• AMC Commander calls for USAF Marathon participation

    Airmen from around the world will join other runners in September at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, for the 12th Annual Air Force Marathon.The Air Force marathon has grown to national significance because it reflects our service so well: it's a first-class event and showcases the physical fitness,

  • Dyess Warrior of the Week

    The following individual was selected as the Dyess Warrior of the Week for July 14-18, 2008.Name: Airman 1st Class Nathanael Southern Unit: 7th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Job title: Hydraulic apprentice Job description: I am responsible for performing maintenance on hydraulic and pneumatic

  • 7th Bomb Wing welcomes new commander

    The 7th Bomb Wing welcomed a new commander following a change of command ceremony July 11 at the 3-Bay Hangar here. Colonel Robert Gass replaced Colonel Timothy Ray, who is moving on to become the deputy director of the Air and Space Operations at Headquarters Air Combat Command, Langley AFB,

  • Chief of staff retires after 37 years

    In a ceremony filled with military tradition, the 18th chief of staff of the Air Force, General T. Michael Moseley, retired July 11 after 37 years of service. "We honor here today the career of a warfighter, diplomat, historian and Airman," said former Secretary of the Air Force Michael Wynne, who

  • School registration, blood drive and more

    On-Base School Registration Fair Aug. 11 The On-base School Registration Fair for families new to Dyess is August 11 at the Heritage Club from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fair will cover: Independent School District registration and information; summer activities; before- and after-school programs; and

  • Dyess Child Development Center sets hours for weekend exercise

    For children ages 6 weeks through kindergarten and children in the School Age Program in grades 1 through 12 years old, the Dyess Child Development Center will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. July 12 and 13 during the Operational Readiness Exercise. Registration for guaranteed space closes close

  • Dyess Warrior of the Week

    The following individual was selected as the Dyess Warrior of the Week for July 11-18.Name: Staff Sgt. Christopher Warmbold Unit: 7th Maintenance Group Job title: Quality Assurance inspector Job description: I am responsible for the safe equipment operation, quality of training and quality of work

  • Dyess Airman climbs highest peak in North America

    It took 14 days of fighting wind, snow, glaciers and a lack of oxygen, but one Dyess Airman finally reached the highest summit in North America June 13. Capt. Erin VanOosten, 40th Airlift Squadron tactics officer and C-130 pilot, left Dyess May 28 and headed to Alaska to join five other Airmen to