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  • Creature comforts

    There is something to be said about the bond between an animal and its owner. For instance, humans have domesticated dogs for approximately 15,000 years; throughout that time dogs have served as companions, assisted-living animals and members of the police and military. In fact, American wildlife

  • Protecting lives 30,000 feet above earth

    Aircrew flight equipment members maintain and control the life-support and survival equipment used by military aircrews mid-flight. Whether it is oxygen masks, parachutes or inflatable rafts and slides, the AEF team looks out for their wingman flying overhead.

  • Get fit with gym programs

    Summer encourages people to go out and achieve "beach bodies" in preparation of spending more time down by the pool or out at the beach. To help in that endeavor, as well as aid those who want to maintain a healthy lifestyle, the fitness center at Dover Air Force Base, Del., provides several classes

  • Chaplain's assistants support Air Force's backbone

    Behind every base chaplain is a chaplain assistant who handles not only a great deal of the administrative work, but also a variety of other tasks from breaking down barriers between officers and enlisted, to restocking supplies. Although not assigned to one specific chaplain, they work beside them

  • Turn your hot dog into a chilly dog

    When summertime comes around, people generally find ways to cool down by going to the pool or the beach, or enjoying a cold beverage. However, with the onslaught of recent heat waves, it is not as easy as chasing down the ice-cream man for our four-legged counterparts to beat the heat. Just like

  • Material Handling and Equipment: small shop, big mission

    Airmen with the 436th Logistics Readiness Squadron's Material Handling and Equipment Shop have said that, in their line of work, there is no typical work-day. From cleaning out birds' nests from inside the engine compartment of a forklift, to disassembling an entire K-loader, their shifts are a

  • Photo story: Up, up, and away

    The Aero Club offers "Learn to Fly" classes at Dover Air Force Base, Del., which provide training for private pilots for fun and vocation. Call (302) 677-6365 for more information. 

  • Keeping the wheels turning

    Members of the 436th Maintenance Squadron isochronal aero repair team ensure that the C-5M Super Galaxy's of Dover Air Force Base, Del., stay flying high.

  • Behind the scenes: Airmen Dormitory Council

    They are everyday Airmen who strive to maintain the standard of living for single Airmen, E-4 and below. Although they are not a tremendously visible force, they do help maintain the well being of dormitory Airmen from behind the scenes. Serving as representatives for each of the dorms at Dover Air

  • Cloudy with a chance of rain

    The 436th Operations Support Squadron's weather flight does everything from brief the wing commander on a daily basis to provide vital information to various organizations, such as the air traffic control tower and command post. The topic of discussion: the weather. Although caddy-cornered in a