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  • Team Dover? Or Team Dover!

    Team Dover! How many times have you heard that? Does it make you roll your eyes? Don't worry, I understand, I've been there. When I showed up at Dover AFB the first time 16 years ago as a second lieutenant I had the same reaction. Now at Dover for the third time, I've had some unique opportunities

  • “When the going gets tough…”

    "When the going gets tough, the tough get going." This phrase popped into my head last week when our Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal family lost a member in Afghanistan to an enemy attack. His wife and 8-month-old son came to Dover to witness the dignified transfer, and I couldn't help but

  • You don’t have to like ‘em

    The legendary Vince Lombardi was well known for having gritty, strong and tenacious teams - teams that were highly successful. Although physical prowess and natural aggression were strong components to the makeup of his teams, a more powerful element laid underneath it all. For the coach, the men on

  • That’s How I “Role”

    Nearly 23,000 feet above the Afghanistan moonscape, the night sky glows green through the magic of the night vision devices. The big gray C-17 Globemaster III and its crew prepare for yet another delivery of Mine Resistant, Ambush Protected vehicles to an austere base in Helmand province. The usual

  • Air Force birthday is an opportunity to recognize 62 years of success

    On Sept. 18, 1947, our Air Force became a separate branch of the military. Since then our unequalled accomplishments have helped provide a beacon of hope for men, women, and children all over the world. Throughout our command's rich history, we have evolved from Air Transportation Command to Air

  • People accomplish the Air Force mission

    As we celebrate Labor Day this weekend, we are reminded once again that it's our people that accomplish the Air Force mission. In the Air Force, we value technology. After all, where would we be without stealth aircraft, precision-guided weapons, unmanned aerial vehicles and a constellation of

  • On Labor Day, remember our Airmen work hard to defend freedom

    As I visit with people at bases throughout Air Mobility Command and our operations across the globe, one thing I always admire is the strong spirit of our Airmen and civilians who keep the mobility mission moving day in and day out. We have an extremely important mission in AMC, supporting our

  • How to be a servant-leader

    When I left Randolph AFB a few years back, my boss gave me a book by James C. Hunter titled, The Servant: A Simple Story About the True Essence of Leadership. In my mind, I was thinking, "didn't I tell him that I really don't read for leisure?" Of course, I accepted the gift graciously and decided

  • Computer virus at Dover?

    First let me start by introducing myself. I'm the new Communications Squadron commander at Dover AFB. I'm excited to have the opportunity to write an Airlifter article so soon after taking command. As I pen this I've been in the commander's seat for two weeks. In that short time, I've had the

  • Leaders wake up running

    Would you believe me if I told you there are almost 20,000 books with the word "leadership" in the title? I performed a search online for books about leadership and yes, there are more than 20,000. There are books about the Leadership Engine, the Leadership Moment and yet another about the