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  • October – National Cyber Security Awareness Month

    According to internetworldstats.com, there are more than 3.6 billion Internet users, roughly half of the world’s population of approximately 7.4 billion people. This translates to a highly connected world we live in today. Both large and small technological devices are becoming an “Internet of

  • My three 'Ps' of leadership

    In my 29 years of military service, I have been exposed to several different leadership philosophies and styles from previous leaders and mentors. As I grew to the leader I am today, my leadership philosophy has remained the same. From my years in the enlisted corps to my current status as a field

  • Pentagon trip excites 436th LRS members

    When I think about the Pentagon, one of the U.S.’s most iconic buildings and its distinctive shape with five equal sides that form the shape the building is known for, I am in awe of the structure and architecture. It’s also the headquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense. Many people might think

  • The Dover Experience

    Our new wing commander wants us to all understand our Dover Experience, and I am excited to help craft that narrative. He also wants us to find a way to make the experience what we want it to be. I’ve been in command for a year now and I thought I’d share my thoughts on what my Dover Experience has

  • Get your immunizations, prevent disease

    August is National Immunizations Awareness Month and is sponsored by the National Public Health Information Coalition.The history of immunizations began in England more than 200 years ago when Dr. Edward Jenner developed a smallpox vaccine. Since that time, immunizations have eradicated or decreased

  • Celebrating heritage by getting back to basics

    It was July 7, 2016, and the 436th Mission Support Group change of command ceremony had just ended. A conversation ensued between Lt. Col. Todd Walker, 436th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, 2nd Lt. Akeem Parks, and myself about how we need to do things that honor the traditions of the Air

  • Looking back: From airman basic to squadron commander

    Over the last few weeks I’ve been thinking about how I got here. I’m a simple guy who comes from a simple family. Almost 20 years ago I left home for the first time, to join the Air Force as Airman Basic Stermer. I was joining the Air Force and I hadn’t even seen an airplane until I got on one to go

  • From me to you, thank you

    Greetings teammates. My family and I can hardly believe two years have gone by since our arrival to Dover. We have truly been blessed to be part of Team Dover, and our local community. It is with heavy hearts for us to say goodbye to each of you.

  • Can an Airman Know the Air Force?

    Philosophy professors sometimes ask their students if it’s possible for a fish to know or understand water. Many students are dumbfounded by such a question. “Of course it can,” they think. “The fish spends its entire life swimming in water. How could it possibly not know about water?”

  • Getting to know your Airmen

    “Airpower…because without it—you lose,” Air Force Chief of Staff General Mark A. Welsh III stated in his retirement address. Airpower is not a cyber electron, missile, satellite, space vehicle or aircraft, it is an Airman and every Airman has a story. The Air Force family is made-up of Airmen with