Dyess Airman Dies April 3 Published April 3, 2014 By 7 BW Public Affairs DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- A Dyess Air Force Base Airman assigned to the Component Maintenance Squadron died April 3, 2014. The Airman's name is being withheld until 24 hours after notification of next of kin. The cause of death is currently under investigation and more information will be released as it becomes available.