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

Preserving the past for the future: A look into the Dyess Historian office

The Dyess Historian’s office is divided into three major sections: the historian’s office itself, the Dyess Linear Air Park and the Dyess Memorial Center. Each office works in tandem, preserving various historical artifacts important to both Dyess and Texas military history.

317th AW showcases TOC in a box capabilities

Keeping Airmen fit to fight: Dyess’ New Operational Support Team

The Dyess Operational Support Team has begun embedding into units to promote physical and mental well-being, supporting Airmen and keeping them fit to fight.

Dyess Airmen train for austere airfield operations

Dyess held its first Landing Zone Safety Officer course from July 24 to August 4, 2023. The LZSO course provides airfield operations personnel training on managing and controlling landing zone operations in an austere environment.

Dyess Strikers welcome new 7 BW commander

Col. Seth Spanier took command of the 7th Bomb Wing from Col. Joseph Kramer during a change of command ceremony July 24, 2023.

A calling: More than a job- “My generations Pearl Harbor”

Maj. Clouse had no desires to join the military when he finished college in his early twenties. Shortly after entering seminary, Clouse experienced what he referred to as his generations Pearl Harbor.

Dyess B-1 lands at Barksdale to be decommissioned

A B-1B Lancer from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, parks on the flight line at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, June 22, 2021. The aircraft was flown to Barksdale to become decommissioned and displayed as a part of Barksdale's Global Power Museum airpark of static displays. (U.S. Air Force photo by

Snowstorm Operations at Dyess

On February 14, a storm resulted in over 170 million Americans being placed under winter weather alerts across the United States. The winter storm caused power grids to fail across the U.S., causing blackouts for over 5.2 million homes and businesses with a vast majority being in Texas.Despite the

Dyess hosts its first virtual eSports league

Starting April 20, 2020, the 7th Force Support Squadron will begin the first season of its virtual eSports league at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas.To ensure the safety of everyone participating, the 7th FSS has decided to host the eSports league virtually. All participants will be able to engage via