News

  • 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

  • This week in history: April 19 - 24

    April 19, 1930:  Mickey Efferson, a noted wing walker and parachutist, married Mildred Hitch while flying over Wilmington, Del. The ceremony took place in a six-seat Bellanca aircraft. Allison Buck piloted the aircraft and Rev. Ralph Minker officiated over the exchange of vows. April 23, 1954: 

  • Security clearance process, preparedness part of military duty

    In some cases a security clearance can be beneficial for people when they leave the service. Its valuable while in the military as well and determines who has access to sensitive or classified information. At a minimum, all personnel require a background check so they can use government computers.

  • This Week in History: April 5 – April 11

    6 April 1927: The Federal Department of Commerce, Aeronautics Branch, began issuing regulations governing the sale of new aircraft. This became known as the "Approved Type Certificate." The seller presented this certificate which symbolized the airworthiness of the aircraft. The first certificate

  • Airman's Attic lends a helping hand

    Imagine if everything you need for moving into a new home was given to you for free. It may sound too good to be true, but it is possible for active-duty and reserve Airmen, E-5 and below, at Dover Air Force Base. The Airman's Attic is a volunteer-run base organization that offers Dover Airmen and

  • Airmen in personal effects office take small items to heart

    Watches, coins, photos, dog tags and necklaces. To many, these are just items carried or worn by military members, even when serving in places like Iraq or Afghanistan. For families of the fallen, these simple items may be cherished keepsakes that serve as reminders of their son or daughter who paid

  • Gates signs policy for dignified transfer operations

    Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates has approved a policy change that, under strictly delineated conditions, allows media filming of dignified transfer operations of fallen servicemembers' remains at Dover Air Force Base, Del. The new policy is slated to be implemented April 6, Pentagon spokesman

  • Going green! 436th LRS to receive new hybrid truck

    Dover will be testing a new heavy-duty hybrid electric tractor truck the beginning of May, thanks to the Air Force Advanced Power Technology Office in conjunction with Mack Trucks, Inc.The test will compare maintenance costs and repairs of the hybrid truck to the current 10-ton tractor at

  • This week in history

    March 15, 1981 -- An aircrew consisting of members of the 3d and 9th Military Airlift Squadrons delivered five F-5F Tiger aircraft to Butterworth, Malaysia. The record breaking non-stop flight began at McClellan Air Force Base, California, and lasted more than 20 hours, requiring four separate

  • Repairing the past to display in the present

    Coming in with bullets holes, missing parts and sometimes having housed wild animals, aircraft donated to the Air Mobility Command Museum have lived a hard life. Retiree and civilian volunteers work in teams to restore these aircraft back to their original pristine condition for the AMC Museum. "We