• Dyess names its superior performers for ORI

    The 7th Bomb Wing Commander Col. Robert Gass announced Jan. 8 that the base received an overall "satisfactory" grade for their Phase 1 Operational Readiness Inspection re-evaluation. The inspection was held Jan. 5-6 and was the first readiness inspection since 2006. "Overall the ORI went very well,"

  • VP-elect meets deployed Dyess Airmen

    SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Vice President-elect Joe Biden met briefly with Airmen from the 387th Air Expeditionary Group at a base in Southwest Asia Jan. 12 before boarding a C-130 bound for Iraq as part of his visit to the region. The future vice president shook hands with the seven Airmen, who said it was

  • 7 Dyess officers selected for promotion

    Congratulations to Lt. Col. Annata Sullivan, 7th Medical Operations Squadron, on her promotion selection to Colonel.Congratulations to the following majors on their selection to Lieutenant Colonel.-- James Booker, 28th Bomb Squadron-- Nolan Corpuz, 7th Force Support Squadron-- Matthew Heikkinen,

  • Dyess Airmen complete Phase I of ORI

    Bone chilling temperatures, freezing rain and high winds would not stop Team Dyess Airmen from professionally completing the Operational Readiness Inspection here Jan. 5-6. "The hard work and determination was evident over the last two days and in the last year, now it's time to see the results,"

  • LRS stays motivated during ORI

    Despite freezing temperatures, 7th Logistics Readiness Squadron Airmen stayed motivated and energized throughout the Operational Readiness Inspection here Jan. 5-6. "They had the right focus, attitude and energy," said Lt. Col. Tony Marlowe, 7th LRS commander. "They did a superb job." The LRS team

  • 2008 - What a year to review!

    In the beginning of 2008, the 12th Air Force commander challenged all Airmen, new and old, to "Do Something Amazing." The message to all Americans is that a career in the Air Force promises a life of extraordinary challenges and outstanding career choices. For Dyess personnel and their families,

  • Cookie Bus boosts Dyess Airmen's morale during ORI

    Dyess First Sergeants and Chaplains were out during the week to put smiles on the faces of Dyess Airmen Jan. 5-7 as they toiled day and night in freezing temperatures during the Operational Readiness Inspection. Known as the "Cookie Bus," the white step van ran from facility to facility during late

  • Dyess Fitness Center receives five-star rating

    The 7th Force Support Squadron recently earned five-star status for the fifth time in five years for its fitness programs here. The award, which is given by the Air Force Services Agency, provides annual recognition and acknowledgement for bases that have reached the highest standard of achievement