7th Bomb Wing

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7th Bomb Wing

Official emblem of the 7th Bomb Wing
Active September 6, 1918 (original activation);
October 1, 1946 (reactivated)
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
Part of Air Combat Command
Twelfth Air Force
Garrison/HQ Dyess Air Force Base
Motto "MORS AB ALTO"
Latin: Death From Above
Equipment B-1B Lancer
Decorations see "Lineage and Honors" section below
Commanders
Current
commander		 Colonel Timothy M. Ray
Current vice-commander Colonel Robert S. McCormick
Current command chief Chief Master Sergeant Paul W. Wheeler

The 7th Bomb Wing (7 BW) is the premier operational B-1B Lancer unit in the United States Air Force, based at Dyess Air Force Base, Abilene, Texas. The 7 BW is part of the Twelfth Air Force, Air Combat Command, and is is the host unit at Dyess Air Force Base; the other major unit is the 317th Airlift Group, Air Mobility Command.


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[edit] History

The B-1 commemorates its 20th at Dyess
The B-1 commemorates its 20th at Dyess

Trained with B-29s in global bombardment operations, Nov 1947-Dec 1948. Began converting to B-36 bombers in Jun 1948. Controlled two B-36 groups, Dec 1948-Feb 1951, and three B-36 squadrons, Feb 1951-May 1958. Flight-tested XC-99 in Jun 1949 and evaluated RB-36 in 1950. Deployed at Nouasseur AB, French Morocco, 10 Jul-13 Sep 1955. Had an attached B-52 squadron, 1-10 Dec 1957, and converted to B-52 bombers and KC-135 tankers, May-Jun 1958. Trained in global strategic bombardment and air refueling operations. 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. In the United States, the wing gained the assets of a second B-52 squadron from another wing in Jun 1965, giving it a bomber capability again. All B-52 resources deployed to the Pacific area by 1 Aug 1965, along with most of the wing's remaining support personnel, leaving the 7th Wing as a small non-flying cadre to operate Carswell AFB, TX. Wing headquarters remained non-operational to c. 1 Dec 1965, when B-52/KC-135 resources began returning. The wing continued to support SAC operations in Southeast Asia through the remainder of the conflict and into 1975, but on a reduced scale except for the period c. 1 Sep 1969-c. 28 Mar 1970, when most wing resources were required overseas, and only a small cadre remained at home. In addition to its other activities the wing conducted B-52D consolidated training for SAC, 1 May 1972-c. 15 Dec 1972 and 5 Jan-15 Dec 1973. By mid-1973 most wing KC-135 resources had redeployed, and most B-52 resources returned by Jan 1974. The wing resumed nuclear alert status on 3 Jan 1974. From 4 Dec 1973 to May 1975, the wing conducted B-52D replacement training, and from Jan 1974 also conducted B-52D combat crew training, i.e., providing B-52 flight training to novice crews. Beginning in Jun 1974 the wing also conducted B-52 and KC-135 Central Flight Instructors' courses. Participated in numerous USAF and NATO exercises worldwide. Used B-52s for ocean surveillance and ship identification in joint naval operations. Wing KC-135 aerial refuelers supported tanker task forces worldwide. In Oct-Nov 1983, the wing supported the invasion of Grenada with aerial refueling. Also in 1983, B-52 crews began training with a new weapon system, the SRAM (Short Range Attack Missile) and later, in 1985, the ALCM (Air Launched Cruise Missile). 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. The wing hosted the first Soviet START (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty) exhibition inspection team in Sep 1991. Began preparations for base closure at Carswell AFB in Jan 1992. Released of all operational capabilities on 1 Jan 1993. Closed Carswell AFB on 30 Sep 1993 and moved to Dyess AFB, TX on 1 Oct 1993. Equipped with B-1B and C-130 aircraft, the 7th Wing regained its combat and worldwide tactical airlift missions.

[edit] 7th Bomb Wing

[edit] 7th Wing

[edit] Background of Name


[edit] Lineage and Honors

Bestowed Honors: Authorized to display honors earned by the 7th Operations Group prior to 1 August 1948 (italicized).

[edit] Service Streamers

none

[edit] Campaign Streamers

  • World War I: St Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne; Lorraine
  • World War II: Burma; East Indies; India-Burma; China Defensive; Central Burma; China Offensive

[edit] Armed Forces Expeditionary Streamers

  • Grenada, 1983

[edit] Decorations

[edit] Awards

[edit] Emblem

Approved on 15 June 1994.

[edit] Assignments

[edit] Components

[edit] Historical

[edit] Currently

  • 7th Operations Group
    • 7th Operations Support Squadron
    • 9th Bomb Squadron
    • 13th Bomb Squadron
    • 28th Bomb Squadron
    • 436th Training Squadron
  • 7th Mission Support Group
    • 7th Civil Engineering Squadron
    • 7th Contracting Squadron
    • 7th Communications Squadron
    • 7th Logistics Readiness Squadron
    • 7th Mission Support Squadron
    • 7th Security Forces Squadron
    • 7th Services Squadron
  • 7th Maintenance Group
    • 7th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
    • 7th Component Maintenance Squadron
    • 7th Equipment Maintenance Squadron
    • 7th Maintenance Operations Squadron
    • 7th Munitions Squadron
  • 7th Medical Group
    • 7th Medical Support Squadron
    • 7th Aeromedical/Dental Squadron
    • 7th Medical Operations Squadron
  • 317th Airlift Group
    • 39th Airlift Squadron
    • 40th Airlift Squadron
    • 317th Maintenance Squadron
    • 317th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
    • 317th Maintenance Operations Squadron
    • 317th Operations Support Squadron

[edit] Stations

[edit] Commanders

Colonel Alan D. Clark, 17 November 1947; Colonel William P. Fisher, 11 May 1949; Brigadier General Clarence S. Irvine, 3 January 1950; Colonel John A. Roberts, 16 February 1951; Colonel George T. Chadwell, 29 October 1951; Colonel John A. Roberts, 14 April 1952; Colonel George T. Chadwell, 2 January 1953; Colonel Clarence A. Neely, 1 May 1954; Colonel Raymond S. Sleeper, 1 July 1955; Colonel Frederick D. Berry Jr., 3 July 1957; Colonel John A. Roberts, 16 July 1957; Colonel James Y. Parker, 5 January 1959; Colonel George J. Eade, 6 July 1961; Colonel Don W. Bailey, 17 July 1963; Colonel Vincent M. Crane, c. 28 April 1965; Colonel Don W. Bailey, c. 12 June 1965; Unknown (wing headquarters depleted), c. 1 August 1965-c. 30 November 1965; Colonel Don W. Bailey, c. 1 December 1965; Colonel Benjamin B. Shields, 1 August 1966; Colonel Ralph T. Holland, 12 August 1966; Colonel Carlton L. Lee, 23 June 1967; Colonel Winston F. Moore, 28 July 1968; Colonel Samuel E. Dyke, 30 April 1969; Colonel Edward R. Van Sandt, 11 September 1969; Lieutenant Colonel Paul A. Warner, 16 September 1969; Colonel Samuel E. Dyke, c. 31 March 1970; Colonel Donald D. Adams, 27 April 1970; Colonel Robert L. Holladay Jr., 2 June 1971; Colonel Walter C. Schrupp, 26 May 1972; Colonel John D. Beeson, 31 May 1973; Colonel Walter C. Schrupp, 1 November 1973; Colonel David E. Blais, 9 August 1974; Colonel Edward L. Todd, 31 January 1977; Colonel Francis L. Asbury, 2 April 1979; Brigadier General Robert L. Kirtley, 19 February 1981; Colonel Martin J. Ryan Jr., 20 April 1982; Colonel O. K. Lewis Jr., 25 October 1983; Colonel Charles G. Kucera, 3 June 1985; Colonel Donald F. Allan, 17 November 1986; Colonel George P. Cole Jr., 12 February 1987; Colonel John B. Sams Jr., 3 August 1988; Colonel Julian B. Hall Jr., 16 July 1990; Colonel Richard Szafranski, 9 July 1991; Colonel Gary L. Barber, 28 May 1993; Brigadier General Jerrold P. Allen, 1 October 1993; Brigadier General Charles R. Henderson, 4 August 1994; Brigadier General Larry W. Northington, 4 August 1995; Brigadier General Michael C. McMahan, 26 March 1997; Brigadier General Joseph P. Stein, 18 June 1999; Brigadier General Wendell L. Griffin, 28 November 2000; Colonel Jonathan D. George, 10 January 2003; Colonel Garrett Harencak, 30 August 2004; Colonel Timothy M. Ray, c. July 2006

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