• Military relatives part of local band

    They play what you know and they play what you like, and isn’t that really the point?CORE 47, of local fame, is fueled by performers with direct ties to Dyess.Ashley Anderson, guitar, is the wife of 9th Bomb Squadron pilot Capt. Tobin Anderson; and Jeremy James, bass guitar, is the son of retired

  • Bomb Wing rocks inspection

    Team Dyess scored an overall “outstanding” on the operational readiness inspection that ran from Feb. 28 through March 3.The base theater was packed before the announcement was made Monday morning. Folks who had arrived only 25 minutes early needed to squeeze against the wall and stand. The air was

  • 'It's a good time to be a woman'

    If you’ve never heard Col. Garrett Harencak, 7th Bomb Wing commander, sing, “I am Woman,” then you missed Dyess’ annual Women’s History Month luncheon here March 10.The theme of the day was “Building Communities and Dreams.” Colonel Harencak, along with almost 65 other guests and base leadership,

  • 9th BS welcomes new commander

    The 9th Bomb Squadron “Bats” welcomed a new commander during a change-of-command ceremony at the 3-Bay Hangar March 9.Lieutenant Colonel Randy Allen, former 9th BS director of operations, took command of the unit from outgoing commander Lt. Col. Robert Maness who is currently serving as the 7th

  • Former Falcon on ballot for College Football Hall of Fame

    Former Air Force great Chad Hennings is on the ballot for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame. Hennings is one of 77 players and seven coaches listed on the 2006 ballot by the National Football Foundation.Hennings joins Randall Cunningham (University of Nevada at Las Vegas), Ahmad

  • Drug demand reduction program effective

    To deter civilian employees and military members from abusing illegal drugs and other illicit substances, the Air Force surgeon general implemented the Demand Reduction Program, which is managed here by the 7th Medical Group.The DRP’s purpose is to maintain the health and wellness of a fit and ready

  • Airman Battle Uniform finalized, ready for production

    The new Airman Battle Uniform is ready for production and will be available in fiscal 2007, said the Air Force deputy chief of staff of personnel.Many factors were considered in developing the final uniform selection, with the concern for Airmen being at the top of the list, said Brig. Gen Robert R.

  • Party welcomes troops home

    Dyess celebrated the safe return of more than 500 Dyess Airmen who were forward-deployed to more than 27 locations this year by throwing an Air Expeditionary Force Welcome Home party at the 7th Equipment Maintenance Squadron hangar March 17.The lunchtime cook-out, which offered free food and drinks,

  • More personnel actions now available online

    Like MyPay and LeaveWeb before, the Air Force is bringing even more military personnel flight actions online.The process, called personnel services delivery transformation, takes effect March 31, and will encompass even more options than those of the Virtual MPF site already on the Internet.“We’re

  • Leading couple recognized as inspirational duo

    There’s no doubt the 7th Bomb Wing commander and his spouse do the things they love most: working, mentoring, sharing, and making a difference in today’s Air Force.Colonel Garrett and Mrs. Tanya Harencak earned the 2005 Air Combat Command General and Mrs. Jerome F. O’Malley Award, which is presented