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Lt. Col. Vhance Valencia, 436th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, takes a selfie with Ross Chastain, driver of the No. 15 Low-T Center Chevrolet Camaro, along with Tech. Sgt. Scott Morisette and Staff Sgt. Dustin Rogers, both from the 436th CES fire department Oct. 4, 2019, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Chastain attended October's First Friday in Hangar 295 at The Landings to sign autographs and meet some of Team Dover's Airmen. He is scheduled to drive in the "Drydene 400" Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series playoff race on Oct. 6, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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Bubba Wallace, driver of the No. 43 Victory Junction Chevrolet, races during the "Drydene 400" Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series playoff race Oct. 6, 2019 at Dover International Speedway, Dover, Del. The U.S. Air Force is one of many sponsors of the No. 43 car that finished in 20th place in the "Drydene 400" Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series playoff race. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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Miles the Monster holds a race car above race fans in Victory Plaza Oct. 6, 2019, at Dover International Speedway, Dover, Del. This race weekend is DIS’s 50th Anniversary celebration and the 100th NASCAR Cup Series race in the track’s history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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Maj. Gen. Clinton Crosier, assigned to the Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategy, Integration and Requirements, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Arlington, Va., speaks to 26 U.S. Air Force recruits entering the Delayed Entry Program Oct. 6, 2019, at Dover International Speedway, Dover, Del. Active-duty recruits join the U.S. Air Force through the DEP: an enlistment into the inactive Reserves, with an agreement to report for active duty to attend basic military training at a specified time in the future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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Staff Sgt. Andrew Vitale, 436th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal craftsman, answers questions from race fans Oct. 6, 2019, at Dover International Speedway, Dover, Del. Members from the 436th CES EOD, Fire Department and 436th Security Forces Squadron set up equipment and vehicle static displays in the Monster Mile Youth Nation area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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The Dover Air Force Base Honor Guard presents the colors during the opening ceremony of the "Drydene 400" Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series playoff race Oct. 6, 2019 at Dover International Speedway, Dover, Del. Team Dover members participated in DIS's 50th Anniversary celebration and the 100th NASCAR Cup Series race in the track's history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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Members of the United Service Organizations Show Troupe sings the national anthem Oct. 6, 2019 at Dover International Speedway, Dover, Del. The troupe performed prior the start of the "Drydene 400" Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series playoff race. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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Maj. Gen. Clinton Crosier, assigned to the Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategy, Integration and Requirements, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Arlington, Va., shakes hands with Bubba Wallace, driver of the No. 43 Victory Junction Chevrolet during driver introductions Oct. 6, 2019, at Dover International Speedway, Dover, Del. The U.S. Air Force is one of many sponsors of the No. 43 car that started in the 26th position for the "Drydene 400" Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series playoff race. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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Col. Joel Safranek, 436th Airlift Wing commander, writes on the racetrack start/finish line Oct. 6, 2019, at Dover International Speedway, Dover, Del. Safranek took the opportunity to write a message on the checkered line prior to the start of the "Drydene 400" Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series playoff race. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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Col. Gregory Haynes, 512th Airlift Wing commander, writes on the racetrack start/finish line Oct. 6, 2019, at Dover International Speedway, Dover, Del. Haynes took the opportunity to write a message on the checkered line prior to the start of the “Drydene 400” Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series playoff race. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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Maj. Gen. Clinton Crosier, assigned to the Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategy, Integration and Requirements, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Arlington, Va., administers the oath of enlistment to 26 U.S. Air Force recruits entering the Delayed Entry Program Oct. 6, 2019, at Dover International Speedway, Dover, Del. Crosier administered the oath of enlistment to the recruits prior to the start of the "Drydene 400" Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series playoff race. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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Jeff Burton, left, NBC Sports Group’s NASCAR Cup analyst, and Master Sgt. Chad Huggins, 436th Aerial Port Squadron combat readiness and resources section chief, pose for a photo Oct. 6, 2019, at Dover International Speedway, Dover, Del. Burton took Huggins for a “joy ride” in the NBC car at full speed around the Monster Mile, which was broadcasted live prior to the start of the “Drydene 400” Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series playoff race. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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Snapshot: Team Dover participates in DIS 50th Anniversary

Published Oct. 7, 2019
By Roland Balik
436th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

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