• DeCA adds RSS technology to Web site

    The Defense Commissary Agency has launched an RSS feed for commissary customers, media and other users of its Web site http://www.commissaries.com. RSS, or real simple syndication, is a service computer users subscribe to that automatically updates with the latest content from specifically selected

  • Chapel hosts VBS for military children

    Dyess' chapel staff hosted its annual Vacation Bible School for children ages 5-11 to build awareness of Biblical themes and principles among military families June 4-8. The theme of this year's ecumenical (joint Catholic-Protestant) event is "Avalanche Ranch: A wild ride through God's Word." "So

  • Command Post combines ACC/AMC ops, gets new technology and a facelift

    Dyess' command post was recently re-configured to combine the 7th Bomb Wing and 317th Airlift Group's CP personnel, update technology, and provide a better work environment for a highly-demanding career field. The more than six-month, $350,000 renovation included installation of all-new computer

  • Med Group members deliver aid to Nicaragua

    Three members of the 7th Medical Group traveled to South America in February and March to provide medical assistance to those less fortunate. Captain (Dr.) Nick DuVall, 7th Aeromedical/Dental Squadron dentist, Staff Sgt. Christian Guillen, 7th ADOS dental technician, and Senior Airman Zachary

  • Commissaries remind customers to be prepared

    With effects from Hurricane Katrina still lingering, the need to prepare for a disaster is just as valid today as it was two years ago. Government agencies recommend Americans keep a supply of essentials on hand above and beyond what they normally have on their kitchen shelves. Military families are

  • 7th OG welcomes new commander

    The former director of operations, Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center, Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., assumed command of the 7th Operations Group May 22 from the 7th Bomb Wing commander during a change of command ceremony at the Three-Bay Hanger here. Colonel John C. Valle replaced

  • Dyess CCC leaves for Iraq

    A member of Dyess' leadership will leave May 26 for another command chief position with the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing in Balad, Iraq. Command Chief Master Sgt. Paul Wheeler and his wife, retired Master Sgt. Maira Wheeler, spent a year and a half at Dyess and are now moving on to another season of