Dec. 1, 2023 Getting to Know your Operations Support David Compton, 436th Operations Squadron aircrew flight equipment craftsman, inspects a life preserver at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Nov. 27, 2023. The 436th OSS provides air traffic control, weather, intelligence, mission planning and more to ensure that Team Dover is always prepared to
Nov. 7, 2022 ‘Tis the season: Airmen predict Dover AFB’s first snowfall Team Dover Airmen made their predictions when the base would receive its first measurable snowfall of the 2022-2023 winter season. Historically, the base has experienced significant snowfall amounts around mid-January and mid-February. Last year’s first snowfall occurred in January from Winter Storm
July 6, 2022 Dover leadership recognizes top performer Col. Matt Husemann, left, 436th Airlift Wing commander, presents Senior Airman Colton Day, center, 436th Operations Support Squadron radar airfield weather systems technician, with a certificate as the week’s Top Performer on Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, July 5, 2022. Day was coined by Husemann
March 22, 2022 Dover AFB tower supervisor presented AFFSA Aircraft Assist Award On April 13, 2021, the quick actions by a Team Dover air traffic control tower watch supervisor prevented an aircraft mishap as a forklift operator started to cross an active runway just as a C-5M Super Galaxy, with 12 aircrew aboard, touched down on the same runway.At the time of the incident, Paul
March 31, 2021 Air traffic control tower Airman receives certification; first female in over two years at Dover AFB In a career field where one wrong decision can lead to destruction, air traffic controllers carry the heavy responsibility of responding to every circumstance with speed, precision and control. Not all trainees can handle the challenges that air traffic control throws their way. Because of this,
Jan. 28, 2021 Dover problem solver fixes Air Force issue Dover Air Force Base airfield management is an around-the-clock job that relies on shift workers to maintain and oversee 22,505 feet of runway. A typical shift requires two fully qualified Airmen, but if one of those Airmen is not qualified a third qualified member is needed.
Aug. 25, 2017 Media takes flight during Thunder Over Dover Family Day The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds invited Andrew Jackson, a local radio host for 88.7 The Bridge, to fly with them during the Thunder Over Dover Open House today, here.
Aug. 22, 2017 Team Dover’s dual runway returns to operations Dover AFB’s Runway 14-32 reopened Aug. 16, 2017, after several months of closure necessary for construction. This marks the completion of the latest phase of the runway renovation intended to extend its lifespan an additional 50 to 75 years.
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.