https://www.dover.af.mil Dover Air Force Base News RSS Feed en-us Tue, 26 Jan 2021 21:18:00 GMT Wed, 27 Jan 2021 03:01:43 GMT https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/2483444/dover-afb-c-5-maintains-mission-readiness/ <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2021/Jan/26/2002571030/82/55/0/210119-F-MO780-1642.JPG' alt='Airman 1st Class Kody Roundtree, 9th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, reels in a winch on a C-5M Super Galaxy before a flight at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Jan. 19, 2021.The 9th AS, also known as the “Proud Pelicans,” routinely flies local training missions to maintain operational readiness in support of the nation’s outsized global airlift capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Faith Schaefer)' /> <br /> Tue, 26 Jan 2021 21:18:00 GMT Airman 1st Class Faith Schaefer https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/2483444/dover-afb-c-5-maintains-mission-readiness/ https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/2482635/dover-afb-supports-families-with-deployed-spouses-dinner/ Staff Sgt. Justin Thomas, 9th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, hands out sauce packets at a deployed<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2021/Jan/26/2002570646/82/55/0/210121-F-IF976-1061.JPG' alt='Staff Sgt. Justin Thomas, 9th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, hands out sauce packets at a deployed spouses drive-thru dinner event Jan. 21, 2021, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. The event provided meals, gift bags and toys to families of deployed service members in recognition of their sacrifice. The deployed spouses dinner is one of many ways Team Dover takes care of service members and their loved ones. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cydney Lee)' /> <br /> Tue, 26 Jan 2021 14:34:09 GMT Airman 1st Class Cydney Lee https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/2482635/dover-afb-supports-families-with-deployed-spouses-dinner/ https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/2476727/dover-afb-airmen-receive-covid-19-vaccinations/ The first round of the COVID-19 vaccine arrived at Dover AFB last week. The 436th Medical Group<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2021/Jan/20/2002567292/82/55/0/210115-F-BO262-1010.JPG' alt='Senior Airman Bianca Robichaud, 436th Health Care Operations Squadron acting family health noncommissioned officer in charge, is administered the COVID-19 vaccine by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Loeser, 436th Medical Group unit training manager, Jan. 15, 2021, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. Robichaud was the first person on Dover AFB to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine was granted emergency use authorization by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use in prevention of COVID-19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)' /> <br /> Wed, 20 Jan 2021 15:18:25 GMT Roland Balik https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/2476727/dover-afb-airmen-receive-covid-19-vaccinations/ https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/2474240/team-dover-lines-up-for-vaccine/ <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2021/Jan/15/2002566059/82/55/0/210115-F-DA916-1012.JPG' alt='Airmen from across Team Dover started receiving their COVID-19 vaccine Jan. 15, 2021, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. The safe vaccine is being distributed to the installation in accordance with Department of Defense guidance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mauricio Campino)' /> <br /> Fri, 15 Jan 2021 20:57:37 GMT Mauricio Campino, 436th Airlift Wing Public Affairs https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/2474240/team-dover-lines-up-for-vaccine/ https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/2473760/dover-afb-delivers-in-joint-forcible-entry-exercise/ A C-17 Globemaster III aircrew with the 3rd Airlift Squadron participated in a Joint Forcible Entry exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Dec. 5-7, 2020. JFEX is a large-scale air mobility exercise simulating joint forcible entry and control of an airfield in a contested environment to assess and enhance combat capabilities.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2021/Jan/15/2002565787/82/55/0/201207-F-F3204-001.JPG' alt='A C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 3rd Airlift Squadron prepares to load personnel and equipment in support of the Joint Forcible Entry exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevdada, Dec. 5, 2020. The 436th AW supported exercise JFE 19B by sending C-17 aircraft to the Nevada Test and Training Range to conduct airlift operations. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)' /> <br /> Fri, 15 Jan 2021 17:39:41 GMT 1st Lt. Steve Miller, 3rd Airlift Squadron pilot https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/2473760/dover-afb-delivers-in-joint-forcible-entry-exercise/ https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/2472325/dover-communications-squadron-wins-amc-award-first-in-23-years/ The 436th Communications Squadron won the Air Mobility Command level Lt. Gen. Grant Unit of the Year Award for the first time in 23 years, Dec. 14, 2020.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2021/Jan/14/2002565066/82/55/0/201109-F-IF976-1006.JPG' alt='Personnel assigned to the 436th Communications Squadron stand in front of their building for a photo Nov. 9, 2020, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. Standing in the center is Maj. Peter Dell&#39;Accio, 436th CS commander; to his left is Senior Master Sgt. Adam Jensen, 436th CS superintendent; and to his right is Master Sgt. Christopher Anderson, 436th CS first sergeant. The 436th CS plans, installs, operates and maintains $75 million in command, control, communications, computer and visual information systems for two C-5 airlift wings and the National Weather Service. Mission areas include classified and unclassified data networks, airfield navigation and landing equipment, air traffic control systems maintenance, airport surveillance and weather radar, telephone and wireless communications, public address systems, frequency management and base information management. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Cydney Lee)' /> <br /> Thu, 14 Jan 2021 17:39:00 GMT Airman 1st Class Stephani Barge https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/2472325/dover-communications-squadron-wins-amc-award-first-in-23-years/ https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/2469646/dover-afb-enables-polish-us-alliance/ <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2021/Jan/12/2002563932/82/55/0/201217-F-BO262-1020.JPG' alt='Airmen from 436th Aerial Port Squadron secure pallets on a cargo loader after unloading a Polish air force C-130E Hercules Dec. 17, 2020, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, as part of a foreign military sales mission. The United States and Poland have enjoyed warm bilateral relations since 1989. Poland is a stalwart NATO ally, and both the U.S. and Poland remain committed to the regional security and prosperity of Europe. Due to its strategic location, Dover AFB supports approximately $3.5 billion worth of foreign military sales annually. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)' /> <br /> Tue, 12 Jan 2021 21:35:43 GMT Roland Balik https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/2469646/dover-afb-enables-polish-us-alliance/ https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/2469256/dover-afb-supports-indian-air-force/ <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2021/Jan/12/2002563768/82/55/0/201120-F-NX530-1009.JPG' alt='A member of the Indian air force 28th Wing inspects an Indian air force C-17 Globemaster III at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Nov. 20, 2020. Dover AFB annually supports $3.5 billion worth of FMS operations due to its strategic location and 436th Aerial Port Squadron, the largest aerial port in the Department of Defense. The United States and India have shared interests in promoting global security, stability and economic prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Quail)' /> <br /> Tue, 12 Jan 2021 21:33:35 GMT Senior Airman Christopher Quail https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/2469256/dover-afb-supports-indian-air-force/ https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/2468668/cmsaf-experiences-team-dovers-culture-innovation/ Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass, accompanied by Chief Master Sgt. Mike Perry, Air Force First Sergeant special duty manager, and Chief Master Sgt. Jalil Samacarchin, Air Force Aircraft Systems career field manager, visited Dover Air Force Base, Jan. 7-8, 2021, experiencing firsthand how Team Dover trains multi-capable Airmen, develops innovative leaders, and continues to cultivate a culture of diversity and inclusion.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2021/Jan/12/2002563455/82/55/0/210108-F-MO780-2379.JPG' alt='Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass, Chief Master Sgt. Jalil Samacarchin, Air Force Aircraft Systems career field manager, and Chief Master Sgt. Mike Perry, Air Force First Sergeant special duty manager, pose for a black-and-white photo during a visit to Dover Air Force Base, Jan. 8, 2021. Airmen were invited to pose for black-and-white photos to reflect on the importance of diversity. During her visit, Bass gained deeper insight into how the base supports and maintains the morale, welfare and inclusion of Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Faith Schaefer)' /> <br /> Tue, 12 Jan 2021 13:43:39 GMT Airman 1st Class Faith Schaefer https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/2468668/cmsaf-experiences-team-dovers-culture-innovation/ https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/2468294/cmsaf-bass-meets-dovers-total-force-airmen/ <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2021/Jan/11/2002562920/82/55/0/210108-F-BO262-1122.JPG' alt='Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass, along with members of the 436th and 512th Maintenance Group pose for a group photo after a MXG all-call Jan. 8, 2021, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. Bass spoke to approximately 75 junior Airmen and answered questions they had. This marked Bass’ first official visit to Dover AFB since she assumed her position as the 19th chief master sergeant of the Air Force on Aug. 14, 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)' /> <br /> Mon, 11 Jan 2021 21:31:00 GMT Senior Airman Christopher Quail; Roland Balik; Airman 1st Class Cydney Lee; Airman 1st Class Stephani Barge; Airman 1st Class Faith Schaefer https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/2468294/cmsaf-bass-meets-dovers-total-force-airmen/ https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/2457050/dover-welcomes-air-forces-newest-landing-tech/ Airmen from the 436th Operations Support Squadron Radar, Airfield and Weather Systems (RAWS) shop recently installed an upgraded Instrument Landing System (ILS), one of five of its kind in the Air Force.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Dec/28/2002557430/82/55/0/201208-F-MO780-1095.JPG' alt='Airmen from the 436th Operations Support Squadron Radar, Airfield and Weather Systems section and the Air Force Flight Standards Agency dig a trench to install a new Instrument Landing System, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Dec. 8, 2020. The newly installed ILS is one of five of its kind in the Air Force and the only one of its kind in Air Mobility Command. Dover is serving as a test base for this new system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Faith Schaefer)' /> <br /> Mon, 28 Dec 2020 14:33:00 GMT Airman 1st Class Faith Schaefer https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/2457050/dover-welcomes-air-forces-newest-landing-tech/ https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/2454258/dover-first-sgts-giveaway-gift-cards-for-the-holidays/ <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Dec/21/2002555756/82/55/0/201218-F-IF976-1023.JPG' alt='Master Sgt. Christopher Anderson, 436th Communication Squadron first sergeant, hands Airman 1st Class Amira Allen, 436th Force Support Squadron food service apprentice, a gift card Dec. 18, 2020, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. On Dec. 11 and 18, the First Sergeant Council handed out $1,000 worth of gift cards to randomly selected Airmen. The giveaway was part of Operation Warm Heart, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing financial relief, morale building, and quality of life enhancements to Airmen on Dover AFB. The gift cards were purchased using a $5,000 donation from the Korean War Veterans and Korean Service Veterans Association, Chapter 1, Sussex County, Delaware. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cydney Lee)' /> <br /> Mon, 21 Dec 2020 21:57:00 GMT Airman 1st Class Cydney Lee https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/2454258/dover-first-sgts-giveaway-gift-cards-for-the-holidays/ https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/2453856/virginia-carson-tree-dedication/ <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Dec/21/2002555493/82/55/0/201217-F-IF976-1029.JPG' alt='A member of the Links Incorporated, an international women’s volunteer service organization, gives a speech during a tree dedication ceremony Dec. 17, 2020 at the Air Mobility Command museum at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. The ceremony celebrated the life of Carson, a Links Incorporated member and prominent Delaware educator who passed away Sept. 3, 2019. Carson’s husband Charles was a civilian mortician at the Dover Port Mortuary with the Department of the Air Force for 26 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Cydney Lee)' /> <br /> Mon, 21 Dec 2020 19:05:47 GMT Airman 1st Class Faith Schaefer and Airman 1st Class Cydney Lee https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/2453856/virginia-carson-tree-dedication/ https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/2453710/negatively-pressurized-conex-finds-place-at-dover-afb/ Members from across Team Dover continue to support COVID transport operations by participating in the implementation of the negatively pressurized conex, or NPC, transforming the way patients are safely transported across the globe. <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Dec/21/2002555481/82/55/0/200922-F-MO780-4128.JPG' alt='A negatively pressurized conex is installed on a C-17 Globemaster III before an aircrew mission, Sept. 22, 2020, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. Dover AFB hosts two NPCs in support of COVID-19 medical evacuation operations and has transported 26 patients as of Dec. 15, 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Faith Schaefer)' /> <br /> Mon, 21 Dec 2020 18:42:00 GMT Airman 1st Class Faith Schaefer https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/2453710/negatively-pressurized-conex-finds-place-at-dover-afb/ https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/2453553/c-5m-super-galaxy-taxis-at-dover-afb/ <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Dec/18/2002554907/82/55/0/201217-F-BO262-2003.JPG' alt='A C-5M Super Galaxy taxis to a parking spot after landing Dec. 17, 2020, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. Eighteen C-5Ms are assigned to Dover AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)' /> <br /> Mon, 21 Dec 2020 16:46:06 GMT Roland Balik https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/2453553/c-5m-super-galaxy-taxis-at-dover-afb/ https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/2453530/dover-afb-water-tower-restoration-continues/ <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Dec/18/2002554903/82/55/0/201208-F-BO262-3002.JPG' alt='Protective sheathing surrounds scaffolding and the base water tower as employees from a contracted company continue periodic internal and external maintenance to the tower, Dec. 8, 2020, on Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. The water tower is operated by Tidewater Utilities, Inc. who subcontracted the blasting and painting of the tower. Site preparation and mobilization started in August, with a projected completion date at the end of December, weather permitting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)' /> <br /> Mon, 21 Dec 2020 16:41:07 GMT Roland Balik https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/2453530/dover-afb-water-tower-restoration-continues/ https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/2453519/motor-racing-outreach-donates-to-uso-delaware/ <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Dec/18/2002554899/82/55/0/201207-F-BO262-1004.JPG' alt='Cari Matthews, USO Delaware center operations supervisor; Billy Mauldin, Motor Racing Outreach president and senior chaplain; Nick Terry, MRO chaplain; Jamie Turski, Stewart Haas Racing tire specialist; Yolanda Bortoff, USO Delaware center operations and program manager; and Bruce Kmiec, USO Delaware executive director, hold a check in the amount of $18,500 made out to USO Delaware Dec. 7, 2020, at the USO lounge on Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. Terry and Turski donated the check, which they received from pledges and donations from a bike ride they participated in on Sept. 29. The bike ride started at Rockingham Speedway, Rockingham, North Carolina, and ended at Wrightsville Beach. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik' /> <br /> Mon, 21 Dec 2020 16:36:00 GMT Roland Balik https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/2453519/motor-racing-outreach-donates-to-uso-delaware/ https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/2450774/privatized-housing-advocate-resident-council-helping-dover-airmen-families/ Military members living in Eagle Heights Family Housing, the privatized housing area adjacent to the<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Dec/17/2002553981/82/55/0/201203-F-BO262-1018.JPG' alt='Aaron Lewis, 436th Airlift Wing privatized housing resident advocate, poses for a photo Dec. 3, 2020, on Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. Lewis was appointed as the first 436th Airlift Wing privatized housing resident advocate, who reports directly to the wing commander and informs wing senior leaders on issues or concerns. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)' /> <br /> Thu, 17 Dec 2020 20:43:15 GMT Roland Balik https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/2450774/privatized-housing-advocate-resident-council-helping-dover-airmen-families/ https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/2447849/dover-c-17-aircrew-train-for-global-operations/ <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Dec/15/2002552571/82/55/0/201210-F-MO780-1197.JPG' alt='Maj. James Kovarovic, 3rd Airlift Squadron instructor pilot and 1st Lt. Jon Hobb, 3rd Airlift Squadron pilot, pre-position a C-17 Globemaster III for an in-flight refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 134th Air Refueling Wing, Tennessee Air National Guard on Dec. 10, 2020. The 436th Airlift Wing routinely flies training missions to maintain mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Faith Schaefer)' /> <br /> Tue, 15 Dec 2020 21:12:21 GMT Airman 1st Class Faith Schaefer https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/2447849/dover-c-17-aircrew-train-for-global-operations/ https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/2444799/amc-commander-experiences-how-dover-community-base-develop-future-air-force-lea/ Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, Air Mobility Command commander, along with Chief Master Sgt. Brian Kruzelnick, AMC command chief, toured Dover Air Force Base Dec. 7-9, 2020, experiencing firsthand how Team Dover trains multi-capable, innovative Airmen and supports future aviation and Air Force leaders.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Dec/11/2002550980/82/55/0/201208-F-NX530-1004.JPG' alt='Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, Air Mobility Command commander, speaks at a civic engagement during her visit to Delaware Air Park, Cheswold, Delaware, Dec. 8, 2020. Van Ovost met with ROTC and aviation students from Delaware State University and the University of Delaware to discuss the wealth of opportunities available in civilian aviation, the United States Air Force and United States Space Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Quail)' /> <br /> Fri, 11 Dec 2020 21:12:00 GMT Senior Airman Christopher Quail https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/2444799/amc-commander-experiences-how-dover-community-base-develop-future-air-force-lea/