• "We don't drop bombs" -- 7th MUNS wins 4th consecutive safety award

    Dyess' ammo troops may specialize in making and moving the bombs that are dropped in support of the Global War on Terror, but this year they're proud to say, "We don't drop bombs!" The 7th Munitions Squadron won the 2006 Air Force Explosive Safety Award for their work building more than 1,500

  • Airmen, families invited to World’s Largest Barbecue

    The Abilene Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee is scheduled to host the 42nd annual Armed Forces Banquet at the Abilene Civic Center April 21. The banquet, commonly known as the "World's Largest Barbecue," will have serving times from noon to 2 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. The free dinner is

  • April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

    In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Dyess' sexual assault response coordinator, base commanders and the command chief have rallied together to promote April events that will increase awareness and prevention of sexual harassment and assault. Specifically, April 5 is designated as the

  • MAC gains new appreciation for armed forces

    The Abilene Military Affairs Committee visited Dyess March 30 for a readiness orientation including a canine demonstration, visit to the Airman and Family Readiness Center, chemical warfare training, combat arms training, and mobility processing. Their goal was to see first hand what real-world

  • Iraqi aircrew provides humanitarian relief after Tal Afar bombing

    The Iraqi Air Force delivered humanitarian aid to Tal Afar, a community north of Mosul struck March 27 by an insurgent vehicle-borne improvised explosive device attack that killed 80 Iraqis, wounded 140 more, and destroyed more than 20 homes. Master Sgt. John Gahan, deployed from Dyess Air Force

  • How nutrition relates to dental caries (tooth decay)

    Early childhood caries is a serious public health problem. Caries is tooth decay, or the commonly known cavity. There are many factors that influence the rate of caries formation. Some of those factors include the types of foods people eat and how often they eat them. Foods that contain fermentable