• Dyess Defenders and APD Commemorate Fallen Heroes

    The 7th Security Forces Squadron and Abilene Police Department honored fallen defenders and other law enforcement officers during National Police Week at Dyess Air Force Base. Each year, our nation loses between 140-160 law enforcement officers in the line of duty.In 1962, President John F. Kennedy

  • 39th Airlift Squadron returns from deployment to Afghanistan

    Aircrew members assigned to the 39th Airlift Squadron returned to Dyess, May 17, on C-130J Super Hercules’ after a deployment to Afghanistan. While deployed, the aircrew accomplished multiple missions to support their area of responsibility in Afghanistan.“We fly the C-130J Super Hercules in support

  • Alcohol Awareness: Building your drink refusal skills

    Even if you are committed to changing your drinking, "social pressure" to drink from friends or others can make it hard to cut back or quit. This short module offers a recognize-avoid-cope approach commonly used in cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps people to change unhelpful thinking

  • 40th Airlift Squadron Deploys to Afghanistan

    Members of the 40th Airlift Squadron say their farewells to fellow aircrew members at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, May 6, 2017. As well air drops, the 317th Airlift Group, 40th and 39th Airlift Squadrons can be ready at a moment’s notice to provide humanitarian aid and aeromedical evacuations.

  • Dyess B-1B Operations

    U.S. Air Force Maj. Nathan Jenkins, 7th Operation Support Squadron executive officer, gathers his flight equipment at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, May 11, 2017. Some of the equipment includes an oxygen mask, helmet and harness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kylee Thomas)

  • Dyess Honor Guard participates in Peace Officer Memorial

    Dyess Honor Guard and 7th Security Forces Squadron Airmen participated in the Peace Officer Flag/Wreath Ceremony in Abilene, Texas, May 3, 2017. The ceremony was held in remembrance of law enforcement officers, including K-9s, across Texas who have died in the line of duty. There were 26 fallen

  • Dyess Airmen win Air Force Global Strike Command level awards

    Six individuals were recently recognized at the MAJCOM-level May 4, 2017 at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas.7th Maintenance Group Award Winners:Maintenance Professional of the Year: Senior Airman Jacob WoodMaintenance Support Professional of the Year: Senior Airman Tiffany R. BurdenAircraft Mechanic of

  • 8th Air Force command chief visits Dyess

    U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Alan Boling, 8th Air Force command chief, receives a Wing Mission Briefing May 2, 2017 at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. Boling spent two days touring the base to better understand Dyess’ key role in supporting the Mighty Eighth’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by

  • Abilene hosts 52nd World’s Largest BBQ

    Volunteers serve barbecue to military members at the Abilene Civic Center, Abilene, Texas, April 22, 2017. The free meal for military members and their families include a range of barbeque options, beans, coleslaw and more to thank them for their service to the country and local community. (U.S.

  • Eighth Air Force commander visits Dyess

    The commander of the Eighth Air Force met the Airmen who carry out the missions of the 7th Bomb Wing and 317th Airlift Group during a visit of Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 17-19. During his visit, Maj. Gen. Thomas Bussiere and his wife Barbara, toured several squadrons to recognize Airmen on