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  • Airman of the Week: Senior Airman Randall O. McKee

    Name/rank: Senior Airman Randall O. McKee Squadron: 436th Maintenance SquadronJob description: Aircraft structural maintenance journeymanDream assignment and why? Hurlburt Field, Fla., because it is close to the beach, family and has plenty of things to do. Family: Father and Mother, William &

  • CES transforms mission capabilities

    Due to a recent change in their career field, the 436th Civil Engineer Squadron personnel have taken steps to transform their mission capabilities.On October 1st, 2012, the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) was activated to centralize all global CE operations, marking the beginning of what

  • APS earns AMC awards

    Thanks to their superior performance in direct mission support, innovative management and quality of life programs, the 436th Aerial Port Squadron recently took home the Air Mobility Command Large Terminal Unit of the Year award for 2012. "Winning the award means that our mission, and our men and

  • 9th AS defeats AFMAO in intramural basketball

    In any sport, winning streaks are welcome. Intramural basketball is no exception.On Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, the 9th Airlift Squadron defeated the Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations 42-37 in an American League game at the fitness center on Dover Air Force Base, Del.The win was the third-in-a row

  • Gettin' down for a good cause

    Silent anticipation hung heavy in the air as Col. Kevin Murphy tightened his ankle wraps. Years of deployments and physical training tests had taken their toll. As his fingers methodically fastened the straps, he cast a distant, downward gaze, quietly rehearsing the plan."Get ready!" called a voice,

  • The Great Dover Meltdown

    One of the most popular and lucrative markets in the U.S. is the weight loss market. From fad diets, to TV shows such as The Biggest Loser, Americans seem to be on a never-ending search for the latest pill, food plan or home workout equipment that will help them lose weight fast.John Walters, an

  • Local media covers Team Dover's story

    Dover Airmen were visited by 12 media representative from the DELMARVA area during the first Media Day event on 7 January 2013 here at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Reporters with affiliations from the Dover Post, Delaware State News, News Journal, WDDE 91.1 FM radio and Air Force Times attended the

  • Youth Sports offers opportunities for kids

    According to the Centers for Disease Control website, childhood obesity has tripled in the last 30 years. One of the leading factors for this rate tripling is lack of physical activity.One way Dover Air Force Base has attacked this growing problem is to offer sports through the Youth Center.Kashante