• Crew chiefs keep carriers flying

    Come rain, dust storms, extreme heat or cold, flightline operations in the Air Force must go on. This is especially true in the U.S. Air Force Central Command area of responsibility where troops downrange are awaiting reinforcements and supplies. Often a thankless job, it's up to the Airmen of the

  • Loadmasters keep cargo, passengers moving in AOR

    Come rain, dust storms, extreme heat or cold, flightline operations in the Air Force must go on. This is especially true in the U.S. Air Force Central Command area of responsibility where troops downrange are awaiting reinforcements and supplies. Often a thankless job, it's up to the Airmen of the

  • Airman earns ACC Male Athlete of the Year

    Becoming the Air Combat Command Male Athlete of the Year is no easy feat. It takes a lot of determination and dedication to achieve this status.This year's Air Combat Command Male Athlete of the Year is Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Kiley, 7th Equipment Maintenance Squadron."I was shocked that I made it past

  • Avoid ID theft during the 2010 U.S. Census

    According to C. N. Le, a professor at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, "...an accurate count of the U.S. population forms the basis for many important but often-overlooked political, economic, and social decisions that are made that end up affecting our daily lives." This is why it is

  • 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