June 13, 2008 Salvation Army bestows prestigious award on Team Dover The good works carried out by Team Dover members was recently recognized when the Salvation Army presented its highest group-level award to the people of the base. Col. William Carlson, Salvation Army divisional commander from Philadelphia, and Captains Tim and Migdalia Lavenbein, who lead the Dover
June 11, 2008 Secretary Gates brings call for excellence to AMC Airmen Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates spoke to an audience of more than 400 Airmen here Tuesday to personally deliver his message that the Air Force must apply more rigor to its responsibilities, particularly with nuclear weapons. The secretary's visit came as a result of his decision to ask the
June 11, 2008 Think “Green” with Dover AFB Commissary bags In commissaries worldwide, one million customers have one thing in common - a green reusable shopping bag. As part of the Defense Commissary Agency's efforts to improve the environment, these green bags were put on the shelves in October and have been in demand ever since. "The commissary at Dover
June 11, 2008 NCO Academy May 23 graduates Congratulations to the following May 23 NCO Academy graduates and award winners: Distinguished Graduate Award winners: Tech. Sgt. Timothy Faisetty, 736th AMXSTech. Sgt. Donny Washam, 3rd AS. NCO Academy graduates: Tech. Sgt. Tammy Anderson, 436th MDG Tech. Sgt. Jason Belcher, 9 AS Tech. Sgt. Stephen
June 11, 2008 Airmen selected to participate in survey The 2008 Air Force Community Assessment Survey is currently underway, and 1,819 Airmen from the 436th Airlift Wing were selected to participate. The results of the survey will be used by base leadership and the Air Force to target resources where they are most needed and enhance the well-being of
June 7, 2008 C-17 sent to Iraq 24 hours after delivery to Dover In an effort to improve the turnaround time for C-17 Globemaster IIIs returning from depot maintenance or upon delivery from the factory, Team Dover performed a Rapid Improvement Event on the aircraft acceptance inspection process.Their efforts paid off, when the acceptance inspection for the eighth
June 5, 2008 Memories for a lifetime, Civilians aboard DAFB C-17 orientation flight Honorary commanders for the 436th and 512th Airlift Wings and local civic leaders sat back and prepared to receive a ride of their lives. Representatives from Delaware law enforcement, education, business, medical and political arenas buckled their seat belts for a C-17 Globemaster III orientation