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  • Child injury reported at Dyess

    The 7th Bomb Wing and the Air Force Office of Special Investigations are assisting the Abilene Police Department in the investigation of a child injury on Dyess AFB and will continue to do so. "Our first concern is the physical and mental health and well-being of those involved in this incident, as

  • DYESS AIRMAN DIES JULY 22

    An Airman assigned to the 7th Comptroller Squadron at Dyess Air Force Base was pronounced dead July 22, 2012 at 9:43 p.m. at his personal residence in Abilene. Staff Sgt. Wesley R. Tuttle, a California native, is survived by his wife, Devyn Tuttle, who resided in Abilene, and mother, Terri Lynn

  • Tops In Blue scheduled to visit Abilene

    The U.S. Air Force's Tops In Blue will offer a free night of family entertainment at the Abilene Civic Center at 7:00 p.m. on July 31, 2012. "Tops in Blue is the Air Force's premier entertainment showcase," said Tom Edwards, show producer and chief of Air Force Entertainment. "The new 2012 team is a

  • Dyess boil alert lifted

    On June 17 a boil alert was issued to Dyess AFB/Public Water System customers for the need to boil water prior to consumption due to reduced pressure in drinking water lines on base.This alert has been rescinded due to results obtained by the Abilene Public Health lab, verifying that the water is

  • Boil alert in effect

    Due to reduced pressure in drinking water lines on base, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requires notice be given to customers of the Dyess AFB/Public Water System of the need to boil water prior to consumption.To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for

  • TOPS IN BLUE VISITS ABILENE CIVIC CENTER

    The U.S. Air Force's Tops In Blue offers a free night of family entertainment at the Abilene Civic Center May 30, 2011, at 7 p.m.Tops In Blue 2011 entitled "Rhythm Nation" will feature music from great performers like the jazz of Nat King Cole and Billie Holiday, the great rock n' roll sounds of

  • DYESS AIRMAN DIES MARCH 30

    An Airman assigned to the 317th Airlift Group at Dyess Air Force Base was pronounced dead March 30, 2011 at approximately 2:14 p.m. at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, Texas. Tech. Sgt. Kerry B. Charles, a Louisiana native, died Wednesday of natural causes from cardiac arrest due to organ

  • C-130 J MODEL TO BE DELIVERED BY CSAF

    The C-130J model is scheduled to be delivered to Dyess AFB April 16 at approximately 1:30 p.m. by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz. The newest aircraft addition to Dyess, C-130J, is a comprehensive update of the Lockheed C-130 Hercules, with new engines, flight deck and other systems.

  • DYESS AFB UPCOMING MEDIA ENGAGEMENTS ON/OFF BASE

    The following events are listed to provide situational awareness for media outlets to attend in coordination with the 7th Bomb Wing Public Affairs office. Additional details will be provided at a later date. Please note all times are tentative and are subject to change:16 April - C-130J model

  • DYESS BIG COUNTRY AIR FEST UPDATE

    Gates will open 1 May for the 2010 Dyess Big Country Airfest and Open House which will commence with a B-1B high speed pass at 10 a.m. All are invited to experience Dyess AFB and the Air Force way of life. Tye Gate on Military Drive will open at 8:30 a.m. for the public with opening ceremonies

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  • AFMEDCOM initiates 4th inter-command transfer

    The Air Force Medical Command began its fourth inter-command transfer June 29, 2026, realigning medical Airmen currently under Air Force Global Strike Command to the 359th Medical Wing, Medical Readiness Command-Alpha.

  • 21st AEW connects with international communities

    Airmen assigned to the 21st Air Expeditionary Wing participated in a joint humanitarian assistance mission with the Philippine Air Force supported 250 villagers through the distribution of aid, enhancing multinational interoperability and fostering enduring community relationships.

  • 21st Air Task Force evolves into Air Expeditionary Wing

    Operating at the forefront of the U.S. Air Force’s deployment evolution, the 21st Air Task Force officially transitioned into an Air Expeditionary Wing to project airpower and integrate combat support during Exercise Balikatan 2026, April 6 to May 8.

  • Dyess AFB Welcomes Goodfellow AFB Honorary Commanders

    Goodfellow Air Force Base's honorary commanders receive a tour on a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 317th Airlift Wing, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, May 29, 2026. Designed to broaden their understanding of the Air Force, the incentive flight exposed Goodfellow’s honorary commanders to