• Deadline for DBIDS registration

    Dyess Air Force Base will soon begin using the Defense Biometric Identification System at the installation gates as a force protection tool. Security forces will scan identification cards in order to verify a member's status as they enter the installation. Additionally, if persons attempt entry onto

  • Dyess holds first ever Le Tour De Dyess

    The rising temperatures of the early morning didn't stop these motivated cyclists who competed in a 26 mile bike race known as Le Tour De Dyess.The purpose of this event is to explore new routes here on Dyess and develop camaraderie and cohesion as a unit through cycling. More than 50 cyclists

  • Spice revisited

    For more than a year, the Air Force and federal government agencies have dealt with the challenges associated with the usage and regulation of "spice."Spice -- otherwise known as K2 and deemed a drug of concern by the Drug Enforcement Agency -- is a psychoactive herbal and chemical product, which

  • Enlisted Dining Out

    Dyess 28th Annual Enlisted Dining Out is scheduled to begin 5:30 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Abilene Civic Center. Tickets are $20 for airman basic thru senior airman, $25 for staff sergeants and technical sergeants and $30 for master sergeants and up. The required uniform is semi-formal or mess dress. For

  • Celebrate at the Pump

    In 1895, the War Department issued General Order 46 directing commanders to establish an Exchange at every post. Since then, Exchange associates worldwide have faithfully served alongside the servicemembers of the United States during peace and times of war. They live the Exchange's motto "We Go

  • Discover adventure at Outdoor Recreation

    Dyess Airmen and families have many options when it comes to off-duty activities, and several can be found at the 7th Force Support Squadron Outdoor Recreation center - Outdoor Rec for short.Whether it's floating down the Guadalupe River, enjoying a wet and wild day at Schlitterbahn Waterpark or

  • Transition key to success in Afghanistan, Panetta says

    The key to success in Afghanistan is the ability to transition responsibility to the Afghans, Leon E. Panetta said before beginning his first visit to the nation as defense secretary.The secretary, who has been on the job precisely a week, said he feels good about the progress the United States has

  • U.S. troops on target to leave Iraq this year

    The U.S. intends to abide by its commitments in the 2008 U.S.-Iraq Security Agreement, including the obligation to complete the drawdown of U.S. forces there by the end of the year, Pentagon spokesman Marine Col. Dave Lapan said July 6.Any news story that gives a number of U.S. troops remaining in