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  • Thunderbirds on deck at Dover AFB

    The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds arrived at Dover Air Force Base June 18, and are the headline act at the base's Open House and Air Show June 20 and 21. The Thunderbirds will be the closing aerial demonstrations for both days. Other flying acts include the Air Force Academy Wings of Blue Parachute

  • Critical Days of Summer: Rabies

    The Critical Days of Summer, the safety campaign designed to improve awareness during the summer when Air Force Safety Center statistics show increased mishaps, is currently underway. As the summer brings out the flowers and campers, it also is a time when more wild animals are wandering around. One

  • Maui Wowi: Word on the Street

    Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees and Smoothies is creating quite the Hawaiian wave here at Dover AFB. Conveniently located just next to the Base Exchange, it has been a routine morning stop for many base employees. The shop opened June 1 and already has regular customers. Among the nearly unlimited

  • 3rd Airlift Squadron excels down range

    Nearly 60 days after their first unit-wide deployment, the 3rd Airlift Squadron continues to excel. In two months, the 3rd AS has moved 10 million pounds of cargo, more than 5,000 passengers, and were integral in a short notice air evacuation mission that saved the life of a service member.

  • Dover Open House 101: controlling the sky and land

    An air show requires precise scheduling and intense planning to coordinate the numerous displays and performances that occur both on the ground and in the sky. "My primary goal is to help ensure the event is safe and secure to make this a fun air show," said Capt. Paul Pawluk, 436th Airlift Wing