Nov. 13, 2006 Dover crew flies C-17 training mission This weekend marked another milestone for the base's transition to a new mission as the first all-Dover aircrew, active and Reserve, flew a C-17 Globemaster III training mission Nov. 4. The flight was part of an interfly agreement Nov. 1 - 5 with the 305th Air Mobility Wing, McGuire Air Force Base,
Nov. 11, 2006 JPM Guardian helps protect warfighter, sheds 'Lite' on U.S. military readiness The scenario seems highly unlikely: several terrorists gain entry to the installation and release a toxic substance. Several Airmen die and many more are hospitalized. Immediately, the installation's emergency management team flies into action to save lives and minimize loss of
Nov. 11, 2006 Dover AFB wins Daedalian trophy for Air Mobility Command It's the most prestigious major command-level award a maintenance group can receive and Dover hasn't won it since 1994. "(The Clemens McMullen Memorial Daedalian Weapon System Maintenance Trophy) is presented by the Order of Daedalians to recognize the unit that has best met the objectives of
Nov. 3, 2006 Two Dover Airmen entertain troops worldwide in Tops In Blue The Air Force's Expeditionary Entertainers the "Tops In Blue" performed an intricate mixture of musical sounds of America before a packed house of more than 800 guests at the Delaware State University Education and Humanities Center Oct. 26. This year's theme, "What's Love?" featured the music of
Nov. 3, 2006 Air Force Reserve Bands leave Dover on high note From school assemblies to a national barbecue cook-off, three military bands played at various venues in Dover from Oct. 19 to 21 in support of Air Force Reserve Command objectives. Many of the free performances were designed to thank the community for their support of 512th Airlift Wing
Oct. 26, 2006 Dover AFB sets trend with bird radar, prevents strikes An F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot is preparing for a routine training mission in South Korea. Shortly after taking off, the pilot sees a grayish object flash in front of him, followed by a loud bang and an apparent fire in front of his aircraft. The pilot experiences severe deceleration, causing him to
Oct. 26, 2006 Annual craft show supports artisans, scholarships and welfare programs If you're running behind with your Christmas shopping this year, then the Dover Air Force Base Officer's Spouses Club has got a great deal for you. The 21st Annual Dover OSC Craft Show will showcase more than 200 vendors selling their handmade gift ideas. One of the largest single-day craft shows on
Oct. 26, 2006 Safeguarding against violence in the home Home is meant to be a safe haven - a place to receive hugs and reinforce a sense of belonging and acceptance when the world outside seems filled with conflicts and battles. The home can be a "training field" to enrich family members' lives, but in some unfortunate circumstances it has become a