• First in 30 years: 7th AMXS tests out Launcher Load Frames

    A 7th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member lowers the Launcher Load Frame during the preparation of transporting the LLF to the flight-line at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 9, 2023. The LLF is a piece of equipment that allows Weapons Loaders to pre-load munitions on a

  • 7th CONS brings small businesses to Dyess AFB

    The 7th Contracting Squadron hosted a Small Business Roadshow at Dyess Jan. 9, 2023, to help educate small business owners in the local community.The roadshow included training and educational resources for small businesses seeking partner with the government and communicated upcoming contract

  • 8th Air Force leadership visits Dyess

    Maj. Gen. Andrew Gebara, 8th Air Force and Joint-Global Strike Operations Center commander, speaks to a group of Company Grade Officers during a luncheon at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 6, 2023. The General took the opportunity to get to know the CGO’s of Dyess on a more personal and

  • The 317th MXG is LEAD'ing from the front!

    The 317th Maintenance Group recently held a ceremony to celebrate the graduation of their first Lethal Expeditionary Airman Development (LEAD)-Mechanical "Mech" class. This course, the first of its kind, has been in the works ever since the concepts of Agile Combat Employment and Multi-Capable

  • Rucking around the Christmas Tree

    U.S. Air Force Airman Joshua Miller, 77th Weapons Squadron member, walks into the Boys and Girls Club of Abilene to help donate toys after completing the Dyess Rapid Airman Development ruck march in Abilene, Texas, Dec. 14, 2022. The RAD team carried bags of toys during the six-mile ruck march to

  • Refueling Joint Operations

    U.S. Army members assigned to the 1st Armored Division discuss preparations with 40th Airlift Squadron Airmen to refuel a M1A2 Abrams tank at Fort Bliss, Texas, Dec. 9, 2022. This exercise allowed U.S. forces to practice and showcase the interoperability and joint effectiveness for future

  • Holiday stockings spread cheer to Abilene children

    Dyess Airmen and Abilene community members came together to create holiday Do-It-Yourself stockings for both military and local foster kids on Dec. 8, 2022. Supplies to create the stockings were donated by local companies and community members to help aid in boosting the total amount of stockings

  • Holiday gift guidance

    As the holidays approach, Dyess sees an increase in activities put on by Air Force units and agencies. Below is a summary of the general rules:Office Parties: Contributions to office parties must be voluntary. Personnel generally may voluntarily attend holiday parties outside of the office that are

  • Bussiere assumes command of Air Force Global Strike Command

    Gen. Thomas Bussiere assumed command of Air Force Global Strike Command during a ceremony Dec. 7, becoming the newest leader of the organization responsible for the nation's only intercontinental ballistic missile and strategic bomber forces.