On March 26, 2020, the City of Abilene and health officials from Hendrick Healthcare System announced the first positive test result for COVID-19 in Abilene. The COVID-19 coronavirus had cast its shadow over the community even earlier. Two weeks prior, as Spring Break concluded, public schools announced closure, first temporarily and later indefinitely. A disaster declaration … [Read more...]
Avionics Airman carries on family legacy
Story and photography by Airman 1st Class Susan Roberts Not every person in the military can claim to have multiple relatives who have served or are currently serving in the military. Airman 1st Class Kyle Guthrie a technician in the 7th Component Maintenance Squadron B-1B Lancer avionics back shop, is fourth generation military. His parents, grandfathers and … [Read more...]
AFRC supports airmen and their families
By Airman 1st Class Kylee Thomas, 7th Bomb Wing Public Affairs For 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...]
7th OSS AFE: The last line of safety
By Airman 1st Class Rebecca Van Syoc, 7th Bomb Wing Public Affairs A 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...]