• 317th Airlift Wing receives newest C-130J Super Hercules

    Members assigned to the 317th Airlift Wing welcomed the newest C-130J Super Hercules home to Dyess from Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga., Oct. 12, 2017.The aircraft, which was recently built and produced by Lockheed Martin, is the most recent C-130J aircraft off of the production line with only 10

  • 7th CES educates Dyess families about fire safety

    In 2016, there were 1,342,000 fires reported in the United States. According to the National Fire Protection Association, these fires caused 3,390 civilian deaths, 14,650 civilian injuries and $10.6 billion in property damage.Since 1956, the 7th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department has

  • Understanding Jealousy, Preserving Trust: Keeping Your Relationship Strong

    It’s completely normal to feel a little jealous from time to time, even in the healthiest relationships. You might feel twinges of it if your partner seems more devoted to work than to you, or when a former love interest comes up in conversation. But there might be a problem if that little green

  • Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation

    End domestic violence: To remain silent is to participate. When we prevent domestic violence, we promote safety within our families and show respect for the dignity of all our Airmen, Civilians, and Family Members. It is imperative that Dyess Airmen and their families remain focused on the urgency

  • 317th Airlift Wing vital to Hurricane Irma relief efforts

    Airmen from the 317th Airlift Wing have been supporting Hurricane Irma relief efforts since it began its destructive path through the Caribbean. The storm made direct hits on Barbuda, St. Barthélemy, St. Martin, Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands, and raked the United States Virgin Islands and

  • Link 16: keeping aircraft connected

    Beginning March 2013, Dyess Air Force Base B-1B Lancers began undergoing upgrades to Sustainment-Block 16, or SB-16. The upgrade, finished in 2016, included significant upgrades to the B-1 such as the navigation, radar and diagnostic systems. It also included an upgrade to the communication systems,

  • October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

    Since 1981, October has been National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The observance serves to educate communities, individuals, couples and families about the Family Advocacy Program services and other community resources that can help prevent, raise awareness of community responsibility, and

  • Dyess Airmen speak with 317th Airlift Group veterans

    On Sept. 15 through 17, 2017 Airmen assigned to the 317th Airlift Wing flew to Charlotte, N.C. to talk with veterans who were previously assigned to the 317th Airlift Group. These Airmen had the opportunity to hear stories from the veterans, show them the C-130J Super Hercules in a static display,

  • Team Dyess, Abilene community leaders attend 70th anniversary AF Ball

    More than 800 military service members, spouses, honorary commanders, civilians, Abilene Chamber of Commerce and Military Affairs Committee members attended the 2017 Air Force Ball at the Abilene Convention Center in Abilene, Texas, Sept. 22, 2017. In celebration of the Air Force’s 70th birthday,

  • Dyess aircrew recognized for meritorious service during Operation NEW NORMAL

    Each year, Air Mobility Command accepts nominations for the General James H. Doolittle Trophy, which awards the most outstanding aircrew that best exemplifies and epitomizes the traits for which General Doolittle is famous for. The aircrew must show the utmost professionalism, courage, leadership