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  • First Lt. Molly Frank, 3rd Airlift Squadron C-17 Globemaster III pilot, poses for a photo on the flight line Sept. 4, 2014, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Frank also performs executive officer duties for the squadron and was randomly selected for The Airlifter's feature "A face of Team Dover: Vol. 1, No. 3." (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

    A Face of Team Dover: Vol. 1, No. 3

    Highlighting the numerous Airmen that serve at Dover Air Force Base, "A Face of Team Dover" will introduce you to the individuals that make Team Dover "Deliver Excellence."Rank and Name: 1st Lt. Molly FrankUnit: 3rd Airlift SquadronDuty Title: C-17 Globemaster III pilot and 3 AS executive officerTime in the Air Force: Three and a half yearsTime at
  • Tech. Sgt. Michael Bravo, 436th Aerial Port Squadron passenger service operations NCO, talks with a group of cadets from the Civil Air Patrol of Annapolis, Md., during a tour Aug, 22, 2014, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Bravo is one of 25 ambassadors that show off the Team Dover’s base and mission to community members. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlin Federick)

    Ambassadors of DAFB

    Since January 2011, Team Dover's Ambassador Program has successfully provided manpower for community members to tour the base facilities and learn about the mission here.The program allows for service members of all ranks from Team Dover the opportunity to escort members from other bases, the local community, distinguished visitors and local and
  • Airman 1st Class Christopher Baughan, 436th Logistics Readiness Squadron mobile fuels distribution operator unravels a hose on a R-12 hydrant fuel servicing vehicle Aug. 18, 2014, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Baughan was randomly selected for The Airlifter's feature "A face of Team Dover: Vol. 1, No. 2." (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

    A Face of Team Dover: Vol. 1, No. 2

    Highlighting the numerous Airmen that serve at Dover Air Force Base, "A Face of Team Dover" will introduce you to the individuals that make Team Dover "Deliver."Rank and Name: Airman 1st Class Christopher BaughanUnit: 436th Logistics Readiness SquadronDuty Title: Mobile Fuels Distribution OperatorTime in the Air Force: One year, five monthsTime at
  • Airman 1st Class Alexis Lewitzke, 436th Maintenance Squadron C-5 aerospace maintenance journeyman poses for a photo July 31, 2014, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Lewitzke was randomly selected for The Airlifter's feature "A face of Team Dover: Vol. 1, No. 1." (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

    A Face of Team Dover: Vol. 1, No. 1

    Highlighting the numerous Airmen that serve at Dover Air Force Base, "A Face of Team Dover" will introduce you to the individuals that make Team Dover "Deliver."Rank and Name: Airman 1st Class Alexis LewitzkeUnit: 436th Maintenance SquadronDuty Title: C-5 Aerospace Maintenance JourneymanTime in the Air Force: Two years, four monthsTime at Dover
  • Mike Georgules, 436th Operations Support Squadron airfield management shift leader, requests access to the runway with the air traffic control tower, June 16, 2014, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Airfield management is in charge of ensuring the runway and attached surface area is operational. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jared Duhon)

    Airfield Management

    Team Dover personnel conduct thousands of missions each year to locations around the world. In order for these missions to be successful, they require fully operational runways. It is the job of the 436th Operations Support Squadron's airfield management to ensure the airfield is ready for all Team Dover's needs."We have a wide variety of task we
  • Senior Airman Elias Gallardo-Baez, 436th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, inspects night vision goggles June 9, 2014, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. The goggles provide operators improved situational awareness during periods of low natural illumination by amplifying light from the moon and stars. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jared Duhon)

    Aircrew Flight Equipment personnel key Team Dover

    Aviation is inherently a very dangerous occupation, which makes proper flight safety equipment a matter of life and death.Team Dover is home to 18 C-5M Super Galaxies and 13 C-17 Globemaster IIIs which all require safety equipment that is maintained and distributed by the 436th Operations Support Squadron's aircrew flight equipment.Airman 1st Class
  • Drinking and driving is a surefire way for an Airman to end their career; to combat this, in 2010, Dover Airmen Against Drunk Driving was created. They provide the final backup plan for those who chose to drink and after all other options have been exhausted. The program is run by volunteers and is free and anonymous for users. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Senior Airman Jared Duhon)

    DAADD program combats DUIs

    Drinking and driving is a serious problem that not only endangers lives, but also negatively affects Team Dover's ability to "deliver" the mission. In 2013, Dover Airmen Against Drunk Driving members helped 184 Airmen and racked up more than 4,400 volunteer hours."The 436th Airlift Wing's mission counts on every single Airman to be able to perform
  • Chief Master Sgt. Stanley C.P. Cadell, 436th Airlift Wing command chief, talks to an Airman during a dorm room inspection April 11, 2014, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Cadell spent nine years of his career as a first sergeant before becoming a command chief. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Morris)

    Meet Team Dover's new enlisted leader

    Wearing two stars in your chevron is a pretty big deal. Only the top one percent of enlisted Airmen rise to the rank of chief master sergeant, but out of that top one percent, roughly only ten percent are selected to serve as a command chief. When Chief Master Sgt. Stanley Cadell, 436th Airlift Wing command chief, enlisted, he knew he wanted to
  • Kristin Warat, family child care provider, and Paul, one of the children she watches, read during story time, April 11, 2014,at her house in Little Creek, Del. FCC providers care for military and DoD civilian’s children from their homes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jared Duhon)

    Family Child Care

    A child being born, to some new parents, is the happiest but also the scariest moment of their life. Questions about finances and proper parenting techniques are sure to be on any new parent's mind.But something that might not be in the forefront of the new parents' mind is childcare. What are the options for babysitters, daycare, and what programs
  • Victim advocates provide essential support to victims of sexual assault. They provide information on available options and resources to assist the victim in making informed decisions. They also offer continuous support until the victim feels the support is no longer needed. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Morris)

    Victim advocates: support when you need it

    April is sexual assault awareness month and some Team Dover Airmen are taking it a step further, working as victim advocates, to help prevent sexual assault and support those who have been victims. Victim advocates provide essential support to victims of sexual assault. They provide information on available options and resources to assist victims
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