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  • Dover AFB marks 75 years

    From World War II to the Global War on Terrorism, Dover AFB’s rapid global mobility mission has been at the forefront of American military might. Dec. 17, 2016, marks 75 years of American Air Power in Dover, Delaware.

  • Snapshot: Team Dover annual holiday cookie drop

    Chief Master Sgt. Brian Schexnider, 436th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels superintendent; Chief Master Sgt. Darryl Ross, 436th Force Support Squadron chief enlisted manager; Chief Master Sgt. Erica Hammond, 436th Medical Group superintendent; and Brooke Throckmorton, wife of Lt. Col. Charles

  • Airman survives war-torn youth in Africa

    The early morning dew made blades of grass latch to her legs as 6-year-old Isata Tucker ran from the rebels who attacked her village in Sierra Leone, Africa.Now Air Force Staff Sgt. Tucker, 23, recalled the morning 17 years ago and how even as a youngster she knew better than to take the road.

  • AMC releases further guidance on additional arming programs

    SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Air Mobility Command recently released a policy outlining three programs as options installations commanders can consider to enhance the safety and deter threats to AMC personnel. The programs are the Security Forces Staff Arming, Unit Marshal Program, and Law

  • Snapshot: Team Dover marks the start of the Holiday Season

    Children from the Welch Elementary School chorus sing carols during the 2016 Dover Air Force Base Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony Dec. 6, 2016, at Chapel 2 on Dover AFB, Del. The event is traditionally held outside, but due to adverse weather it was held inside this year. (U.S. Air Force photo by

  • Snapshot: Chief Selection Announcement

    Team Dover chief master sergeants pose with senior master sergeants selected for promotion Dec. 7, 2016, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Team Dover had seven senior master sergeants selected for promotion. Kneeling from left to right are Senior Master Sgt. Peter Tascione, 436th Aircraft Maintenance

  • Reserve aircrew prevents aircraft collision

    A 512th Airlift Wing crew was named the recipient of the Air Force Reserve Command Aircrew of Distinction Award for safely diverting a potential accident while on a runway.

  • Snapshot: Dover Spouses' Club makes donations to local organizations

    Rob Hall, Dover Spouses’ Club president, presents a check for $300 to Margie Cyr, Dover Public Library director, Nov. 18, 2016, at the Dover Public Library, Dover, Del. The check was donated to the Dover Library Foundation. Pictured left to right, Debra Liles, DSC vice president; Kendall Gann, DSC

  • Snapshot: Holy Cross School Knitting Club donates hats for deployed members

    Col. Tyler Knack, 436th Maintenance Group commander, sits with knitting club members wearing hats they made during the school year, Dec. 2, 2016, at the Holy Cross School, Dover, Del. Knack spoke with and answered questions from club members about his Air Force career and deployments. The club

  • Snapshot: Leaders break ground for new Dover Federal Credit Union building

    Leadership from the 436th and 512th Airlift Wings, civic and business leaders, and Dover Federal Credit Union leadership break ground for the new DFCU building at the corner of Atlantic and Evreux Streets, Dec. 2, 2016, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Construction of the new building is scheduled to