Star of Abilene, Rockwell B-1B, 83-0065, after its last flight, 1 March 2003. (U.S. Air Force)
DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — The first operational B-1B Lancer in the Air Force, also known as the Star of Abilene, sits on the flightline here after flying its last mission in 2003. The base celebrated the bomber’s 20th anniversary June 29. (U.S. Air Force photo)