• Dyess renovation creates jobs for local community

    The Dyess Fitness Center launched a $680,000 shower renovation in February 2012 led by Senior Airman Chad Koetter, 7th Contracting Squadron, and is expected to be completed no later than January 2013. The renovations have provided jobs to the Abilene community by subcontracting local businesses."We

  • Arnold Gate's outbound lanes temporarily closed August 18

    All outbound lanes at the Arnold Gate will be closed Aug. 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and minor delyas for inbound traffic due to scheduled barrier maintenance. The 7th Security Forces Squadron will divert all outbound traffic through the Tye Gate. Arnold Gate outbound lanes will reopen as soon as the

  • 2012 Enlisted Dining Out: Back to Basics

    Dyess' 2012 Enlisted Dining Out will be held Aug. 10 at the 2-Bay hangar beginning at 6 p.m. This year's theme is "Back to Basics" and features Air Combat Command's Command Chief Master Sgt. Richard Parsons, as the guest speaker.This marks Dyess' 29th year of holding the Enlisted Dining Out, a

  • Dyess energy team wins award

    Dyess Air Force Base was recently presented a Federal Energy Management Program award by the Department of Energy.The award is presented to individuals and organizations with the federal government that significantly contribute to the efficient use of energy and water resources."This isn't something

  • 37 Airmen graduate ALS

    Thirty-seven Dyess Air Force Base Airmen graduated Airman Leadership School here Aug. 8. The 37 students of class 12-F spent more than five weeks learning leadership, followership, how to write enlisted performance reports and more. Names with an asterisk (*) indicate individuals who graduated with

  • JASSM-ER nears operational employment

    The 337th Test and Evaluation Squadron is scheduled to complete the final-phase of operational testing for the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile - Extended Range later this month, marking a significant step toward operational employment.JASSM-ER is an autonomous, air-to-ground, precision-guided

  • AF officials award food transformation contract

    Air Force officials announced Aug. 7 the competitive award of a contract to conduct the second phase of food operations at seven Air Force installations as part of the Food Transformation Initiative.The new contractor, Sodexo, will begin FTI operations Oct. 1 at Beale Air Force Base, Calif.;

  • Dept. of Energy lauds AF for conservation efforts

    The Air Force's innovative ideas and procedures for saving facility energy and aviation fuel have earned it recognition by the Department of Energy. Each year, the DOE presents a Federal Energy Management Program award to individuals and organizations within the federal government that significantly

  • Dyess' newest staff sergeants

    The following senior airmen from Team Dyess were selected for promotion to staff sergeant:Joseph AllenKeith AmmonsEthan Anderson Michael Anderson John AtchleyRoderick AustJoshua BabeuMichael BarelaPaul BatesChristopher BauchMelina BeardJohn BeltCory BenderHector BetancourtAustin BlackwellMarlena