Aug. 17, 2020 Team Dover rallies to safeguard aircraft from tropical storm DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. – As Tropical Storm Isaias approached the United States, units from the 436th Airlift Wing came together and braced for the storm. Seven C-5M Super Galaxies and seven C-17 Globemaster IIIs were able to evacuate the base and evade the path of the storm in less than 24
July 24, 2020 Team Dover opens one of first-of-its-kind tactics and leadership facility Team Dover held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Tactics and Leadership Nexus (TALN), a first-of-its-kind permanent integrated combat and leadership training facility on base, July 24, 2020. TALN hosts scenario-based training to enhance Airmen’s readiness and hone tactical and leadership skills in
Nov. 21, 2019 Dover AFB partners with Delaware CAP for counter UAS testing This training exercise marked the first time an Air Force installation has partnered with the local Civil Air Patrol to test counter UAS capabilities: a culmination of almost two years of preparation and coordination among several different agencies, including the FAA, Dover AFB and the Delaware
Nov. 19, 2019 DORMAR tests base readiness, builds partnerships Team Dover held exercise Dover Operational Readiness for a Multi-domain Agile Response, Nov. 12-15, 2019.The exercise tested the base’s readiness across a large spectrum, with scenarios including power outages, multiple active shooter incidents, increased force protection measures, large-scale
Oct. 29, 2019 Bedrock: Dover’s innovation foundation Innovation has been pivotal to our nation’s progress throughout history, and it remains integrally important in today’s competitive world.