• Dyess chapel seeks youth ministry position

    The base chapel is looking for a Catholic Youth Ministry coordinator position. A resume and interview will be required if you'd like to apply for the position. Please submit no later than Oct. 14, 2012. For more information, contact Master Sgt. Lidia Beach at (325) 696-4224.

  • The end of an era

    For 37 years Dyess' C-130 Hercules and its Airmen have built a legacy in the Air Force. That legacy came to end Sept. 26 as the last two C-130 H models, tail numbers 1667 and 2063, departed for Little Rock AFB, Ark."It's a bitter sweet day," said Col. Walter H. Ward, 317th Airlift Group commander.

  • Retired, separated wounded warriors can still pursue CCAF degree

    Air Force combat-related wounded warriors wishing to continue their Community College of the Air Force education can now do so after separating or retiring thanks to provisions in the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act. This legislative change supports the Secretary of the Air Force's priority

  • TSP Roth option now available

    Federal civilian employees and members of the uniform services now have the option of being taxed up front rather than during their retirement years-at a possible higher rate, with a Roth Thrift Savings Plan program, starting Oct. 1, 2012. TSP is a retirement savings plan, based on member

  • MOPS – A place for moms with young children

    The Dyess Chapel has recently started a support group for mothers with young children or are expecting a child, which meets on the first and third Monday of each month from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. The program called Mothers of Preschoolers is an international organization that is dedicated to

  • High retention leads to promotion board delay

    Air Force officials announced they will delay the Line of the Air Force promotion board for captains commissioned in 2005 from its anticipated December 2013 date. Air Force officials made the announcement Sept. 25 as they released the 2013 Selection Board Schedule. Record retention rates coupled

  • A culture of resiliency

    A jerk may cut you off on the way home from work, a family member may suddenly pass away or a promotion may come your way - we all experience stress in life, both negative and positive, but how do you respond when it happens?As a part of Comprehensive Airmen Fitness, resiliency is critical to being