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  • The end of an era

    A security specialist is set to retire after 42 years. Jay Darcey is a retired chief master sergeant who had 30 years of experience in the Air Force as a law enforcement specialist. He is now retiring from his current job as the base security liaison at Welch Elementary and Dover Air Force Base

  • 436th SFS looks to repeat as base softball champions

    Last year the 436th Security Forces Squadron softball team was able to take home the intramural championship.This year, the 436th SFS will look to hold off a host of challengers in its quest to repeat as champions. The 436th Aerial Port Squadron, the 436th Maintenance Squadron, 736th Aircraft

  • Sexual assault is a 'cancer,' Welsh says

    The Air Force chief of staff testified in front of the Senate Armed Services Committee along with the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and service chiefs from the Army, Navy Marine Corps and Coast Guard on pending legislation regarding sexual assaults in the military June 4.Gen. Mark A. Welsh

  • Exchange to transition to rip-stop airman battle uniform

    As the Air Force transitions from the airman battle uniform, or ABU, to the rip-stop airman battle uniform, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service will no longer be able to order the ABU once the Defense Logistics Agency's stock is depleted. "While the ABUs will still be authorized for wear, they

  • NCO retraining program application window open

    Staff sergeant-selects through master sergeants in overage career fields can apply for retraining into an undermanned career field during Phase I of the fiscal 2014 Noncommissioned Officer Retraining Program. Retraining applications will be accepted June 4-July 8.The two-phase program is used to

  • Air Force changes military funeral honors requirements

    Due to the impact sequestration has on resources, Air Force Services is adjusting requirements for military funeral honors of retirees. Air Force policy will revert to requiring a minimum of two personnel for retiree MFH details, consistent with statute and DoD policy. The Air Force historically

  • Air Force participates in "Monster" weekend

    Two times a year NASCAR brings its show to the "Monster Mile" at Dover International Speedway Dover, Del. Each time, the military puts a big stamp on the event.The weekend of May 31-June 2, was no exception. While Kyle Busch, Joey Logano and Tony Stewart (winners of the NASCAR Camping Truck,