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  • Airman of the Month: Strength and Resiliency

    Airman 1st Class Kirk Shultz, 436th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, joined the military after being fed up with his current job situation."I worked retail on and off for about five years after I graduated high school in 2006, I can't stand retail," said Shultz. "And,

  • JROTC competes in the 2013 Eagle Classic

    Seven teams competed in the 2013 Eagle Classic Delaware State Military Drill Championship April 20, 2013, at the 436th Logistics Readiness Squadron warehouse on Dover Air Force Base, Del.This is an annual competition for all of the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp detachments in the state of

  • The Media learns how complacency kills

    Members of the local media were invited to the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Media Day April 16, 2013, on Dover Air Force Base, Del..The invitation was extended to help inform community members about the loud booms that emanated from Dover AFB earlier this year. After a few media requests, the 436th

  • Defending champs 736th AMXS sweep to victory

    After winning the base volleyball championship last season, the 736th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron is having a successful season again this year despite its lone loss to the 436th Maintenance Squadron.The 736th AMXS got one step closer to its goal of a repeat title on Monday night as they swept the

  • CE completing the training

    Members of Team Dover's 436th Civil Engineer Squadron Engineering Flight, conducted a mock crash grid as part of yearly refresher training April 17, 2013, in an empty field in Dover Del.Aircraft parts were randomly placed around a field to ensure proper use of GPS equipment and each piece was

  • Air Force officials announce civilian Reduction in Force

    In a continuing effort to meet the Department of Defense funding targets in the FY12 President's Budget and re-balance the civilian workforce, approximately 60 Air Force installations will implement civilian Reduction in Force authorities effective through about Aug. 23, to assist in the placement

  • Photo Essay: Dover Bomb Squad Host Media

    Dover Air Force Base, Del. hosted an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Media day April 16, 2013, at the 436th  Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight. The media got a closer look at Team Dover's EOD Mission and a hands on demonstration of mission-essential equipment such as the F6A