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  • 3rd Airlift Squadron performs first squadron deployment

    The 3rd Airlift Squadron made history as they deploy for the first time April 26th. More than 150 3rd AS members deployed to Southwest Asia to support the airlift mission, providing intratheater airlift through two main hubs to deliver much-needed cargo to the front lines. "This is a unique mission

  • Downrange: Our Airmen’s perspective – part 7 of series

    Rank/Name: Staff Sgt. Jonathan Hollenbeck Unit: 436th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Deployed Unit/Location: Southwest Asia Hometown: Ashburnham, Mass. Describe your job at your deployed location: My primary job here is to support mobility missions. Since my arrival, I've had my hands on more than

  • The Illusion Maker teaches base children earth-friendly message

    Dover Air Base Middle School students focused on their 'earthly' responsibilities as they participated in an interactive pro-environmental game show at the school gymnasium April 24. The game show, titled "Who Wants to be a Know it All" was hosted by the Illusion Maker, David Boslough, and was

  • Sacrifice and Service: The life of a Port Mortuary chaplain

    The night sky looked calm and tranquil from a gently soaring aircraft, miles above the Eastern seaboard towns below. However, there was nothing tranquil or calm in the hearts of one family on board that craft, traveling to Dover Air Force Base to witness the dignified transfer of their son's

  • New system puts moving power in customers hands

    The 436th Aerial Port Squadron Traffic Management Office has begun using a new tool that will give customers more control over their Permanent Change of Station. The Defense Personal Property System (DPS) is an online, automated-management system for moving household goods. "DPS is designed for

  • Dover PTLs leading the fight to be fit

    Team Dover has the chance to take part in becoming a key factor in improving physical fitness. By becoming a Physical Training Leader, Dover Airmen have the opportunity to lead Airmen in the fight by being fit to meet expeditionary mission requirements. "PTLs are responsible for leading squadron

  • This week in history: April 19 - 24

    April 19, 1930:  Mickey Efferson, a noted wing walker and parachutist, married Mildred Hitch while flying over Wilmington, Del. The ceremony took place in a six-seat Bellanca aircraft. Allison Buck piloted the aircraft and Rev. Ralph Minker officiated over the exchange of vows. April 23, 1954: 

  • Dover teen named ‘Youth of the Year’

    A local teenager and daughter of a Dover Airman was recently named Team Dover's Youth of the Year, recognition she earned through her dedication and volunteer contributions to Dover Air Force Base's Youth Center. Ashley Brizendine, daughter of Master Sgt. Michael Grove, Jr., 436th Operations Support

  • Security clearance process, preparedness part of military duty

    In some cases a security clearance can be beneficial for people when they leave the service. Its valuable while in the military as well and determines who has access to sensitive or classified information. At a minimum, all personnel require a background check so they can use government computers.