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

Warrior Run Dec. 15

Three Team Dover members receive STEP promotions

Every year the Air Force provides a limited number of slots for Stripes for Exceptional Performer promotions. That number is usually less than 200 Air Force wide. This promotion is incredibly competitive, and each base usually has approximately two or three available. They are given to

Welch Elementary teams up the United Service Organization Delaware to spread holiday cheer

The USO Delaware is always looking for creative ways to spread morale and help those in uniform in any way they can.This holiday season they came up with an idea to create a partnership with the fourth grade class at Welch Elementary.A few years ago, according to Joan Cote, USO Delaware director, a

Team Dover's 2010 New Year's Resolutions

The New Year is coming around soon and here's a few New Year's Resolutions from the Dover Airmen.

Reporting instructions - Dec. 22

Due to inclimate weather conditions, reporting instructions for Tuesday, Dec. 22 are as follows. Mission Essential Level 1 personnel should report for normal duty hours, all other personnel will report for work at 10 a.m. local. Continue to monitor 677-Base or the Dover Web site for further

’Proud Pelicans’ carry the fight

The large doors of a C-5 Galaxy slam shut and engines wind up. The C-5 taxis to the runway where it quickly gains the speed required to get it in the air. Flying high and heavy with cargo, the C-5 makes it way to operational bases all over the world. The efforts of many different squadrons at Dover

New online finance system comes to Dover

Dover Air Force Base is receiving the latest non Defense Travel System user-friendly online travel system, E-Finance Jan. 1, 2010. E-Finance will enable members to seamlessly file a travel voucher and associated forms in an electronic fashion. Finance forms will be generated on-line in a

Holiday decoration safety tips

The holidays are here, which means traditions such as trimming the tree, putting lights on the house and huddling around a warm fire in the evening with loved ones. One of the most important traditions of the holidays should be safety.The holidays mark a time of increased fall-related accidents and