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  • Reduced Operations Reporting Instructions released

    In light of the potential for severe weather conditions and flooding beginning this Sunday evening, I am implementing the Reduced Operation Policy, beginning 1800, Sunday, 28 Oct through 0600, Wednesday, 31 Oct. An update to this message will be announced Tuesday evening NLT 2100L. We expect normal

  • Base Facility and School Closure List

    Dover AFB Facility Closures:436th Medical GroupDue to projected severe weather associated with Hurricane Sandy, the 436th Medical Group will be closed 29 and 30 October. If you need urgent medical care please call 302-730-4633 for authorization. For emergencies please proceed to the nearest ER for

  • HURRICANE UPDATE: Dover AFB base housing limited evacuation order

    Message current as of 11 p.m. Oct. 27, 2012.Due to the high potential of flooding from Hurricane Sandy, the following base housing residences are directed to evacuate by order of the 436th Airlift Wing commander: odd numbered units from 4001 to 4055 Fig St; 5004 and 5005 Gingko St; odd numbered

  • Tips for a safe Halloween

    Halloween is upon us, and all the little goblins and ghouls will be out trick-or-treating. They fully expect to collect an abundance of goodies to satisfy their sweet tooth. Unfortunately, there are individuals who spoil the fun and want to cause injury and harm to others. Here are some tips to

  • Airman of the Week: Airman 1st Class Aldrin Alarcon

    Name/rank: Airman 1st Class Aldrin AlarconSquadron: 436th Civil Engineer SquadronJob description: Structural journeyman Dream assignment and why? I dream of attaining a special duty assignment overseas, such as the Philippines or another nation that requires a humanitarian cause mission. I know that

  • Latin American cadets visit Dover AFB

    "Entonces, ¿de dónde son todos ustedes?" said Freddy Rodriguez, a C-17 Globemaster III pilot with the 3rd Airlift Squadron. Projected on the wall behind him were statistics of the performance capabilities of C-17s and C-5 Super Galaxy's. "Chile!" one voice called out. Then "Argentina! Brazil!