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  • Levitow’s legacy lives on at Dover

    The Medal of Honor is a decoration many Airmen could only dream of receiving. What the medal represents is more than just the bravery shown in combat, but going above and beyond the call of duty by risking one's life. One such Airman was deserving of the medal and, through his heroic efforts, he is

  • Recover, service, launch: TA does it all

    Two different squadrons are responsible for the 18 C-5 Galaxys and 13 C-17 Globemaster IIIs assigned to Dover Air Force Base, but only one flight has responsibility for the nearly 3,000 transient aircraft that have transited Dover AFB since May 2008. The Transient Maintenance Flight, part of the

  • APS sweeps FSS off the court

    After playing three consecutive volleyball games, the 436th Aerial Port Squadron team finally hit pay dirt and defeated the 436th Force Support Squadron May 5 at the Fitness Center. The Porters won two out of three matches, making them the overall winner. "I'm confident that my team will do their

  • Military Spouse Appreciation Day event held at Dover

    Military Spouse Appreciation Day is an annual event held every year to celebrate the sacrifices and contributions of the spouses of those who serve. To honor the event, the Airmen and Family Readiness Center held a Bunko Bingo event at the Pinnacle Housing Community Center May 8. "Bunko sets four

  • May 5 Airman Leadership School Graduates

    Congratulations to the following Airman Leadership School graduates: John L Levitow Award: Senior Airman Kevin Siclari, 9th AS Distinguished Graduate: Senior Airman Robert Kehr, 436th CS Staff Sergeant Chaka Sellers, 436th LRS Academic Achievement: Staff Sgt. Chaka Sellers, 436th LRS Leadership

  • This week in history: May 3 - May 9

    May 5, 1969: After 15 years of airlift service at Dover, the C-124 Globemaster II aircraft moved operations to Westover Air Force Base, Mass. In addition to the airframes, a 29,000 pound aircrew flight simulator also relocated to Westover. The simulator required a total of 11 pallets to safely

  • The graves that may truly rest in peace

    A rededication and re-committal ceremony was held at a cemetery south of Dover Air Force Base May 1. Base leadership, local and base clergy, and family members of the deceased were present at the re-committal ceremony at John Wesley African Methodist Episcopal Cemetery. "In honoring their final