• Airmen ‘step back’ as Iraqis take control of mission support

    U.S. Airmen don't run dining facilities for the Iraqi military here. They don't pump fuel; they don't make runs to ammunition storage points. At least not any more. All of these daily tasks that require the utmost attention to detail and dedication to supporting mission readiness are handled

  • 'Inactive' former Airmen return to Dyess for IRR muster

    Forty-nine individual ready reserve personnel traveled from as far away as 150 miles to participate in the IRR muster hosted by the 7th Bomb Wing here July 25. The purpose of a muster is to gather IRR members, made up of former regular Air Force Airmen and non-drilling reservists, and to maintain

  • Abilene area ISD registration to be held Aug. 10

    A registration fair for all area independent school districts is scheduled to be held Aug. 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Dyess Air Force Base Heritage Club. The registration fair will include information on summer activities, before and after school programs, shots and physicals. Parents should bring

  • Airmen showcase B-1s, C-130s at international air show in England

    A Dyess B-1 Bomber and C-130 and its air crews and maintainers returned July 21 from a 6-day trip to England in support of the world's largest air show, the Royal International Air Tattoo. The B-1 and the C-130 were sure crowd pleaser' s, having the aircrew' s on their feet for two days explaining

  • Tye Gate and Military Drive to close July 25, 26

    Tye Gate and Military Drive will be closed July 25 and 26 due to construction. In the event the project cannot be completed, the road will re-open July 27-31 and close again Aug. 1 and 2 to complete the project.

  • Eight Dyess Airmen receive Article 15 punishment in June

    The following Airmen assigned to Dyess Air Force Base received an Article 15 between June 1 and June 30: A 317th Maintenance Operations Squadron senior airman received an Article 15 for being absent without leave. Punishment consisted of a reduction to airman first class, 45 days of extra duty with

  • 4th Annual Rambler 120 Team Challenge set for Oct. 9

    Randolph Air Force Base Force Support Squadron and Information Ticket & Travel office is hosting the 4th Annual Rambler 120 Team Challenge Oct. 9 at 6:30 a.m. at Randolph's Recreational Park in Canyon Lake, Texas. The race is scheduled to start 7:30 a.m. There's a $100 registration and entry fee per