• 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

  • 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