• 18th AF leadership visits Dyess Airmen

    Maj. Gen. Kenneth Bibb, 18th Air Force commander and Chief Master Sgt. Chad Bickley, 18th AF command chief, talks with Airmen within the 317th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron during a visit to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 10, 2022. The leadership team received an in-depth brief on how the

  • 53rd Wing tests avionics software update during Bomber Task Force sortie

    The 337th Test and Evaluation Squadron completed a test of the Sustainment Block-18 avionics software and achieved long-range communications utilizing Joint Range Extension Applications Protocol–A during a U.S. Strategic Command Bomber Task Force mission in the Indo-Pacific Command area of

  • Dyess Fire Department training fires up local partnerships

    The Dyess Fire Department conducted aircraft live-fire training with members of the Abilene Fire Department and the Abilene Regional Airport Jan. 26, 2022, on Dyess Air Force Base.The three entities came together with approximately 30 personnel for annual training to test their abilities to

  • Dyess AFB Inclement Weather Update

    Due to inclement weather, Dyess AFB will remain closed on Feb. 4, 2022, and is closed until further notice. Unit Commanders will determine Mission Essential personnel reporting requirements. If you are not directed by your Unit Commander to report to duty, stay home. Take all winter weather safety

  • Hazardous Winter Weather Conditions

    If you don't need to drive, please stay home. But if it is necessary, check out the image for some things to consider before braving the roads! (courtesy photo)

  • Winter Storm Announcement

    The Installation Commander has determined approaching severe winter weather conditions warranted early release at group commander discretion for Wednesday Feb. 2 and the closure of Dyess AFB at 4:30 pm CST until further notice. Unit Commanders will determine Mission Essential personnel reporting

  • 317th AW flight tests 2PUG aircrew chem gear

    Members of the 317th Airlift Wing tested a new Two-Piece Undergarment universal integrative ensemble chemical, biological, radioactive and nuclear protective equipment suit at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, January 10 - 14, 2022.

  • Patients can take steps now to prepare for MHS GENESIS ‘Go Live’

    The San Antonio Market and nearby Medical Treatment Facilities, to include your very own 7th Medical Group, will transition to MHS GENESIS Jan. 22, 2022.MHS GENESIS is the new electronic health record for the Military Health System. The health record delivers data to healthcare teams wherever