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  • Deck the halls, not set them on fire

    Happy Holidays from Dover AFB Fire and Emergency services flight! During 2011-2015, U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 200 home fires all of which started with a Christmas tree. Each year, these fires caused an average of 6 deaths, 16 injuries, and $14.8 million in direct property damage. Of those, electrical distribution or lighting
  • Image of little child wearing hat standing on stool near Christmas tree while drawing on blackboard.

    Name that feeling

    The day after Thanksgiving my family and I (along with our dog) piled into our car, put on some Christmas tunes, and headed to a tree farm in hopes of finding the perfect Christmas tree for this season. “The Great Tree Hunt” in some ways has become a family tradition and something my family looks forward to every year with the prize being the
  • According to a recent study by Cornell University, Americans, on average, will gain 1.3 pounds this holiday season as a result of over eating and lack of exercise. The answer to enjoying holiday treats without sacrificing fitness is making a plan and sticking to it, says Geoffrey Borro, 436th Aerospace Medicine Squadron health promotion dietician. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Mauricio Campino and Airman 1st Class Dedan Dials)

    Staying healthy during the holidays

    It’s that time of the year again. Squadron potlucks, family dinners, and eating out while shopping or traveling. According to a recent study by Cornell University, some Americans will consume 4500 calories and 250 grams of fat during holiday celebration dinners leading to an average weight gain of 1.3 pounds by the New Year with some gaining much
  • Friendsgiving is a way to keep the Thanksgiving celebration alive even when away from family. Each year, many service members find themselves away from home, but they can still celebrate the holiday with an evening of food, friends, and fun. (Courtesy photo)

    Seven Tips to Having a Successful Friendsgiving

    The Thanksgiving season is upon us and for many Airmen here at Dover, it will be spent away from their families. That’s the bad news. The good news is that many of those Airmen will be celebrating Friendsgiving!
  • The Employee-vehicle Certification and Reporting System is an Air Force program that will ensure the base aligns with Clean Air Act, section 118(d). The legislation requires all military personnel and non-contractor civilian federal employees driving their non-exempt vehicles onto a federal facility for 60 or more days per calendar year must have their vehicle emissions tested. (Courtesy graphic)

    ECARS: Keeping Dover’s Air Clean

    Here at Dover AFB, we have a requirement for all employees who drive their privately owned vehicles on base for work 60 days or more a year to complete their vehicle registration in the Employee-vehicle Certification and Reporting System, or ECARS. This is an Air Force program that will ensure the base aligns with Clean Air Act, section 118(d).
  • A Coast Guard HH-65 Dolphin helicopter lowers a rescue basket as a USCG rescue diver instructs an Air Force student how to safely ascend during water survival training Sept. 27, 2018, in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Bowers Beach, Del. This simulation provides Airmen with an opportunity to use the skills and tactics they learned in the classroom portion of the training.

    Dover Airman volunteers with SERE specialists

    Over the past two months, I’ve had a somewhat unorthodox volunteer experience with the Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialists. I’ve been hoisted up into a helicopter from the ocean, pulled around on the back of a jet ski, and I’ve even driven around on an all-terrain vehicle dressed like an adversary.
  • Chief Master Sergeant Anthony W. Green

    Good things happen when MVPs align

    Have you ever wondered, “Why are we doing this?” “What does this have to do with the big picture or overall goal?” “Why is this important?”

  • OPSEC and you

    The desired effect of OPSEC is to influence the adversary’s behavior and actions by protecting friendly operations and activities. You have probably been practicing Operations Security (OPSEC) in your personal life without even knowing it.
  • In 2018, squadrons received funding for the first time specifically for innovative ideas. The goal was to come up with many small innovations that would add up to big overall savings in time and capital. The 2018 innovation funding was so successful, funds have also been approved for fiscal year 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Mauricio Campino)

    The Quest for Innovation Continues

    In the quest for innovation and the ability to meet increasing requirements with decreasing resources, game-changing technologies and paradigm-shifting discoveries are relatively few and expensive to incorporate. However, constant marginal adjustments and increased mastery within our spheres of influence can produce groundbreaking results in the long run.
  • The 71st Air Force Ball is scheduled for Sept. 15, 2018, at the Rollins Center, Dover Downs, Del. The event's theme is the "Eve of Tomorrow," encouraging Airmen to look toward the future by emphasizing innovation and technology, and building on the strong foundation and proud service of the defense organization. (Courtesy graphic)

    AF history gives life to "Eve of Tomorrow"

    This month we will celebrate the Air Force’s 71st birthday. As we prepare for celebrating this milestone at Dover’s Air Force Ball, event organizers have themed the ball as “Eve of Tomorrow.” This idea spawns from a positive desire to get Airmen excited about looking forward, placing emphasis on innovation and technology. Although I am as excited as the next about looking forward, I would urge all Airmen if you want to look forward, first take the time to look back. History has many lessons, experiences and tales which provide insight for the Eve of Tomorrow.
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