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  • Base to save $80,000 by changing light bulbs

    Dover expects to save more than $80,000 a year with a new energy saving initiative called Operation Change Out. The voluntary U.S. Department of Energy program suggests military facilities, like base residential areas, exchange incandescent light bulbs for compact-fluorescent ones. "We're

  • Heart Link: Helping Dover spouses connect with military life

    The Airman & Family Readiness Center will host Heart Link, an orientation program for Air Force spouses, Sept. 16 at The Landings Club from 6 - 9 p.m. The goal of Heart Link is to strengthen military families by helping spouses understand the important role they have in the Air Force community.

  • Dover receives AMC Security Awareness Training

    Team Dover members received security briefings Aug. 25 at The Landings Club during Air Mobility Command's Security Awareness Day. Headquarters AMC, Scott AFB, Ill., ordered all AMC bases to perform security awareness training for all mobility team members to improve the command's security posture.

  • Senior leaders meet to discuss, decide way ahead for force

    Senior Air Force leaders gathered for a strategic summit Aug. 27 at Bolling Air Force Base to discuss the way ahead for the Air Force as a part of the August emphasis on strategic planning. "The summit allows us to identify issues that need senior leader review and decide on matters affecting the

  • Why is the theater closed, and why don't they post a sign?

    Q: I went to the base theater on August 16 for the evening show, and discovered a crowd of more than 30 people standing outside the door. Apparently the theater was not opening for the movie. Someone in the crowd said they hadn't opened for the afternoon show either. I even saw a child chasing down

  • Dover Airmen selected for promotion to staff sergeant

    Congratulations to the following individuals on their selection for promotion to staff sergeant: Joseph Abbott, 436th AMXS Justin Andrew, 436th AMXS Kenneth Armstrong, 436th AMXS Joshua Arnold, 436th SFS Richard Atkinson, 436th AMXS David Bass, 9th AS Jason Bolenbaugh, 9th AS James Bolinger, 436th

  • Can we reduce the noise pollution in base housing?

    Q: I am a little frustrated and annoyed with the amount of vehicles driving through base housing with their car stereo above the legal limit. I work night shift and the only time for me to sleep is during the day. I am constantly being woken up by the thumping of car stereos. I know Delaware has a

  • Col. Todd Emmert assumes command of 436th MSG

    Dover bid farewell to Col. Vic Sowers, the previous 436th Mission Support Group commander, during a change-of-command ceremony Aug. 15 at the Air Mobility Command Museum. Col. Todd Emmert, 436th MSG commander, accepted command of the award-winning group from Col. Steven Harrison, 436th Airlift Wing