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Feb. 7, 2008
'Extreme Makeover' films at Dover, to transform Wilmington home

Dover Air Force Base took center stage today as ABC's 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' visited the base to film the introduction for an upcoming episode, scheduled to air March 30. As part of their endeavor to rebuild a home in each of the 50 states, the film crew is in Delaware shooting a home
Feb. 7, 2008
Remembering Chosin - Part 2 of 3-part series: Three generations honor, remember the 'Forgotten War'

Imagine being surrounded by enemy forces and having orders to retreat through a foreign land by fighting through the mountainous terrain in frigid temperatures for 78 miles. It is nearly impossible to survive having little or no food, water and supplies. Many Korean War veterans experienced this and
Feb. 6, 2008
Remembering Chosin - Part 1 of 3-part series: Commemorative march honors Chosin Reservoir vets

More than 30 teams marched a 6.2-mile course on Dover Air Force Base to commemorate Veterans of the Korean War Battle of Chosin Reservoir Feb. 2. Teams of four rallied at the Air Mobility Command Museum in their battle dress uniforms, hoisted on 30-pound backpacks, and trekked a distance of 10
Feb. 6, 2008
Team Dover welcomes honorary commanders

More than 50 community leaders, including Gov. Ruth Ann Minner of Delaware, and Dover's Mayor, Carleton Carey, were inducted in the 17th Annual Honorary Commander Induction Ceremony at the Landings Club on Dover Air Force Base January 31. The ceremony was more than a customary handshake and photo
Feb. 6, 2008
Dorm Airmen celebrate the Super Bowl at Eagle's Net

The Eagle's Net Internet Café, located in Dorm 435, held a Super Bowl XLII Party Feb. 3. Along with snack foods and music, free door prize tickets were handed out for Airmen for a chance to win a football, gift cards and other gift giveaways. "The vision of the Eagle's Net is to create a safe and
Feb. 5, 2008
In the Spotlight - AMC-level Journalism, PA award winners

Congratulations to the following 2007 AMC-level Public Affairs Excellence, Print Journalism and Photography Award winners: Public Affairs Excellence Awards: Tech. Sgt. Kevin Wallace, 436th AW, Outstanding Overall NCO (of 5 separate AFSCs) Tech. Sgt. Kevin Wallace, 436th AW, Outstanding Public
Jan. 31, 2008
Female loadmaster logs place in aviation history

Chief Master Sgt. Donna Lehmann retired in a ceremony Jan. 6, completing nearly 30-years of service filled with career milestones. As a reservist, she was one of the first female C-5 loadmasters for the entire Air Force. Before she entered the male dominated career field of loadmasters, the
Jan. 23, 2008
MXS's backline maintenance produces 'BIG' results

The men and women of the 436th Maintenance Squadron, home to the Air Force's sole active-duty High Velocity Regionalized Isochronal Inspection dock, have been hard at work recently, driving down the turn-around times that all Active Duty, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve Air Force C-5s
Jan. 22, 2008
Award-winning Dover AFB housing is benchmark of AMC, AF

As a wrecking ball shatters the last of Dover Air Force Base's old housing and the fresh-paint smell still lingers on many new units, a team of winners departs the base and heads for the Rocky Mountains where a prestigious award awaits them. The 436th Civil Engineer Squadron housing management team,
Jan. 22, 2008
A&FRC, USO strive to ease deployment stressors

It is a frigid winter evening as Airmen gather with their families and closest friends. An Air Force-blue colored bus makes its way into the parking lot and stops. Air rushes from its breaks. With a whooshing sound, its doors open wide. One by one, the Airmen board the bus. Suddenly, one young