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  • Material Handling and Equipment: small shop, big mission

    Airmen with the 436th Logistics Readiness Squadron's Material Handling and Equipment Shop have said that, in their line of work, there is no typical work-day. From cleaning out birds' nests from inside the engine compartment of a forklift, to disassembling an entire K-loader, their shifts are a

  • Photo story: Up, up, and away

    The Aero Club offers "Learn to Fly" classes at Dover Air Force Base, Del., which provide training for private pilots for fun and vocation. Call (302) 677-6365 for more information. 

  • Keeping the wheels turning

    Members of the 436th Maintenance Squadron isochronal aero repair team ensure that the C-5M Super Galaxy's of Dover Air Force Base, Del., stay flying high.

  • Behind the scenes: Airmen Dormitory Council

    They are everyday Airmen who strive to maintain the standard of living for single Airmen, E-4 and below. Although they are not a tremendously visible force, they do help maintain the well being of dormitory Airmen from behind the scenes. Serving as representatives for each of the dorms at Dover Air

  • Cloudy with a chance of rain

    The 436th Operations Support Squadron's weather flight does everything from brief the wing commander on a daily basis to provide vital information to various organizations, such as the air traffic control tower and command post. The topic of discussion: the weather. Although caddy-cornered in a

  • Roughing it: K-9 on deployment

    According to the Vietnam Security Police Association, during the Vietnam War era, military working dogs and their handler's, were so feared that a bounty was placed on the teams. When the enemy killed a member of the team, they would bring back a tattooed ear as proof of the dog's death and the

  • When 99 percent is not good enough

    Several years ago outside their tent in the Middle East, two American service members were enjoying a cigarette. As one man turned and entered his tent - his half-finished cigarette in need of a re-light -, a hail of small-arms fire rained down behind him. His friend perished; he survived, by the

  • Loadmasters lug long-haul load

    The 3rd Airlift Squadron operates the Dover Air Force Base Del., C-17 Globemaster III fleet, which travels all over the world delivering cargo to service members. This mission helps support the service members downrange as they undergo their duty in the area of responsibility. The loadmasters of the

  • Palace Chase offers chance for change

    What does the phrase, "Palace Chase", bring to mind? It is often met with a quizzical expression, but palace chase is simply the name of a program offered to active-duty service members for an opportunity to go reserve or Guard halfway through their enlistment. Anyone can use the palace chase

  • Photo story: training mission preparation

    The flying squadrons of Dover Air Force Base, Del., conduct frequent training missions to ensure their aircrews remain at optimal mission readiness. Before taking flight, aircrews must perform a variety of pre-flight checks, as safety is the top priority.