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  • Deployment opportunities available for civilians

    Whether it's helping Iraqis with reconstruction projects or assisting Afghans with their motor pools, the Air Force relies on its civilian work force to help meet its global mission requirements. And the Air Force is not alone. In 2007, more than 1,100 Department of Defense civilians volunteered to

  • Dover Airman named deployed wing's 'Warrior of the Week

    Staff Sgt. Eric Lowery, a fuels distribution Airman, was named "Warrior of the Week" for the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing for the week of Dec. 30, 2009, to Jan. 5, 2010.Sergeant Lowery, the Fuels Service Center accountant and controller with the 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron at a

  • New facility fulfills needs for families of the fallen

    The staff of the Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations Center has been providing dignity, honor and respect for fallen warriors, and care, service and support for their families since the unit was activated on Jan. 6, 2009. So it was only appropriate that a new facility that will carry that family

  • DAFB vet offers advice for new pet owners

    Newly acquired pets can be a special addition to a family, but it is important for first-time pet-owners to know the pet care basics. Base residents can bring their beloved animals for a check-up visit at the Dover Air Force Base Veterinary Clinic as a healthy start to the New Year. "Pet owners play

  • Surviving the cold: vet clinic offers winter pet care tips

    Pet owners may not be aware of the dangers and challenges their pets may encounter this cold season."We want to make sure pet owners are able to help their pets stay safe, healthy and happy during this cold weather season," said Army Capt. Amy Thalacker, officer in-charge of the Dover Veterinary

  • Air Force mechanics keep MRAPs rolling

    Five Air Force vehicle maintainers assigned to Detachment 3 of the 732nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron are working to keep security forces personnel on the road, but they aren't working on patrol cars. The maintainers work on more than 60 vehicles, the most challenging being the

  • Oh Mitten Tree, Oh Mitten Tree! DAFB Library gives to local shelter

    Decorating a Christmas tree is many times a cherished tradition for families during the holiday season and the Team Dover family has their own special tree.For the last 18 years, the Dover Air Force Base Library has continued its tradition to celebrate the holidays with a mitten tree. "We're happy

  • AF implements energy initiative

    Air Force officials released its new energy plan Dec. 9 to serve as the framework for communicating Air Force energy goals and further expands a culture shift 'where Airmen make energy a consideration in everything we do.'"The case for action to reduce our energy consumption and diversify our energy