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  • Dover receives $20 million radar system

    The air traffic control Airmen who operate the Dover Air Force Base, Del., ATC tower have a new piece of equipment that improves their effectiveness as well as their line of sight over Dover AFB.The Digital Airport Surveillance Radar replaced the older analog radar March 19, 2011, at the cost of

  • Special duty special edition: Ceremonial Guardsman

    In order to fill its unique mission requirements, the Air Force employs servicemembers in specialized positions to perform a specific duty. These special duties allow Airmen to step outside their conventional role and experience a completely new side of the Air Force. One such position is the

  • Dover youth earns high marks

    When the news came, Craig Satchell Jr., a senior at Polytech High School, Woodside, Del., put on his best poker face, despite the commotion around him. All eyes were on him, studying his reaction, yet his humble, composed demeanor did not waver. His parents were with him, offering a comforting hug

  • Community garden sprouts at Dover AFB

    Children from Dover Air Force Base, Del., planted a community garden June 1 as part of a program to help families experience the responsibility of sustaining vegetables.The program, "Kids Blossom Through Gardening," is run by the Health and Wellness Center and the Dover AFB Booster Club. The HAWC

  • Airman of the Week: Airman 1st Class Gregory Adams

    Name/rank: Airman 1st Class Gregory Adams Squadron: 436th Logistics Readiness Squadron Job: Inventory technicianDream assignment and why? Fort Hood, Texas, to be close to family.Family: Wife, Jami AdamsFavorite movie: Law Abiding CitizenFavorite food: Salmon and white riceFavorite book: "A Time To