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  • Martial arts workout teaches Airmen new skills

    Many squadrons try to mix-up their physical fitness routines so they don't become monotonous to those participating. Recently, some members from Team Dover really went out of the norm of running the track or flightline and participated in a special form of martial arts.A group of 436th Civil

  • Theater production to take stage at Dover

    Two Airmen have taken the plunge to bring something different to Dover Air Force Base, Del. Senior Airman Christopher Long, 436th Maintenance Squadron crew chief, and Airman 1st Class Matt Bazurto, 436th Logistic Readiness Squadron Individual Protection Equipment journeyman, have come together as

  • Maintenance Group takes command of Aerial Port

    Since Jan. 8, 1966, the 436th Aerial Port Squadron, or Super Port, has been a constant at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Its mission is to load and unload cargo, service the air fleet and care for the passenger terminal. While its mission won't be changing, the group in control of it has. The 436th APS

  • Youth Center student wins Air Force award

    It's not very often a military child gets the opportunity to be recognized by the Air Force for their talent. But Andrew Bratcher, 11, son Perry and Noriko Bratcher, did just that. He was awarded first place in the nine - 12 age bracket for the Year of the Air Force Family "You Got Talent" program's

  • Fire prevention week to reinforce smoke alarm safety

    In an effort to better educate communities throughout the U.S. about smoke alarm recommendations, the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association is promoting "Smoke Alarms: A Sound You Can Live With!" as the theme for this year's Fire Prevention Week campaign, October 3-9, which Dover Air Force

  • Two Team Dover members experience Dover Race in unique way

    Each year, twice a year, Team Dover Airmen get the opportunity to take part in Dover Delaware's premier spectator event, NASCAR Racing.Some volunteer to help with parking, some as vendors, some just come as spectators.Two Dover Airmen experienced the race from a whole new perspective.Staff Sgt.

  • Team Dover youths visit White House

    After a three year wait, the Dover Air Force Base Youth Center was able to visit the White House Sept. 18, with the assistance of the office of the Honorable Mike Castle, United States representative. The self-guided tour of about 17 individuals was able to experience a unique aspect of United

  • Featured Airmen of the Week

    9th Airlift SquadronName: A1C Ben Selfridge Hometown: Chandler, Okla.Hobbies: Guitar, sports, GolfHighlights: Basic Training Honor Graduate, Tech School Distiguished Graduate, Long term plans: Staff Sgt. on first try, make it to ChiefName: SrA Monty WestHometown: Miller, Mo.Hobbies: Hunting,

  • Dover Air Force Base signs milestone on safety

    Safety is a priority at Dover Air Force Base and the main focus of a meeting between Col. Manson Morris, 436th Airlift Wing commander, and Brent Reynolds, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1709 president, as they discussed and signed an agreement letter Sept. 24.The letter, a union