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  • A historic moment

    Millions of Americans and millions more around the world watched Barack Obama become the 44th President of the United States, in what American Forces Press Service called the "Ultimate Change-of-Command Ceremony." Whatever your political views, it is an inspiration that 44 times in our Nation's

  • VPP program promotes safety, health

    The Voluntary Protection Program is a partnership between the Air Force and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to promote effective safety and health programs. Before you roll your eyes to the back of your head, throw your arms in the air, and shout out loud, "great, another program,"

  • CC shares goals, first impressions

    What an honor it is to be a part of Team Dover. I've already had the pleasure of meeting many of you at last week's change of command reception, during the 436th Airlift Wing's Quarterly Awards Ceremony, the Base Newcomer's Briefing, a visit to the Airman Leadership School and my 436th Mission

  • Doctor King epitomizes ‘Service Before Self’

    During the 1950s and 60s, civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., recognized the power of service to strengthen communities and achieve common goals for all Americans. In 1994, as a testament to the legacy of Doctor King's life, Congress initiated a Federal holiday, Martin Luther King Day.

  • Remembering King’s message of a job well done.

     In 1995, I was a first-year theology student at Emory University in Atlanta. I had enrolled in a course that focused on the theology of Dr. Marin Luther King, Jr. In this class, students were challenged to contemplate Dr. King's perspective on civil and human rights. I quickly began to see not only

  • Tankers: From a Question Mark to Today’s Fight

    Air refueling operations continue to be amazing aerial feats, especially for people who witness the process for the first time. As mobility Airmen, we consider it simply part of what we do but, in reality, it is quite remarkable to have two aircraft meeting less than 50 feet apart at more than

  • A Spirit of Giving

    Happy Holidays Team Dover! What a wonderful time of year, full of familiar sights and sounds that seem to bring people together and kindle a spirit of giving. Some of the more familiar sounds of the holiday season are Christmas carolers and the Salvation Army volunteers ringing their bells. Those

  • Have a happy, safe Thanksgiving

    Let me be the first to wish you happy holidays! The holidays mean many of our Airmen will be traveling to visit with friends and family to celebrate the season. Make sure you are taking the appropriate measures to guarantee the season will be festive! Plan your trips carefully, get plenty of rest,

  • Being a good wingman

    The term wingman comes from fighter pilots. When a pilot has an enemy locked in his sights and is ready to take down that enemy plane he can't see what's going on around him and he has to rely on his wingman to keep him safe from danger while he takes the shot. As an Air Force we have adopted

  • Tradition, honor and legacy

    What a historic week! Regardless of your political preferences, Election Day is always inspirational. The opportunity for citizens to voice their choice for the leader of the Republic should never go unappreciated. Few things are as sacred to the fabric of America as citizens exercising their