• No more redundant inspections: AF implements new inspection system

    The Air Force recently implemented a new inspection system, aimed at giving more power to wing commanders.With the signing of Program Action Directive 13-01, Air Force inspection system Implementation Tiger Team transitions from the planning phase to the execution phase. The program, which was beta

  • Road closure scheduled for July 23-24

    The 7th Civil Engineer Squadron will begin a road repair along 5th Street in front of the wing headquarters building July 23 at 1 p.m. It is expected that the repair will be completed and the road re-opened to traffic July 24 at 4 p.m.

  • Commander's Corner

    The Commander's Corner is a forum for the Dyess community to make suggestions or voice concerns about Dyess directly to Col. 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 to

  • Bats return to Southwest Asia

    More than 300 servicemembers from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, deployed to Southwest Asia July 19.Airmen from the 9th Bomb Squadron, 7th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 7th Munitions Squadron and 7th Operations Support Squadron deployed in support of U.S. Air Force Central Command."The team's first

  • Technicians safeguard fuel, oxygen

    Aircrew members depend on several moving parts to ensure an aircraft is properly maintained and prepped for a safe mission. A part of this preparation is ensuring that the fuel and oxygen within the aircraft are safe and free of contaminates that could negatively affect the mission.Airmen at the

  • Stay connected with social media without sacrificing career

    Engaging in social media can be a positive experience that entertains, keeps people connected and allows opinions to be expressed on a wide variety of topics.In some cases though, social media can ruin personal reputations or careers, and create an open window for criminals to access personal

  • Seat belts save lives, use them

    Wearing your seat belt is a no brainer. Not only is it mandatory on a military installation, but it's also a state law. Some Airmen may think being on base creates a safety net, however in reality traffic incidents can happen on or off base. "Accidents might not seem so serious on base, although

  • Holding Airmen accountable: Mandatory discharge for sexual assault

    The Air Force recently adopted two new measures to eliminate sexual assault from within the ranks, including requiring discharge for Airmen who commit sexual assault, and requiring the Air Force's most senior commanders to review actions taken on these cases. According to Capt. Allison DeVito, chief

  • AF Honor Guard displays discipline, precision at Dyess

    Every individual that has worn a military uniform has accepted the opportunity to represent their country and branch of service. For a select few, it is precisely their mission. The Air Force Honor Guard presented a four-rifle routine here July 15, to gain interest amongst Dyess Airmen to join their