• MPOY winners

    Congratulations to the following Maintenance Professional of the Year winners:Maj. Gen. Jerry Rogers Maintenance Professional of the Year Senior Airman Ann M. Olivares Tech. Sgt. Joshua L. Atkinson Senior Master Sgt. John E. Tapar Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award Tech. Sgt. Kahl V. Singler Senior

  • Top enlisted Airman visits Dyess

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley visited Airmen and facilities here, March 6. During his visit he conducted an enlisted call, visited with Airmen where they live and work, toured facilities and spoke at the 7th Maintenance Group Maintenance Professional of the Year banquet. "I

  • Team Dyess dominates bomb competition

    The 7th Bomb Wing took top honors by winning the 2009 Proud Shield II/Giant Sword II Best Wing Award in a ceremony held at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. March 4. The overall award was earned by Team Dyess members after demonstrating outstanding proficiency in bombing and navigation, munitions

  • Air Force Climate Survey yields insights

    More than 90 percent of Airmen responding to a recent survey indicated that they are happy with their Air Force jobs and the performance of their organizations. These findings are according to a study that measures Airmen's attitudes toward their work environment and unit. "I am extremely pleased to

  • Dyess Warrior of the Week

    This week's warrior is Staff Sgt. Quinton T. Fine.Unit: 7 CES Job title: 7th CES CEXEX Asst. UDM Time in the military: 5 years 2 months Time at Dyess: 4 years 7 months. Family: Rachel (Wife) Hometown: Milfay, Okla. Why did you join the military? For educational benefits, travel opportunities and the

  • Dyess firefighters respond to 4,000 acre wildfire

    The Dyess Fire Department responded with fire trucks and personnel to a near 4,000 acre wildfire Feb. 26 just 25 miles west of here. More than 15 local and state agencies including Dyess responded to the massive wildfire. The fire was one of the largest fires the 11 fire fighters from Dyess who

  • Article 15s

    The following Dyess Airmen received Article 15s between Jan. 2 and Feb. 15: A 317th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Staff Sergeant received an Article 15 for failing to pay a debt, failing to accomplish specified tasks before leaving his place of duty, and leaving his place of duty without authority.

  • Secretary Donley to remain as SECAF

    White House officials announced Feb. 26 that Secretary Michael B. Donley will remain the secretary of the Air Force. "I am very honored that the president and the secretary of Defense have asked me to continue in this capacity," Secretary Donley said. "It remains a privilege to serve the men and