The 7th Bomb Wing at Dyess AFB, Tex., and B-1B.org, a non-profit organization promoting the contributions of the B-1B bomber to national defense, will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the first B-1B delivery to Dyess in conjunction with the base’s open house and airshow April 28-May 2. The anniversary festivities will include current operations briefings, simulator tours, a memorial service, static display, and banquet. According to Boeing, now prime contractor for the bomber, Dyess received its first B-1B in June 1985. (Dyess announcement) (B-1B.org Web site) (Boeing fact sheet)
The U.S. military is maintaining a beefed-up presence in the Middle East, including fighters and air defense assets, following the U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities June 22 and subsequent retaliation by the Iranians against Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.
