(KTAB/KRBC) - Congressman Jodey Arrington has put his pen to the paper in support of Dyess Air Force Base.
The Congressman was a part of two letters sent to House Appropriators advocating for funding at Dyess.
The first letter, led by Arrington and Congressman Kristi Noem (R-SD) asks for funding dealing with the B-1B Lancer in FY 2019.
Arrington signed the second letter with… Read more »
Yesterday, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) 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 Dyess’ competitive strengths including weather, air space, and community support. Additionally, Arrington requested their assistance on air space… Read more »
(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 »
