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  • Staff Sgt. Jose Bracero-Camareno, 436th Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, teaches Airman 1st Class Kaleigh O’Hara, 436th Comptroller Squadron budget analyst, proper M9 sight alignment May 13, 2020, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. Bracero-Camareno instructed O’Hara and other Team Dover members on the M9 prior to their upcoming deployment or permanent change of station. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

    CATM classes continue, using COVID-19 guidelines

    Combat Arms Training and Maintenance instructors assigned to the 436th Security Forces Squadron resumed training and qualification classes for Team Dover members by incorporating established COVID-19 social distancing and sanitization guidelines to provide a safe training environment while meeting mission needs.Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, M4
  • Lt. Col. James Wall, 436th Airlift Wing inspector general and current battle staff director, teleworks from his house using government equipment April 28, 2020, on Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. Wall, the battle staff and Team Dover members resorted to teleworking, if possible, after shelter-in-place orders were put into place in mid-March to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

    New roles, unexpected challenges for DAFB Battle Staff

    On March 12, 2020, Col. Matthew Jones, 436th Airlift Wing commander, activated a battle staff composed of cross-functional experts from throughout the base to prepare for battle against the invisible enemy, COVID-19.As the coronavirus enveloped the world in a global pandemic, and much of our nation hunkered down to stay safe, the men and women of
  • Staff Sgt. Tanea Resto, 436th Airlift Wing Legal Office NCOIC of military justice, stamps a document during an appointment May 1, 2020, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. Many legal office functions have shifted to teleworking; however, some appointments require in-person signatures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Harding)

    436th Airlift Wing Legal Office maintains mission despite COVID-19

    COVID-19 changed the way the 436th Airlift Wing Legal Office at Dover Air Force Base operates to continue providing legal assistance for military justice cases to Airmen and commanders.Following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the State of Delaware and the 436th AW commander, the legal office shifted to conducting most
  • A families greet a "Teachers' Parade" April 28, 2020, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. Despite the closure of Delaware school due to COVID-19, Teachers from Welch Elementary and Dover Air Base Middle School found time to celebrate "Month of the Military Child" which dedicates the month of April to honoring the sacrifices made by military families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Harding).

    Snapshot: Dover AFB Celebrates Month of the Military Child

  • Dover AFB loosens facility restrictions

    As the current environment continues to evolve amidst concerns of COVID-19, Dover AFB is loosening base access, commissary and pharmacy restrictions beginning April 26.
  • Five 436th Maintenance Squadron aircraft maintenance personnel pose for a group photo in the Isochronal Inspection Dock on Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 10, 2020. Dover AFB maintenance personnel continue to support operations despite significantly reduced manning and increased health protection measures such as wearing cloth masks, social distancing, and wash or sanitizing hands frequently to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Quail)

    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.
  • Master Sgt. Justin Pittman, innovation lab senior project manager, inspects laminant sheets used for face shields April 7, 2020, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. The face shields were printed by the 436th Airlift Wing Innovation Lab "Bedrock" for use by medical and security forces personnel supporting COVID-19 response efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Harding)

    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 provide another level of protection to those working on the base. Recently the Dover AFB innovation lab, BEDROCK, began 3D printing face shields in a continued effort to protect Airmen and community members from COVID-19 spread.
  • Dover AFB continues PFOS/PFOA treatment measures

    Dover AFB installs water filtration systems on community properties

    Contractors and personnel from Dover Air Force Base completed installation of whole-house water filtration systems on four properties previously identified as being above the lifetime health advisory level for perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) contamination.

  • 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.

  • 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.
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