• 7 MXG announces nose-art winner

    "Ten years ago to the date I was heading back to base after spending some time with the in-laws when I heard the news on the radio," said Staff Sgt. Mydon Guilbe, 7th Civil Engineer Squadron. "I didn't think much of it. I thought it was an accident until I got to base (Malmstrom AFB, Mont.) and saw

  • 9th Bomb Squadron participates in Green Flag exercise

    More than 130 Airmen from the 9th Bomb Squadron and 9th Aircraft Maintenance Unit departed Dyess Sept. 8 to participate in the two-week Green Flag exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Sept. 8-23.Green Flag is an exercise designed to prepare the Air Force and Army for upcoming deployments. The

  • Dyess C-130Js begin first overseas deployment

    The first overseas operational deployment of Dyess's newest acquisitions are underway, as C-130Js departed here Sept. 6 in support of Overseas Contingency Operations in Southwest Asia.In addition to the C-130Js, more than 150 Airmen from the 317th Airlift Group deployed in support of the

  • Abilene Volunteer Weatherization Program

    The Abilene Volunteer Weatherization Program is looking for volunteers to help with home repairs for elderly and less fortunate Abilenians Oct. 22. Training will be held Sept. 26 from 1-3 p.m. at the Hangar Center Ballroom. Team or individual volunteers are welcome. Free lunch and t-shirts will be

  • Dyess adds National Guard, Reservists to family

    A ribbon-cutting ceremony and official grand opening of a new Armed Forces Reserve Center was held here Sept. 8.The multi-use facility is part of the larger realignment of base facilities across the United States. Locally, the AFRC personnel could support missions on Dyess, the local community and

  • First full house of B-1s

    For the first time, B-1 Bombers from Dyess, Ellsworth and Edwards Air Force Base have been parked on the same ramp at the same time.The first B-1 Bomber was delivered to Dyess in June 1985. Initial operational capability was achieved on Oct. 1, 1986. The final B-1 was delivered May 2, 1988."It was

  • 7 MUNS storage area closed Sept.12-16

    Due to a semi-annual inventory, the 7th Munitions Squadron storage area will be closed Sept. 12-16. Only emergency issue request will be processed. For emergency issue requests, call munitions control at (325) 696-2210. For more information, call (325) 696-5272 or 5274.

  • Maintenance Airmen to participate in LCAP

    Airmen from the 7th Maintenance Group, 7th Maintenance Operation Squadron, 7th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 7th Component Maintenance Squadron, 7th Equipment Maintenance Squadron and the 7th Munitions Squadron will participate in the Air Combat Command Logistics Compliance Assessment Program Sept.