• New tools to assist Airmen

    You may have noticed several new icons on your desktop or heard some new acronyms like TMT, EMS, and OCS. Air Combat Command is delivering many new collaborative tools to our Airmen. Recently, the command introduced IGNITE ACC which focused on empowering Airmen with the capabilities to advance ACC

  • C-130 Low-cost low-altitude combat airdrops now operational

    U.S. Air Force C-130 aircrews in Afghanistan bring combat supplies to Coalition ground forces every day but a new method of airdrop makes deliveries more accurate and flexible for resupply of small, mobile forces.A C-130H aircrew deployed to Bagram Airfield conducted the first ever C-130 low-cost

  • 7 MUNS hold load crew competition

    The 7th Munitions Squadron held a load crew competition here March 5. There were two load crew teams, consisting of four Airmen on each team loading B-1B Bombers with dummy bombs, competing against one another for the load crew of the year.The teams were tasked to load the weapons bay with a

  • Outdoor recreation to offer swimming lessons

    Dyess outdoor recreation is offering swimming lessons at the base indoor swimming pool here March 12- 28. The cost is $30 per person and the last day to register is March 8. For more information, call (325) 696-2178.

  • Outdoor recreation offering lifeguard lessons

    Dyess outdoor recreation offers lifeguard lessons at the base indoor swimming pool here March 15-19 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $155 per person and participants must be 16 or older. The class is on a first come first serve basis. For more information, call (325) 696-2178 or click here to

  • Dyess dependent wins youth award

    A Dyess Air Force Base dependant was presented the Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year award here March 2.After 16 year old Daniel Goldie was presented the award, Col. Robert Gass, 7th Bomb Wing Commander, awarded him yet again with a commander's coin."I'm pretty excited and nervous at the same

  • Stepping up from the bottom of the totem pole

    Following an intense week of being out of my comfort zone and experiencing a day in the life of my leadership, I really got to see just how much every job means to the Air Force. In doing my day-to-day deployed job, you could say I'm on the low end of the totem pole, but experience has now showed me

  • 7 CES NCO receives Bronze Star

    A 7th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal Airman was presented the Bronze Star Medal by the 7th Bomb Wing commander here Feb. 26 for his actions while deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.Staff Sgt. Ryan Oliver, 7CES, received the fourth-highest combat award while

  • Upcoming Family Advocacy programs

    Car buying workshopThe Airmen and Family Readiness Center will be providing a briefing at the A&FRC March 10 from 9-11 a.m. educating various ways to save money when shopping for vehicles. For more information or to reserve space, call (325) 696-5999.Steps to financial successLearn how to become a