Airman of the Week: Senior Airman Benjamin Reese

Name/rank: Senior Airman Benjamin ReeseSquadron: 436th Aerial Port SquadronJob description: Air transportation journeymanDream assignment and why? A base in Alaska. I'm a big hunter and fisherman. It's the sportsmen's paradise.Family: Wife, Crystal, and two sons, Hayden and AustinFavorite movie:

Man on the Street: What was the most important part of Combat Airman Skills Training?

We asked members of the 436th Aerial Port Squadron what they thought was the most important part of Combat Airman Skills Training.

436th Airlift Wing supports USNORTHCOM hurricane relief operations in New York

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Airman of the Week: 2nd Lt. David J. Geaney

Name/rank: 2nd Lt. David J. GeaneySquadron: 436th Logistics Readiness SquadronJob description: Logistics readiness officerDream assignment and why? Defense Logistics Agency Energy/Major Commands staff, because I like a challenge and want to gain an above-base-level perspective.Family: My wife,

Through teamwork, Team Dover battles Sandy

As a bad weather system gathered strength in the Atlantic, weather specialists with the 436th Operations Support Squadron briefed the leadership of Dover Air Force Base, Del., on the emerging threat; they had been watching the storm since Oct. 21. In the days that followed, preparations were made,

Dover AFB personnel’s preparation key to weathering the storm

Diligent preparation and a proactive approach during Superstorm Sandy ensured Dover Air Force Base, Del., recovered quickly and the airfield reopened at 11 a.m., Oct. 30, 2012.Tech. Sgt. Brian Lawrence, 436th Civil Engineer Squadron safety and vehicle control officer, said that preparations for the

Dover AFB personnel still directed to follow Reduced Operations Policy

The following message updates the current operations status of Dover AFB for Tuesday, Oct. 30.Message from the 436 AW/CC:In light of the severe weather conditions and flooding, I am continuing the Reduced Operation Policy that began 1800, Sunday, Oct. 28 through 0600, Wednesday, Oct. 31. We expect

Mission Essential Personnel quickly starting recovery operations

Dover Air Force Base has weathered the storm and quickly entering the recovery phase. Colonel James Mercer, 436th Airlift Wing vice commander, has lifted the driving restrictions on Dover AFB for mission essential personnel only. All group and squadron commanders are requested to instruct their

Level 2 Driving Restrictions in Effect

Level 2 Driving Restrictions in Effect:As of 5 a.m. today, 29 Oct, Level 2 Driving Restrictions in effect for Delaware. Base officials have verified with Delaware State Police that any mission critical military or civilian personnel transiting to and from Dover AFB are authorized to do so. If