• 317th Airlift Group awarded Meritorious Unit Award

    The 317th Airlift Group received the Meritorious Unit Award in recognition of their superior accomplishments from July 2011 to June 2012.This award is given to units that show exceptional meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding achievement or service in direct support of combat

  • Dyess chapel seeks youth ministry coordinator

    The base chapel is looking for a Catholic Youth Ministry coordinator. A resume and interview will be required to apply for the position. Please submit your resume no later than Nov. 26, 2012. For more information, contact Master Sgt. Lidia Beach at (325) 696-4224.

  • 2011 MAF award presented to 317th AG Airmen

    Two Airmen from the 317th Airlift Group were recognized as the Mobility Air Forces 2011 Tactician of the Year Nov. 8 during an award ceremony, at the Advanced Airlift Tactics Training Center, in Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, Mo.Each year, MAF officials recognize tacticians for their outstanding

  • 18th AF commander visits Dyess

    Lt. Gen. Darren McDew, 18th Air Force commander, made his first visit to the 317th Airlift Group here Nov. 7, inspecting several facilities and an all- call to share his vision and priorities with the group's Airmen.As 18th Air Force commander, McDew is responsible for ensuring airlift, aerial

  • Arnold Gate's outbound lanes closed Nov. 17

    Arnold Gate's outbound lanes will be closed, with minor delays for inbound traffic, Nov. 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. due to scheduled barrier maintenance. Outbound traffic will be diverted through the Tye Gate. For more information, call Mark Young at (325) 696-2757 or Colette Saucier at (325)

  • Cody named next Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III has named Chief Master Sgt. James A. Cody to serve as the 17th chief master sergeant of the Air Force.Cody will assume his new position on Feb. 1, following the Jan. 31 retirement of current Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy. Roy's

  • Dyess attends Veterans Day Parade Nov. 10

    Dyess Air Force Base Airmen will march alongside local Junior Reserve Officer's Training Corp cadets and marching bands in Abilene's annual Veterans Day Parade Nov. 10, to commemorate the service military members provide to the United States.Col. Vincent Lostetter, 7th Bomb Wing vice commander, will

  • 7th OSS crowned best bomb squadron in Global Strike Challenge

    Once again, the 7th Operations Support Squadron is atop the bomber community as they walked away from the 3rd annual Global Strike Challenge with two of the competitions most coveted trophies.During the GSC symposium Nov. 7 at Barksdale AFB, La., the 7th OSS was awarded the LeMay Trophy for Best