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  • Heritage to Horizons- Today’s events forged by history

    On Sept. 7, Gen. Duncan J. McNabb relinquished command of Air Mobility Command to Gen. Arthur J. Lichte at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. in a ceremony steeped in heritage and customs. What a terrific thrill to witness the leadership of this great warfighting force change hands and what a wonderful

  • Today’s Airman influence tomorrow’s warriors: Be an inspiration

    American society seems to reserve the memories of war to the minds of veterans, pages of books and scenes in Hollywood's reenactments. I hope you have room for one more memoir about a home front for a war that ended nearly 16 years ago and inspired me to become what I am today. In 1990, in the safe

  • 15 Tips to cultivate a leader – Are there weeds in your garden?

    I attempted to grow a garden this summer. My goal was to have more vegetables than grass or weeds - I failed miserably. As I think back on it, I realize my garden did not flourish because I did not lay a solid foundation and I did not nurture what I had planted. The grass grew without any help, not

  • 9/11 Fatigue – Not here at Dover AFB

    As we quickly approach the sixth anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, the President recently conceded the American people are experiencing 'war fatigue,' but, not here at Dover Air Force Base. The chilling reality is that we are now facing an enemy which is ideologically committed to do whatever is

  • Dover celebrates history, sacrifices

    This Sunday we will celebrate Women's Equality Day in commemoration of passage of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution. Fewer than a hundred years ago, women were not allowed a voice in our government. Thankfully, times have changed! In less than a month, Brig. Gen. Susan Desjardins

  • Doing ‘less with less’ stems from core values

    I remember back in the '90s when Gen. Ronald Fogleman, and Sheila Widnall, who were the CSAF and the Secretary of the Air Force at the time, stated that there are '...three simple words that epitomize the core of the military profession.' These words are integrity, service and excellence, the words

  • Renewed commitment to higher standards pays off on Eagle Wing

    What a dynamic time to be at Dover AFB! This week we initiated contracts for upgrading our runway, we are expanding the patient parking area at the medical clinic, the C-17 simulator is nearing completion, a new section of our privatized base housing opened for occupation, we met new milestones

  • Finding adventure in job is mindset

    From vacations to errands, I like to think of activities in terms of adventures. It gives everything I do a much more 'Indiana Jones'-like feel! When I commissioned into the Air Force a little more than two years ago, I wasn't sure how long I would stay in or where I might end up, but did know one

  • Dover’s Unsung Heroes -Honor guard dedication unwavering

    There is a group of men and women on base that often go unnoticed but play an integral part in the role of community relations. In addition to promoting Dover Air Force Base and the Air Force as a whole, this group of individuals ensures America's fallen heroes are provided the dignity, honor and

  • Dover exemplifies core values

    Excellence in all we do. For the members of Team Dover, to include DoD civilians as well as uniformed members, these words symbolize much more than an empty tagline. An unwavering commitment to excellence permeates our actions, our mindset, and our workplace. For me, it was never more apparent than