• 2007 Essay Contest: "Why My Military Dad/Mom Is My Hero"

    The Airman and Family Readiness Center is scheduled to host its 2007 Essay Contest, titled, "Why My Military Dad or Mom Is My Hero." Who can enter? Children of active duty and retired service men and women from all branches of the military, as well as the National Guard and Reserve, who are in

  • 12th AF/CC visits Dyess

    The 12th Air Force commander and his wife visited Dyess Feb. 12 and 13 as part of his initiative to ensure continual engagement with all the 12th Air Force units he oversees. Lieutenant Gen. Norman Seip and his wife, Kathleen, visited numerous base facilities, meeting with commanders and Airmen

  • Know your blood pressure numbers for heart month

    Knowing to call 911 in an emergency can save your life. So can knowing your blood pressure numbers. Hopefully, they are less than 120/80 mmHg, which is normal. If not, join the Mission to "Prevent and Control High Blood Pressure:" ask your doctor what your blood pressure numbers are, what they mean,

  • Low prices meet their match at AAFES

    The Army & Air Force Exchange Service's (AAFES') "We'll Match It!" initiative has been updated to allow authorized shoppers to compare prices between the exchange and "warehouse clubs." "Previously, AAFES didn't match 'warehouse clubs' as their shelf prices are offset by required membership fees,"

  • Takin' the Plunge!

    Team Dyess members rallied around the base pool Feb. 13 in spite of freezing temperatures for the Polar Bear Plunge.

  • EOD craftsman receives Bronze Star Medal

    A 7th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal staff sergeant was presented the Bronze Star Medal by the 12th Air Force commander February 13 for his actions while deployed to Iraq. Staff Sgt. Brian Borrero, EOD noncommissioned officer in charge of operations, received the fourth-highest

  • Engine repair facility to remain at Dyess

    Since there have been some recent questions raised about Dyess' engine repair program, I was compelled to speak on behalf of Dyess AFB on this issue to ensure the facts were clearly stated. While many of the facts presented in an earlier article about the engine repair facility are true, the one key

  • Team Dyess Annual Award winners announced!

    Dyess congratulates the 2006 Annual Award winners: 7th Bomb Wing and Team Dyess Airman Senior Airman Daniel Nicholas 7th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive ordnance disposal Hometown: Antioch, Calif. Time in the Air Force: 3 years, 10 months Time at Dyess: 2 years, 9 months Working toward an

  • Senior airmen graduate from Airmen Leadership School

    Dyess congratulates the following senior airmen who graduated from Airman Leadership School Feb. 8: Adriana Alvarez, 7th Civil Engineer Squadron Matthew Baker, 317th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Gregory Barbeau, 317th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron John Beal, 39th Airlift Squadron Rhona Blas, 77th

  • Initiative equals reward

    One Dyess noncommissioned officer is $10,000 richer because he followed his instinct and figured out how to save the Air Force more than $95,000 per year. Technical Sgt. Julian Alvarado, 7th Logistics Readiness Squadron supply inspector, noticed in September that a hydraulics fluid liquid indicator