25 Jun 2019

Czech Republic Delegation tour Dyess AFB

Maj. Tyler Wilson, 345th Bomb Squadron weapons director, left, talks with Peter Zlatohlávek, Jagello 2000 senior project director, middle, and Milan Solar, Globsec chief executive officer, about the capabilities of a B-1B Lancer during a Czech Republic Delegation base tour at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, June 25, 2019. The purpose of the trip is to

25 Jun 2019

Human Performance Cell opens its door for Airmen

Members of the 317th Airlift Wing can now receive in-house support from base helping agencies at the Human Performance Cell.Opened June 25, the vision of the facility is to invest in human capital by making it easier for Airmen to access self-care support during the duty day.“Having this facility is important because it will help improve our

20 Jun 2019

Airmen don protective gear to complete decontamination training

U.S. Air Force Airmen unravel the decontamination tent floor during a patient decontamination training scenario at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, June 20, 2019. The training helped the Airmen become more efficient at setting up the decontamination area to provide a faster response time for any real-world scenarios. The tent allows Airmen to provide

18 Jun 2019

Airman owns mistake, recovers from Article 15, becomes shining example

You’re sitting in front of your commander about to receive an Article 15.Panic sets in as you ask yourself, “Is my career over?”Spoiler alert: Not necessarily.Airman 1st Class Mary Kapuscinski, 7th Operations Support Squadron meteorologist, was recently recognized for an act that could have saved thousands of lives. She has won awards for her

18 Jun 2019

What are the odds? Identical twins journey through life, career together

It’s rare -- traveling through life as an individual, but also sharing that journey with someone who shares the same DNA. What is also rare is for that journey through life to be so similar that even when the odds are against being together, the world has its ways.Brothers Nathan and Nicholas Lathers came into the world together – identical twins.

17 Jun 2019

317th Airlift Wing Airmen lend a helping hand

Whether it’s on the other side of the world or right here at home, Airmen within the 317th Airlift Wing consistently work to provide vital assistance to get people back on their feet.“It doesn’t matter if the person is part of our squadron or not, we help out anybody,” said Master Sgt. Matthew Hill, 317th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron blue aircraft

17 Jun 2019

7th Bomb Wing welcomes 59th commander

Col. Brandon Parker relinquished command of the 7th Bomb Wing to Col. Jose E. Sumangil during the 7th BW change of command ceremony at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, June 17, 2019.

13 Jun 2019

Dyess military spouse receives re-licensure reimbursement through new Air Force program

Many military spouses put their careers on hold as they follow their military spouses’ careers, supporting them through life changes and permanent change of station moves around the world. With a new location every few years, spouses can have a difficult time maintaining employment and professional careers.Air Force leaders have said that in order

12 Jun 2019

Airmen complete Crashed Damaged Disabled Aircraft Recovery training

U.S. Air Force Airmen prepare to lift a P-80 Shooting Star aircraft during a Crashed Damaged Disabled Aircraft Recovery training scenario at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, June 12, 2019. Dyess Airmen provide the CDDAR support during real-world scenarios if an aircraft becomes damaged or disabled to help it become mission ready as quickly as possible.

5 Jun 2019

C-130s over Normandy

C-130s from the 317th Airlift Wing, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas and the 314th AW, Little Rock AFB, Arkansas, fly in formation over the beaches of Normandy, France, while participating in fly-over events June 4, 2019. More than 26 aircraft and 2,000 military personnel from various units and countries will participate in approximately 55 commemorative D-Day events from May 31 to June 9, 2019.