• Military Justice Summary - November 2017

    COURTS-MARTIAL SUMMARYNo courts-martial were finalized in November 2017. Courts are not complete immediately aftera verdict is given. Rather, they are only complete after convening authority Action is finalized.ARTICLE 15 (NON-JUDICIAL PUNISHMENT) SUMMARYCommanders are responsible for good order and

  • Dyess participates in USAFWS Joint Forcible Entry 17B

    Seventeen C-130H Hercules and C-130J Super Hercules from several active duty, reserve and air guard bases took off from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, in support of the U.S. Air Force Weapons School Joint Forcible Entry 17B, Dec. 9. The JFE 17B is a USAFWS large-scale airdrop and land mobility

  • Deceased Dyess civilian identified

    Joseph Benenati, 7th Civil Engineer Squadron, was found dead in his off base residence at approximately 10:43 a.m. on Dec. 11. He was a civilian firefighter who arrived at Dyess Jan. 8, 2017. “In this sorrowful time, we would like to extend to the family our heartfelt condolences,” said Lt. Col.

  • Vigilant Ace 18

    In preparation for exercise Vigilant Ace 18, three U.S. Air Force Bases: Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dyess AFB, TX, and Little Rock AFB, AR, came together to provide airlift support for the annual exercise, Vigilant Ace 18 .Vigilant Ace 18, is a large scale annual exercise between the US and the

  • Dyess civilian found dead

    A civilian employed by the 7th Civil Engineer Squadron was found deceased in their residence off base. Per Department of Defense policy, the name of the deceased is being withheld until 24 hours after next-of-kin notification. “Our team is deeply saddened and heartbroken by the loss of our

  • Deceased Dyess Airman identified

    Senior Airman Jonathan O’Neal, 7th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, was found dead in his off base residence approximately 8 a.m. yesterday morning. O’Neal was an Assistant Dedicated Crew Chief on the B-1B Lancer. He joined the Air Force in August 2014 and arrived at Dyess Air Force Base in January

  • Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders visit Dyess

    The Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders visited Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, to meet Airmen from the 7th Bomb Wing and 317th Airlift Wing as a part of their 82nd USO tour Dec. 8, 2017. The DCC met with Airmen throughout the base and hosted a Cheers to Fitness event at the Dyess Fitness Center. Their

  • Future Weapons School students participate in WIC Rage

    The Weapons Instructor Course Rage is an exercise that gives weapons officer pilots a chance to push the limits of their training and test their capabilities with the opportunity to work with a highly talented aircrew who dedicate their time to making everything happen. “WIC Rage is an exercise in

  • Preparing our Lancer aircrew

    “Recently Dyess has developed and executed a unique support system for all Air Force Global Strike Command users in the Lancer Airspace,” says Lt. Col. William Alcorn, 7th Operations Support Squadron mission training center director.This support systems consists of a repurposed control vehicle

  • Dyess Airman found dead

    An active duty Airman assigned to the 7th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron was found deceased this morning off base.Per Department of Defense policy, the name of the Airman is being withheld until after next-of-kin notification.Team Dyess mourns the loss of a treasured member of our Air Force family.