• Air Force charts new course for 2009 force shaping

    Air Force officials here currently are deciding how to carry out force shaping plans in the coming year following an announcement by Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates Monday to halt personnel cuts. Active-duty end strength was projected to decrease from 328,600 to 316,600 by the end of fiscal 2009.

  • Summer is here, watch the heat!

    The newest member of the maintenance team, Airman Bones, has labored for two hours on the flightline, racing to beat the clock. He wants to finish his job before shift-change and then later compete in the two-man volleyball tournament. A nagging thirst makes him look around for the expediter truck.

  • June 16 FOD walk

    There will be a FOD walk for all participating personnel June 16 at 7:30 a.m.Busses will be available to pick up Airmen at 6:45 a.m. in the BX parking lot. Group areas of responsibility:317th Airlift Group: North end of the runway. Team will walk the entire width of the runway until they meet in the

  • Trip was gesture of respect to Airmen, Gates says

    Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates' trip to Langley Air Force Base, Va., Peterson AFB, Colo., and Scott AFB, Ill., was a gesture of respect and confidence in airmen following a rough week for the Air Force. On June 5, Secretary Gates asked for and received the resignations of Air Force Secretary

  • Main gate out-bound traffic to be rerouted

    Dyess personnel may experience a slight delay when leaving from the main gate starting June 23 until July 3, as construction on the two outbound lanes will reroute all out-bound traffic. The construction of the out-bound lanes at the main gate may cause traffic to slow considerably due to the

  • Eight steps to make fruits, vegetables safe to eat

    While most fruits and vegetables are relatively safe to eat right away from the local grocery store, it is important to properly buy and clean those items to keep them safe for yourself and family. Below are eight helpful tips to keep your produce safe and enjoyable:1. Avoid purchasing fruits and