July 11, 2008 436th DS provides choices for fluoride protection Team Dover members and their families can receive the fluoride needed to protect their teeth through various means. As a public health measure to prevent dental cavities, many water suppliers add fluoride to the water supply. The optimal water fluoridation levels should range from 0.8-1.2 ppm (or
July 10, 2008 Base movie theater improvements Q: I visit your base theater frequently, and for the last three weeks the lights have not worked in the men's bathroom, and some of your employees don't know how to operate the equipment. Your movie theater seems to be going downhill in a hurry. A: Thank you for your comment regarding the movie
July 8, 2008 In the Spotlight CDC scores Congratulations to the following Dover Team members who scored a 90 or higher on their Career Development Course end of course test during second quarter. (Member's scores are listed after their units) Airman 1st Class Monica Quintana, 436th AMS - 96 Airman 1st Class Mark Arnol Jr., 436th CES -
July 8, 2008 New GI Bill benefits to take effect August 2009 Recently, President George W. Bush signed a new education bill, The Post 9/11 GI Bill, to replace the Montgomery G.I. Bill which was signed into law in 1984. The President signed the new bill into law June 30, but before the new benefits can be used, military education offices need time to adapt the
July 8, 2008 436th DS reactivated during 436th AMDS change of command 436th Medical Group members celebrated a joint change-of-command and re-activation ceremony July 2 at The Landings Club. During the ceremony, Col. James Cocklin, 436th Dental Squadron commander, relinquished command of the 436th Aerospace Medicine Squadron and assumed command of the re-activated
July 8, 2008 Dover Team helps community celebrate Independence Day More than 75 Team Dover members helped the City of Dover celebrate the birth of America July 4, with day-long activities, including a hometown parade, C-5 Galaxy flyover, musical entertainment and fireworks display. Hundreds of local residents, community members and visitors to the First State,
July 8, 2008 Learn the facts about alcohol Alcoholic beverages come in many forms. They are sold in appealing bottles and can be shaken, stirred or served on the rocks. Wines are poured into fancy glasses and margaritas are served in salt-rimmed cups decorated with toothpick umbrellas. Regardless of the look or the taste, they all have one
July 3, 2008 Base entry procedures Q: When I came through the North Gate recently, I saw the person in front of me talking to the security forces member, but I did not see them provide any identification to get in the gate. A: Security is all of our responsibility, so I appreciate your engagement. Having said that, I don't have
July 3, 2008 Where were the activities to support Spouse Appreciation Month Q: The first week in May was military spouse appreciation week. However, there were no activities to show appreciation to the spouses, or if there were, they were not advertised. Can you explain why? A: I also noticed that the only mention of Spouse Appreciation Month was a story about President
July 3, 2008 Why does the Fitness Center change weekend hours on Holiday weekends? Q: I have been working out at the Fitness Center for several years. I have never been able to figure out why the center changes the Saturday and Sunday schedule to the holiday hours when Monday is the actual holiday.A: I agree. Holidays on Monday or Friday will no longer affect our standard weekend