The 7th Bomb Wing (7 BW) is a United States Air Force unit assigned to the Global Strike Command Eighth Air Force. It is stationed at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, where it is also the host unit.

7th Bomb Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. 317th Airlift Wing Leadership. Colonel. Justin L. Diehl. 317th Airlift Wing Commander. Colonel. Seth P. Schwesinger . 317th Airlift Wing Deputy Commander. Chief Master Sergeant. MARTIN A. CASTILLO. 317th Airlift Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. 21st Air Task Force.

In a nutshell, the 7th Bomb Wing's mission is to provide world class Airmen and air power for the warfighter. It is also charged with producing combat-ready aircrews in the Air Force's only B-1B formal training unit.

The 7th Bomb Wing has a long and distinguished history. It has performed many missions and projected airpower around the globe. Initially activated as the 1st Army Observation Group Sept. 6, 1918, the group was stationed in France during World War I.

The 7th Bomb Wing's mission is to provide overwhelming long-range strike within hours anywhere in the world. It is also charged with producing combat-ready aircrews in the Air Force's only B-1B formal training unit.

Beginning 13 Apr 1965, the wing deployed its forces to the Pacific area to support SAC combat operations in Southeast Asia. All wing bombers and tankers, along with aircrews and some support personnel, deployed in Apr-May 1965.

Jul 24, 2023 · Col. Seth Spanier took command of the 7th Bomb Wing from Col. Joseph Kramer during a change of command ceremony July 24, 2023. Maj. Gen. Andrew Gebara, Eighth Air Force and Joint-Global Strike Operations Center commander, presided over the event.

The 7th Operations Group is the operational flying component of the United States Air Force 7th Bomb Wing, stationed at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The 7th Operations Group currently flies the B-1 Lancer.

The 7th Bomb Wing flew numerous atmospheric sampling missions, 1986–1987, in response to the Chernobyl (Russia) nuclear reactor accident. Deployed air refueling personnel and equipment to provisional wings in Southwest Asia, Aug 1990–Feb 1992.

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