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  • 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the need to boil water prior to consumption due to reduced pressure in drinking water lines on base.This alert has been rescinded due to results obtained by the Abilene Public Health lab, verifying that the water is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

  • Dyess Airman found dead Jan. 19

    An Airman assigned to the 7th Bomb Wing at Dyess Air Force Base was pronounced dead after being found in her off-base residence Jan. 19, 2010. A memorial service for Tech. Sgt. Angela C. Eggman will be held at the Dyess AFB Chapel on Monday Jan. 25, 2010 at 3 pm. "Members of Team Dyess are saddened

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  • Dyess B-1s support USSOUTHCOM mission

    U.S. Airmen assigned to the 7th Bomb Wing prepared and launched B-1B Lancers from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, December 26, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities

  • Boots on the Ground: Dyess Airmen Serve Abilene with the We Care Team

    On weekends in Abilene, Texas, Civil Engineer Airmen from Dyess Air Force Base can be found doing work reminiscent of classic military duties—surveying projects, solving problems, lifting materials, and working side by side as a team. The difference is the mission location. Instead of maintaining

  • Dyess Fire, Air Traffic Control collaborate for joint exercise

    The 7th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department partnered with the 7th Operations Support Squadron Air Traffic Control Tower for a joint training exercise at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 15, 2025. The exercise validated emergency response operations between the Dyess Fire Department and the air

  • Industry Day advances Dyess B-21 beddown

    U.S. military, industry and community leaders gathered at Dyess Air Force Base Dec. 12, 2025, for a B-21 Industry Day designed to increase awareness about upcoming construction opportunities supporting the B-21 Raider beddown.

  • Dyess breaks ground on new fuels facility

    Team Dyess, alongside community and industry partners, officially broke ground on a new fuels laboratory, refueler truck yard and Logistics Readiness Squadron administrative facility at Dyess Air Force Base, Dec. 15, 2025.

  • 9th, 28th BGS battle in annual weapons load competition

    Airmen from the 9th and 28th Bomber Generation Squadrons went head-to-head during the annual Weapons Load Crew of the Year competition, showcasing the discipline, expertise and teamwork that keep the B-1B mission lethal and ready.

  • 7th MDG hosts Medical Readiness Symposium

    The Medical Readiness Symposium was designed by the 7th Medical Group to strengthen understanding between commanders and 7th MDG providers, helping optimize Airmen’s health and readiness for deployments and daily mission demands.