News

  • Sometimes goodbye doesn't mean forever

    On June 3, 2013, a rare occurrence in the Air Force and the military in general will take place as the 436th Maintenance Operations Squadron will stand down in a ceremony at the Air Mobility Command museum.Unlike the change of command ceremony in which command changes from one commander to another,

  • Construction corner: pest control keeps base safe

    With summer fast approaching, flies, mosquitoes, ticks, chiggers and various other biting insects become more prevalent and do what they do best; bug us. "Nicer weather usually entices more outdoor recreational activities. Applying a few simple steps before heading out can go a long way in keeping

  • Base Exchange Rewards Good Grades

    Hard-working students deserve recognition, so the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is rewarding military students in grades 1-12 who maintain a "B" or better average with the "You Made the Grade" program."We love it when military students excel," said the Dover Exchange General Manager Teo Smith,

  • Commissaries plan for Monday furloughs

    When furloughs are implemented, most military commissaries will close one day a week on Mondays, said the director and CEO of the Defense Commissary Agency. The closures will be for up to 11 days between July 8 and Sept. 30.Closing commissaries on Mondays would be in addition to any day stores are

  • 736th AMXS wins volleyball title for third time in a row

    Winning a championship three consecutive years, or a three-peat, is a rare event in sports. It is even rarer in base intramural sports, where changes in personnel, TDY's and deployments, can determine not only what team you have each year, but the team you have for each game.The 736th Aircraft

  • Hurricane season: being prepared for the storm

    June 1 marks the beginning of the 2013 hurricane season in the U.S., kicking off six months of the threat of tropical weather affecting the Dover Air Force Base area.Meteorologists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predict a 70 percent chance of an above-normal hurricane

  • Base pool opening soon

    Summer means different things to different people such as going to the beach or just relaxing by the pool with friends and family. The 436th Force Support Squadron and Outdoor Recreation on Dover Air Force Base made some renovations to the Oasis Pool, which will open May 24, to make it more

  • 436th SFS dog handler proves his resilience

    When most Airmen meet the Secretary of the Air Force and the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, they get a chance to freshen themselves up, put on a fresh uniform and look like the epitome of Air Force Instruction 36-2903.Not so for Staff Sgt. Zachary Cahall, 436th Security Forces dog handler,