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Oct. 18, 2016
Take time to explore, make time to restore

In front of him stood a nondescript dirt path overrun with trees and brush. Turning to his wife, he said, ‘let’s see where it leads.’
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. 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.
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
Fire Dept. recognized by CFAI as accredited agency

The Commission on Fire Accreditation International recognized the 436th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department as an accredited emergency response agency Aug. 17, 2016, in Houston, Texas, becoming the first agency in the state of Delaware to achieve this rating.
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. 4, 2016
Aerial Port launches AMC evaluation program

The Air Force places a premium on safety, adherence to guidelines and compliance with regulations.A new Air Mobility Command initiative aims to improve an existing Aerial Port evaluation program by aligning it with the Air Force Inspection System standards and terminology.The 436th Aerial Port
Aug. 1, 2016
Dover AFB home to one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year

Every year, the Air Force selects 12 Airmen to be recognized for their distinguished accomplishments.
July 19, 2016
Delaware General Assembly honors USO Delaware

The USO Delaware, headquartered on Dover AFB, was recognized by the Delaware General Assembly who signed a resolution honoring the organization’s 25th birthday.