AFSO21 improves efficiency, productivity

The Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century program has been in operation since June 2006 and is responsible for a cultural shift at Dover Air Force Base.Team Dover has embraced AFSO21, which is designed to create a culture of process improvement by identification and elimination of wasteful

New tower open for business

Dover Air Force Base held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new air traffic control tower Oct. 26. The new tower will replace the base's original tower, which was constructed in 1955. The new tower will feature upgraded equipment and will help to increase the overall safety of flight operations at

Passenger Terminal receiving upgrade

The Dover Air Force Base Air Passenger Terminal is scheduled to finish the first part of its upgrades Nov. 13. These upgrades are part of a two-phase project to improve the aesthetics and user comforts of the Air Passenger Terminal. "When people walk into the Air Passenger Terminal, they're looking

'Operation Goblin' gearing up for Halloween

The 436th Security Forces Squadron will be conducting 'Operation Goblin' from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 31 in the Eagle Heights Housing Area. This operation will include Security Forces members and augmentees conducting foot patrols throughout both housing areas, as well as McGruff the Crime Dog

Dover breaks ground on new fitness center

Executive order bans texting while driving for federal employees

In an executive order issued Oct. 1, President Barack Obama banned federal employees from text messaging while behind the wheel on government business. "With nearly 3 million civilian employees, the federal government can and should demonstrate leadership in reducing the dangers of text messaging

Building a legacy of excellence: Dover named best in AMC

Dover Air Force Base is the winner of the Air Mobility Command 2010 Commander-in-Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence, AMC announced Tuesday. The Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence recognizes the outstanding and innovative efforts of the people who operate and

Homeowners Assitance Program expanded to respond to mortgage foreclosures and credit crisis

Details were announced Sept. 30 by Department of Defense officials about the distribution of the $555 million available under the Homeowners Assistance Program, or HAP, which was expanded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act passed in February. The expanded program is available to provide

AMC prepares to kick-off initiatives in support of the Year of the Air Force Family

Air Mobility Command leadership is preparing to kick-off its own initiatives in support of the Year of the Air Force Family a program introduced by the Air Force. AMC is working to establish its own initiatives and programs exclusive to the needs of its Airmen. AMC plans to conduct research at each

This week in history: Sept. 27 - Oct. 1

Sept. 27, 1966:  A C-133 aircraft from the 39th Military Airlift Squadron responded to a distress call from a civilian aircraft while enroute from Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, to Midway island. Max Conrad piloted the private aircraft and shortly after take-off, he experienced engine trouble and needed