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  • Dyess AFB to host exercise 25 April-24 May

    Dyess AFB is scheduled to host a Department of Defense led exercise to review and verify policy for the safety and security of U.S. military resources from April 25 to May 24 of 2023.Community members at Dyess AFB and surrounding Abilene area can expect loud noises, tactical vehicle equipment,

  • Dyess recognizes Medical Professionals Appreciation Day

    The Air Force Global Strike Commander, Gen. Tim Ray, declared Dec. 18 “Air Force Global Strike Command Medical Professionals Appreciation Day” across the command.“Our medical professionals have been on the front lines in a battle against a global pandemic,” Ray said in his proclamation. “The hours

  • Dyess Airman deceased

    A Dyess Air Force Base Airman died in Abilene, Texas in an incident involving the Abilene Police Department on November 30, 2019.The deceased was Staff Sgt. Ryan Blair, 23, assigned to the 7th Component Maintenance Squadron.“This is a tragic occurrence for the Dyess community,” said Col. Ed

  • Local Abilene community leader selected to attend National Security Forum

    Mr. Ryan Holmes has received and accepted a personal invitation from the Secretary of the Air Force to attend the 64th annual National Security Forum at the Air War College, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. The purpose of NSF is to expose influential citizens to senior U.S. and international

  • 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

  • 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