• Operation Dyess Kids event a ‘huge success’

    More than 225 Dyess children ages 3-15 participated in a mock deployment known as Operation Dyess Kids Aug. 22. The "deployment" consisted of a fun version of the military processing line, a tour of the C-130 Herk, and activities such as tasting MRE's (Meals Ready to Eat) and face painting. The

  • MDG plays vital role in operational readiness

    Editor's note: this is the first of a four-part series on each of the 7th Bomb Wing groups and their roles in the upcoming Operational Readiness Inspection. While the primary mission of the Air Force is to fly planes, the reality is that, without a strong and healthy force of Airmen to fly and

  • 3 Airmen awarded BSMs for support of OIF

    The Bronze Star Medal was awarded to three Dyess Airmen in a ceremony at the base theater August 21 for their work with the Army in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Lt. Col. Allen Wilson, 7th Operations Support Squadron mission training center director, was awarded the medal for his service as an

  • August is National Immunization Awareness Month

    Immunization (vaccination) is a way to trigger your immune system and prevent serious, life-threatening diseases. Information Our bodies are designed to protect us from diseases. When you are exposed to an illness, your immune system actually learns from the experience. The next time your body is

  • Warrior of the Week

    Name and rank: Airman 1st Class Luke Orander Unit: 7th AMDS/SGPM Job title: Public Health Apprentice Job description and its impact on the overall mission: I oversee all medical qualifications and regulations pertaining to all deploying individuals and units on Dyess Air Force Base. I am the person

  • UDMs, IDOs give advice for upcoming ORI

    Dyess is in the throes of practicing, improving, and readying its force as the Operational Readiness Inspection date creeps closer and closer. These Operational Readiness Exercises and Inspections exist in order to ensure the team's readiness for real-world deployments. Gary Stock, the 7th

  • Warrior of the Week

    1. Name and rank: Staff Sgt. Carleigh Kinman 2. Unit: 7th Medical Support Squadron 3. Job title: Laboratory Technician 4. Job description and its impact on the overall mission: As a lab tech, I collect and analyze specimens of human origin to aid medical providers in the diagnosis, treatment, and

  • As 101 Critical Days of Summer draws to a close: stay safe

    As the 101 Critical Days of Summer draws to a close, it's time for Airmen to remember that the four-day Labor Day weekend and last-minute vacations make this a prime time for an increased risk for accidents that could be fatal. August has historically been one of the worst months for personal