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Nov. 24, 2009
DAFB hosts annual tree lighting

Team Dover will host a Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony Dec. 1 at 5 p.m. at the Dover Air Force Base Main Gate.The night's festivities are open for Team Dover and the local community who have a Department of Defense identification card, and for their family members and guests.There will be hot
Nov. 23, 2009
AMC ready to assist those eligible for early separation through force management program

As the Air Force moves to realign its force to meet fiscal 2010 end strength requirements, AMC leaders and service agencies are leaning forward to assist affected personnel."AMC is committed to taking care of its people," said Col. Lee Wyatt, AMC's director of Manpower, Personnel, and Services. "We
Nov. 23, 2009
General Johns takes command of AMC

Gen. Raymond E. Johns Jr. assumed command of Air Mobility Command from Gen. Arthur J. Lichte in a ceremony here Nov. 20.AMC is responsible for providing rapid, global mobility and sustainment for America's armed forces. As the commander, General Johns acts as the lead agent for all mobility air
Nov. 23, 2009
End-of-year money a boon for bowling alley

Renovations to improve quality of service at the Eagle Lanes Bowling Center were completed Nov. 14.The $250,000 renovations were funded by end-of-year money from the 436th Force Support Squadron."We had a lot of hands in getting this overhaul up and running," said Carl Schlesinger, 436th FSS ELBC
Nov. 23, 2009
Reenlistment bonus cap raises; extended to 91 AFSCs

A recent change to the Selective Reenlistment Bonus program increased the number of Air Force Specialty Codes set to receive an SRB to 91 and doubled the cap of the maximum amount to $90,000.Reenlistment bonuses are divided into four zones. Zone A is for 17 months to six years of service, Zone B for
Nov. 20, 2009
In the Spotlights - Warrior Run results

Congratulations to the following first-place male and female finishers for the November "Turkey Trot" Warrior Run Nov. 17:Airman 1st Class Ian Gokey, 436th Civil Engineer SquadronCapt. Rebecca Corbin, 436th Civil Engineer SquadronAirman Gokey finished with a time of 18 minutes, 20 seconds, and
Nov. 18, 2009
Tops In Blue 2009 rock the stage in Dover

Tops In Blue performed for a packed house at the Delaware State University Education and Humanities Center Nov. 17. Tops In Blue, known as the Air Force's premiere performing group, presented the 2009 edition of the Tops In Blue show, entitled 'To Dream.'The show consisted of 26 songs about dreams,
Nov. 18, 2009
From family and friends to service and sacrifice, AMC’s ‘First Lady’ reflects on 38 years of service

During a ceremony here Nov. 20, AMC Commander Gen. Arthur J. Lichte, and his wife, Christine, will say farewell to the Air Force after 38 years of faithful service.During her farewell spouse's luncheon Nov. 13, Mrs. Lichte took a moment to reflect on her and her husband's nearly-four decades of
Nov. 18, 2009
A new way of doing fuel

Leading from the front with one of the Air Force's newest initiative is the 436th Logistics Readiness Squadron's fuels management flight. The 436th LRS passed out the last of their military-specific jet fuel, JP-8 and began giving out commercial-grade jet fuel, Jet A Nov. 13.Prior to this switch
Nov. 18, 2009
Trading in the stripes, goin' for the gold: USAFA graduate to brief at DAFB

Dover Airmen have a 'golden' opportunity to learn about how they can earn a commission from a recent U.S Air Force Academy graduate.2nd Lt. Matt Chism will give a presentation for Airmen interested in attending the Academy Nov. 23 at 9 a.m. in classroom T-3 in the education trailers, across from