News

  • 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

  • AMC Daedalian Award selection team to visit Team Dover

    The 436th Logistics Readiness Squadron was recently selected as one of three Air Mobility Command finalists for the prestigious Daedalian Major General Warren R. Carter Logistics Effectiveness Award. The award is presented annually to the best logistics readiness squadron in the Air Force that

  • Former MAC commander remembered

    Gen. Paul K. Carlton, former commander of the Military Airlift Command, passed away Nov. 23 at the age of 89 in San Antonio, Texas. General Carlton was commander of MAC from Sept. 26, 1972, to March 31, 1977."General Carlton's accomplishments as a commander will be remembered and honored; he

  • AMC grieves the passing of former AMC Commander, Gen Paul K. Carlton

    It is with great sadness that we received the news today of the passing of General Paul K. Carlton, a great Airman, warrior, and former commander of Air Mobility Command. His accomplishments as a commander will be remembered and honored; he embodied the core values of integrity, service before self,