Basketball game between Strategic Air Command team and Tactical Air Command team. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
Three 7th Operations Support Squadron air traffic
Three 7th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controllers communicate weather conditions to a B-1B Lancer pilot before takeoff at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 8, 2017. Dyess ATC Airmen receive the most... More
While visiting the 96th Field Maintenance shop Gen.
While visiting the 96th Field Maintenance shop Gen. Russell Dougherty, Second Air Force commander, praises the men for the work that they are doing. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brian Ho, 7th Logistics
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brian Ho, 7th Logistics Readiness Squadron air transportation specialist, waits for an Airman to direct him to approach to a C-5M Super Galaxy for cargo offloading at Dyess Air Forc... More
Cadets look at the C-130 that transported them from
Cadets look at the C-130 that transported them from the Air Force Academy in Colorado (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)