'Fill the Boots': Abilene aids firefighters raising $ for Muscular Dystrophy

Team Dyess hosts Motorcycle Rodeo to promote esprit de corps, safety

Team Dyess motorcycle riders rallied near the flightline May 11 for a base-wide parade and competitions highlighting riders' skill and motorcycle safety. Last year's Motorcycle Rodeo was held by the 317th Airlift Group only, mirroring Air Mobility Command's annual rodeo, but this year the 317th AG

Berlin Airlift 'candy bomber' presents 317th AG with Berlin Airlift streamer for operations in Cold War, today

The Berlin Airlift "candy bomber" visited the 317th Airlift Group May 2-4 to present them with a streamer for Cold War and current operations. Retired Col. Gail Halvorsen, known to German children as "Uncle Wiggly Wings," flew with the 317th Troop Carrier Group in Operation Little Vittles in 1949,

Cycling: a way to improve run time

May is National Fitness Month, and indoor cycling might be a good option for people who are looking for a new workout routine. Cycling/spinning is high-intensity training for a full-body workout including cardio. Exercises performed during a typical session include push-ups, sit-ups, bicep and

Military Star Card strengthens Dyess Airmen’s return on investment

The use of bank-issued cards by troops at their exchanges costs the military community millions of dollars annually that could be directed to morale, welfare and recreation efforts. Last year alone, bank issued card processing expenses at Dyess Army and Air Force Exchange Service facilities jumped

Month of the Military Child parade

EOD sergeant receives Bronze Star

A 7th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight staff sergeant was presented a Bronze Star Medal May 1 here for his action in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Sergeant John Hoover is the fifth Airmen to receive the award in the 7th CES EOD flight since 2005. \While in Iraq,

CDC BBQ allows parents to spend quality time with children

DFAS returns to its World Wide Web home

The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) is returning to its original World Wide Web location on May 1, 2007. The DFAS Web site will shift to www.dfas.mil from its current location within the Department of Defense (DoD) domain at www.dod.mil/dfas . DFAS officials believe the change will

Golf tourney raises $ for memorial fire bell