April 16, 2020 436th Maintenance Squadron mission continues despite COVID-19 The 436th Maintenance Squadron technicians still keep the mission going despite COVID-19, ensuring the C-5s of the world’s greatest Air Force are up and running.
April 10, 2020 Dover AFB Innovation Lab 3D prints face shields to fight COVID-19 spread As the world continues to labor amidst the COVID-19 epidemic, Dover AFB has taken numerous precautions to aid in mitigating the spread of the virus and protect the community. As experts search for vaccines and other alleviating schemes, Airmen at Dover AFB have utilized available resources to
April 6, 2020 Air Force releases guidance on use of cloth face covers To the extent practical, without significantly impacting mission, all individuals on Department of the Air Force property, installations and facilities are required to wear cloth face coverings when they cannot maintain six feet of physical distance in public areas or work centers.
April 5, 2020 Dover AFB adjusts base access In an effort to ensure unit readiness, protect the community and address the COVID-19 threat, Col. Matthew Jones, the 436th Airlift Wing commander, directed new base access procedures.
March 24, 2020 Confirmed positive COVID-19 case at Dover AFB An Air Force member currently assigned to Dover AFB was confirmed positive for COVID-19 March 24, 2020.
March 22, 2020 Shelter in Place ordered for Dover AFB Due to the evolving COVID-19 situation in the local area, Col. Matthew Jones, 436th Airlift Wing commander, has issued a Shelter in Place order for Dover AFB, effective March 24, at 8 a.m. through May 15.
March 18, 2020 Dover AFB declares public health emergency on base Col. Matthew Jones, the installation commander, has declared an on-base public health emergency, March 18.
March 13, 2020 Dover AFB takes precautions to mitigate COVID-19 Dover Air Force Base has taken several precautionary measures to protect base personnel from the Novel Coronavirus, or COVID-19.