7th Bomb Wing

The 7th Bomb Wing, activated in 1947, is a storied unit of the United States Air Force with a distinguished legacy in strategic bombardment. Initially flying B-29 Superfortresses, the wing played a significant role during the early Cold War, transitioning to B-36 Peacemakers and later to B-52 Stratofortresses. In 1993, the 7th Bomb Wing relocated to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, where it became the first operational B-1B Lancer unit. Today, it remains an integral part of the Air Force Global Strike Command, providing long-range bombing capabilities and supporting global deterrence missions.