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  • Base to save $80,000 by changing light bulbs

    Dover expects to save more than $80,000 a year with a new energy saving initiative called Operation Change Out. The voluntary U.S. Department of Energy program suggests military facilities, like base residential areas, exchange incandescent light bulbs for compact-fluorescent ones. "We're

  • Dover receives AMC Security Awareness Training

    Team Dover members received security briefings Aug. 25 at The Landings Club during Air Mobility Command's Security Awareness Day. Headquarters AMC, Scott AFB, Ill., ordered all AMC bases to perform security awareness training for all mobility team members to improve the command's security posture.

  • Senior leaders meet to discuss, decide way ahead for force

    Senior Air Force leaders gathered for a strategic summit Aug. 27 at Bolling Air Force Base to discuss the way ahead for the Air Force as a part of the August emphasis on strategic planning. "The summit allows us to identify issues that need senior leader review and decide on matters affecting the

  • Dover Aircrew flies first C-17 into Georgia

    Seven Airmen from Dover's 3rd Airlift Squadron flew the first C-17 Globemaster III carrying humanitarian supplies into the Republic of Georgia Aug. 13. "We had stopped at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, after flying supplies into Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom," said Capt. Cory

  • Eagle Wing travelers to receive new GTC

    Government Travel Cards will soon have a new look as Citibank is replacing Bank of America as the DoD's travel-card provider in November. The expected start date to distribute new credit cards to Dover members is mid September. The current travel-card contract with Bank of America expires Nov. 29

  • Communicators complete computer network upgrade

    The reliability of Dover's computer network took a giant leap forward recently with the completion of a $6.5 million, two-year project. According to Robert Baird, 436th Communications Squadron chief of network operations, the project included replacing copper wires throughout the base with 180,000

  • Dover to host free custom car, truck, bike show

    The Auto Hobby Shop is hosting the annual Super Street Car, Truck and Bike Show, Aug. 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Air Mobility Command Museum. This is an event for the whole family with street car, truck and motorcycle exhibits, new car displays, a Youth Pinewood Derby and live band. In past

  • Why is the sauna in the women's locker room still broken?

    Q: I was wondering why the sauna in the women's locker room at the Fitness Center has been broken for the last three weeks. Is there any way we can address this issue so we can utilize the sauna? A: The emergency alarm in the women's sauna broke beyond repair on June 30 and a new alarm was ordered

  • Dover families benefit from new dental insurance policy

    Team Dover families now have a convenient option to cut down their waiting time for dental appointments by choosing their own dentists. Family members of active-duty Airmen can now seek any dental care in the following zip code areas: 19901, 19902, 19903, 19904 and 19709. While active-duty Airmen

  • Breaking ground: DAFB to build new dorms

    Team Dover Airmen and distinguished visitors attended a ground-breaking ceremony for a new quad-style dormitory July 21. Col. Steven Harrison, 436th Airlift Wing commander, Col. Randal Bright, 512th Airlift Wing commander, U.S. Sen. Thomas Carper, U.S. Rep. Mike Castle, Senior Airman Carey Davis,