• 28 BS lends a hand to Abilene community

    The 28th Bomb Squadron had a no-fly day here March 14, instead of sleeping in and relaxing for the day many members spent their mornings helping others in need.More than 20 Airmen from the 28 BS volunteered stocking food shelves and preparing meals at the Texas Food Pantry."They did a great job,"

  • Chamber of Commerce to host world's largest barbecue

    The Abilene Chamber of Commerce's Military Affairs Committee is scheduled to host the 46th Annual World's Largest Barbecue, a free barbecue for military personnel and their dependents, April 16 from noon to 2 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. at the Abilene Civic Center. Tickets have been distributed and made

  • 7 MUNS showcases first-ever B-1 capability layout

    The 7th Munitions Squadron showcased a B-1 Bomber's weapons capability April 5 during a first-ever munitions capability layout here."The munitions layout truly showcased the proven and emerging capability of a B-1 to combatant commanders for the need to keep the B-1 fleet active and involved in

  • Exchange to Continue Operations Despite Potential Government Shutdown

    The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is planning to continue operations even if the U.S. Government shuts down.On April 9, the current budget authorization will expire. At that point, the federal government will potentially institute a mandatory shutdown for "non-essential" personnel. While this

  • Service members would earn pay during shutdown

    Military members would continue to earn wages in the event of an April 8 shutdown of the federal government, but they'd have to wait to collect them until Congress agrees on a budget, a senior administration official said here April 6.During a telephone briefing administered by the Office of

  • 337 TES demonstrates ability to triple B-1 payload

    The 337th Test and Evaluation Squadron began its first phase of testing March 22 of a Multiple Ejector Rack to a B-1 Bomber here.If fielded, 16-carry modified rotary launchers will increase the number of 500-pound Joint Direct Attack Munitions and Laser Guided JDAMs carried by the B-1 from 15 to 48,

  • 7 Dyess Airmen receive Article 15 punishment in March

    The following Airmen assigned to Dyess Air Force Base received non-judicial punishment under Article 15 during the month of March:A 7th Civil Engineer Squadron airman first class received an Article 15 for failing to obey a lawful order and three counts of making a false official statement related

  • Dyess promotes motorcycle safety

    Due to the increased number of motorcycle accidents in the Air Force, Dyess began promoting motorcycle safety awareness earlier this year.The 317th Airlift Group organized "Motorcycle Safety Day". Riders received safety inspections, briefs and participated in a 40-minute ride. The ride highlighted

  • Dyess 56 Club hosts "Big for a Day"

    The Dyess 56 Club hosted a Big for a Day event March 12 at the bowling alley here for Abilene children who are waiting for a Big Brother or Sister."Big for a Day" is meant to encourage children on the BBBS waiting list. A local host group plans a two-hour activity, where volunteers were matched with

  • Air Force summer job opportunities now available

    Now is the time for those interested in temporary summer employment to apply for an Air Force job. Many Air Force summer vacancies are already being posted for such positions as office automation and computer clerk, laborer, lifeguard, recreation aide, and food service worker.To be considered for a