News

  • In the Spotlight SNCOA graduation

    Congratulations to the following master sergeant who graduated from the Senior NCO Academy, Maxwell Air Force Base, Al., July 23. William Baisey, 436th Security Forces Squadron

  • Request absentee ballots now to vote in upcoming election

    The 2008 Presidential Election is quickly approaching and for Airmen stationed at DAFB time is getting short to both get registered to vote and send in absentee ballots. "For many Airmen who joined straight out of high school this will be their first presidential election," said Lt. Col. Richard

  • Breaking ground: DAFB to build new dorms

    Team Dover Airmen and distinguished visitors attended a ground-breaking ceremony for a new quad-style dormitory July 21. Col. Steven Harrison, 436th Airlift Wing commander, Col. Randal Bright, 512th Airlift Wing commander, U.S. Sen. Thomas Carper, U.S. Rep. Mike Castle, Senior Airman Carey Davis,

  • Military Child Education Agreement signed

    Delaware has always been proud of its moniker the "First State," but today military families can laud Delaware as the tenth state in ratifying House Bill 297, the Compact on Education Transition for Military Children. Delaware Gov. Ruth Ann Minner signed House Bill 297 July 17, making Delaware the

  • New standards improve quality of life in Dover's dorms

    When one first walks into a squeaky clean hotel room he or she can feel at home. Hotel owners ensure each room has a freshly made bed, vacuumed floors, clean bathroom and dusted furniture. Dover's dorm managers are striving to meet a similar standard in a new initiative to provide a sense of home

  • Giant squids land on Dover AFB

    A 326th Airlift Squadron aircrew landed today at Dover Air Force Base, Del., with two giant squids in its cargo compartment. The two sea creatures were transported in a C-17 from Europe and will be delivered to the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington D.C. The female

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 -

  • 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