• Dyess receives second upgraded B1

    The second operational B-1B Lancer with the integrated Battle Station upgrade has arrived here at Dyess.The B-1 landed here May 7, 2014, and is the second in a series of upgraded aircraft. The B-1B, which was re-designed in the 1980s from the original 1970's B-1A, is now under a fleet-wide upgrade

  • New Roll Call released: CMSAF addresses sexual assault prevention

    In his latest's Roll Call, the Air Force's senior enlisted Airman talked about having the commitment and courage to eradicate sexual assault from the Air Force.Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody charged Airmen with the personal responsibility to stand up for what's right, and to look out

  • Dyess receives first-of-its kind $26 million C-130J simulator

    The 317th Airlift Group held a dedication ceremony for a new $26 million C-130J simulator here April 22.Dyess is the first installation to receive this modern C-130J simulator with Vital-10 technology. Vital-10 is an advanced visual display package with a higher resolution and a more realistic

  • Earth: the only place to live in our solar system...so keep it clean!

    April 22 marks the observance of Earth Day and the Air Force has campaigned to take action with the theme, "Conserve Today, Secure Tomorrow" with a focus on sustainability. There are several ways to keep Dyess and the Big Country clean not just for Earth day, but every day.Conserve today:· Run your

  • Easter comes early to Dyess

    Each year the Dyess Youth Center hosts an Easter Egg Hunt for military children. Click here to see photos from this years event. 

  • B-1B Lancer software upgrade will ensure future warfighting capabilities

    In order to keep the B-1B Lancer's capabilities ready to operate now and well into the fast-paced integrated battlefield of the future, the 419th Flight Test Squadron began testing Sustainment Block 16A software upgrades here April 1.The SB 16A software is a fielding configuration sofware that will

  • Dietary supplements: the bad and the ugly

    The Food and Drug Administration has found nearly 300 fraudulent products promoted mainly for weight loss, sexual enhancement and bodybuilding, often represented as being "all natural". According to the FDA website, they have received numerous reports of harm associated with the use of these

  • Dyess Airmen participate in SAPR stand-down day

    On April 14, Dyess Airmen participated in a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response stand-down day.During this down day, Airmen were required to attend large group events, as well as a small group event.For the large group event, a commander's call was held by Col. Steven Beasley, 7th Bomb Wing vice