Latest "Dyess Air Force Base" stories

Rear view of a B-1B Lancer bomber jet in flight

Cracked engine part sparked giant B-1 bomber fire, investigation finds

A faulty fan disk failed during ground maintenance, investigators said.

By Rachel S. Cohen

8 months ago

A B-1B Lancer taxis on the flightline after training alongside the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 11, 2022. (Airman 1st Class Ryan Hayman/Air Force)

Dyess fire chief offers new details on last month’s massive B-1B bomber fire

Flames on the bomber's left side reached as high as 75 feet when fire crews arrived.

By Rachel S. Cohen

17 months ago

B-1B bomber catches fire during engine work at Dyess, injuring two

Two people were treated for injuries that were not life-threatening at a local hospital and released.

By Rachel S. Cohen

17 months ago

Two leaders fired from Dyess aircraft maintenance squadron amid investigation

At least three leaders at Dyess have been fired so far this year.

By Rachel S. Cohen

22 months ago

B-1B Lancer bombers return to Texas from European deployment

The bombers depart as tensions rise in Eastern Europe over Russian aggression and a migrant crisis.

By Rachel S. Cohen

23 months ago

Farewell, Bones: Air Force finishes latest round of B-1B bomber retirements

Retiring B-1B and B-2 bombers will make way for the new B-21 Raider over the next two decades.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

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