• Air Force officials reinstate Good Conduct Medal

    Air Force officials have announced the reinstatment of the Good Conduct Medal for exemplary service by enlisted Airmen, here Feb. 11. Reinstatement of the medal is effective Feb. 11, officials said. The Air Force Uniform Board announced on Feb. 6, 2006, that the Good Conduct Medal would no longer be

  • Giant Sword II weapons loading competition is a success

    Team Dyess showed 8th Air Force inspectors that Dyess is one of the best of all bombing units when it comes to weapons loading during the Giant Sword II weapons loading competition held here, Feb. 9. "I think we're going to win," said Master Sgt. David Riley, who was entrusted to put together Dyess'

  • How your child's diet affects teeth

    February is National Children's Dental Health Month. The focus of this month is to raise awareness about your child's oral health. Your child's oral hygiene and daily habits can play an important role in their long term oral health. Let's take a look to see if they are on the right track. Now that

  • Dyess Warrior of the Week

    This week's warrior is Senior Airman Joanna Daniels.1. Name and rank: Senior Airman Joanna M. Daniels 2. Unit: 7 AMDS 3. Job title: Dental Technician 4. Job description and its impact on the overall mission: Increase and maintain the oral health of Dyess Airmen by providing dental cleanings. 5. Time

  • Guidelines created for supervision of children

    The Dyess Force Support Squadron has recently created new supervision guidelines for children of servicemembers under the age of 18. The guidelines were written to ensure there is no question as to when a child can be left by themselves or supervise other siblings, said Ms. Diane Bradley, 7th FSS

  • Air Force, Boeing agree to contract for B-1 upgrade

    The Air Force and the Boeing Company agreed on a $45 million contract to upgrade avionics software on the B-1 long-range heavy bomber Feb. 3. The award is Sustainment Block 15 of an upgrade program launched in 2003. The annual sustainment software blocks respond to changes in strategy and tactics

  • Army wins U.S. Armed Forces Soccer Championship

    The All-Army Soccer Team bested all other military branches, taking first place in the U.S. Armed Forces Soccer Championship Feb. 7 at Abilene's Shotwell Stadium. "We were down 2-0 but within 15 minutes we turned it around," Army Sergeant 1st Class Agustin Mendez, Coach Army Soccer. "It's been an

  • Dyess Tax Center opens its doors

    The Dyess Tax Center officially opened its doors for the fifth tax season Feb. 9 for active duty members only. Beginning Feb. 16, the Dyess Tax Center will provide services for all other eligible recipients. "The service we offer here at our tax center makes it easier for all of us to satisfy our