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  • 2017 Thunder Over Dover photos

    Community guests fill the flightline during the Thunder Over Dover Open House Aug. 26, 2017, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Saturday was the first day of a free two-day event featuring more than 20 aerial demonstrations, static displays and other events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared

  • Thunderbirds' PA comes home

    The 2017 Thunder Over Dover Open House and air show is a little more meaningful than other air shows that Staff Sgt. Tabatha McCarthy has attended. That’s because, for this air show, McCarthy is coming home. McCarthy, the United States Air Force Thunderbirds’ Public Affairs Community Relations NCO

  • Thunder Over Dover is just around the corner

    Team Dover is finalizing its preparation for the 2017 Thunder Over Dover Open House, where they intend to showcase U.S. Air Force heritage from World War II to present during the free two-day event August 26-27 at Dover AFB.

  • Engineers lead the way for Thunder Over Dover

    With the 2017 Dover Air Force Base Open House fast approaching, much of the base has begun preparing for the event. One large effort of support for the open house is coming from the 436th Civil Engineer Squadron. Whether it be running cable for aircraft tie-downs, constructing fencing or staging

  • DAFB preps for Open House

    First responders tested their capabilities during a Major Accident Response Exercise in preparation for the upcoming Thunder Over Dover Open House July 22, 2017, on Dover AFB.

  • Snapshot: Thunderbirds plan for “Thunder Over Dover”

    Capt. Erik “Speedy” Gonsalves, U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Advance pilot/narrator, gives a “thumbs up” prior to engine start of Thunderbird 8, Jan. 25, 2017, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Gonsalves, along with Staff Sgt. Todd Hughes, tactical aircraft maintainer, departed Dover AFB in the F-16