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  • Eagle's Rest soaring to the top

    Dover Air Force Base, Del. is a small base nestled on a peninsula jutting into the Atlantic Ocean. Because of its geographical placement the base has a giant mission moving cargo and servicemembers to and from overseas locations. There is a constant flow about the base, evident in the taxi cabs and

  • Team Dover's additions to an American tradition

    NASCAR fans were treated to the sounds of roaring stockcars, F-16 engines and the soft billowing of American and checkered flags at the tripleheader event of May 13 - 15 at Dover International Speedway, Del. The weekend featured the Lucas Oil 200, 5-Hour Energy 200 and FedEx 400 benefitting Autism

  • Hard hats and hard work

    When it comes to getting the job done right, they hit the nail on the head. They put a roof over the head of Team Dover, keep the temperature comfortable for them to work, and keep their facilities running smoothly. They are the 436th Civil Engineer Squadron, and the projects they take on keep the

  • Summer fun at the Youth Center

    Summer is a special time of year for the youth of America -- school is out. They have no more teachers, homework or early wake-up calls to catch the bus. For many children, it is a time of adventure and hanging around the neighborhood. For the children of Dover Air Force Base, Del., there is an

  • Team Dover builds auxiliary field

    When Dover Air Force Base, Del.,'s newest airframe arrived April 22, the landing was one of the softest in history. The unique, gentle landing was a stark contrast to the typical clash of tires and concrete often associated with planes touching down. The plane taxied on runway 25 and came to a stop

  • Dover's four-legged wingmen

    If you ask an Airman how his day at work was, he might say: "rough."If you asked one of these servicemembers how their day at work was, they would most likely say: "ruff!" Airmen are required to be clean-shaven at all times while in uniform.For these servicemembers, shaving waivers are mandatory.

  • "A very special group" -- JPED arrives

    Dover Air Force Base welcomed its newest tenant unit with a much awaited ribbon cutting ceremony April 15, 2011.The Joint Personal Effects Depot was originally stood up by the Army Human Resources Command immediately following the events of 9-11. It is the facility where the personal effects of

  • Operations Group on display

    A community relations program at Dover Air Force Base, Del., held its annual flight for more than 25 members of the local community April 13.The Honorary Commanders Program pairs commanders from the 436th Airlift Wing, the 512th Airlift Wing and the Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operation, with civic

  • Delivering hope

    America's history of delivering humanitarian aid is a storied one.America delivered when the German Democratic Republic was starving the people of Western Berlin in 1948, when East Pakistan, (now Bangladesh), suffered the deadliest tropical cyclone ever recorded in 1970, and when a catastrophic

  • Suck, squeeze, bang and blow

    What weighs more than 10,000 pounds, is more than 9 feet in diameter, operates at up to 37,000 horsepower, and was the first of its kind? No, it's not your car.To find the answer to this question one could always visit Dover Air Force Base, Del.'s Jet Engine Intermediate Maintenance element, or Jet