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  • Fairytale trial teaches students about law

    A jury of students from Maj. George S. Welch Elementary School found Curly Pig guilty of attempted wolf cooking at a mock trial held in the school's gym May 2. The mock trial was one of two events offered by the 436th Airlift Wing Legal Office to celebrate Law Day, which is observed May 1. On May 1,

  • Temporary homes available to families

    The ribbon had barely touched the ground when the first family was ready to move into Dover Air Force Base's brand-new temporary lodging facility. One day after the announcement of Eagles Rest Inn as the recipient of the 2008 Air Mobility Command Innkeeper's Award, officials were ready to open the

  • Team Dover deploys for ORI dry run

    Moving beyond the classroom, Team Dover experienced simulated war operations during the operational readiness exercise at Alpena, Mich., April 20 to 25. The exercise was in preparation for the operational readiness inspection in July, when the 436th and 512th Airlift Wings will be evaluated on their

  • Dover Airman garners CFC Hero Award

    A Dover Airman was recently awarded the 2007 National Combined Federal Campaign Military Hero Award for his efforts with the CFC and other volunteer activities in the community. Capt. Thomas Abell, 436th Mission Support Squadron Military Personnel Flight commander, will receive the annual CFC Hero

  • What to wear, ABU policy

    With the introduction of the Airman Battle Uniform, and the option to wear either the ABU or the Battle Dress Uniform, Airmen can get confused about the varied requirements for wear and maintenance of the ABU. The mandatory wear date for the ABU is October 2011, but Airmen can wear them now. The

  • 101 Critical Days of Summer Safety, Campaign kickoff starts May 23

    Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of the 101 Critical Days of Summer for Team Dover. This is historically the period in which the Air Force experiences the most mishaps, particularly during off-duty activities because increased daylight hours and better weather provide more opportunities for

  • In the Spotlight - May 16

    Congratulations to Team Dover's outstanding performers at the operational readiness exercise: 436th Airlift Wing Staff Sgt. Alan Nulph Chaplain (Maj.) Scott Rummage 436th Aerial Port Squadron Staff Sgt. Amber Anderson 3rd Airlift Squadron Capt. Jared Lilje 9th Airlift Squadron Staff Sgt. John Crowe