• 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

  • U.S. will defeat terrorists, Obama tells troops

    The skill and courage of countless American military and intelligence professionals are why Osama bin Laden can never threaten America again, President Barack Obama told a cheering group of 101st Airborne Soldiers May 6 at Fort Campbell, Ky.President Obama told them about meeting yesterday with

  • Air Force officials urge motorcycle safety

    As the summer brings warmer temperatures, Airmen should remain vigilant in taking safety precautions in all activities, and particularly on motorcycles, officials said here May 6. In a 2011 Year of Motorcycle Safety dual-signature memorandum to Airmen, the assistant secretary for installations,

  • MAFFS air tankers fly initial attack on new fire start

    Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System air tankers flying out of Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene supported initial attack firefighters on a new fire start - the X's Ranch Fire - 46 miles north of Abilene late Wednesday afternoon. C-130s from the 302nd Airlift Wing of the Air Force Reserves from

  • AFOSI seeks top quality airmen

    The Air Force Office of Special Investigations is the Air Force agency responsible for investigating major crimes and works against terrorist and foreign intelligence efforts. It is also constantly seeking exceptional non-commissioned officers for duty as enlisted special agents.With more than 2,700