News

  • Defense officials visit Dover C-5M testing

    The senior advisor to the Secretary of Defense on operational and live fire test and evaluation of DOD weapons systems had a firsthand opportunity Dec. 7 to fly on the C-5M Super Galaxy at Dover Air Force Base, Del., during a local air refueling qualification operational test and evaluation sortie.

  • Holiday fire safety tips from the Fire Department

    The holiday season is upon us again this year, which means people are picking out trees and putting up colorful light displays. The Dover AFB Fire Department would like to pass on these simple holiday tips for your family to help ensure a safe and fire free holiday season. So many house fires are

  • New Air Force legal assistance web site

    The Dover Air Force Base Legal office has a new tool to assist Airmen that need a will, power of attorney or to ask a legal question with the launch of a new Web site.The Air Force Judge Advocate General Corps unveiled the new Air Force Legal Assistance Web site, www.aflegalassistance.com, at

  • History of the Dover Air Force Base tail flash

    When the aircraft of Dover Air Force Base fly to other bases, one of the most easily identifiable features of the plane is its blue and yellow tail flash. This flash allows it to stand out from other aircraft, showcasing Dover's flying assets. Today's tail flash has existed for three years, after

  • C-5M surge operations complete

    The C-5M Super Galaxy team has completed another stage of operational test and evaluation with the conclusion of surge operations here. The surge operations consisted of 31 days of delivering essential cargo and flying sorties non-stop, from Dover Air Force Base to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey without

  • USO lounge open for business to all

    United Service Organizations support the military through many endeavors, such as lounges that provide services and supplies to servicemembers when they travel. One lounge is located in the Dover Air Force Base's Passenger Terminal that provides a place for servicemembers and their families to relax

  • This week in history: Nov. 30 - Dec. 4

    Dec. 3, 1953     The 1607th Air Transport Wing flew its first C-54 Skymaster mission from Dover Air Force Base.Nov. 30, 1974    The new Dover Air Force Base Air Freight Terminal was completed and opened for operation. Final cost of the construction project was $5,246,700.Dec. 2, 1974     

  • In the Spotlight - Senior NCO Academy graduation

    Congratulations to the following 436th Airlift Wing graduates from the Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy Class 10-A:Distinguished Graduate:Senior Master Sgt. Larry M. Kimball Jr., 436th Civil Engineer SquadronSenior Master Sgt. Michael J. Harris, 436th Operations GroupMaster Sgt. Elvin L. Young

  • H1N1 flu shots available in limited supply

    The 436th Medical Group currently has a limited supply of the H1N1 flu vaccine and will be giving shots to select populations.The select populations include 436th Airlift Wing Active Duty personnel, dependants of Active Duty, retirees and dependants of retirees."The priority groups for the vaccine