Local soccer star helps bring home gold

The All-Air Force Men's Soccer Team, including a Team Dover member, took home the gold medal in the 2012 Armed Forces Soccer Championship Tournament Oct. 19 - Oct. 24 at Fort Eustis, Va. Senior Airman Alex Inman, a medical technician with the 436th Medical Operations Squadron, played outside

Fall fright delights

Airman of the Week: Airman 1st Class Kila Wilson

Name/rank: Airman 1st Class Kila WilsonSquadron: 436th Logistics Readiness SquadronJob description: Logistics plannerDream assignment and why? Aviano Air Base, Italy. I have seen pictures of the base and it looks beautiful. I would love to live there and experience the culture.Family: My fiancé,

Free food festival for families

Plant conversion saves energy

The winters at Dover Air Force Base, Del., have been known to be harsh. Luckily for about the last 60 years Team Dover members have received heating from a centralized heat plant. This plant provided heating and hot water to more than 70 base facilities during its tenure. Now, in an effort to exceed

Scott brings Icon award to Dover AFB

Senior Airman Naomi Scott from the 436th Maintenance Squadron was awarded the coveted 2011 Air Mobility Icon title Oct. 20, 2011 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Scott took the top prize among 10 other competitors. The AMC Icon is based on the show "American Idol" to demonstrate the vocal talents of

Cleaning up a national treasure

Battle Dress Uniform retires

For decades, the Battle Dress Uniform has been the military uniform worn by countless Airmen and Soldiers. Starting Nov. 1, the Airman Battle Uniform becomes the official uniform of the day and the BDU, Desert Camouflage Uniform and the tan boots are no longer authorized.While this represents a

Maintainers, aerial porters, aircrews shoulder the success of fuel conservation efforts

Experienced marathon athletes are rarely haphazard about running. From the morning's breakfast ingredients to the stretching ritual minutes before start; and from the choice in gear to form correction during the race, marathon performance relies heavily on controlled efficiency. Similarly, air

Security forces to conduct Operation Goblin

The 436th Security Forces Squadron will be conducting Operation Goblin from 6 - 8 p.m. Oct. 29 in the Eagle Heights housing area. Security forces members, along with wing volunteers, will conduct foot patrols throughout the housing area. Trick or treating will be closed to non-DOD ID card holders.