• Remembrance muster held in honor of Dyess Airman

    The 7th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire and Emergency Services hosted a remembrance muster in honor of a fallen firefighter, Staff Sgt. Ray Rangel, today at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas.Rangel was a firefighter assigned to Dyess, who died while attempting to rescue two soldiers trapped in a Humvee that

  • Name of deceased Airman released

    Staff Sgt. Austin Ocilka, 26, was pronounced dead at his home at approximately 9:25 a.m. Feb. 8, 2017.He was assigned as an aircraft fuel systems craftsman in the 317th Maintenance Squadron.“It is with a heavy heart in this time of loss that I offer my sincerest sympathies to the family and friends

  • 7th: CES Build, Maintain, Protect

    The 7th Civil Engineering Squadron maintains and repairs base infrastructure, conducts disaster preparedness training, manages wing fire protection and prevention activities, administers base environmental programs and handles housing responsibilities for accompanied and unaccompanied personnel

  • Dyess Airman found dead

    An active-duty Airman assigned to the 317th Maintenance Squadron was found dead at his off-base residence at approximately 9:25 a.m. Feb. 8, 2017.The name of the deceased is being withheld until 24 hours after the next of kin have been notified.Team Dyess extends our deepest condolences and prayers

  • Air Force deploys first complete Block 16 B-1s to Pacific

    More than 300 Airmen assigned to the 7th Bomb Wing deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, to execute the first-ever Block 16 deployment for the B-1B Lancer Jan. 31. Aircrew, maintenance and support personnel will generate B-1 sorties to demonstrate the continuing U.S. commitment to stability and

  • Dyess Airmen return home from deployment

    More than 50 Airmen along with four C-130J Super Hercules' assigned to the 317th Airlift Group and 7th Bomb Wing returned to Dyess after a four month deployment Jan. 18-21.  The deployment operated out of Africa and Germany, supporting the East African Response Force, logistics operations throughout

  • Dyess Airmen deploy to Afghanistan

    Airmen and aircraft assigned to the 39th Airlift Squadron deployed Jan. 6 and 7, 2017 to Afghanistan to conduct tactical airlift missions.As part of a continuous unit rotation the 39th AS will replace the 41st AS from Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. During their deployment the unit will be tasked

  • 7 MUNS showcases readiness in quarterly bomb build competition

    U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 7th Munitions Squadron move a munitions trailer into place in preparation for the quarterly 7th MUNS bomb build competition at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 12, 2017. The competition allows for recent Combat Munitions Training Planning Course graduates to fine-tune

  • Services: Keeping Airmen fed, fit and rested

    The 7th Force Support Squadron manages programs geared to the health and welfare of Airmen, dependents, military and civilian employees and retirees assigned to or supported by Dyess. The squadron is the focal point for military and civilian personnel matters, education services, family support