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  • This week in history: May 17 - May 23

    May 20, 1926: The Federal government formed a new agency under the Department of Commerce called the Aeronautics branch. This new branch of the Commerce Department dealt with safety issues, pilot certification and minimum airfield requirements for the increasing activity in aerial transportation.

  • AFSO21 initiative saves Dover $1.8 million

    A new process will save Dover Air Force Base, Del., $1.8 million in man hours in the course of a year and most Airmen will not notice the change. Inprocessing Dover took an average of 20 days, but through an Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century initiative, that time has been cut down to

  • Military Spouse Appreciation Day event held at Dover

    Military Spouse Appreciation Day is an annual event held every year to celebrate the sacrifices and contributions of the spouses of those who serve. To honor the event, the Airmen and Family Readiness Center held a Bunko Bingo event at the Pinnacle Housing Community Center May 8. "Bunko sets four

  • This week in history: May 3 - May 9

    May 5, 1969: After 15 years of airlift service at Dover, the C-124 Globemaster II aircraft moved operations to Westover Air Force Base, Mass. In addition to the airframes, a 29,000 pound aircrew flight simulator also relocated to Westover. The simulator required a total of 11 pallets to safely

  • This week in history: April 27 - May 1

    May 1, 1954: Dover Air Force Base begins its new mission, global airlift, when the 1607th Air Transport Wing received its first C-124 Globemaster II aircraft. April 27, 1967: The 436th Military Airlift Wing wins the Military Airlift Command Commander's Trophy for Aircraft Maintenance annual award.

  • 436th Medical Group ready for H1N1 Flu

    According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there have been 91 cases of the H1N1 flu outbreak confirmed in Arizona, California, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New York, Kansas, Ohio and Texas as of April 29 at 11:00. None of these cases have involved Delaware

  • 3rd Airlift Squadron performs first squadron deployment

    The 3rd Airlift Squadron made history as they deploy for the first time April 26th. More than 150 3rd AS members deployed to Southwest Asia to support the airlift mission, providing intratheater airlift through two main hubs to deliver much-needed cargo to the front lines. "This is a unique mission

  • The Illusion Maker teaches base children earth-friendly message

    Dover Air Base Middle School students focused on their 'earthly' responsibilities as they participated in an interactive pro-environmental game show at the school gymnasium April 24. The game show, titled "Who Wants to be a Know it All" was hosted by the Illusion Maker, David Boslough, and was

  • New system puts moving power in customers hands

    The 436th Aerial Port Squadron Traffic Management Office has begun using a new tool that will give customers more control over their Permanent Change of Station. The Defense Personal Property System (DPS) is an online, automated-management system for moving household goods. "DPS is designed for

  • Dover PTLs leading the fight to be fit

    Team Dover has the chance to take part in becoming a key factor in improving physical fitness. By becoming a Physical Training Leader, Dover Airmen have the opportunity to lead Airmen in the fight by being fit to meet expeditionary mission requirements. "PTLs are responsible for leading squadron