• 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

  • 8th annual Rockin' in the Park set for May 2

    A free rock show will be available for all Dyess personnel and their dependents May 2 from 6 p.m - 11p.m. The 8th Annual Rockin' in the Park is an event to thank Team Dyess for all their hard work during the year and for their work leading up to the airshow. The event will include music from rock

  • Dyess pediatrician receives award for work in community

    A Dyess medical officer was recently recognized as a Champion for Children for his work in the community as a child advocate. Captain Randy Naidoo, 7th Medical Group pediatrician, was selected by Champions for Children as the Medical Champion of the Year.The award came as a surprise to the doctor,

  • April 29 airpower summary: C-130s help sustain operations

    Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations April 29, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs conducted shows of force in

  • Heritage hall allows past to meet present

    The 40th Airlift Squadron will cut the ribbons on a new heritage hallway in the 317th Airlift Group May 2 at 11 a.m. The hallway is being dedicated in conjunction with the Jungle Skippers annual reunion, which will take place May 2 at the 317th AG. "The idea to start a heritage hallway came about