• Abilene, Dyess compete in first Battle of the Badges

    The Abilene Fire Department team flips a tire during Battle of the Badges at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, June 10, 2017. Battle of the Badges is an event which brings together emergency response forces from Abilene and Dyess AFB to build comradery and partnership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st

  • Dyess Delinquents: Military Justice Summary May 2017

    COURTS-MARTIAL SUMMARY No courts-martial were finalized in May. ARTICLE 15 (NON-JUDICIAL PUNISHMENT) SUMMARY Commanders are responsible for good order and discipline in their commands. Generally, discipline can be maintained through effective leadership including, when necessary, administrative

  • Alcohol Awareness: What are symptoms of an alcohol use disorder?

    A few mild symptoms— which you might not see as trouble signs —can signal the start of a drinking problem. It helps to know the signs so you can make a change early. If heavy drinking continues, then over time, the number and severity of symptoms can grow and add up to an "alcohol use disorder."

  • No Time to Waste

    Hazardous waste is responsible for the disposal of hazardous andnon-hazardous waste materials. Hazardous waste works with each shop to helpthem containerize their waste. Once the drum gets full, hazardous wastepicks it up and takes it to a 90-day facility before it is properly disposedof. They work

  • Active shooter/base lockdown advisory

    At approximately midnight Tuesday, 7th Security Forces Squadron received a 911 call about a single shot fired in Dyess Air Force Base housing. No one was injured. Security Forces personnel responded to the incident and active shooter/base lockdown procedures were implemented.“The safety and security

  • Col. Benson praises Team Dyess during final CC calls

    Col. David Benson, 7th Bomb Wing commander, held his final series of commander’s calls at the Base Theater, June 5. Benson will be retiring from the Air Force after more than 24 years of honorable service. “I’ve been to 28 countries around the world as an Air Force Airman, and only the U.S.

  • Alcohol Awareness: What are the risks?

    You may have heard that regular light to moderate drinking can be good for the heart. With heavy or at-risk drinking, however, any potential benefits are outweighed by greater risks, including:   Injuries. Drinking too much increases your chances of being injured or even killed. Alcohol is a factor,

  • Texas State Veterans Cemetery hosts Memorial Day ceremony

    The Dyess Honor guard presents the colors during a Memorial Day ceremony at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery, Abilene, Texas, May 29, 2017. The ceremony consisted of remarks by the 7th Bomb Wing Commander, Col. David Benson, presentation of colors, national anthem, a fly-over by the Commemorative

  • Alcohol Education

    There are many messages in the community and here at Dyess which talked about “responsible drinking.”  You have been told “know your limits” or “don’t drink too much”, but what does that really mean?  If you answered “I don’t know”, you are probably one of many.  Alcohol education does not have to

  • Tough Jobs with the 7th Civil Engineer Squadron: Fire Department

    This photo story series highlights the variety of jobs performed by the 7th Civil Engineer Squadron. Though 7 CES jobs are often underappreciated, they all play a vital and critical role in accomplishing 7th Bomb Wing and Air Force missions. (U.S. Air Force Photo Illustration by Airman 1st Class