• Sports day to offer mulitiple events

    Homeruns will be flying, Airmen will be dodging balls, and some will be fighting it out in a game of tug-of war during the 4th Annual Sports Day here May 16. The event hosted by the 7th Services Squadron will offer events where individuals and groups can compete. Group events will have points that

  • Inspections keep aircraft flight-ready

    Editor's note: this is the first of a three-part series on the fabrication flight. Ever wonder how aircraft here withstand extreme temperatures, hard landings, frequent sorties, and tight maneuvers without falling apart? They do because the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron non-destructive

  • SERE 100 training requirement for all Airmen

    All active-duty Airmen are now required to complete Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape Computer Based Training on the Advanced Distributed Learning System by June 30. Air Force officials said the training is to ensure Airmen are equipped for the challenges faced on the battlefield as they find

  • Security clearance question on mental health changed

    Defense Department officials will change a question on the department's long-standing security clearance form referencing an applicant's mental health history because they believe it is needlessly preventing some people from seeking counseling. The Standard Form 86, Questionnaire for National

  • 2008 Big Country Airfest this Saturday

    The 2008 Dyess Big Country Airfest is May 3 and all are invited to attend to experience the Dyess mission and the Air Force way of life. Tye Gate on Military Drive opens at 8 a.m. for the public and opening ceremonies are scheduled to begin at approximately 10 a.m. The main gate will be reserved for