• March 1 airpower summary: B-1Bs destroy enemy targets

    Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations March 1, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, an Air Force B-1B Lancer dropped a guided bomb unit-31

  • B-1 crews conduct TWF test; receive pod spin-up

    Multiple 53d Wing units came together this week in testing upgrades and for Sniper targeting pod training for the B-1B Lancer. Tail Warning Function The primary testing event was the B-1 Tail Warning Function Spiral 2 Force Development Evaluation. The 337th Test and Evaluation Squadron brought a

  • Dyess to conduct prescribed burn on base

    Dyess environmental engineers and fire department personnel are scheduled to conduct a prescribed burn here from approximately 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 29, weather permitting. Approximately 65 acres are scheduled to be hand burned in the southeast area of the base. Winds should carry the smoke

  • Air Force leaders testify about 2009 budget request

    The Air Force's top two leaders testified before the House Armed Services Committee about the service's budget request for fiscal 2009 Feb. 27 in Washington. Addressing topics from recapitalization to personnel end strength, Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne and Air Force Chief of Staff

  • Air Force Aid Society provides alternative to pay-day loans

    Air Force Aid Society officials announced a new loan program available to Air Force members beginning March 3, called the Falcon Loan. A Falcon Loan is an interest-free loan of $500 or less that can be used for emergency needs such as basic living expenses -- rent, utilities and food -- car repairs,

  • New online master's program for AF civilians now available

    Eligible Air Force civilians have until March 14 to apply for a new online master's degree program offered this June by Air University's Air Command and Staff College. The two-year program, for civilians GS-11 and above and pay band-02 and above who don't already have their master's degree, consists

  • Feb. 27 airpower summary: C-130s help sustain operations

    Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations Feb. 27, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs conducted shows of force

  • New fire station opens door to public

    A local congressman and the 7th Bomb Wing commander dedicated a new Dyess fire station after final completions of the building Feb. 22. Congressman Randy Neugebauer and Col. Timothy Ray along with members of the 7th BW fire station opened the approximately $11.2 million project, which is more

  • AAC offers Airmen chance to get involved

    Getting to know leadership, opportunities to be involved in the community, meeting new friends, and advocating quality of life issues are all potential benefits of joining a club: the Airmen's Advisory Council. The AAC offers Airmen from pay grades E-1 - E4 a chance to play a more active role in the