Dover Air Force Base News

21st AF Command Chief visits Dover AFB

Senior Airman Trenten Walters — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:40:01 GMT

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Dennis Fuselier, 21st Air Force command chief, engages with Airmen participating in Phoenix Forge at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Aug. 20, 2026. Fuselier visited units across the 436th Airlift Wing to hear directly from Airmen and gain insight into issues affecting them and their missions. (U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Trenten Walters)

Dover AFB hosts Phoenix Forge 26

Airman 1st Class Macy Dismore-Mann — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:45:00 GMT

Phoenix Forge is a biennial Air Mobility Command combat readiness exercise and was conducted at Dover Air Force Base for the first time, Aug. 24-28, 2026.

Congressional staffers visit Dover AFB

Pentagon News — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:48:00 GMT

U.S. Air Force Col. Andrew Rohrer, Armed Forces Medical Examiner System director, gives a mission

Dover AFB opens new Spouse Space

Mauricio Campino, 436th Airlift Wing Public Affairs — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:19:00 GMT

The 436th Force Support Squadron recently held a grand opening for the brand new Dover Air Force Base Spouse Space, a multi-purpose room aimed at providing a comfortable space where Airmen, families and all members of Team Dover can gather, network and build meaningful relationships.

Safety First: Protecting the People Behind AFMES' Mission

Staff Sgt. Stephanie Henry — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:56:13 GMT

While the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System is known for its critical forensic and medical

2026 Armed Forces Women’s Rugby Championship

Airman 1st Class Macy Dismore-Mann — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:01:16 GMT

EXERCISE CASTAWAY 26-6, practicing the path home

Senior Airman Keira Rossman — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:03:00 GMT

At 4 a.m., Airmen gathered at the SERE building at Dover Air Force Base, grabbing shoes designed for wet environments, loading backpacks and equipment into vehicles, and beginning the drive to Station Indian River Inlet, Delaware, while it was still dark outside.

Everything you need to know about Hurricane Season at Dover AFB

Senior Airman Keira Rossman — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:37:00 GMT

Hurricane preparation should begin well before a storm appears in the forecast. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. Early preparation can help Team Dover Airmen, civilians and families protect themselves, their property and the mission.

The Kent County Levy Court visits Dover AFB

Senior Airman Liberty Kuhn — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:17:00 GMT

Janet Lightburn, 436th Force Support Squadron Community Readiness consultant, briefs members of the

Dover Duties with Outdoor Rec

Mauricio Campino, 436th Airlift Wing Public Affairs — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:26:12 GMT

Allison Hemberger, left, 436th Force Support Squadron aquatic supervisor, and Airman 1st Class

Marine to Medicolegal Death Investigator – Kera Mayfield

Staff Sgt. Noah Coger — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:22:00 GMT

“I feel sometimes like I was supposed to do this.”Raised in Paulding, Ohio, Kera Mayfield, Armed

436th Mission Support Group annual FIG training

Airman 1st Class Macy Dismore-Mann — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:01:00 GMT

The 436th Mission Support Group trained to deliver the essential services and infrastructure that allowed flying operations and installation missions to continue without interruption.

Dover Airmen restore pride through C-5M refurbishment

Senior Airman Keira Rossman — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:33:00 GMT

Beginning in late February 2026, the Dover Air Force Base C-5M Galaxy Flight Deck Refurbishment project initiated when the 436th Maintenance Squadron determined there was an immediate need to restore the worn-out interior areas of the C-5M Super Galaxy. The first aircraft selected for this effort was Tail 6020, a Dover-based C-5M.

436th APS cargo processors keep cargo moving

Airman 1st Class Macy Dismore-Mann — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:49:00 GMT

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 436th Aerial Port Squadron (APS) and the 87th APS work together to cover a pallet in plastic before shipment on Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, June 24, 2026.

Delaware American Legion Boys State meet Port Dawgs and Ravens

Roland Balik — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:23:00 GMT

Partnership training enhances Dignified Transfer support

Senior Airman Trenten Walters — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:40:00 GMT

Airmen and civilian personnel assigned to the 436th Airlift Wing participated in a condensed, hybrid protocol training course hosted by the Secretary of the Air Force (SAF) Office of Protocol and Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations (AFMAO), April 20.

PT changes are coming, Team Dover Airmen don’t have to prepare alone

Senior Airman Keira Rossman — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:05:00 GMT

As Air Force fitness standards change, Team Dover Airmen have access to a free resource designed to help them train smarter, prevent injuries and stay mission-ready.

APS hosts 13th annual Port Dawg Memorial Run

Senior Airman Trenten Walters — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:36:44 GMT

Members of the 436th Aerial Port Squadron run during the 2026 Port Dawg Memorial Run event at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, May 29, 2026. Participants ran 2.2 miles in honor of the fallen members in the air transportation career field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trenten Walters)

Dover Duties with Command Post

Senior Airman Keira Rossman — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:43:00 GMT

Behind every base-wide alert, emergency and exercise is a Command Post Airman making sure the right people get the right information fast.

Behind the Sparks: 436th MXS keeps the mission moving

Airman 1st Class Macy Dismore-Mann — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:21:00 GMT

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Matthew Trees, 436th Maintenance Squadron metals technology apprentice, uses an angle grinder to smooth out the edges of a cart on Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, June 4, 2026. Metals technicians use welding, machining, heat treating and fabrication techniques to repair damaged aircraft components. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Macy Dismore-Mann)