• Dyess active-shooter exercise showcases readiness

    Busy staff meetings and bustling work centers were interrupted by the sound of gunfire Nov. 26-30 as Dyess Airmen were tested on their response to an active-shooter during a week long exercise.Throughout the week, squadrons across the base were randomly targeted as a "disgruntled" Airman within each

  • CSAF directs Air Force-wide inspection

    Commanders across the Air Force will conduct health and welfare inspections starting Dec. 5 to emphasize an environment of respect, trust and professionalism in the workplace.The health and welfare inspection is a tool routinely used by unit commanders, command chiefs, and first sergeants.Air Force

  • Wreaths Across America ceremony to be held at Texas State Cemetery Dec. 15

    A Wreaths Across America ceremony will be held at the Texas State Cemetery in Abilene, Texas Dec. 15 at 11 a.m. The WAA's mission Remember, Honor, Teach, is carried out in part by coordinating wreath laying ceremonies on the second Saturday of December to honor our fallen heroes and those currently

  • A march to remember

    As the sun began to rise on a chilly West Texas morning, Dyess Airmen loaded up their 50-pound ruck sacks prior to a four-mile march led by the 7th Civil Engineer Squadron's Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit Nov. 29.The ruck march raised esprit de corps and awareness for the sacrifices made by Air

  • Monthly Safety Tip - Christmas Tree Safety

    As you deck the halls this holiday season, be fire smart. A small fire that spreads to a Christmas tree can grow large very quickly. Here are some tips on how to remain safe this holiday season.Picking the tree Choose a tree with fresh, green needles that do not fall off when touched.Placing the

  • AFOSI helps those traveling abroad via AF Portal

    As foreign travel increases within the Department of Defense community, the risk of foreign intelligence targeting also increases. Individuals can be the target of a foreign intelligence or security service at any time and any place; however, the possibility of becoming the target of foreign