By Airman 1st Class Kylee Thomas, 7th Bomb Wing Public AffairsFor service members, whether they're single or have dependents, going to their first base, moving to another base, or separating from the Air Force, the 7th Force Support Squadron Airman & Family Readiness Center provides a multitude of helpful classes and programs for anyone who wants to learn how to maintain … [Read more...]
The B-1B Lancer: 20 years of global power
By Airman 1st Class Kylee Thomas, 7th Bomb Wing Public AffairsDecember 18, 2018 marked the 20-year anniversary of the first operational combat debut of the B-1B Lancer.The B-1's blended wing and body configuration, variable-geometry wings and turbofan after burning engines combine to provide long range, maneuverability and high speed.While this bomber is responsible for … [Read more...]
7th OSS AFE: The last line of safety
By Airman 1st Class Rebecca Van Syoc, 7th Bomb Wing Public AffairsA lot of pieces play into the safety and security of a 7th Bomb Wing mission. By the time that the B-1B Lancer is in the air, airmen from across the base have played an important role as part of it. There are maintainers keeping the B-1B primed and ready, aircrew members prepared to fly and plenty of support … [Read more...]
Armament Back Shop is the “Bomb”
By Airman 1st Class Mercedes Porter, 7th Bomb Wing Public AffairsFrom rotary launchers to bomb racks and targeting pods, airmen continuously test, repair and perform daily maintenance on the equipment used to drop munitions from the B-1B Lancer.These airmen are the 7th Munitions Squadron armament back shop. Their day-to-day missions ensure that the 7th Bomb Wing provides … [Read more...]
Made at Home
By Haley Remenar Photography by Beth DukesWhen he was a child, Bob Sanderson got stung in the head by hornets 13 times. He spent most of his life with an aversion to all things that sting.But four years ago, the retired Abilene High School teacher and his wife and Austin Elementary School teacher, Carol, went to a bee convention in Texas and tried beekeeping for the … [Read more...]