10 special duties become developmental opportunities

Selection for 10 special duty fields is now a nominative rather than volunteer-based process, Air Force officials announced today. In the past, any qualified Airman who met eligibility criteria defined in the special duty catalog could apply for a special duty opportunity. However, as resources

Bronze Star: People notice work ethic

Tech. Sgt. Doug Beish, 436th Operations Support Squadron C-5 Globemaster III loadmaster trainer, received the Bronze Star Medal here July 10, 2013, for his deployment with the Army in 2010.Beish deployed to Iraq in July 2010 and served as a liaison to the U.S. Special Operations Command Air Mobility

Focus on FSS: helping Airmen, families

Life in the Air Force can be difficult at times. Because of this, the Airman and Family Readiness Center offers programs for Airmen and their families to help in their time of need.The Airman and Family Readiness Center is a referral agency for needs that may arise with a family. It is one of the

AMC commander praises Team Dover during visit

Gen. Paul Selva, Air Mobility Command commander, visited here July 8-10, 2013, to get a first-hand look at Team Dover in action.The commander visited the flightline, Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations, The Center for Families of the Fallen, the AMC Museum and talked with many Dover Airmen in the

AMC commander arrives at Dover

AMC chief visits Dover AFB

Chief Master Sgt. Richard A. Kaiser, Air Mobility Command command chief, visited the Airman Leadership School Class 13-F July 9, 2013, here to speak about the importance of leadership.Kaiser said the most important role in the Air Force are first line supervisors because they are responsible their

AF leaders stand behind civilians during tough furlough times

Acting Secretary of the Air Force Eric Fanning and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III send the following furlough message to the Airmen of the United States Air Force:As you all know, Department of Defense civilian furloughs begin this week. With few exceptions, our civilian Airmen face

Team Dover celebrates Fourth of July

Through Airmen's eyes: Supporting the military through racing

On April 27, 2012, Chaplain (Col.) Steven West went to Richmond International Raceway in Richmond, Va., to speak about ministry; he left with a plan to change the world. He left his office as the chaplain for the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, to meet with Dell Hamilton, a partner of

Dover safety specialist helps reduce vehicle mishaps

Tim Hahn, 436th Airlift Wing Safety Office occupational safety and health specialist, was recently recognized for his abilities as an instructor and awarded with the 2012 Defensive Driving Courses "Alive at 25" U.S. Air Force Instructor of the Year. In 2003, Dover Air Force Base had 29 Airmen who