Dyess Air Force Base Named Home to New B-21 Bombers

ABILENE, TX -- Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene has been named the home of the United States Air Force new B-21 Raider bomber according to Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson.

Congressman Jody Arrington released a statement Wednesday praising Dyess AFB.  

Here's Arrington's full statement: 

“Having already secured the next generation bomber, the B-21 Raider, today the Air Force announced that Dyess Air Force Base will be the only base in the country to house the operational test squadron and the weapons training school for the B-21 bomber. In addition, Dyess will continue to serve as the sole training base for all B-1 pilots, as it has for decades.

“This selection by the United States Air Force is a testament to the quality of the airmen at Dyess and the unparalleled, award-winning support of the Abilene community.

“This decision not only secures the future of Dyess as a bomber base in the 21st Century, but it will also bring hundreds of new jobs and families to the Key City. Most importantly, it ensures the U.S. Air Force maintains air dominance into the future.

“No group of Americans believe more adamantly in the defense of this country and the mission of our military to keep us safe, strong and free than the people of West Texas.

“Congratulations to Colonel Parker and our beloved airmen for always ‘aiming high’ and serving with honor and excellence. And, congratulations to Abilene for being our nation’s most supportive community to our airmen and their families.”