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  • MTIs - shaping the Airmen of the Air Force

    The distinctive clicking of metal plates striking concrete is a familiar sound for Airmen who have been through Air Force Basic Military Training. The slow click, click, click, could signal the approach of impending doom, as a Military Training Instructor moves to correct a trainee in a directive

  • Swim safe: Oasis Pool opens for the summer

    The Oasis Pool, located in Eagle Heights, will open for Team Dover members and their guests this season beginning May 23, kicking off the season of pool fun and water safety. Oasis Pool is the only pool at Dover Air Force Base, because the base pool has closed permanently due to construction for the

  • 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