• Arnold Gate Closure

    Arnold Gate will be closed from 0900-1100 hours on Saturday Dec. 14,for maintenance of the barrier system. Tye Gate will be open for use during this timeframe. The Visitor's Center will still be open for passes, but personnel will need to enter the base through Tye Gate.

  • 317th AG Impact Day

    Aircrew and maintenance personnel participated in an Impact Day, here Nov. 21, 2013. Impact Day was an opportunity for maintainers and aircrew personnel to understand the roles each play in the Air Force. Pre-mission briefs such as this, allow all members of the crew to come together prior to the

  • M1 Support Services win Disabled Veteran Employer award

    On Sept. 20, M1 Support Services received the Disabled Veteran Employer Award at the Texas Veteran's Committee 66th Annual Training Conference in Dallas.The award is used to recognize an employer who takes positive steps in hiring disabled veterans. At the time the nomination was submitted, the M1

  • B-1B provides combat air support

    As troops on the ground mobilize or need rest at the end of the day, the B-1B is one of primary aircrafts used to ensure their safety.The 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, deployed from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, is airborne throughout the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility in

  • A change of venue for Thanksgiving meal, but not in spirit

    This year's Team Dyess Thanksgiving meal was distributed in a different location from recent years; for the first time, the turkey, baked ham and all the fixings were served at the Dyess Hangar Center Commons.In the past, Airmen who lived in the dorms on base had the opportunity of enjoying the

  • Tips to ensure a tasty and fun-filled Thanksgiving

    Across the nation, people are dusting off their fryers and preparing the burners for massive holiday feasts and celebrations. From fire safety to safe driving, there are several important safety tips to heed to during the holiday season. Cooking incidents are a leading cause of death, injury and

  • Traffic delays Nov. 29

    Drivers may experience delays at both the Dyess AFB Arnold gate and Tye gate Friday Nov. 29, 2013, due to monthly maintenance on hydraulic barriers. Maintenance will take place between 9:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. local time.Outbound traffic at Arnold gate will be diverted to Tye Gate with minor delays

  • Commander's Corner

    The Commander's Corner is a forum for the Dyess community to make suggestions or voice concerns about Dyess directly to Brig. Gen. Glen VanHerck, 7th Bomb Wing commander. Each week the Dyess Public Affairs office solicits questions via the official Dyess Facebook page, offering people an opportunity

  • Commander's holiday message

    To the Men and Women of Team Dyess,As the holidays approach, Marilyn and I would like to take a moment to express our gratitude for each and every thing you do that enables Team Dyess to accomplish our mission. Team Dyess' success is due to the hard work and dedication that you put into

  • Fitness center to start charging for certain classes

    With budget constraints having a continuing affect across the Air Force, the 7th Force Support Squadron will begin charging for several of its enhanced-fitness and aerobics courses.Beginning Dec. 1, Insanity, Pump It, Zumba, yoga and a few additional courses will be provided on a purchase only