• Being a 24/7 father, a life-long lesson

    Fatherhood can be a challenge, especially for new fathers, someone who didn’t have a father figure or someone who wants to become a better father for their children. It’s equally challenging to know where to turn for resources to help answer questions like ‘how does my relationship with work affect

  • Area Defense Counsel, here for Airmen

    During an Airman’s career, they may find themselves in a situation where they need confidential legal advice, but might not know where to turn for help.Responsible for ethically representing Airmen during adverse military actions, the Area Defense Counsel is ready to provide Air Force members who

  • 317 AW hones chemical warfare capabilities

    More than 600 Airmen assigned to the 317th Airlift Wing participated in a full-scale simulated chemical warfare exercise here, Nov. 5-9.The exercise tested Airmen’s ability to survive and operate in a simulated chemically exposed environment while wearing mission oriented protective posture gear.

  • Former POW visits Dyess, provides leadership insight

    Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Lee Ellis, a former Vietnam War pilot and prisoner of war, visited Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 6, 2018. During his visit, Ellis spoke with the base’s personnel in a leadership and team assessment workshop, and held a leadership forum. “It’s great to be here,” said

  • The 66th and 77th WPS conduct JTAC Training

    The 66th Weapons Squadron from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, and the 77th Weapons Squadron from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, came together for Joint Terminal Attack Controller Training at Dyess AFB from Oct. 23 to Nov. 1, 2018. The exercise included establishing an area where Airmen parachuted onto

  • Be smart, be safe on Halloween

    With Halloween just around the corner, tricksters and mischief-makers of all ages planning to take part in various activities and events are reminded to keep safety in mind.Trick-or-treating within the Dyess Air Force Base housing community will take place on Oct. 31 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and there

  • Colton conquers cancer

    When a child is born, parents would give anything to keep their baby safe. For most families, the thought of their child being diagnosed with a life threatening sickness would make any parent change their entire outlook on life. In March of this year, Staff Sgt. Jamie Smothers, 7th Operations

  • B-1B involved in May IFE departs Midland

    The B-1B Lancer that has been located at the Midland International Air & Space Port since May 1 when the aircrew made an emergency landing, was flown from Midland to Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Oct. 26.   After undergoing a Safety Investigation Board and maintenance to get the aircraft into a

  • ODK teaches children about deployment

    More than 300 Dyess children of all ages participated in a mock deployment known as Operation Dyess Kids Oct. 20, 2018.The event took place at the Dyess Youth Center which consisted of a fun version of a military deployment processing line where the kids could get dog tags, their special-duty pay (a

  • Air Force extends high year of tenure for E-4s through E-6s

    The Air Force is extending the high year of tenure for senior airmen through technical sergeants beginning Feb. 1, 2019.The memo, signed Oct. 18, 2018, extends the high year of tenure from eight to 10 years for senior airmen, from 15 to 20 years for staff sergeants and from 20 to 22 years for