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Jan. 19, 2007
Dover AFB Weather Flight gives Airmen heads up

Stand-up comedian George Carlin once joked, "Weather forecast for tonight: Dark, continued dark overnight, with widely scattered light by morning." Although his comical forecast is quite accurate, it is a bit too vague for the needs of aircrews that depend upon timely and precise climate
Dec. 7, 2006
Tree-Lighting Ceremony attracts large crowd, "big man" himself makes guest appearance

A crowd gathers around a 30 foot-tall tree in temperatures below freezing. The Holy Roller - the Chaplain's van that usually makes appearances to Airmen working on Dover's flightline - is serving hot chocolate by the gallon. Besides the hot chocolate and some knit caps, there is little else to keep
Dec. 5, 2006
AFSO 21 101: Instructors here teach Airmen tools to work smarter under increased operations with fewer workers

2nd in a 2-part series Regardless of his fast-paced job, one chief here digs out from his pile of paperwork to teach Dover personnel about the basics of Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century by building miniature jets. "One of the reasons I became an (AFSO 21) instructor is because I
Dec. 5, 2006
AFSO 21 class teaches Airmen to do the seemingly impossible

1st in a 2-part series The Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century basic course here starts out like any other typical class. There are the usual pointed jabs toward the location of bathroom, snack bar and assembly meeting point in case of a fire. Then each student takes turns stating their
Oct. 26, 2006
Still serving -- Volunteer retirees assist facilities around base

Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines spend twenty years or more serving their county. They deploy to remote locations around the globe, supporting freedom and protecting the American way of life. When they retire, many are driven to stay involved with the DoD, but may not know how. This is where
Sept. 29, 2006
A brief history of Fire Prevention Week

Every October, Airmen here are bound to see numerous fliers, bulletins and advertisements for Dover Air Force Base's Fire Prevention Week. They may have also seen the 436th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department at the Base Exchange doing fire extinguisher training, and may have even stopped at the
Sept. 14, 2006
An agent of change -- Expert speaks candidly in one-on-one interview and gives Airmen an in-depth look at AFSO 21

In a recent interview with Col. Robert Hamm, 436th Maintenance Group commander and self-proclaimed Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century "zealot," I had the opportunity to get an in-depth look at AFSO 21 and the Lean philosophy, as well as a chance to learn about the man who is striving to
Sept. 7, 2006
Remembering September 11, 2001: 5 years later, Airmen reflect upon personal experiences

Monday, it will be five years since four airliners were hijacked by Al-Qaeda terrorists and used as weapons against America, killing and injuring thousands and launching a Global War on Terror that is still being fought today, both at home and abroad. Sept. 11, 2001 is a date that will forever be
Aug. 24, 2006
Chaplain Candidate Program; Pathway to become a military religious leader

Glorifying God, Honoring Airmen and Serving All is the vision statement of the U.S. Air Force Chaplain Service. For those in the Chaplain Candidate Program, that is the vision they aspire to call their own.With this unique program, interested candidates have the opportunity to experience life as a
July 13, 2006
QAEs work closely with contractors to keep aging fleet clean, top shape

A group of seasoned technicians have a job description many would love to get paid for – people watching. The 436th Maintenance Group Quality Assurance office is responsible for making sure every move of more than a dozen Starlight Corporation (a military contractor) workers who clean one of the

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