In the muck and making a difference

U.S. Air Force personnel observe the effect of their hard work during an outfall cleanup in support of Earth Week activities at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 22, 2026. The project brought together multiple team members to remove debris and improve drainage conditions across the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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U.S. Air Force personnel remove debris from an outfall in support of Earth Week activities at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 22, 2026. The cleanup supports stormwater flow by clearing accumulated trash and organic material from drainage infrastructure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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U.S. Air Force personnel utilize a loader to remove debris from an outfall in support of Earth Week activities at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 22, 2026. The cleanup ensures continuous water flow through the system and prevents buildup that can lead to flooding or contamination. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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Tami Calhoun, 436 Civil Engineer Squadron environmental element scientist, collects litter in support of Earth Week activities at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 22, 2026. The effort highlighted the role of base personnel in maintaining environmental standards across the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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U.S. Air Force personnel shovel debris into a loader in support of Earth Week activities at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 22, 2026. The effort focused on clearing blockages from a drainage system that runs beneath state Route 1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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A U.S. Air Force Airman Senior Airman Sandro Oliboni, 436th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel systems maintenance apprentice, removes debris from standing water in support of Earth Week activities at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 22, 2026. Removing waste from the waterway helps reduce pollution and improves overall water quality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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A shovel rests in debris-filled water during an outfall cleanup in support of Earth Week activities at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 22, 2026. Personnel worked to remove material that does not naturally break down and can obstruct drainage systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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A loader removes debris from a drainage outfall in support of Earth Week activities at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 22, 2026. Heavy equipment was used to remove large amounts of organic buildup and waste, restoring proper water movement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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In the muck and making a difference

Published April 27, 2026
By Senior Airman Keira Rossman
436 Airlift Wing Public Affairs

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, DEL. -- U.S. Air Force personnel observe the effect of their hard work during an outfall cleanup in support of Earth Week activities at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 22, 2026. The project brought together multiple team members to remove debris and improve drainage conditions across the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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In the muck and making a difference

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In the muck and making a difference

In the muck and making a difference

In the muck and making a difference

In the muck and making a difference