• DoD program offers leadership development opportunities

    The Department of Defense seeks active-duty officers to participate in the 2012 Executive Leadership Development Program beginning in September.This DoD program is designed for officers who have demonstrated strong leadership, commitment to public service, integrity and who have an interest in

  • 5 Dyess Airmen receive Article 15 punishment in January

    The following Airmen assigned to Dyess Air Force Base received non-judicial punishment under Article 15 during the month of January:A 7th Equipment Maintenance Squadron staff sergeant received an Article 15 for conspiracy and making a false official statement. Punishment consisted of a suspended

  • Efficiencies, balance main focuses of FY12 budget

    Air Force officials said despite a reduction in the top line request, combat capabilities and balance will remain focal points in the Air Force's portion of the president's fiscal 2012 budget presented here Feb 14.The total Air Force budget request for FY12 is $166.3 billion, down from $170.8

  • Dyess theater reopens with free movies

    A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the official reopening to the base movie theater here Feb. 11 after a two-year closure and multi-million dollar upgrade.A guest appearance by Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins cheerleaders helped kick-off the grand opening event by signing autographs, taking pictures

  • Air Force 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' repeal training detailed

    Air Force officials will soon begin training Airmen in anticipation of the repeal of the law and policy commonly known as "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." This training will help Airmen understand what is expected in a post-repeal environment, said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz."I know our

  • Dedication to a fallen Airman

    A dedication ceremony will be held Feb. 18 at 2 p.m. at the cantonment area here to celebrate Staff Sgt. Ray Rangel's life and commitment to the Air Force core values. The cantonment area has been renamed Ray Rangel Air Base in honor of the fallen sergeant. Sergeant Rangel lost his life more than

  • Air Force officials warn: 'spice' harmful to health, career

    A recent spate of incidents involving service members abusing the herbal mixture "spice" has prompted uniformed service leaders to stress the ramifications of using the drug and other prohibited substances, officials said here Feb 11. Marketed and sold as incense, and closely resembling potpourri,

  • FINRA experts to give Team Dyess financial advice

    Francis Dong and Gary Tidwell, financial experts from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Investor Education Foundation, will give a free briefing Feb. 18 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Heritage Club here about budgeting, retirement planning and debt reduction. Mr. Tidwell is the recipient of