• 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron begins BTF mission

    Three B-1 Lancers operated by Airmen of the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas arrived at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, after conducting an initial sortie in the European theater Sept. 10 in support of a Bomber Task Force mission.

  • Vapor purge experiments give Air Force a competitive edge

    A team of research chemists and scientists from the 711th Human Performance Wing at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, worked alongside the 317th Airlift Wing to conduct vapor purge experiments using C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 26, 2020.Typically a vapor

  • Crew chiefs, contractors conduct virtual training

    Senior Airman Bryce Whitney, 9th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, learns how to use an augmented reality system at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 3, 2020. The average in-person training time is two to three weeks, but the augmented reality and virtual reality systems help cut the training

  • Dyess maintainers showcase training with VR

    Typically, Air Force training involves a certified instructor providing hands-on training to another Airman who needs to increase their skillsets. As the capabilities of technology have continued to increase, so have the training techniques of the Air Force.Airmen within the 7th Component

  • Achieving daily success through sound sleep

    During these difficult times, it can be tempting to give in a little, to let some things go, and settle in to the moment at hand.  Whether that means extra drinks, all-night gaming, or binging on the latest episode(s!) of your favorite show, sleep can quickly go out the window, down the street, and

  • 317th AW welcomes new commander

    Col. James G. Young, 317th Airlift Wing incoming commander, formally assumed command of the 317th AW from the outgoing commander, Col. Jeffrey Menasco, during a change of command ceremony at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, July 24, 2020.Young joins the 317th AW team after serving as the commander of

  • Education Center advisor launches EAP

    Dyess’ Education and Training Center hopes to increase the number of Airmen on base working towards their Community College of the Air Force, or CCAF, degree. The CCAF Advisor is leading the charge by establishing an Education Ambassadors Program, or EAP, at Dyess Air Force Base. Brittany Morris,