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  • TSP to continue operations during shutdown

    As the closure of government offices and activities continues, the Thrift Savings Plan, the retirement savings program for federal employees and members of the uniformed services, will carry on operations.Since neither the TSP nor the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board depend on

  • No FY14 budget, tuition assistance suspended

    With the U.S. government failing to pass a fiscal 2014 budget, all tuition assistance for classes starting on or after Oct. 1 will be suspended until further notice. As a result, effective immediately, the ability to apply for TA through the Air Force Virtual Education Center is on hold. "Airmen

  • Air Force Aid Society provides services during government shutdown

    Due to the government shut down we are being told many Airman & Family Readiness Centers to include their Air Force Aid sections will be closed. If you have an emergency travel situation or need funds to avoid privation please call the American Red Cross at 1-877-272-7337 -- Service to the Armed

  • DAFB implements government shutdown procedures

    Beginning Oct. 1, Dover Air Force Base began an orderly shutdown of government activities here, said base officials.Due to the lapse in appropriations, half of the approximately 1,000 civilian workers were placed on emergency furlough. Col. Rick Moore, 436th Airlift Wing commander, spoke about the

  • Pre-Snap Audibles Week 5

    Well, I gained a game on Larlee last week thanks to him picking the Cowboys and my Redskins finally showing up for a game. The good news for me this week is that I can't lose with the Redskins because it is their bye week. I think myself and the Redskins are going to be good the rest of the season.

  • Dover leadership addresses potential government shutdown

    Col. Rick Moore, 436th Airlift Wing commander, held a town hall meeting at the base theater here today to address issues about a potential government shutdown scheduled to begin October 1, 2013.If Congress fails to pass a continuing resolution or appropriation, every member (civilian and military)

  • Team Dover helps make NASCAR weekend successful

    While Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Kobalt/Lowe's Chevy, was winning for a record-breaking eighth time at the Monster Mile in the AAA 400 on Sunday, Airmen from Team Dover were completing another successful weekend of community relations.Team Dover members manned static display vehicles in