Dyess trains with local firefighters

As the flames engulfed an aircraft here, Dyess, Abilene Regional airport and Abilene Fire Department firefighters teamed up to extinguish it during a joint exercise Sept. 16.This wasn't the first time the three fire departments worked together to put out an aircraft fire on base. At least once a

64th Air Force Anniversary

Dyess Airman receives four months of confinement for spice use

On Sept. 7, 2011, 7th Force Support Squadron airman first class was tried, convicted and sentenced in a court-martial for spice use.An empty spice package was found in the airman's car when he was subjected to a random base vehicle search. The Air Force Office of Special Investigations detachment

Red Horse makes an impact at Dyess

Airmen from the 819th Red Horse Squadron from Malmstrom AFB, Montana, arrived here recently to begin building a pre-engineered building for the 7th Civil Engineer Squadron.The 8,500-square-foot facility will provide the necessary space for CES craftsmen to perform maintenance duties and will also

337 TES tests B-1 maritime readiness

As the sun began to rise across the horizon Sept. 15, the 337th Test and Evaluation Squadron embarked on a first-ever test of a B-1 Bomber's maritime capabilities with laser-guided weaponry at a testing range in the Gulf of Mexico.Racing across the skies high above the gulf, the long-range bombers

ATEMS students participate during Dyess Week

7 MDG hosts health fair Oct. 7

The 7th Medical Group is hosting a health fair Oct. 7 from 1-4 p.m. at the base gym as part of October's community outreach efforts to meet the needs of their beneficiaries. The health fair offers a variety of educational and preventative tools to assist in taking care of individuals health needs.

7th Medical Group offers flu shots

The 7th Medical Group offers influenza immunizations for all Active-duty members, dependents and retirees.Active-duty members are required to receive their immunizations. Immunizations are administered in the Allergy & Immunization Clinic. No appointment is necessary.Clinic hours are as follows: --

7 LRS, Deployment and Distribution Flight, vehicle operation keeps the wheels rolling at Dyess

You were just handed a TDY to San Antonio for a week. You could fly, but would like to have access to a vehicle while you're there. Due to funding, you're not authorized a rental car and could possibly take a privately owned vehicle. However, it is in poor shape and may not make it there. How will

McMurry to host Military Appreciation Day

Active duty, dependents and retired military are invited to enjoy free food and football at McMurry University's game against East Texas Baptist on Sept. 24, 2011, at Wilford Moore Stadium. All military members and their dependents will be admitted free with military ID as part of McMurry's Military