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  • Airmen of the 3rd and 9th Airlift Squadrons who made up the flight crew for the African-American Heritage Flight Feb. 12, 2019, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. The flight was aimed at supporting the U.S. Air Force initiative to increase diversity and celebrate African-American History Month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mauricio Campino)

    All-black flight crew hosts cadets

    An all-black flight crew hosted a group of Air Force ROTC and Junior ROTC cadets to support the U.S. Air Force initiative to increase diversity, highlight the importance of education and demonstrate Dover AFB’s role in global mobility and national defense.
  • U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene, command chief of Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., speaks to the students of the Staff Sgt. Julio Alonso Airman Leadership School Class 19-C Feb. 7, 2019, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Greene spoke to the students about being a good leader and supervisor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

    Proud to be AMC: MAJCOM’s new command chief visits DAFB

    On his very first official base visit, Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene, command chief of Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, met with the Airmen, family members and civic leaders of Team Dover Feb. 7-8.
  • The 2018 tax filing season is upon us. With all of the changes affecting taxpayers under the new tax law, you are encouraged to seek self-help resources and/or professional assistance with understanding and filing your taxes this year. (U.S. Army photo illustration by Thomas Hamilton III)

    What you should know about filing 2018 taxes

    Tax season is here, and the Dover Legal Office is encouraging everyone to begin preparations early.
  • Annual award winners pose with 436th Airlift Wing commander Col. Joel Safranek and command chief Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Green at the conclusion of the 2018 Annual Awards Ceremony Feb. 1, 2019, at the Rollins Center in Dover Downs Hotel and Casino, Dover, Delaware. 13 individuals and one team were recognized as the best in the wing and received the coveted eagle trophies for their respective categories. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mauricio Campino)

    Legends made at the 436th AW 2018 Annual Awards

    The 436th Airlift Wing recognized this year’s military and civilian “legends” during the 2018 Annual Awards Ceremony held Feb. 1, 2019, at the Rollins Center in Dover Downs Hotel and Casino, Dover, Delaware.Embracing a “Legends of Tomorrow” theme, nearly 340 fellow Team Dover members, honorary commanders, local civic leaders, community partners,
  • Josie Donithan, USO Delaware volunteer, serves fried chicken to honor guard team members and mortuary staff prior to a dignified transfer Jan. 24, 2019, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. USO Delaware served approximately 82,000 servicemembers and their families in 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mauricio Campino)

    USO - serving those who serve

    DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. – This week, the USO celebrated its 78th birthday. Since 1941, the USO has been committed to serving U.S. men and women in uniform, all around the globe. Located on Dover AFB, USO Delaware continually supports our service members and their families.
  • Col. Joel Safranek, 436th Airlift Wing commander, speaks to an audience of civil and military leaders during the Military Affaire event Jan. 23, 2019, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. The event is a social event, in which military and civil leaders come together to build partnerships for future initiatives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan W. Harding)

    CDCC hosts Millitary Affaire

    The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Military Affaire Jan. 23, 2018, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. This social event encourages military and civic leaders to come together and strengthen partnerships for future initiatives.

  • Don’t allow mediocrity to become your gold standard

    A new year brings new challenges and obstacles to us all, whether personally, professionally or financially. This can come in the form of an unanticipated deployment or assignment, an unexpected car repair or a failure to receive the next stripe or promotion you felt you deserved. Therefore, we must creatively develop a new plan of attack and a new mindset to take on these challenges, to be victorious and win at life. In order to overcome these types of hurdles life places in our paths, we must first take responsibility and accountability for our actions or the lack thereof. After some thoughtful consideration and deep reflection, I discovered one thing that sabotages us all when faced with new challenges and obstacles – mediocrity
  • Medication is dispensed into a pill bottle by an Automatic Dispensing Cabinet Jan. 22, 2019, at the 436th Medical Group pharmacy at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. Team Dover’s pharmacy is unique in that it is primarily staffed by volunteers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zoe M. Wockenfuss)

    Pharmacy volunteer force

    “Not every base [pharmacy] has this many volunteers that are willing to sacrifice their personal time to serve our beneficiaries,” said Maj. Jin Kim, 436th Medical Group pharmacy flight commander. “Pharmacy volunteers are an integral part of our pharmacy team; they help keep the patient wait time to a minimum, and since most of them are veterans, they are able to interact with our patients on a more personal level.”
  • Ramp operations personnel assigned to the 436th Aerial Port Squadron assemble the ramp sections of DOMOPS Airlift Modular Approach Shoring Jan. 11, 2019, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. The modular shoring was used to upload five vehicles belonging to the Delaware National Guard's 31st Civil Support Team, Weapons of Mass Destruction headquartered in Smyrna, Del.

    Teamwork facilitates DNG’s 31st CST WMD deployment

  • Area Defense Counsel has a new home

    The Area Defense Counsel has a brand-new office in room 203 of Building 262 on Chad Street. Its old office in Building 263 is vacant and scheduled to be demolished, but despite the construction fence and caution tape, Airmen are still looking for the ADC in the empty building next door.Chances are, you have seen advertisements for the ADC on unit
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