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  • Riding for life - in the eyes of a Green Knight

    The Green Knight is a character in a 14th-century Arthurian poem who is known as one of King Arthur's greatest champions and one of the most powerful knights in his courts. A knight not only holds honorable military rank, they are bound to leading a life of chivalrous conduct - following a code of

  • SFS Airman selected to represent Dover in Tops In Blue

    After placing and winning in various singing contests such as AMC Icon, one Team Dover member has finally caught the 'brass ring.' Technical Sgt. Letisia Eddy, 436th Security Forces Squadron, was selected to perform with the Tops In Blue. Tops In Blue is an expeditionary entertainment unit that

  • A young life saved by a donor

    Here is a message from a strong-minded, beautiful little girl who has experienced so much in her nine years of life; "become a bone marrow donor, because it saved my life." Karina Sones, daughter of Col. Dwight Sones, 436th Airlift Wing vice commander, was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia

  • Caring for those who care for the fallen, their families

    "Dignity, honor, respect for the fallen ... Care, service, support for their families," this is the mantra of the Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations Center and for the men and women who work here it is at the heart of what they do. The unique work takes a lot out of a person physically,

  • Quilts of Valor a comfort for complex wartime emotions

    In 2003 Catherine Roberts, a midwife by profession and quilter for 25 years from Seaford, wanted to give a wounded soldier a quilt to bring him comfort during his recovery. "We are a nation at war," said Ms. Roberts. "Warriors need something tangible, a physical representation of love, support and

  • AirVenture Oshkosh: A family event

    Every year Cathy and Roger Tener attend the Experimental Aircraft Association's AirVenture Oshkosh, one of the nation's largest Air Shows. The Teners help out with the Warbirds exhibit, which supports the upkeep of antique military aircraft flying. This year they received an unexpected text message

  • AirVenture Oshkosh brings Airman home

    On July 31, 20 crew members from the 436th and 512th Airlift Wing took a Dover C-5M Super Galaxy to Wisconsin to be part of the Experimental Aircraft Association AirVenture Oshkosh, one of the nation's largest air shows. For many of the crew, this was a chance to interact with the public, but for

  • War hero brought home, laid to rest after 40 years missing in action

    Staff Sgt. Adam Blankenship grew up listening to stories of his Uncle Quincy Adam, but had never gotten to know him. Mr. Adam was a Vietnam vet who was missing in action for 40 years. "My mom used to tell stories about him all the time," said Sergeant Blankenship. "He was a good guy who liked to

  • Stories to tell: Dover spouse becomes published author

    Brenda Tetreault has enjoyed writing for as long as she can remember. She spent her high school days in Coos Bay, Ore., sitting in the back of the class writing stories. "I wrote a lot for my friends," she said. "I would give them stories when I was in junior high and high school. It was just

  • Ground radar techs: keeping the planes flying high

    The 436th Communications Squadron provides more than troubleshooting for computers and telephones; many may not know that one aspect of their job is to help keep planes flying. Ground radar system Airmen provide 24-hour support to the 436th Operations Support Squadron Radar Approach Control