18 Jan 2019

Airmen compete in Dyess Strike Challenge

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 7th Munitions Squadron load inert munitions during the Dyess Strike Challenge at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan 18, 2019. Airmen from the 7th MUNS, 9th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, 7th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 28th Aircraft Maintenance Unit competed in two teams to see which team could build and load

17 Jan 2019

317th Airlift Wing deploys, supports USAFE, AFRICOM

Airmen from the 317th Airlift Wing deployed to Germany and Africa from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 7-8, 2019.The deployed Airmen will be using skills acquired during training, exercises and past experiences to ensure the real-world missions downrange are a success.“In a lot of case, especially in the environment which our Airmen are deploying

11 Jan 2019

AFRC supports Airmen and their families

For service members whether they're single or have dependents, going to their first base, moving to another base or separating from the Air Force, the 7th Force Support Squadron Airman & Family Readiness Center provides a multitude of helpful classes and programs for whomever wants to learn how to maintain and balance a healthy and happy lifestyle

11 Jan 2019

Dyess Airman pronounced dead

A Dyess Airman was pronounced dead at the University Medical Center in Las Vegas on Jan. 1, 2019 at 6:53 p.m. Master Sgt. Bob Parangan entered the Air Force on March 19, 1997. He arrived at Dyess in October 2018 and was assigned to the 7th Logistics Readiness Squadron as the noncommissioned officer in-charge of the material management flight. "We

18 Dec 2018

The B-1B Lancer: 20 years of global power

December 18, 2018 marks the 20-year anniversary of the first operational combat debut of the B-1B Lancer.The B-1's blended wing and body configuration, variable-geometry wings and turbofan afterburning engines, combine to provide long range, maneuverability and high speed. While this bomber is responsible for carrying the largest conventional

13 Dec 2018

Dyess Marines, Airmen bring cheer with Toys for Tots

U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Marines assigned to Detachment 1 at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, worked alongside Dyess Airmen and Abilene community members to distribute gifts as a part of Toys for Tots in Abilene, Texas, Dec. 12-13, 2018.According to the Toys for Tots website, their primary goal is to help bring the joy of the holidays and send a

10 Dec 2018

Dyess participates in Joint Forcible Entry exercise

Twenty-seven C-130H Hercules and C-130J Super Hercules from multiple active duty, reserve and Air National Guard bases took off from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 8, 2018, in support of the U.S. Air Force Weapons School Joint Forcible Entry exercise.For the past four years, Dyess has been the host base for launching the C-130H’s and C-130J’s to

7 Dec 2018

How to fight the holiday blues

The winter and holiday season can create a wide variety of feelings in people: such as joy, warmth and generosity. While the holidays are celebrated by some as a time of giving and cheer, it can bring feelings of loneliness and depression in others. For some Airmen, especially those who are spending the holiday season away from family and friends,

4 Dec 2018

Dyess hosts annual Winter Fest celebration

Dyess Airmen and their families gathered to get an early start on the holiday spirit this year during the annual Winter Fest celebration Friday, Nov. 30 held by the 7th Force Support Squadron.“Winter Fest is a base wide festival to celebrate the holidays,” said Abby Barlow, 7th FSS recreation assistant. “This event is appropriate for all ages with

30 Nov 2018

AF establishes transition program for women, presents TDY opportunities