• Why CCMDs continue calling upon the B-1B Lancer

    With each technological advancement in armament, the B-1B Lancer asserts itself yet again as a pinnacle in combat airpower. On Dec. 2, 2014, the Department of Defense declared the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile-Extended Range for the B-1 to be an initial operational capability, signaling the

  • 317th AG participates in Stolen Cerberus II

    The 317th Airlift Group recently traveled to Elefsis Air Base, Greece, Feb. 2-14, to participate in Stolen Cerberus II.Stolen Cerberus II is a building partnership capacity exercise between the U.S. Air Force and the Hellenic Air Force. The two-week flying training deployment gave the 317th AG

  • Virtual computer help desk implemented at Dyess

    The Air Force is implementing the Virtual Enterprise Service Desk across the Air Force to better serve Airmen who encounter basic computer issues. Dyess successfully completed its base-wide software update on Jan. 12, 2015.The vESD program was created to trouble shoot computer related issues, most

  • ATTENTION TEAM DYESS: Reporting instructions Feb. 27

    Due to observed hazardous travel conditions, Dyess AFB reporting instructions for Feb. 27 will be mission essential personnel only.  Do not report unless directed by your unit.  Do not travel unless necessary, and use extreme care on icy roads and bridges.

  • ATTENTION TEAM DYESS: Reporting instructions Mar. 5

    Dyess AFB will delay reporting for all personnel on Mar. 5. Commanders may modify reporting to stagger to occur between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to reduce oncoming traffic congestion. Use caution when traveling, as some roads may be slick.

  • CMSAF #8 visits Dyess, marveled by junior enlisted force

    "No matter what you do, be the best you can possibly be." This was the best advice retired Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Sam Parish received during  his 31-year Air Force career.The eighth chief master sergeant of the Air Force visited Dyess Feb. 12-13. During his stay, Parish served as the

  • ATTENTION TEAM DYESS: Tye Gate construction update

    Beginning Feb. 17, the Tye Gate will be open to ALL inbound traffic from 5:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday- Friday.Inbound and outbound traffic will be allowed to use the gate between 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. , Monday- Friday.Outbound traffic outside of these established times must use the Arnold

  • 317th AG made whole again

    More than 35 Dyess Airmen from the 317th Airlift Group and 7th Bomb Wing returned home from a deployment in support of Operation United Assistance Feb. 4, 2015.The Airmen deployed to Dakar, Senegal, for three months, where they moved supplies, medical equipment and personnel as part of a