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U.S. Army Capt. Luis Antonio Rivera, 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron ground liaison officer, poses for a photo during a joint exercise. The GLO is responsible for facilitating communication between ground units and air support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jaclyn Sumayao)

Nov. 17, 2023

Uniting allies and partners: a new found dedication

RAF FAIRFORD, United Kingdom — The repetitive loading and firing action echoes through the air while a focused artillery soldier works with determination. Behind the scenes, a stream of paperwork is signed and submitted to change his life.

People-first, mission-always. This concept of leadership has set a firm foundation for Master Sgt. Shamir Moore, 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron senior enlisted leader, since nervously accepting the opportunity to become an SEL in March 2022 and further during Bomber Task Force mission 24-1. “I’ve had almost every level of toxic leadership in my career,” said Moore. “The most toxic leadership I’ve ever faced was if our NCO had a bad day at work or home, it transferred over to work and it got to the point of having the Airmen becoming afraid to talk to him or bring anything up.” Moore took his negative experiences with toxic leadership to apply resiliency in his life, to be welcoming and open to let every Airman know he is there to talk through any issues they may be facing. “My job is to take care of not only the Airmen but also the officers," said Moore. “Meaning I ensure their quality of life because when you're thinking about personal issues, it transfers to work where you can't process things and focus on your work.” Moore says his dedication to providing a higher quality of life for those around him is because of a people-first, mission-always mindset. When you take care of your people, your people will always take care of the mission. “During the BTF, he’s been extremely easy to talk to and very helpful,” said Airman 1st Class Marissa Adkison, 9th EBS weather forecaster. “Early in the deployment, Moore was able to help us adjust to the new environment as we were settling into the BTF workflow and it’s been easier since.” Moore's commitment to a positive work environment led him to reflect on his role as the SEL and his career. “I feel great about being the SEL,” said Moore. “I love the job, the squadron and our current leadership ensuring a higher quality of life for our Airmen. I keep doing this job because it’s the people around me. I’ve been in for over 20 years of service and the Airmen are why I want to stay and continue the job.”

Nov. 8, 2023

People-first, mission-always

RAF FAIRFORD, United Kingdom — This concept of leadership has set a firm foundation for Master Sgt. Shamir Moore, 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron senior enlisted leader, since nervously accepting the opportunity to become an SEL in March 2022 and further during Bomber Task Force mission 24-1.

Oct. 31, 2023

Turkish Air Force integrates with U.S. Bombers in long-planned mission

INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Türkiye — U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron arrived Tuesday, at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, for a historic hot-pit refuel as part of a long-planned bomber task force mission.

A B-1B Lancer takes off at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom.

Oct. 4, 2023

7th BW rolls out first BEAST-modified B-1B

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — The 7th Bomb Wing’s first B-1 Embracing Agile Scheduling Team modified B-1B Lancer took its first flight September 8, 2023, from Dyess AFB marking a new era of lethality for the venerable aircraft. BEAST was designed to shorten fielding of each system, preserve aircraft availability and ensure compliance with federal government aviation directives.

Airmen with the 7th Civil Engineer Squadron participate in the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s final Combat Support Training Range proof of concept at Fort Bliss, Texas, Aug. 13-18, 2023. The CSTR initiative expands multi-functional training opportunities for installation and mission support Airmen to practice for future adaptive operations and agile combat employment in contested environments and austere locations. The sites will be equipped with high-demand training assets often not available at a unit’s home station. (U.S. Air Force photo by Malcolm McClendon)

Aug. 25, 2023

Dyess units integrate, maximize deployment readiness

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — A total of 52 members from various career fields and squadrons at Dyess Air Force Base accomplished over 2,000 pre-deployment training requirements in less than a week at Fort Bliss, Texas, Aug. 13-18, 2023.

Delivering assurance: tri-bombers sync efforts in Alaska frontier

July 21, 2023

Delivering assurance: tri-bombers sync efforts in Alaska frontier

All three Air Force bombers arrived to Joint Base Elemendorf-Richardson, Alaska for joint missions July 18-19.

Tech. Sgt. James Bell, 7th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Aircraft Metals Technology craftsman, uses new scanning equipment to scan an image of a small part on a B-1B Lancer at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The scanner is part of new 3D printer technology used to fabricate new aircraft parts. (Courtesy photo)

June 3, 2022

3D printing provides 21st-century capabilities at Dyess AFB

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — The 7th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Fabrication Flight fabricates aircraft and ground equipment parts that are no longer produced or supplied by manufacturers.

The ACE concept focuses on responsiveness, rapid deployment, versatility and maneuverability, aimed to create an expanse of new strategic options and reduce the risk to Air Force personnel.

Jan. 25, 2022

Executing mission, fostering innovation, making history: Barksdale’s first ACE exercise

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, Louisiana — Conducting the bomber ACE operations provided an opportunity for Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, to apply and practice strategic maneuvers designed to operate not just at U.S. and ally military installations, but nearly any austere airfield worldwide.

A B-1B Lancer from Dyess Air Force Base flies alongside two Japanese Air Self Defense Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during a joint Large Force Exercise in the Indo-Pacific region, Jan. 11, 2022. Conducting training missions alongside partners strengthens the joint force tactics within the Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

Jan. 24, 2022

Dyess B-1 Bomber CONUS to CONUS Mission Trains Interoperability with Coalition Partners

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — The 7th Bomb Wing, 307th Bomb Wing and 53rd Wing jointly executed a 30-hour two-ship mission on Jan. 11 from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas to the Indo-Pacific and back. The two aircraft conducted a joint Large Force Exercise with fighters from the Japanese Air Self Defense Force, in a clear message showing U.S. commitment to allies and partners within the Indo-Pacific Region.

Capt. Chris Tymchuk calls in a simulated airstrike on Oct. 17, 2018, during Combat Raider 19-1, an exercise hosted by the 28th Bomb Wing at the Powder River Training Complex, S.D. Tymchuk is a joint tactical air controller troop commander assigned to the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, 1st Regiment. JTACs from the 1st RCHA assisted in Combat Raider 19-1, that helped them become familiar with the B-1 and its capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Karol)

Oct. 23, 2018

Combat Raider 19-1 keeps forces ready, lethal

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. — Aircrew from all 8th Air Force bases flew over the Powder River Training Complex together for the first time during Combat Raider 19-1 on Oct. 16-18. They coordinated with joint tactical air controllers from the Royal Canadian Armed Forces and Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, who helped coordinate simulated air strikes from the ground.