• 3-star visits Dyess

    The Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Plans and Requirements, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, visited Dyess Sept. 5 and 6 to meet with local and base leadership and to review Dyess operations as well as learn more about the base's green energy initiatives. Lt. Gen. Howie Chandler extended his

  • Lose pounds (and save money) while supporting American troops

    A recent hike in postal rates has Americans wishing to support deployed troops feeling light in the wallet. A seven pound parcel sent first class mail from the U.S. to Iraq now costs $37 just for shipping and handling, not including the amount already spent for the contents inside the package. The

  • Back to school with a lunch box full of food safety

    With the budding Einsteins at your house settling into their daily school routine, take a few minutes to refresh yourself on the rules of keeping food safe, especially as they apply to bag lunches. Start by keeping it clean: This applies to the countertop where the lunch items are prepared, as well

  • TRICARE Beneficiaries Can Save Time, Money With New Service

    Registering for the TRICARE Mail Order Pharmacy (TMOP) just got easier with the launch of the new Member Choice Center (MCC). A quick phone call or click of a mouse is all that's needed for Service families and retirees to begin receiving their prescriptions by mail. By using this new service, not

  • 12th AF/CC visits Dyess, takes his first flight in a B-1

    The 12th Air Force and Air Forces Southern commander visited Dyess Aug. 27 to see the progress of Dyess Airmen and speak to current issues the B-1 community faces. Lieutenant Gen. Norman Seip, stationed out of Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz., had the opportunity to fly in the B-1 Lancer for the first time

  • Leadership Texas visits Dyess

    More than 100 women who are business and community leaders from across Texas visited here Aug. 27 as part of the Leadership Texas program. The program provides education and training to women to improve to help make a better impact in the local community, state and the nation. According to the

  • Tops in Blue to visit Dyess-Abilene

    Tops in Blue is scheduled to perform a free show for the public Sept. 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Abilene Civic Center. Making its second visit in a year, the Tops in Blue performance consists of 35 Airmen chosen for their top entertainment and musical capabilities. Included in the group is one Dyess'

  • Abilene, Dyess partner for Big Country Air Fest

    A free Dyess/Big Country Air Fest was held Aug. 18 at the Abilene Regional Airport. The Experimental Aircraft Association and Dyess Air Force Base cooperated to feature acrobatic performances from the EAA and static aircraft displays, fly-bys and demos from B-1s, C-130s, B-52s, F-117s, and F-18s.