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  • Ice tanks reduce cost, energy use

    Dover Air Force Base is looking to save $300,000 by cooling buildings in the summer with a newly installed ice storage system."The system makes ice overnight," said April Steward 436th Civil Engineering Squadron energy and utility manager. "Then during the day the ice system is used instead of the

  • 436th AMXS builds mezzanine in hangar

    The 436th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron celebrated their recently built mezzanine in Hangar 793 with a ribbon cutting ceremony.The mezzanine, a second floor built inside the hangar, is installed with new lockers to serve as the 436th AMXS maintainer's personal locker room."Today with the new locker

  • HMO helps Team Dover move

    The Housing Management Office is the government liaison for housing privatization and a point of contact for new members arriving to Dover AFB.The HMO helps provide information for off-base housing for servicemembers, as well as provide individual counseling and personal attention to servicemembers'

  • Workshop to help quit smoking coming to Dover

    A workshop to help smokers kick the habit is coming to Dover Air Force Base. The Health and Wellness Center will be hosting the workshop Feb. 17 from 3 to 4 p.m. at the 436th Medical Group."We decided to host this workshop for Team Dover to help those wanting a fresh start for the New Year," said

  • Dover Airmen support AFMAO

    Dover Air Force Base Airmen are prepared to support the Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations Center at any given moment.Some of the squadrons supporting the AFMAO mission share their insight about the job and why they are proud to make their solemn contribution.Forensic DentistryThe 436th Dental

  • Deliver!

    Dover's Aerial Port not only delivers 70 percent of all non-deployment related cargo going into Iraq and Afghanistan, but also strives towards excellence in all they do.The Inventory Control System is a computer program that keeps track of pallets inside of a holding area, with an Elevating Transfer

  • Dover ISO dock extends C-5 lifespan

    Since October 2009, 436th Maintenance Group has performed Maintenance Steering Group Three Major maintenance on four C-5 Galaxy in their isochronal maintenance dock. Dover is the only MSG-3 Major location in the Air Force.In an effort to increase the lifespan of the heavily-used C-5, five years of

  • New plan promotes energy conservation

    In February, Dover will begin construction to decentralize its aging heat plant, which is expected to save the base about $1.9 million a year.This project is estimated to cost just under $25 million and is funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 with four contracts already

  • Team Dover celebrates Year of the Air Force Family

    The Secretary and the Chief of Staff of the Air Force named July 2009 - July 2010, the Year of the Air Force Family, and Dover Air Force Base has been celebrating family since.The Year of the Air Force Family has allowed Dover to Highly many existing successful programs while unveiling newly

  • Chief of staff dedicates Center for Families of the Fallen

    The Air Force chief of staff dedicated the new Center for Families of the Fallen at the Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations Center here Jan. 6."For many of us, this dedication is a bittersweet event," said Gen. Norton Schwartz, the Air Force chief of staff. "This center is emblematic of our