Dyess Inn receives top scores during lodging inspection

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  • By Airman 1st Class Robert Hicks
  • 7th Bomb Wing Public Affairs
DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --  Dyess Inn received top marks after an extensive inspection here Sept. 24. Inspectors used a checklist of more than 500 items ranging from guest contact, room cleanliness, maintenance, supply availability and quality assurance. 

Eighty-five percent or better is needed to pass the 1,644 point inspection. Dyess Inn achieved a 97.6 percent. 

During the inspection, more than 20 rooms were inspected and several housekeeping employees were asked questions to see if proper training was given and if Air Force guidelines were being met. 

"I'm extremely proud of the staff at Dyess Inn," said Karl Owen, general manager. "They do a very good job of cleaning the rooms and preparing them for the next set of visitors, and they're highly dedicated to the success of this operation." 

Dyess Inn maintains more than 150 rooms in nine buildings basewide. 

"I've been here for 21 years," said Mr. Owen. "This is by far the best group of people I have worked with, both military and civilians."

There are 10 Airmen and more than 35 civilians who keep Dyess Inn among the best in Air Combat Command, winning the ACC Inn Keeper award four of the last six years. 

Dyess Inn is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For more information about Dyess Inn, click here or call (325) 696-2681.