Latest "317th Airlift Wing" stories

Maj. April Widman is the commander of the 317th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. She leads airmen who work in nine different Air Force specialties that provide all aspects of flight line maintenance and are responsible for the health of the C-130J Super Hercules fleet at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. (Staff Sgt. David Owsianka/Air Force)

Two leaders fired from Dyess aircraft maintenance squadron amid investigation

At least three leaders at Dyess have been fired so far this year.

By Rachel S. Cohen

18 months ago

Dyess maintenance squadron commander removed, under investigation

The 317th Airlift Wing Commander removed Leija after a "loss of confidence in his ability to lead," Dyess said.

By Stephen Losey

4 years ago

Leadership of 'fear’: Fired wing commander berated, ridiculed terrified staff, investigation finds

Col. David Owens was fired from command of the 317th Airlift Wing at Dyess Air Force Base in Texas after an investigation outlined a repeated pattern of him berating and ridiculing airmen under his command and toxic leadership.

By Stephen Losey

5 years ago

Dyess Air Force Base wing commander removed over ‘toxic environment’

Col. David Owens, commander of the 317th Airlift Wing at Dyess Air Force Base in Texas, was removed from command after an investigation substantiated allegations he had created a “toxic environment.”

By Stephen Losey

5 years ago

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