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  • History of the Dover Air Force Base tail flash

    When the aircraft of Dover Air Force Base fly to other bases, one of the most easily identifiable features of the plane is its blue and yellow tail flash. This flash allows it to stand out from other aircraft, showcasing Dover's flying assets. Today's tail flash has existed for three years, after

  • C-5M surge operations complete

    The C-5M Super Galaxy team has completed another stage of operational test and evaluation with the conclusion of surge operations here. The surge operations consisted of 31 days of delivering essential cargo and flying sorties non-stop, from Dover Air Force Base to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey without

  • This week in history: Nov. 30 - Dec. 4

    Dec. 3, 1953     The 1607th Air Transport Wing flew its first C-54 Skymaster mission from Dover Air Force Base.Nov. 30, 1974    The new Dover Air Force Base Air Freight Terminal was completed and opened for operation. Final cost of the construction project was $5,246,700.Dec. 2, 1974     

  • Former MAC commander remembered

    Gen. Paul K. Carlton, former commander of the Military Airlift Command, passed away Nov. 23 at the age of 89 in San Antonio, Texas. General Carlton was commander of MAC from Sept. 26, 1972, to March 31, 1977."General Carlton's accomplishments as a commander will be remembered and honored; he

  • Volunteers ready to man USO during ‘Firefighter Fridays’

    Members of the 436th Civil Engineering Squadron fire protection flight are volunteering their time every Friday at the United Service Organization lounge at Dover Air Force Base.The volunteers started performing 24-hour service at the USO lounge Nov. 20 to support the schedule of the new lounge.A

  • This week in history: Nov. 23 - 27

    Nov. 27, 1941      Civil Air Patrol was founded one week before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. This all-volunteer force flew 24 million miles of coastal patrol during World War II. Duties included sub-spotting, target-towing, aiding distressed ships, and courier duty. In 1948 Congress made

  • DAFB hosts annual tree lighting

    Team Dover will host a Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony Dec. 1 at 5 p.m. at the Dover Air Force Base Main Gate.The night's festivities are open for Team Dover and the local community who have a Department of Defense identification card, and for their family members and guests.There will be hot

  • General Johns takes command of AMC

    Gen. Raymond E. Johns Jr. assumed command of Air Mobility Command from Gen. Arthur J. Lichte in a ceremony here Nov. 20.AMC is responsible for providing rapid, global mobility and sustainment for America's armed forces. As the commander, General Johns acts as the lead agent for all mobility air

  • End-of-year money a boon for bowling alley

    Renovations to improve quality of service at the Eagle Lanes Bowling Center were completed Nov. 14.The $250,000 renovations were funded by end-of-year money from the 436th Force Support Squadron."We had a lot of hands in getting this overhaul up and running," said Carl Schlesinger, 436th FSS ELBC

  • A new way of doing fuel

    Leading from the front with one of the Air Force's newest initiative is the 436th Logistics Readiness Squadron's fuels management flight. The 436th LRS passed out the last of their military-specific jet fuel, JP-8 and began giving out commercial-grade jet fuel, Jet A Nov. 13.Prior to this switch