• 12 AF (AFSOUTH) recognizes two Dyess members

    Two members of the Dyess Air Force Base team were honored for their outstanding performance in 2008 during the Twelfth Air Force (Air Forces Southern) Outstanding Performer of the Year banquet here March 11. Staff Sgt. Ryan Oliver, 7th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal craftsman,

  • March 14 airpower summary: B-1Bs support ground troops

    Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations March 14, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs used 30 mm Avenger cannon

  • AFMC orders all C-130s inspected, Dyess already completed

    An immediate action time compliance technical order was issued by Air Force Materiel Command officials here March 4 to inspect all C-130 Hercules aircraft due to potential cracking of wing-joint barrel nuts. All 33 of Dyess C-130s were inspected within 12 hours.The time compliance technical order

  • March 11 airpower summary: B-1Bs disrupt enemy plans

    Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations March 11, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, an Air Force MQ-9A Reaper struck an anti-Afghan gunman with

  • No margin for error at bomber egress shop

    Members of the 565th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron's bomber egress shop here have just one chance to maintain B-52 Stratofortress and B-1B Lancer egress systems because there are no second chances when it comes to their line of work. Unit members maintain, replace and repair egress systems for the

  • AFPC Spread the Word teams to brief Dyess personnel

    All Dyess Airmen and civilians are encouraged to attend the Air Force Personnel Center's "Spread the Word" briefings here March 27. Two All Call briefings are scheduled for 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and 2 to 3 p.m. A 30-minute question and answer period will follow each briefing. "One of the Air Force's top

  • AF mourns the loss of first Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force

    Former Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Paul Wesley Airey died March 11 in Panama City, Fla. "Chief Airey was an Airman's Airman and one of the true pioneers for our service," said Gen. Norton Schwartz, Air Force Chief of Staff. "He was a warrior, an innovator, and a leader with vision well

  • March 10 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations March 10, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, an Air Force MQ-9A Reaper used Hellfire missiles to target a

  • Dyess Warrior of the Week

    This week's warrior is Staff Sgt. James Burk. Unit: 40 Air Lift SquadronJob title: Instructor Flight Engineer Job description and its impact on the overall mission: Train and instruct flight engineers on aircraft systems, takeoff and landing data, and aviation principles. Time in the military: 9 ½

  • No one wins in office pools

    March Madness - it's one of the most exciting times of the year, but potentially a dangerous time for Airmen who are unaware of Department of Defense regulations regarding gambling. With the beginning of the NCAA basketball tournament, many will be creating brackets and betting money on their picks