Dover Air Force Base News https://www.dover.af.mil Dover Air Force Base News RSS Feed en-us Thu, 03 Dec 2020 21:11:53 GMT Sat, 05 Dec 2020 03:01:28 GMT Dover supports F-16 Fighting Falcon's https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/2433813/dover-supports-f-16-fighting-falcons/ <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Dec/03/2002545848/82/55/0/201125-F-MO780-1108.JPG' alt='An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 121st Fighter Squadron at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, takes off at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Nov. 25, 2020. The aircraft stopped at Dover Air Force Base during a training mission. The base prioritizes providing unrivaled installation support for mission partners, transit aircraft and neighboring installations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Faith Schaefer)' /> <br /> Thu, 03 Dec 2020 21:11:53 GMT Senior Airman Christopher Quail https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/2433813/dover-supports-f-16-fighting-falcons/ Installation Excellence Dover AFB Innovation Lab 3D prints face shields to fight COVID-19 spread https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/2144979/dover-afb-innovation-lab-3d-prints-face-shields-to-fight-covid-19-spread/ As the world continues to labor amidst the COVID-19 epidemic, Dover AFB has taken numerous precautions to aid in mitigating the spread of the virus and protect the community. As experts search for vaccines and other alleviating schemes, Airmen at Dover AFB have utilized available resources to provide another level of protection to those working on the base. Recently the Dover AFB innovation lab, BEDROCK, began 3D printing face shields in a continued effort to protect Airmen and community members from COVID-19 spread.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Apr/09/2002278220/82/55/0/200407-F-LS379-1028.JPG' alt='Master Sgt. Justin Pittman, innovation lab senior project manager, inspects laminant sheets used for face shields April 7, 2020, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. The face shields were printed by the 436th Airlift Wing Innovation Lab &quot;Bedrock&quot; for use by medical and security forces personnel supporting COVID-19 response efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Harding)' /> <br /> Fri, 10 Apr 2020 11:22:00 GMT Tech. Sgt. Chuck Broadway https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/2144979/dover-afb-innovation-lab-3d-prints-face-shields-to-fight-covid-19-spread/ Installation Excellence Dover AFB hosts international partners amid RED FLAG cancellation https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/2134235/dover-afb-hosts-international-partners-amid-red-flag-cancellation/ <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Apr/02/2002273636/82/55/0/200326-F-DA916-1018.JPG' alt='Capt. Travis Parrott, 3rd Airlift Squadron C17 Globemaster pilot, speaks with a member of a Spanish air crew during final pre-flight preparations for eight Eurofighter Typhoons, March 26, 2020, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. The U.S Air Force and it’s Air Mobility Command welcome the opportunity to support our international partners and Allies as they respond to impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dover Air Force Base hosted more than a dozen aircraft as they return to their home countries following the cancellation of Exercise Red Flag at Nellis AFB, Nevada. Through intense internal coordination and in collaboration with interagency partners, all of the affected aircraft have been approved to redeploy to their host nations. Dover continues to prioritize the safety of our service members and community as we support the safe return of our NATO partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mauricio Campino)' /> <br /> Thu, 02 Apr 2020 12:27:00 GMT Mauricio Campino https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/2134235/dover-afb-hosts-international-partners-amid-red-flag-cancellation/ Installation Excellence VIPRR clinic now available to Dover AFB Airmen https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/2026064/viprr-clinic-now-available-to-dover-afb-airmen/ Dover AFB Airmen welcomed a quicker and more flexible process to complete their health assessments, Nov. 21, 2019.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2019/Nov/25/2002216725/82/55/0/191108-A-GJ885-001.JPG' alt='James White, a Health System Specialist with Regional Health Command Europe, uses video conferencing to discuss periodic health assessments with Sgt. 1st Class Todd Hall, the noncomssioned officer in charge of Virtual Health Europe. (Courtesy photo)' /> <br /> Mon, 25 Nov 2019 19:50:16 GMT Tech. Sgt. Chuck Broadway https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/2026064/viprr-clinic-now-available-to-dover-afb-airmen/ Installation Excellence 436th CS unit marshals protect personnel, assets https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/2003230/436th-cs-unit-marshals-protect-personnel-assets/ The 436th Communications Squadron held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at their in-house Unit Marshal<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2019/Oct/30/2002203505/82/55/0/191024-F-BO262-1037.JPG' alt='Tech. Sgt. Damien Seelbach, cybersecurity noncommissioned officer in charge, hands 1st Lt. Rachael Burks, cyber operations flight commander, a 9mm bullet from the chamber of a Beretta M9 during the disarming process conducted in the 436th Communications Squadron’s arming area, Oct. 24, 2019, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Both Seelbach and Burks are squadron Unit Marshals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)' /> <br /> Wed, 30 Oct 2019 15:59:00 GMT Roland Balik https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/2003230/436th-cs-unit-marshals-protect-personnel-assets/ Installation Excellence Special Olympics cycling tournament returns to Dover https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/1969598/special-olympics-cycling-tournament-returns-to-dover/ DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. – Over 100 volunteers came together the morning of Sept. 21 to help set up the tenth annual Special Olympics Delaware 2019 cycling tournament on base. <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2019/Sep/24/2002186429/82/55/0/190921-F-NX530-1324.JPG' alt='Will Dickson, a contestant, raises his hands up high after receiving a gold medal during the Special Olympics 2019 cycling tournament Sept. 21, 2019, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. The contestants were awarded medals after each race, based on their divisions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Quail)' /> <br /> Tue, 24 Sep 2019 18:00:00 GMT Senior Airman Christopher Quail https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/1969598/special-olympics-cycling-tournament-returns-to-dover/ Installation Excellence News Release/ Media Advisory Innovation with Airmen’s morale in mind https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/1956229/innovation-with-airmens-morale-in-mind/ Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright said the Air Force must think of new ways to innovate over the coming decades to ensure it’s ready to win wars.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2019/Sep/25/2002186907/82/55/0/190910-F-NX530-1023.JPG' alt='Col. Joel Safranek, 436th Airlift Wing commander, cuts a ribbon during a ceremony unveiling the new maintenance squadron gym Sept. 10, 2019, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. The gym was assembled in two days and cost approximately $80,000. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Quail)' /> <br /> Tue, 10 Sep 2019 18:13:00 GMT Senior Airman Christopher Quail https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/1956229/innovation-with-airmens-morale-in-mind/ Installation Excellence Dover AFB wins CDCC Large Employer of the Year https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/1230951/dover-afb-wins-cdcc-large-employer-of-the-year/ The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce recognized Dover AFB as Delaware’s large employer of the year at the CDCC Awards for Excellence Dinner June 22, 2017.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Jun/27/2001769606/82/55/0/170622-F-ZZ999-1023.JPG' alt='Members of Team Dover hold the 2017 Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce Large Employer of the Year award June 22, 2017, during the CDCC Awards for Excellence Dinner at Dover Downs, Del. Dover Air Force Base was selected out of nearly 20 nominees to receive the award for its business growth, community involvement and economic development. (Courtesy photo)' /> <br /> Tue, 27 Jun 2017 20:33:11 GMT Senior Airman Aaron J. Jenne https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/1230951/dover-afb-wins-cdcc-large-employer-of-the-year/ Installation Excellence DART adds 2 stops on DAFB https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/1046426/dart-adds-2-stops-on-dafb/ Team Dover leadership and Delaware Transportation officials signed a memorandum of understanding during a ribbon cutting ceremony Jan. 5, 2017 that will allow DART First State, Delaware’s only public transportation service, to expand hours of operation and add two additional bus stops in base housing on Dover AFB. <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Jan/10/2001685737/82/55/0/170105-F-OB680-1069.JPG' alt='From left, Mayor of Dover Robin Christiansen; Col. Ethan Griffin, 436th Airlift Wing commander; John Sisson, Delaware Transit Corporation CEO; and Delaware Secretary of Transportation Jennifer Cohan prepare to cut a ribbon Jan. 5, 2016, outside Eagle’s Rest Inn on Dover Air Force Base, Del. The ceremony commemorated the grand opening of two new bus stops on base, which will better connect Airmen with the off-base community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aaron J. Jenne)' /> <br /> Tue, 10 Jan 2017 20:15:00 GMT Senior Airman Zachary Cacicia https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/1046426/dart-adds-2-stops-on-dafb/ Installation Excellence 436 AW Safety Office earns AMC award https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/762157/436-aw-safety-office-earns-amc-award/ The Air Mobility Command announced the 436th Airlift Wing Safety Office as safety office of the year<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2013/Feb/04/2000079251/82/55/0/130129-F-VV898-045.JPG' alt='Never let your wingman down. That&#39;s the approach seen here as motorcycle riders at Dover Air Force Base, Del. gently persuade Staff Sgt. Shaun Bond to don his safety gear before a ride. Members of the 436th Airlift Wing ride safely at Dover Air Force Base, Del. USAF photo/Greg L. Davis' /> <br /> Mon, 16 Dec 2013 15:42:30 GMT Senior Airman Jared Duhon https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/762157/436-aw-safety-office-earns-amc-award/ Installation Excellence And the winner is... https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/230658/and-the-winner-is/ <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2008/May/09/2000621795/82/55/0/080507-F-5190P-054.JPG' alt='From left: Secretary of the Air Force Michael Wynne, Col. Steven Harrison, 436th Airlift Wing commander, Chief Master Sgt. John Wood, 436th AW command chief, Col. Randal Bright, 512th AW commander, and Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Duncan McNabb pose for a photo after Secretary Wynne and General McNabb presented Dover Air Force Base with the Commander-in-Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence. The award presentation by Air Force officials was held May 7 at the Pentagon, with a presentation by Under Secretary of Defense John Young, Jr., on May 8. Team Dover was was identified as making the most efficient use of the resources provided in order to further the unit&#39;s mission. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Michael Pausic) ' /> <br /> Fri, 09 May 2008 21:15:18 GMT DoD News https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/230658/and-the-winner-is/ Installation Excellence World Class: Team Dover best in Air Force https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/230669/world-class-team-dover-best-in-air-force/ Dover Air Force Base is the Air Force winner of the 2008 Commander-in-Chief's Annual Award for<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2008/Jan/23/2000410427/82/55/0/080122-F-2003B-004.JPG' alt='Men and women from units across Dover Air Force Base gather in front of C-5 Galaxy and C-17 Globemaster III aircraft on the Dover AFB flightline Jan. 22. (From left to right starting at the top) members are: Tech. Sgt. Steven Benson, 512th AMXS, Capt. Jason Pennypacker, 326th AS, Mike Renn, 436th MSS, Senior Airman Christopher Hess, 436th CES, Airman 1st Class James Oberhaus, 436th SVS, Master Sgt. David Guenther, 512th CES, Capt. Walker Pearce-Percy, 9th AS, Senior Airman Tara Minquez, 9th AS, Master Sgt. Ronald McCoy, 512th SFS, Tech. Sgt. Pantina Phillips, 436th ADOS, Senior Airman Derek Larson, 436th CES, Airman 1st Class Robert Windle, 436th SFS, Master Sgt. Wes Smith, 512th AMXS, Staff Sgt. Ikeja Charleston, 436th MXG, Airman Jessica Narraway, 3rd AS, Staff Sgt. Robert Gorski, 436th MXS, Chaplain (Capt.) James Hendrick, 436th AW, and Airman 1st Class Bryan Fortney, 436th MXS. Also, Senior Airman Jared Hess assisted Airman Christopher Hess in fitting his EOD uniform. (U.S. Air Force photo/Roland Balik)' /> <br /> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:20:46 GMT 436 Airlift Wing Public Affairs https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/230669/world-class-team-dover-best-in-air-force/ Installation Excellence CINC Installation Excellence inspection concludes here, team heads for Hill https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/230745/cinc-installation-excellence-inspection-concludes-here-team-heads-for-hill/ Most of the 436th and 512th Airlift Wing Airmen, tenant-unit servicemembers, Dover's mayor and<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2008/Jan/30/2000661020/82/55/0/080128-F-4800M-171.JPG' alt='A Dover C-17 Globemaster III sits outside the 2007 Air Force Commander in Chief&#39;s Installation Excellence Award victory rally. A C-5 Galaxy was parked side-by-side witht he C-17. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jason Minto)' /> <br /> Wed, 30 Jan 2008 14:22:16 GMT Tech. Sgt. Kevin Wallace https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/230745/cinc-installation-excellence-inspection-concludes-here-team-heads-for-hill/ Installation Excellence CINC IEA inspection begins https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/230753/cinc-iea-inspection-begins/ "We will, we will ... rock you!" the classic by Queen resonated throughout the entire theater, which<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2008/Jan/28/2000404586/82/55/0/080127-F-8733W-064.JPG' alt='U.S. Sen. Tom Carper, Col. David Allvin, Col. Randall Falcon, Col. Michael Bartley, Maj. Gen. Mark Anderson, Lt. Gov. John Carney, Jr., and Rep. Mike Castle, were among the many guests who attended the Air Force Commander In Chief&#39;s Installation Excellence team&#39;s &#39;Ice Breaker&#39; at the Delaware Public Archives Jan. 27. The entire Delaware congressional staff was present to welcome the CINC IE team to Dover, where they will inspect more than 125 workcenters in less than two days. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Kevin Wallace)' /> <br /> Mon, 28 Jan 2008 19:55:21 GMT Tech. Sgt. Kevin Wallace https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/230753/cinc-iea-inspection-begins/ Installation Excellence Dover AFB: One Team, One Fight https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/230755/dover-afb-one-team-one-fight/ <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2008/Jan/23/2000410427/82/55/0/080122-F-2003B-004.JPG' alt='Men and women from units across Dover Air Force Base gather in front of C-5 Galaxy and C-17 Globemaster III aircraft on the Dover AFB flightline Jan. 22. (From left to right starting at the top) members are: Tech. Sgt. Steven Benson, 512th AMXS, Capt. Jason Pennypacker, 326th AS, Mike Renn, 436th MSS, Senior Airman Christopher Hess, 436th CES, Airman 1st Class James Oberhaus, 436th SVS, Master Sgt. David Guenther, 512th CES, Capt. Walker Pearce-Percy, 9th AS, Senior Airman Tara Minquez, 9th AS, Master Sgt. Ronald McCoy, 512th SFS, Tech. Sgt. Pantina Phillips, 436th ADOS, Senior Airman Derek Larson, 436th CES, Airman 1st Class Robert Windle, 436th SFS, Master Sgt. Wes Smith, 512th AMXS, Staff Sgt. Ikeja Charleston, 436th MXG, Airman Jessica Narraway, 3rd AS, Staff Sgt. Robert Gorski, 436th MXS, Chaplain (Capt.) James Hendrick, 436th AW, and Airman 1st Class Bryan Fortney, 436th MXS. Also, Senior Airman Jared Hess assisted Airman Christopher Hess in fitting his EOD uniform. (U.S. Air Force photo/Roland Balik)' /> <br /> Wed, 23 Jan 2008 20:33:44 GMT DoD News https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/230755/dover-afb-one-team-one-fight/ Installation Excellence Dover named best in AMC https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/230819/dover-named-best-in-amc/ The stage was set for a tough competition as forces from the Mid-Atlantic battled forces from the<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2007/Nov/08/2000432047/82/55/0/071108-F-8733W-001.JPG' alt='Maj. Gen James Hawkins, 18th Air Force commander, presents Col. Steven Harrison, 436th Airliftwing commander, a trophy on behalf of Gen. Arthur Lichte, Air Mobility Command commander, for the base’s selection as the AMC Commander in Chief’s Installation Excellence Award winner at a victory rally in the Base Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jason Minto) ' /> <br /> Wed, 07 Nov 2007 14:23:51 GMT Tech. Sgt. Kevin Wallace https://www.dover.af.mil/News/Article/230819/dover-named-best-in-amc/ Installation Excellence