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  • Early detection key for fighting breast cancer

    According to the National Cancer Institute, breast cancer will affect approximately 185,000 people in 2008. One in 8 women are affected by breast cancer and of all breast cancer cases, one percent of these victims are male. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Health and Wellness Center

  • Interceptions lead to 25-6 loss for CS against CES

    The 436th Civil Engineer Squadron defeated the 436th Communications Squadron 25-6 in what started as a back and forth contest but quickly turned into a one sided game due to some timely interceptions by CES. The game started with a CES advantage when the kick off was dropped close to the endzone

  • Dover hires first civilian police officers

    The first three civilian police officers were hired at Dover AFB as part of an Air Force-wide effort to stabilize security forces career field manning. Richard Copeland and Rafael Gonzalez, were hired as 436th Security Forces Squadron supervisor police officers, and Rick Brewer, was hired as the

  • New C-5 Simulator delivered to Dover

    Dover Air Force Base received a second C-5 simulator Oct. 10, a year ahead of schedule. The new simulator will allow Dover Airmen to continue training at home station while the simulators go through the upgrade process. "(The simulator) allows us to practice emergency procedures, especially the ones

  • Senior Olympian prepares for national stage

    Bill Dawkins is a man who has not slowed down with age. A former gymnast, auctioneer and Marine, 80-year-old Dawkins can now add gold and silver medalist to his already impressive list of accomplishments. Dawkins won 6 gold and 3 silver medals at the Dover Senior Olympics in categories like high

  • LRS defeats MSS in flag football

    The 436th Logistics Readiness Squadron defeated the 436th Mission Support Squadron 20 - 7 in both teams' first game Oct. 7. MSS had a rough start with their first play resulting in an interception, which quickly turned into a touchdown for LRS in the first few minutes of play. "Defensively we were a