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  • Honoring our nation’s defenders

    "To Protect and Serve." These words are seen on police cars across America- the mantra of law enforcement officers who place their lives on the linedaily to protect the communities they live and serve in. Many policeofficers have made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of theircommunities. This

  • 736th AMXS edges past 436th APS A to reach volleyball championship

    The 736th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron volleyball team looked impressive during their semifinal match against the 436th Aerial Port Squadron A team.Fermin Rodriguez, Tim Hellmann and player-coach Jon Lu each led the way for the 736th AMXS as they went on to defeat the 436th APS A 26-24, 21-25 and

  • Airman of the Week: Francis Morrissey

    Name: Francis MorrisseyAge: 11Parents: Master Sgt. Frank and Carmen MorrisseySchool: Dover Air Force Base Elementary School; 4th GradeHow long have you wrestled? Three yearsWhat is your record? 99-28; I am going to get number 100 in two weeks. I am a two-time state champion; I placed seventh in

  • OSHA endorsement highlights Med Group safety culture

    When inspectors with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration visited the 436th Medical Group one month ago, they entered a facility that, by its nature, is at risk for office hazards, poor ergonomics, slips, trips and falls, electrical hazards from equipment, needles, blood-borne

  • Welsh nominated as next CSAF

    Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta announced May 10 that the president has nominated Gen. Mark A. Welsh III to be the next chief of staff of the Air Force, succeeding Gen. Norton Schwartz, who has served in the position since August 2008."I'm tremendously honored and deeply humbled by the nomination

  • Safety office recognized by AF in four categories

    With an active military comes increased chance of safety mishaps, to include flight, ground and explosives. Since Sept. 11, 2001, the United States has had a faster operations tempo with Operation Noble Eagle, and contingency operations overseas. Since then, safety mishaps have never been down to