• Secretary Gates outlines 'Don't Ask' repeal process

    Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates Jan. 6 described the Pentagon's three-step process for preparing to allow gays to serve openly in the military services.At a Pentagon news conference with Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Secretary Gates updated reporters on the

  • Defense official outlines pay freeze details

    Defense Department civilian employees affected by the federal pay freeze for 2011 and 2012 will still have the opportunity to receive performance awards, promotions and normal longevity increases, a senior defense official said.Pasquale M. Tamburrino Jr., the deputy under secretary of defense for

  • 7 FSS receive seven A1 awards

    Airmen from the 7th Force Support Squadron here excelled in 2010, winning seven Air Combat Command Manpower, Personnel and Service Awards.These awards give recognition to the best performers and installation level programs, honor their accomplishments and commitment to excellence, and improve

  • Bundles for babies

    The Airman & Family Readiness Center provides a workshop with special guest and free layette Jan. 20 from 9-11 a.m. at the A&FRC here. For more information or to reserve space, call (325) 696-5999.

  • Dyess airlifters make history

    Dyess Airlifters make history again by executing the first-ever low-cost, low-altitude (LCLA) airdrop from a C-130J. In December 2010, members of the 317th Airlift Group led a Total Force team of experts to conduct the initial testing phase and tactics development of C-130J LCLA for Air Mobility

  • New Congressional Mandate

    Dyess Air Force Base has implemented the Deployment Resiliency Assessments program for members of the Armed Forces assigned here. This program affects active-duty and Air Reserve Component members coming back from deployment and those who are getting ready to deploy.In accordance with the National

  • Become a combat aviation advisor

    The 6th Special Operation Squadron is currently seeking seven-level loadmasters, navigators, flight engineers, aerospace maintainers and pilots as Air Force Special Operations Combat Aviation Advisors. A briefing will be held in building 7234 auditorium, located at 397 3rd Street Jan. 20 at 10 a.m.