• Air Force to provide dedicated legal counsel to sexual assault victims

    A new Air Force pilot program designed to provide legal assistance to victims of sexual assault will begin later this month.The Special Victims' Counsel Program will give sexual assault victims legal assistance and help them navigate the criminal justice system with lawyers trained to handle their

  • DADD reaches significant milestone surpassing more than 200 saves

    Dyess' number one tool on preventing DUIs and alcohol-related incidents achieved a significant milestone over the holiday season, surpassing more than 200 'saves' since the program's inception over last year's Memorial Day weekend.Dyess Against Drunk Driving, better known as DADD, is a program that

  • Youth supporting youth

    Dyess youth reached out to children of deployed servicemembers through Operation Youth Outreach Dec. 13, 2012, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas.Members of the outreach program had the opportunity to create personalized Christmas cards for children, writing words of encouragement and understanding.

  • Chief of Staff's letter to Airmen

    Happy New Year Airmen! To those of you who spent the holidays deployed, thank you...and I'm sorry you weren't home with your families. I know you understand that what you're doing is important, but I also know that doesn't make the separation any easier. In these days where self-serving agendas seem

  • 317th AG reaches new heights during JPADS training

    The 317th Airlift Group successfully dropped two Joint Precision Airdrop System bundles from 15,000 feet Dec. 3 during Joint Airborne Air Transportability Training at Nellis AFB, Nev. Previously, precision airdrops were limited to lower altitudes due to range and training restrictions. However, the

  • 7th Contracting Squadron named Air Force small-business award winner

    The 7th Contracting Squadron was named the Secretary of the Air Force small-business special achievement award winner Dec. 3.SAF small-business awards are presented each year to individuals and organizations that exhibited exemplary accomplishments in support of the Air Force Small Business Program.

  • 7th CS recognized for accomplishments

    The 7th Communication Squadron and two Airmen were recognized by Lt. Gen. Robin Rand, 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) commander Dec. 13, 2012, during his visit to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas.These awards recognized the 7th CS team for their accomplishments and commitment to excellence.Senior

  • Department of Defense releases 2013 BAH Rates

    The Department of Defense released today the 2013 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rates, which take effect Jan. 1, 2013. Overall rates will increase an average of 3.8 percent this year. For members with dependents, average increases in BAH are approximately $60 per month. A typical E-6 with