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Exhibit 1
Estimated Total Contribution to the Texas Economy, Dyess Air Force Base, 2023
Exhibit 2
Employment and Other Populations
Dyess Air Force Base Economic Impact, 2023
Background
Dyess Air Force Base, established in 1942 in Abilene, is home to the Air Force Global Strike Command, Air Mobility Command, Air Combat Command, Air Force Reserve Command and Combat Logistics Regiment 4. These units equip Dyess with strategic capabilities, from intercontinental ballistic missile operations to comprehensive global mobility and airlift operations. Noteworthy are the 7th Bomb Wing and the 317th Airlift Wing, which deploy B-1B Lancers and C-130J aircraft, respectively, highlighting Dyess’s pivotal role in air power projection and rapid global mobility. The base is equipped with a vast array of military and support assets that show its significant operational and strategic importance.
The Air Force Global Strike Command at Dyess manages the nation’s intercontinental ballistic missile wings and the entire bomber force, including B-1, B-2 and B-52 wings, along with the Long-Range Strike Bomber program and nuclear command systems. Air Mobility Command can respond anywhere in the world in a matter of hours through its core missions of airlift, air refueling, air mobility support and aeromedical evacuation. Air Combat Command is the primary force provider of combat air forces and supports global national security strategy implementation. The Air Force Reserve Command controls a fleet of 450 aircraft and access to several hundred additional active-duty USAF aircraft. Additionally, Combat Logistics Regiment 4 supports the Marine Corps by providing forces and logistical support in various operational scenarios.1
Economic Impact
The Comptroller’s office and the Texas Military Preparedness Commission collected economic data from each of the state’s 14 U.S. military installations. These data were collected using a survey designed to ensure consistency in determining the total direct and indirect contribution of the base’s populations to state-level employment, gross domestic product, output and disposable personal income (Exhibits 1 and 2).2
As of 2023, this base is home to 5,157 direct employees, of which 4,346 are active-duty military personnel. Dyess AFB also has nearly 4,000 military retirees accessing the installation, camp facilities and resources. The Comptroller’s office estimates the population directly affiliated with Dyess Air Force Base contributed at least $3.6 billion to the Texas economy in 2023.3
Estimated Total Contribution to the Texas Economy, Dyess Air Force Base, 2023
| Contribution | Value |
|---|---|
| Total direct employment | 5,157 |
| Total employment (direct and indirect) | 15,879 |
| Output | $3,606,224,000 |
| Gross domestic product | $2,116,021,000 |
| Disposable personal income | $1,101,001,000 |
Notes: “Total direct employment” refers to both actual full time and full time equivalent (FTE) employees. For part-time employees, their FTE is calculated based on their hours divided by the standard 40-hour work week; “total employment” refers to both direct and indirect employment, meaning “total direct employment” as noted above plus any indirect employees such as temporary contractors; “output” refers to the total value of all goods and services (both final and intermediate) produced in Texas; “gross domestic product” refers to the total value of all final goods and services produced in Texas; “disposable personal income” refers to post-income-tax income.
Source: Regional Economic Models Inc. (REMI)
The Comptroller’s economic impact analysis represents a conservative estimate of the economic impact of Dyess Air Force Base on Texas. Each installation’s distinctive characteristics contribute to the Texas economy in different ways.
Employment and Other Populations
| Description | Full Time Equivalent (FTE) |
|---|---|
| FULL-TIME DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE | |
| Active Duty Army | 0 |
| Active Duty Navy | 1 |
| Active Duty Air Force | 4,197 |
| Active Duty Marine Corps | 10 |
| Active Duty Coast Guard | 0 |
| Active Duty National Guard/Reserve | 138 |
| FULL-TIME CIVILIAN PERSONNEL | |
| Appropriated | 528 |
| Non-Appropriated | 151 |
| OTHER FULL-TIME PERSONNEL | |
| Full Time Employees Not Listed Elsewhere | 0 |
| PART-TIME DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE | |
| Army Reserve | 0 |
| Navy Reserve | 0 |
| Air Force Reserve | 155 |
| Marine Corps Reserve | 0 |
| Coast Guard Reserve | 0 |
| PART-TIME CIVILIAN PERSONNEL | |
| Appropriated | 0 |
| Non-Appropriated | 0 |
| OTHER | |
| Contractors, Total (staff) | 113 |
| Average Daily Student Load | 3 |
| TOTALS | |
| Total Direct FTE Employment | 5,156.6 |
| Total Number of Dependents | 7,048 |
| Total Indirect FTE Employment | 10,722 |
Source: Dyess Air Force Base
End Notes
- Dyess Air Force Base; “Dyess History,” https://www.dyess.af.mil/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/812832/dyess-history/ (Last visited April 29, 2024).↳
- Estimate inputs and assumptions include the following: (1) all data submitted are for 2023; (2) input includes full-time, permanent employees and a full-time equivalent (FTE) for any part-time employees; (3) dependents are associated with Dyess Air Force Base only; (4) all economic impact is within Texas.↳
- This study represents an analysis of the economic impact of the population and employees directly affiliated with the base. This includes active duty, visiting, and other military personnel, dependents, civilian employees and contractors directly affiliated with the base – as reported in documents emailed from Dyess Air Force Base to Jolene Hudson, Texas Military Preparedness Commission, February 2024.↳