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  • Handing over the goods: DAFB drops off sweet dough

    Dover Air Force Base is accepting donations for baked goods from all interested individuals for this year's Operation Cookie Drop.Cookies, brownies and other goodies can be dropped off at the Base Theater Dec. 21 from 6:30 - 9 a.m.Operation Cookie Drop is an annual event sponsored by the Dover Chief

  • This week in history: Dec. 7 - 11

    Dec. 11, 1965: A C-141 named the 'First State Starlifter,' completed the longest non-stop flight ever logged by a Dover-based C-141 when it flew from Yokota Air Base, Japan, to Dover Air Force Base. The aircrew completed the nearly 7,000 mile trip in 13 hours and 10 minutes.Dec. 12, 1967: Citizens

  • Defense officials visit Dover C-5M testing

    The senior advisor to the Secretary of Defense on operational and live fire test and evaluation of DOD weapons systems had a firsthand opportunity Dec. 7 to fly on the C-5M Super Galaxy at Dover Air Force Base, Del., during a local air refueling qualification operational test and evaluation sortie.

  • Holiday fire safety tips from the Fire Department

    The holiday season is upon us again this year, which means people are picking out trees and putting up colorful light displays. The Dover AFB Fire Department would like to pass on these simple holiday tips for your family to help ensure a safe and fire free holiday season. So many house fires are

  • New Air Force legal assistance web site

    The Dover Air Force Base Legal office has a new tool to assist Airmen that need a will, power of attorney or to ask a legal question with the launch of a new Web site.The Air Force Judge Advocate General Corps unveiled the new Air Force Legal Assistance Web site, www.aflegalassistance.com, at

  • History of the Dover Air Force Base tail flash

    When the aircraft of Dover Air Force Base fly to other bases, one of the most easily identifiable features of the plane is its blue and yellow tail flash. This flash allows it to stand out from other aircraft, showcasing Dover's flying assets. Today's tail flash has existed for three years, after

  • 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