• Dyess Airman Funeral service to be held Feb. 4

    Funeral arrangements have been made for Tech. Sgt. Angela C. Eggman, who was pronounced dead Jan. 19. The service will be held Feb. 4 at 2 pm. at Relyea Funeral Chapel located at 318 N. Latah Street, Boise Idaho.The cause of death is pending investigation. For estate claims, call the Summary Court

  • BX to give ten $1,000 gift cards to customers

    The Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Kimberly Clark, the maker of well known daily essentials such as Kleenex and Huggies, are teaming up to give away ten $1,000 gift cards Feb. 5-11.Eligible shoppers who visit the base exchange during the contest must fill out an entry form for a chance to win

  • outdoor recreation offering lifeguard lessons

    Dyess outdoor recreation offers lifeguard lessons at the base indoor swimming pool here Feb. 20-21, 27-28 and March 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $155 per person and participants must be 16 years old or older. The class is on a first come first serve basis. For more information, call (325)

  • Air Force returns enlisted high year of tenure to standards

    Air Force manpower and personnel officials here announced Jan. 27 a return of enlisted high year of tenure limits to their pre-2003 levels."We've considered returning HYT limits to their normal levels for several years. Now that our Air Force end strength is stabilizing, it is an appropriate time to

  • Air Force Services Agency officials launch family fitness Web site

     In conjunction with the start of the FitFamily initiative, Air Force Services Agency officials will launch a family fitness Web site Jan. 30 as part of the Year of the Air Force Family.FitFamily is a goal-incentive program and is open to all active duty, Reserve and Guard members, Department of

  • Dyess tax center opens for business

    The Dyess Air Force Base tax center is open for federal tax preparation services Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. by appointment only. The tax center is located in building 7235, next to the Airman Leadership School, and is open to active duty military members, E-4 and below, and their

  • Dyess CDC rules Feb. 8-10

    The Dyess Child Development Center has modified its rules for the upcoming exercise to be held here Feb. 8-10. CDC hours will be Feb. 8 from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 9 -10 from 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The school age program will be on the same schedule as the CDC.Registration for reserved

  • DYESS BIG COUNTRY AIR FEST TO BE HELD MAY 1

    The Dyess Big Country Airfest Airshow and Open House will be held here May 1.This year's show will highlight the 25th Anniversary of the B-1B at Dyess AFB and will feature the following: B-1B Lancer; B-17 Flying Fortress; B-24 Liberator; B-25 Mitchell; C-130 Hercules; F-16 Viper; F-15 Eagle and/or

  • Dyess Keeps it Moving with Fit Camp

    More than 250 people participated in the most recent "Keep it Moving" Fit Camp here December 2009.Fit Camp started with one camp at 4:45 a.m. two years ago that could only take 50 people. Each camp lasts six weeks. There are currently three camps, 4, 5 and 6 a.m."We all have different fitness levels

  • Military families gain access to free online tutoring

    Defense Department officials here launched a free, online tutoring service for servicemembers and their families. The site -- http://www.tutor.com/military -- offers round-the-clock professional tutors who can assist with homework, studying, test preparation, resume writing and more. Marine Corps