• 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

  • June 9 airpower summary: B-1B bombs enemy

    Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations June 9, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles performed shows of force to

  • Secretary Gates cites Air Force's value in war on terrorism

    America's war on terrorism would grind to a halt without the contributions of the Air Force, said the Defense secretary June 9 at Langley Air Force Base. "Every day, amazing Airmen are serving in Iraq and Afghanistan," Secretary Robert M. Gates said. "Beyond that, you support all the services

  • Defense secretary: Increase focus on nuclear mission

    Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates spoke candidly to Air Force Space Command members here June 10 about the resignation of top Air Force officials and problems of leadership and accountability in the control of nuclear assets. He charted a new course for the Air Force leaders at all levels. "The

  • Trainers ensure ANA ready to use state-of-the-art HMMWVs

    The roads are more than a little tricky here even for the safest of vehicles, but add a six-ton up-armored "HMMWV" to the equation and driver training takes on a new level of importance. Enter Army Capt. William Snyder and Air Force Capt. Todd Klusek, the tandem challenged with marrying

  • Top two Air Force leaders resign

    The Air Force's top civilian and uniformed leader tendered their resignations to Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates June 5. "Recent events convince me that it is now time for a new leader to take the stick and for me to move on," said Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne in a statement.

  • B-1B sniper pod aims to hit summer target

    Air Force officials say the B-1B Lancer sniper pod could be operational as early as this summer after accelerated testing cut the length of the sniper pod program from nine to three months. Air Force Materiel Command's Global Power Bomber Combined Test Force at Edwards Air Force Base, along with Air

  • Government travel card services provider to change

    Citibank will succeed Bank of America Nov. 30 as provider of Air Force government travel card services. Air Force members and civilian employees don't need to take any action other than ensuring their mailing address with Bank of America is correct. Citibank will use that information for its card

  • Dyess Inn recognized by ACC

    The Dyess Inn recently was selected for having the best of the best lodging operation in the Air Combat Command small base category. The award makes it the second year in a row and the fourth time since 2003 the Dyess Inn has been recognized by ACC in the annual Innkeeper Award. Dyess competed