• Are you ready to be a dad?

    In order to determine if you are ready to be a dad, you must first understand what it means to be a father. What is a man's role in raising and taking care of a baby? In the past, fathers were responsible for discipline and setting rules while the mother did most of the caring for the child. But

  • Dyess Warrior of the Week

    Tech. Sgt. Tamela Sanders Job: Administrative assistant to the commander for the 386th Expeditionary Operations Group and NCOIC, communications and information management Home unit/base: 7th Operations Group, deployed to 386th Expeditionary Operations Group How do you support the mission here? I am

  • Chief Airey memorial service celebrates life of AF hero

    During his life, he was a dedicated member of the profession of arms and fervent military supporter who became one of the most iconic figures of Air Force enlisted heritage and culture -- he was Paul Wesley Airey, the first Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force. His death was announced March 11 to a

  • All military members, family invited to the World's Largest BBQ

    The Abilene Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee is scheduled to host the 44th annual Armed Forces Barbeque at the Abilene Civic Center April 18. The dinner, commonly known as the "World's Largest Barbecue," will have serving times from noon to 2 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. The free dinner is

  • Prototype PT uniforms undergo wear tests

    A prototype physical training uniform for the Air Force is undergoing wear testing here, the Pentagon and MacDill AFB, Fla. The new design was introduced last month at the three sites for 185 males and females of various sizes, ethnic backgrounds, officers--including 42 general officers, and

  • Air Force Assistance Fund kicks off

    The 2009 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign has now started and will last until April 18. Last year, Dyess Airmen received more than $459,434 thru the Air Force Assistance Fund. Now in its 36th year, 100 percent of designated Air Force Assistance Fund contributions benefit active-duty, Reserve,

  • 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