(PRESS RELEASE) - United States Representative Jodey Arrington met with Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson in his Washington, D.C. office. The purpose of the meeting was to review the status of the basing process for the B-21 bomber and reinforce JodeyYesterday, Congressman air space, and community support. Additionally, Arrington requested their assistance on air space expansion… Read more »
After months of speculation, it looks as though the US Air Force has finally answered the question of Dyess AFB getting the new B-21 Raider stealth bomber. In a statement on Monday, they said that "Bases that have bombers now will have bombers in the future." Although these plans still call for congressional approval, it seems likely that Dyess will be one of the new homes for the… Read more »
The headline certainly got your attention.
The Air Force will retire its B-1 and B-2 bombers.
Not good, considering Abilene's Dyess Air Force Base has been home to B-1 bombers since the summer of 1985. For 33 years, the rumble of its jet engines has been a daily reminder that Abilene planes keep our nation the home of the free.
The 2018 budget recently passed includes a dramatic… Read more »
First-term Congressman, Jodey Arrington (TX-19), today announced two major victories for West Texas have been achieved, all within one week.
Today, the U.S. Air Force announced that existing bomber bases, including Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, will remain bomber bases into the future as Northrop Grumman’s next-generation B-21 “Raiders” become operational. The… Read more »
The U.S. Force announced Monday that it plans to retire the B-1 and B-2 bombers in the early 2030s, bringing the successor B-21 online in a change that has direct – and positive – impact on Dyess Air Force Base, officials said.
According to Air Force Magazine, the Air Force envisions retaining all existing bomber bases, swapping out B-1 and B-2 aircraft as B-21s become… Read more »
DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — Dyess Air Force Base will be home to the new B-21 stealth bomber if Congress signs off President Trump’s $18-billion budget proposal.
On Monday, the Air Force announced plans for its bomber fleet which are included in that budget.
“As part of our decisions presented in the FY19 President’s Budget, the Air Force will update the… Read more »
By: Matt Dotray
The U.S. Air force says existing bomber bases such as Dyess Air Force near Abilene will house the next generation B-21 Raiders when they become operational.
The Air Force announced in a news release Monday that if Congress OKs its current proposal, bases that have bombers now will have bombers in the future, including the B-21 Raiders when it comes online.
According to… Read more »
San Angelo Live
By: Joe Hyde
ABILENE, TX — The U.S. Air Force requested of Congress to purchase more F-35 Lightning II multi-role fighters and increase funding for the advanced stealth bomber called the B-21 Raider now in development. In return, the USAF proposes retiring the B-1B lancer and B-2A Spirit aircraft once the B-21 comes online in the mid-2020s, according to… Read more »
ABILENE, Texas — There was big news Monday for the future of Dyess Air Force Base and the City of Abilene.
It looks like Dyess will be home to the new B-21 stealth bomber, and that could have big implications for our local economy.
It will be based at Dyess if Congress signs off on President Trump's $18 billion budget proposal.
“I've told folks to tamp down on the… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington, more than a year into his job in Washington, D.C., is learning the ropes.
Asked if he supports President Trump's idea of having a parade to honor the nation's military, Arrington did some fancy Texas two-stepping.
Like everyone, Arrington said, he "loves" the men and women who serve in the nation's military.
"I am grateful beyond words for their sacrifice,"… Read more »
