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  • A new era of military healthcare

    As part of a world-wide Department of Defense project, the 436th Medical Group is implementing a new electronic medical record system called the Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application, or AHLTA, beginning July 10, which is designed to replace current paper-based records with a

  • USO opens new dependants' lounge at Dover AFB terminal

    The United Services Organization of Delaware cut the ribbon on the new dependants lounge at the 436th Aerial Port Squadron Passenger Terminal June 14.The lounge is a two-room children's play area and nursery with brightly painted murals covering the walls."The grant was a $5,000 'Minnie' grant given

  • C-5 accident investigation board complete

    The results of an investigation into the C-5 Galaxy crash April 3 here found that human error was the cause, Air Mobility Command officials released Tuesday. The results were briefed at the Landings Club to representatives of Delaware's congressional delegation, local elected and civic leaders, and

  • Security forces: 100% security 100% of the time

    Within minutes of Team Dover's first-ever C-5 mishap April 3, the 436th Security Forces Squadron began providing around-the-clock coverage to secure the mishap site. When Tech Sgt. Gregory Pendleton, 436th SFS flight chief, arrived at the scene, he immediately took charge of the situation. "When I

  • Beautifying Dover Air Force Base one day at a time ... starting today

    What's one way to instill pride in ownership and help present Dover Air Force Base with a professional appearance for visitors and newcomers? How about an official day designated as "Dover Base Cleanup?" That's just what today is. "It is a one-day event to remind organizations that they have a part

  • Dover officer receives bronze star

    A Dover security forces officer was awarded one of the highest medals in the Air Force after spending six months deployed to Iraq. First Lieutenant Charity Winters, 436th Security Forces Squadron, received a Bronze Star May 30, for her leadership while deployed in Iraq. The Bronze Star Medal is

  • Tribute to living legacy moves on: P-51 departs Dover for Seymore-Johnson

    The Air Mobility Command Museum's P-51 Mustang display, modeled after the Tuskegee Airmen's legendary red-tailed fighter, will be moved to its new home at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Saturday. The aircraft has helped educate museum visitors about the accomplishments of the distinguished