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Dyess AFB, TX 79605 (325) 696-2017

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Dyess Air Force Base

Dyess Air Force Base has a total economic impact of $420,939,089 on the Big Country’s economy. This impact stems from Active Duty and Retired Military members, Military Civilians and Dependents. It also includes jobs created in the community to meet the needs of the people listed above and contracts that the base makes with local vendors. Dyess Air Force Base exists to deliver rap-id, decisive and sustainable air power to combat commanders anytime and anywhere it is needed with the B-1 bombers. Dyess is the home of the first operational B-1 bomber and is the training center for all B-1 aircrews. It is also the home of two squadrons of C-130J aircraft which provide worldwide airlift support, including the delivery of critical humanitarian aid. Our relationship with the Big Country extends beyond economics. As a team, we enjoy a long standing and rich history of mutual respect and support. The excellent community relations are evidenced in activities such as "The World's Largest Barbecue" for Dyess personnel and their families and the Veterans Day parade sponsored by the citizens of Abilene. Big Country residents have an interest in the military presence which is reflected in the wide participation in the Dyess Open House. Numerous local business people share their business expertise and experience with the military community and serve as honorary squadron commanders. Dyess personnel return their generosity by volunteering their time and services to many local charities and civic groups

Economic Impact

Statement

Oct 2012 - Sep 2013

70%

20%10%

7 BW

317 AG

Other Dets &Tenants

1%

17%

1%

1%

7%

9%64%

Medical Construction

Government Purchase CardCommissary

Base Exchange

Health/TRICARE

Impact Aid/Tuition AssistanceOther Procurements

ECONOMIC IMPACT:

$420+MILLION ACROSS the big country

Personnel Active Duty Military 4,394

Military Retirees 3,570

Total Military 7,964

Appropriated Funds Civilians 398

Non-Appropriated Civilians 152

Base Exchange 107

Private Business 42

Total Civilians 699

Total Dependents 5,807

Total Personnel 14,470

Military Pay

Active Duty Military $230,213,958

Military Retirees $86,112,000

Total Military Pay $316,325,958

Civilian Pay

Appropriated Funds Civilians $27,649,531

Non-Appropriated Civilians $3,599,528

Base Exchange $1,862,856

Private Business $1,265,373

Total Civilian Pay $34,377,288

Job Creation

Total Number of Jobs Created 1,574

Average Annual Pay $36,000

*Bureau of Labor Statistics: Abilene, Texas

Estimated Annual Dollar

Value of Jobs Created $56,664,000

Contract Expenditures

Medical Construction $334,109

Government Purchase Card $6,262,138

Commissary $196,300

Base Exchange $460,859

Health/TRICARE $2,360,906

Impact Aid/Tuition Assistance $3,227,821

Other Procurement $22,963,416

Total Expenditures $35,805,549

Economic Impact

Total Payroll $350,703,246

Local Expenditures $13,571,843

Value of Job Creation $56,664,000

Total Economic Impact $420,939,089