• 2010 Scholarships for Military Children applications now available

    Scholarship applications for the 2010 Scholarships for Military Children program are available in commissaries worldwide and online at http://www.militaryscholar.org. Since the program began in 2000, it has awarded $7.3 million in $1,500 scholarships to almost 5,000 servicemember children. To

  • Dyess Commissary offers gift vouchers for holidays

    The Defense Commissary Agency offers gift vouchers available in $25 denominations. Anyone may purchase gift vouchers; however, only commissary authorized patrons may redeem them. Vouchers are available at commissary customer service areas, cash offices and from cashiers at full-service checkout

  • Think Dyess Commissary for holiday shopping

    Commissary shoppers will see discounted sale promotions on holiday hams, cookies, crackers and fruit cakes, holiday gift packs (some include health and beauty care products), candy, baking ingredients, pre-packed meat and international holiday treats. The Defense Commissary Agency added 40 winter

  • Afghanistan -- the way ahead: McChrystal sends message to troops

    Army Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal, commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan, has posted a message to the troops on the way ahead. The full text follows: We have been presented a great opportunity to take the tremendous work of our coalition force to the next level. The clarity, capability and

  • Tops In Blue seeking new talent, auditions open

    The Air Force's premier entertainment group, Tops In Blue, is seeking new performers to be part of the 2010 Tops In Blue World Tour.Air Force "Mission Audition" is open to all members of the Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard, regardless of rank or career field.The group is looking

  • Transfer Post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefits easier with new virtual application

    A new module in the virtual Military Personnel Flight that will simplify the process of transferring Post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefits to dependents is set to launch this month.The new vMPF module will check an Airman's eligibility and allow Airmen to fill out, sign, and send the required statement of

  • Eleven Dyess Airmen receive Article 15 punishment in November

    The following Airmen assigned to Dyess Air Force Base received an Article 15 between Nov. 1 and Nov. 30:A 317th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron senior airman received an Article 15 for dereliction of duty and soliciting another airman to commit an offense. Punishment consisted of a reduction to airman

  • Four Dyess Airmen convicted of drug offenses

    Three Dyess Airmen recently left the Dyess Air Force Base federal courtroom with their heads hung low wearing shackles around their hands and ankles. As these Airmen shuffled their way down the long hallway which leads away from the courtroom, one can only imagine the thoughts running through their

  • Warrior of the Week

    This week's warrior is Staff Sgt. Mary K. JohnsonUnit: 7th Medical Support SquadronJob title: Shipping NCO in charge Job description and its impact on the overall mission: Collects, processes, ships and recover results of more than 18,000 patient specimens annually.Time in the military: 8 years 9