• 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

  • Death of Dyess Airman

    Col David B. Béen, 7th Bomb Wing commander, regretfully announces the death of Tech. Sgt. Kerry B. Charles, 317th Maintenance Squadron. Anyone having claims against of indebtedness to the estate of Sergeant Charles should contact Capt. Philip Ries 39 AS, Summary Court Officer, at (325) 696-2203.

  • Ellsworth Airmen join Operation Odyssey Dawn

    B-1B Lancers from the 28th Bomb Wing launched early Sunday, March 27 from their home station of Ellsworth Air Force Base to strike targets in Libya in support of Operation Odyssey Dawn. "Nearly 700 Ellsworth Airmen are currently deployed around the world supporting existing overseas contingency

  • Air Force to perform first flyover with alternative fuel

    An F-15E Strike Eagle is scheduled to perform the Air Force's first flyover using biofuel for the Phillies' opening day game in Philadelphia, April 1.One of the four jets from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., will fly using a 50-percent blend of traditional jet fuel and synthetic biofuel

  • Dyess Airman Dies March 30

    An Airman assigned to the 317th Airlift Group at Dyess Air Force Base was pronounced dead March 30, 2011 at 2:14 p.m. at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, Texas. The cause of death is under investigation and the name of the Airman is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.For more

  • The value of $1

    Having insurance is always good and not spending a lot on the coverage is even better. So, getting $100,000 in traumatic injury life insurance coverage for $1 is great.The Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance Traumatic Injury Protection program rider provides for payment to service members who are