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. 23, 2016 Runway reopens with ribbon cutting ceremony More than 200 members of Team Dover and the local community attended a ribbon cutting ceremony Sept. 23, 2016, on the flightline behind the 436th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department on Dover AFB. Those in attendance included several U.S. senators, local government members and members of the
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
July 26, 2016 Unique C-5 completes Major ISO inspection Dover AFB is home to a fleet of 18 C-5M Super Galaxy intercontinental-range strategic airlifters, the Air Force’s largest transport aircraft. It is also home to the Air Force’s only facility capable of conducting Major Isochronal Inspections on C-5 aircraft.
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.
June 22, 2016 Snapshot: Sixteen go off the grid in Special Ops Challenge A Special Ops Challenge participant logs one of 10 laps during the 500-meter swim June 14, 2016, at the Oasis Pool on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Sixteen Team Dover members entered the challenge consisting of five events that challenged their speed and stamina. (U.S. Air Force photo/Roland Balik)