• April is Alcohol Awareness Month

    Alcohol abuse is prevalent within many demographic groups in the United States. People who abuse alcohol come in all shapes and sizes and may be college students, pregnant women, professionals or senior citizens. In an effort to reduce alcohol abuse, April has been designated as Alcohol Awareness

  • 2007 Air Force Assistance Fund a ‘commitment to caring’

    Dyess kicks off the 2007 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign April 13. The AFAF has a very specific target audience: Air Force personnel. It provides an opportunity for Air Force members to "take care of their own" through contributions to four organizations: the Air Force Aid Society, the Gen. and

  • "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