• Mental toughness, resiliency: Lessons from the life of Lt. Col. William Dyess

    Mental toughness and resiliency are crucial traits in today's fast-paced and competitive world. These traits are essential in coping with the ups and downs of life and facing challenges and adversity. The life of Lt. Col. William Dyess, Dyess Air Force Base’s namesake, is a testament to the power of

  • Commentary: Happy Birthday to Lt. Col. William Edwin Dyess

    On August 9, 1916, a child was born destined to become one of the most decorated aviator and Soldier in World War II, Pacific Theater of Operations. As an excited four-year-old, Dyess had his first opportunity to jump inside the seat of a barnstorming biplane passing through his hometown of Albany,