• Celebrating freedom

    Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in Texas. From its Galveston, Texas origin in 1865, the observance of June 19 as the African American Emancipation Day has spread across the United States. While many who have heard of the event associate it with a

  • Dyess Airman dies

    A Dyess Air Force Base Airman died June 12 at Abilene Regional Medical Center after being transported from his home via ambulance.The Airman's name is being withheld until 24 hours after notification of next of kin.His death is currently under investigation.

  • Officials release new selective re-enlistment bonus list

    Enlisted members now have 77 Air Force specialties from which they can receive a selective re-enlistment bonus. Officials said this fiscal year program retains a heavy emphasis on retaining Airmen with 17 months to six years of service and made adjustments in the 6 to 10 and 10 to 14 years of

  • 8 Dyess Airmen receive Article 15 punishment in May

    The following Airmen assigned to Dyess Air Force Base received non-judicial punishment under Article 15 during the month of May: A 7th Munitions Squadron staff sergeant received an Article 15 for two counts of making a false official statement related to a physical training test. Punishment

  • TRICARE urgent care initiative launches at Dyess

    Because you never know when you might sprain an ankle or your child will come down with an ear ache, TRICARE is launching an urgent care initiative at Dyess Air Force Base. TRICARE Prime beneficiaries enrolled to the 7th Medical Group at Dyess must now call 1 (800) 444-5445 to request an

  • 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