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  • 3rd inning slugfest leads AFMAO victory over 436 CPTS 13 - 3

    The Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations Center Intramural Softball team came ready to play as they defeated the 436th Comptroller Squadron 13 - 3. Both teams defenses kept the scoreboard empty for the first two innings, but the third inning saw the defenses weaken. The Comptrollers scored three

  • AMC Rodeo

    Three of the remaining nine Doolittle Raiders will attend the Air Mobility Rodeo at McChord Air Force Base, Wash., July 19 through 24. The Doolittle Raiders are special guests of General Arthur Lichte, AMC commander, and are scheduled to attend Rodeo competitions, demonstrations and a town hall

  • Dover Airmen, family members celebrate America's Birthday at White House

    More than 70 Team Dover Airmen and their families celebrated the 4th of July with President Barack Obama and several other celebrities on the White House's South Lawn July 4. Though freedom is profound to most Americans, most don't get a chance to celebrate it with their President. Selected Dover

  • New MDG upgrades to bolster customer service

    The 436th Medical Group strives to stay ahead of the technology curve as it implements an innovative, creative and efficient means of caring for patients. Most patients are already familiar with the clinic's automated prescription refill system as well as the automated appointment reminder system.

  • The first female Airman

    On the first minute of the first hour of July 8, 1948, Esther McGowin Blake enlisted into the Air Force, becoming the first female Airman. While women in the military is not uncommon today, during the 1940's the women's civil rights movement had just started to gain momentum. Men had left home to

  • Dover Airman accepted into Officer Candidate School: Blue to Green

    Growing up in Spring Lake Park, Minn., playing Varsity soccer and being the yearbook photographer, Senior Airman Benjamin Nelson always knew he wanted to join the military. He was raised with a deep respect for the military, so as high school graduation approached he looked toward the Navy

  • Dover Airmen re-enlist in Thunderbird ceremony

    The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration Team helped to "re-blue" Team Dover Airmen through a re-enlistment ceremony June 19. Lt. Col. Greg Thomas, U.S. Air Force Aerial Demonstration Squadron commander and leader, administered the re-enlistment oath for 16 Airmen. "I'm excited about this once

  • 436th CS defeats 436th MDG 6-3 in softball season opener

    After weeks of rainy weather, the bright sunlight and cool breeze kicked off the intramural softball season July 29 as the 436th Communications Squadron defeated the 436th Medical Group 6-3. The medical group had started out strong early in the game, scoring in the first inning with the help of a