Sept. 8, 2026 Global Strike’s North Star Readiness Campaign bolsters operational readiness AFGSC, in a strategic partnership with Air Force Materiel Command & the Defense Logistics Agency, has launched the “North Star Readiness Campaign,” a sweeping initiative aimed at increasing the number of mission-capable B-52 Stratofortress & B-1 Lancer aircraft.
July 22, 2026 Allies unite for Exercise Death Strike: Trident Fury The 7th Munitions Squadron hosted service members from across the globe, including the U.S. Marine Corps and Royal Australian Air Force, for Exercise Death Strike: Trident Fury, a large-scale munitions production exercise held at Dyess Air Force Base, June 22–25.
July 7, 2026 Dyess Airmen validate pre-flight procedures during LRASM Event Zero A joint team of evaluators, aircrew and maintenance personnel conducted a U.S. Air Force Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) Event Zero at Dyess Air Force Base on June 2, marking a significant milestone in B-1B Lancer rapid weapons system integration.
June 30, 2026 USSTRATCOM commander tours Dyess AFB, highlights global strike readiness U.S. Navy Adm. Rich Correll, commander, U.S. Strategic Command, visited Dyess Air Force Base June 23-24, 2026, gaining firsthand insight into the installation's readiness posture and the Airmen who deliver critical long-range strike capabilities for the Department of War.
June 29, 2026 Dyess showcases conventional, future-force missions to emerging AFGSC leaders Dyess AFB hosted more than 40 participants from five distinct Air Force Global Strike Command professional development programs for a comprehensive mission immersion June 10-12. The three-day visit brought together enlisted, officer, and civilian leaders from the Striker Titan, Trailblazer, Intern,
May 15, 2026 Engineering the impossible: Dyess Airmen set the foundation for historic Caribbean missions While home-station personnel at Dyess Air Force Base battled severe winter snowstorms to keep their airfield open, Airmen deployed 2,300 miles away were breaking ground in the tropical heat of the Caribbean. Despite the extreme contrast in climates, these teams operated with a singular focus:
May 12, 2026 B-1 Bomber Departs Wichita Months Ahead of Schedule Following Historic “Backbone” Surgery A B-1B Lancer that arrived at McConnell AFB last September for a massive structural repair is heading back to the fleet significantly ahead of schedule, proving that digital engineering can revolutionize legacy aircraft sustainment.
April 13, 2026 Global Strike top leaders visit Dyess AFB AFGSC senior leaders met with the Dyess Airmen who deliver B-1 Lancer combat capabilities while preparing for the beddown of the B-21 Raider during a base visit, March 30-April 1, 2026.
Dec. 16, 2025 Industry Day advances Dyess B-21 beddown U.S. military, industry and community leaders gathered at Dyess Air Force Base Dec. 12, 2025, for a B-21 Industry Day designed to increase awareness about upcoming construction opportunities supporting the B-21 Raider beddown.
Dec. 15, 2025 Dyess breaks ground on new fuels facility Team Dyess, alongside community & industry partners, officially broke ground on a new fuels laboratory, refueler truck yard & Logistics Readiness Squadron administrative facility at Dyess AFB, Dec. 15, 2025.