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  • Dover teen named ‘Youth of the Year’

    A local teenager and daughter of a Dover Airman was recently named Team Dover's Youth of the Year, recognition she earned through her dedication and volunteer contributions to Dover Air Force Base's Youth Center. Ashley Brizendine, daughter of Master Sgt. Michael Grove, Jr., 436th Operations Support

  • Security clearance process, preparedness part of military duty

    In some cases a security clearance can be beneficial for people when they leave the service. Its valuable while in the military as well and determines who has access to sensitive or classified information. At a minimum, all personnel require a background check so they can use government computers.

  • Dover prepared for EMI

    After months of preparations and major exercises, Team Dover has fine tuned its ability to respond to whatever scenario the inspectors choose for the Emergency Management Inspection during the Unit Compliance Inspection. The EMI is a one-day exercise that will test Team Dover's response to a

  • Dover Airmen TAP into the civilian world

    Team Dover Airmen considering retirement or separation from the military won't have to figure out their options alone. The 436th Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Readiness Center offers the Transition Assistance Program, a four-day workshop designed to ease the transition from military

  • This Week in History: April 5 – April 11

    6 April 1927: The Federal Department of Commerce, Aeronautics Branch, began issuing regulations governing the sale of new aircraft. This became known as the "Approved Type Certificate." The seller presented this certificate which symbolized the airworthiness of the aircraft. The first certificate

  • Airman's Attic lends a helping hand

    Imagine if everything you need for moving into a new home was given to you for free. It may sound too good to be true, but it is possible for active-duty and reserve Airmen, E-5 and below, at Dover Air Force Base. The Airman's Attic is a volunteer-run base organization that offers Dover Airmen and