• 7th SFS names two ‘Top Defenders’

    Nine two-defender teams assigned to the 7th Security Forces Squadron competed in the annual Top Defender competition at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas,  March 31, to showcase their physical fitness, mental toughness, career knowledge and situational awareness with a variety of skill-testing

  • Dyess reflects on namesake’s WWII trials

    More than 100 Airmen, Marines, civilians and family members participated in a ruck march at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 4 to memorialize the 75th anniversary of Lt. Col. William Dyess’ escape from the Davao Penal Colony prison camp in the Philippines. Dyess was captured in World War II by the

  • Augmentee program multiplies security forces capabilities

    If leaders around the U.S. Air Force were asked about their responsibilities, it’s safe to say that a common response could be commitment to Airmen. Part of that is ensuring their safety. Security forces personnel are relied on at all times to carry the weight of this critical responsibility by

  • Dyess recognizes Vietnam veterans

    Dyess Air Force Base leadership presented lapel pins to more than 20 Vietnam veterans March 29, 2018 at the Dyess Air Force Base commissary and base Exchange in partnership with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration.The Vietnam War Commemoration, founded by Presidential Proclamation

  • Abilene leaders tour Dyess Air Force Base

    On Friday, approximately 25 Leadership Abilene members toured Dyess Air Force Base to understand what the Airmen do on a day-to-day basis to accomplish the mission. Every year, participants from multiple city organizations are selected to take part in Leadership Abilene, a program sponsored by the

  • Gold Star Families receive golden opportunity

    The Airman & Family Readiness Center at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, is currently implementing The Gold Star Family Member Program, allowing base access to children, spouses and parents of deceased veterans. The A&FRC is reaching out to any direct family members of veterans from any service who died

  • Military Justice Summary - February 2018

    Capt: Member tested positive for amphetamines after a random unit inspection. For this misconduct, he received an Article 15 for violation of Article 112a. He was punished with forfeiture of $1,500.00 pay per month for two months, with one month suspended, and a reprimand.TSgt: On numerous

  • Load crews compete in 2018 Annual Dyess Strike Challenge

    Airmen, family members and friends came out to support Airmen assigned to the 7th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 7th Munitions Squadron who competed in the 2018 Annual Dyess Strike Challenge at the 3-Bay hangar, March 2. The competitors were compiled of load crew members from the 9th Aircraft

  • Abilene boy becomes Airman for a day

    Caleb Sanders, center, takes a group photo with family and Dyess members in front of the B-1B Lancer and C-130J Super Hercules at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 28, 2018. Sanders is a 13-year-old boy who was recently diagnosed with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, a highly aggressive and

  • Dyess completes ORE 18-01 Phase 2

    The 317th Airlift Wing departed here Feb. 2, 2018 to participate in Operational Readiness Exercise 18-01, a ten day exercise that took place at Pope Army Air Field, N.C.The C-130Js from the 317th Airlift Wing from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas and the 19th Airlift squadron from Little Rock Air Force