• Dyess' best maintainers compete in GSC

    Airmen from the 7th Maintenance Group competed in the 3rd annual Global Strike Challenge Sept. 19 expecting to reclaim their place atop the maintenance community. Official score-posting will be at Barksdale AFB, La., Nov. 4-8.Two years ago, Dyess walked away with the Ellis Giant Sword Trophy for

  • CMSAF: 'Be the best, know your Airmen, tell your story'

    Reflecting on more than 30 years of Air Force service, the chief master sergeant of the Air Force said the future lies with our Airmen. Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy made the comments in a speech focusing on the "Enlisted Perspective" at the conclusion of the three-day Air Force

  • Air Force recognizes 2012 Outstanding Airmen of the Year

    The 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year attended a recognition reception and dinner hosted by the 2012 Air Force Association's Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition here Sept. 17.The Airmen were lauded for demonstrating "outstanding leadership, job performance, community involvement and

  • Dyess holds AF Ball, celebrates AF 65th birthday

    Dyess held the Air Force Ball Sept. 14, 2012, at the Civic Center in Abilene, Texas, to celebrate the Air Force's 65th birthday.Retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Jonathan George was the guest speaker at the event. George served as the 7th Bomb Wing Commander from January 2003 to August 2004. George

  • Monthly Safety Tip - Bike and Pedestrian Safety

    In 2005, 18 children ages 14 and under died in bicycle-related incidents, and more than 236,000 were injured in 2007. Head injury is the leading cause of death in bicycle crashes. A collision with a motor vehicle causes nearly 90 percent of bicycle-related deaths. One hundred seventy-nine children

  • Leaders issue Air Force birthday message

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy issued the following message to the Airmen of the United States Air Force:As we celebrate the United States Air Force's 65th birthday, we salute all of the

  • Arnold and Tye Gate closures

    The Tye and Arnold Gates will be closed at separate times this week for barrier maintenance.The Tye Gate will be closed for both in and outbound traffic Sept. 14 at 5:30 p.m. to Sept. 16 at 7:30 p.m. All commercial vehicles will need to use the Arnold Gate.The Arnold Gate traffic will experience