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  • Runway reconstruction complete at Dover

    Dover Air Force Base officials are scheduled to accept runway 14/32 June 5 after almost 17-months of runway reconstruction efforts. The project involved demolition of the existing runway and repaving a total distance of 13,800 ft, the equivalent of nearly 12 miles of 4-lane freeway. Aircraft will

  • Base tight-knit part of Dover community

    Soon, thousands will visit Dover Air Force Base and get a first-hand look at what their uniformed neighbors do behind the base's fence line. Other than the distinctive uniforms and wide array of military jargon, most Delaware residents agree that the Airmen assigned to Dover AFB are just like any

  • Dover Air Force Base part of NASCAR activities

    About 20 Dover Air Force Base Airmen, both regular Air Force and Reserve, participated in pre-race activities for two NASCAR races at the Dover International Speedway May 30-31. In addition to the Air Force-sponsored race car, number 43 driven by Reed Sorenson, these Airmen made it possible for the

  • Downrange: Our Airmen’s perspective – part 8 of series

    Rank/Name: Senior Airman Collin Cenci Unit: 3rd Airlift Squadron Deployed Unit/Location: Southwest Asia Describe your job at your deployed location: My primary job here is to transport cargo and passengers throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. We support the Air Force, as well

  • Chapel prepares for vacation bible school

    With the major religious holidays months away, the summer is normally a time for the 436th Airlift Wing Chaplain's office to engage in their strategic planning and preparation for the coming year.   However, there is one large event that will have them overseeing more than 200 children, the Vacation

  • Deployed Airman views CRHS grad over Web

    From the other side of the world, a deployed Dover Air Force Base technical sergeant watched his daughter graduate from Caesar Rodney High School May 30. Tech. Sgt. Ralph Mount, deployed to the 5th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron in Southwest Asia, watched his daughter, Hayley, cross the

  • Critical Days of Summer: Heat Stress

    Memorial Day Weekend marked the start of the Critical Days of Summer safety campaign, which Air Force safety statistics show that during this period there are increased mishaps, and one of those mishaps can include heat stress. As summer approaches, people become more susceptible to the increase in