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  • Planning for the unforeseen circumstances

    Virtual Record of Emergency Data and Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance forms are two important documents to accomplish initially and then maintain throughout a military career.The availability and accuracy of information on these two documents plays a role in how and when family members deal with

  • Breakfast with the boss

    In any organization, it is crucial to have a consistent link between leaders and their workforce. Proper communication helps streamline work and keeps everyone on the same page, which in turn helps missions get accomplished. At Dover, wing leadership keeps in touch with its Airmen at an

  • Man on the street: changes to the Airlifter

    Team Dover sounds off about what changes they'd like to see in future editions of the Airlifter. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Samuel Taylor)Click here for slideshow

  • DAFB tour program welcomes community

    A new community relations program here is helping community members take in a little bit of the Dover Air Force Base experience.Since early January 2011, Dover's Ambassador Program has been successful in providing more manpower for community tours of the facilities and mission here.The program

  • Airman of the Week: Senior Airman Benjamin Putnam

    Name/rank: Senior Airman Benjamin PutnamSquadron: 436th Operations Support SquadronJob: Aircrew flight equipmentDream assignment and why: I would love to go to Alaska. I grew up in the mountains, and Alaska has always been a dream location. The fishing, hunting, hiking, and landscape are

  • Team Dover welcomes new chiefs with ceremony

    Chief master sergeants are an elite group, consisting of only the top one percent of the Air Force's total enlisted servicemembers. This group is open only to those who truly excel at their duties.Team Dover's chiefs welcomed eight new members into their group Feb. 25, 2011, at the Chief Master

  • Wingman concept showcased at Dover AFB

    Being a wingman is a concept all Airmen should be familiar with. One of the traits that defines a good wingman is resiliency, which was showcased in this years Wingman Day here Feb. 25. Resiliency is the ability to withstand, recover and grow in the face of stressors and changing demands. A