28 Oct 2010

Uncovering the ‘ghosts’ of Halloween’s past

The hands of the old clock stand vertical as tiny ghoulish creatures pass to and fro', their heads measuring eye to eye with the ghostly fog, snaking around the buildings, houses and yards. The streets of Eagle Heights, which were once the pride of the command for their beautiful houses and landscaping, now resemble a grave yard scene.Halloween

21 Jul 2010

Conquering willpower and crossing the finish line - one marathoner's story

It was once said, "the will to persevere is often the difference between failure and success."Most participants of a marathon prove this verse to be true, they do not run the race to win it - they run the race to finish. The battle a marathoner struggles with is the will from within. It is a personal goal of their finish time, as well as continuing

21 Jul 2010

Haiti: A rewarding experience

Haiti, the small island beset by terrible earthquakes in January 2010, was the target of aid from many countries around the globe, not the least of which the United States, it's neighbor to the north.Haiti is the poorest country in the Americas, and the massive earthquake, which shook it down to its very foundations, did all it could to make it

7 Jul 2010

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 law called chivalry. Known as a "rider," a knight

3 Mar 2010

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 travels the world promoting community relations,

19 Aug 2009

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 in February 2005. She was just 4 years old. The

17 Aug 2009

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, emotionally and spiritually but "this is a sacred mission

17 Aug 2009

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 remembrance." That simple idea drove Ms. Roberts to

11 Aug 2009

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 'did you see me wave?' as a Dover C-5M Super

7 Aug 2009

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 Tech. Sgt. Scott Horant, it was a chance to return