• My life was changed forever

    My life was changed forever February 11. It was a Friday. I was glad to be getting off work, because I was going to be on leave for the next two weeks. Around 5 p.m., my friend, Chris, texted me and asked if I wanted to come over to his house. Since my wife was taking my daughter over to a friend's

  • Air Force to hold selective early retirement boards

    As part of the FY11 Force Management programs announced in early February, the Air Force is preparing for the selective early retirement boards for lieutenant colonels and colonels to further size and balance the force within congressionally authorized end-strength levels. The lieutenant colonel

  • A&FRC offers PLAYpass to single Airmen, families

    Air Force Services Agency officials will offer PLAYpass cards May 28 through Dec. 31. The cards, valued at more than $500, feature discounts on activities such as child care, youth sports, recreation programs and classes.The program will provide deployed-affected single Airmen and Air Force families

  • Dyess Airmen showcase talent in Tops in Blue

    Senior Airman Brittney Loving, a trumpet player from the 7th Logistics Readiness Squadron, and Staff Sgt. Tommie Crutcher, a vocalist from the 7th Force Support Squadron, returned to Abilene May 30 to perform "Rhythm Nation" with Tops in Blue in front of their home crowd at the Abilene Civic

  • "Critical Days of Summer" begins at Dyess

    The annual "Critical Days of Summer" campaign began here May 24, and will run through the rest of the summer season.The CDS campaign is an Air Force-wide campaign designed to raise awareness in an effort to prevent accidents during the summer, which is when they occur the most.The campaign

  • Memorial Day ceremony

    A Memorial Day ceremony is scheduled to be held May 30 at 11:00 a.m. at the Texas State Veteran's Cemetery. The ceremony will honor America's heroes of the past, present and future and will be highlighted with a speech from retired General Mike McMahon. For more information, contact Chief Master

  • Dyess passes Operational Readiness Inspection

    On May 14, a team of more than 90 inspectors from the Air Combat Command Inspector General's office arrived on base, and the exercise began at 12:01 a.m. Monday night.During the following two days, the 7th Bomb Wing demonstrated to the ACC IG team that it is fully capable of supporting any combat

  • AF Central Ticket Program offers discounts to Airmen, families

    The Air Force Central Ticket Program provides discount tickets to Airmen, their families and authorized Morale, Welfare and Recreation program customers at nationwide attractions and recreational events. Discount tickets are available for purchase at installation force support Information, Tickets

  • Tops in Blue to perform May 30

    A Tops in Blue performance will be held May 30 at 7 p.m. at the Abilene Civic Center. Seating will be on a first come first serve basis. Tops in Blue, is an all-active duty Air Force special unit made up of talented amateur performers selected for their entertainment abilities. Their tour

  • 204 Dyess Airmen earn CCAF degrees

    204 Dyess Airmen earn CCAF degrees A graduation ceremony will be held June 2 at 2 p.m. at the Heritage Club for 204 Dyess Airmen who completed associates of applied science degrees through the Community College of the Air Force from 2010-2011. The following is a list of graduates and their