7th Bomb Wing returns from successful deployment

Approximately 300 Airmen returned from Southwest Asia July 29 and about a 100 more returned July 30, after being deployed for six months in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. Families and friends patiently waited holding signs and banners while others waived and screamed as Airmen

Over 300 Airmen return in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom

Post-9/11 GI Bill guidance sent to Airmen

Air Force Personnel Center officials here provided updates to the field recently on the Air Force implementation of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The updates, effective Aug. 1, include guidance on how eligible Airmen can choose to transfer part or all of their educational benefits to family members

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

Over 300 Airmen return in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom

'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

ALS cleans the Soul Fire Cafe

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.