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Oct. 11, 2016
Snapshot: DAFB First Responders set aside day for Exceptional Families

Senior Airmen James Marker and Jamie Perigny, 436th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, help Merric Hunt, son of Master Sgt. Adam Hunt, 436th Maintenance Squadron Isochronal Maintenance Dock chief, try on firefighting bunker gear during the Dover Air Force Base First Responders’ Special Needs Day
Oct. 11, 2016
Fire Prevention Week urges: ‘Don’t wait – Check the Date!’

Col. Ethan Griffin, 436th Airlift Wing commander, Chief Master Sgt. Andy Morris, 436th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department fire chief, and Sparky the Fire Dog signed the Fire Prevention Week proclamation Oct. 6, 2016, at Dover AFB.
Oct. 5, 2016
Remains of fighter pilot hero return home after 10 years

This week, nearly 10 years after he was killed in combat operations in Iraq, U.S. forces brought home the remains of F-16 pilot Maj. Troy Gilbert, who died saving the lives of U.S. service members and coalition allies.
Oct. 4, 2016
DAFB Middle School recognized as National Blue Ribbon School

U.S. Secretary of Education John B. King Jr. recognized the Dover AFB Middle School as a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School Sept. 28, 2016.
Sept. 27, 2016
Mobile incident command vehicle visits Team Dover

Kent County emergency responders visited Team Dover emergency responders with their mobile incident command vehicle Sept. 22, 2016, at Dover AFB.
Sept. 20, 2016
Snapshot: Team Dover celebrates 69 years of heritage

Team Dover’s most senior and junior members along with Dan Clark, guest speaker, prepare to cut the cake during the Air Force Ball Sept. 17, 2016, at Dover Downs in Dover, Del. It is Air Force tradition for the most senior and most junior members to cut the cake. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior
Sept. 12, 2016
Block party reminds Team Dover about emergency preparedness

More than 150 members of Team Dover braved the rainy, gloomy weather to attend the annual Emergency Management Block Party on Sept. 1, 2016, in base housing on Dover AFB, Delaware.
Aug. 12, 2016
Computer-based reporting system ensures base compliance with Clean Air Act

Welcome everyone who has recently transferred here from other locations in and around the Air force. At Dover AFB, all employees who drive their privately owned vehicles on base for work 60 days or more a year are required to complete their vehicle registration in the Employee-vehicle Certification
Aug. 2, 2016
Air Force Services Director Checks on Agency’s Unique Mission

Brig. Gen. Kathleen A. Cook, Headquarters U.S. Air Force director of services, learned firsthand what makes Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations tick during her maiden visit to the unique agency.
July 19, 2016
Texas hospitality comes to Dover

Every year since 1998, chambers of commerce all over the country have been vying for the coveted Abilene Trophy. The trophy, formally known as the Air Mobility Command Community Support Award, is sponsored by the Abilene Chamber of Commerce. Abilene, Texas is home to Dyess Air Force Base.