$90.8 million approved for B-21 infrastructure at Dyess Air Force Base
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) has secured $90.8 million for B-21 infrastructure at Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene. Arrington announced that following a 43-day government shutdown, the first order of business in Congress was a major win for West Texas. “These funds will directly support the B-21’s arrival and […]
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A groundbreaking ceremony was held Monday morning at Dyess Air Force Base as they prepare for the arrival of the B-21 bombers. The aircraft will bring nuclear weapons back to the Key City since the 90s, and the ceremony represented the physical start of building the…
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – As the U.S. House prepares to vote on the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, District 19 Representative and House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington called to add an amendment to enhance gate security at Dyess Air Force Base (AFB). On Wednesday, Arrington spoke…
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Dyess Air Force Base is moving forward with preparations to support the future B-21 Raider bomber, becoming the third central operating location in the nation gearing up for the U.S. Air Force’s newest long-range aircraft. Local leaders, contractors, and military officials gathered this week for B-21…