April 11, 2022 Pallet utilization system aims to maximize space The Configured Air Load Building Tool scans cargo at the 436th Aerial Port Squadron on Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 8, 2022. The system was developed as part of the "Aerial Port of the Future" initiative to maximize pallet space utilization. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Chuck
Sept. 8, 2020 Dover Airmen reroute cargo, saves millions The 436th Aerial Port Squadron saved approximately $5 million through collaborative efforts with the 618th Air Operations Center to reroute and resource cargo missions through the installation. Dover AFB is home of the Department of Defense’s largest aerial port, which is a hub for many strategic
May 7, 2020 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
Nov. 28, 2017 Team Dover leads the way in CRAF IPE readiness exercise Members of the 436th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 436th Aerial Port Squadron participated in a first-of-its-kind, week-long Civil Reserve Air Fleet individual protective equipment readiness exercise Nov. 13-17, 2017.
Oct. 17, 2017 Team Dover shows local ROTC cadets Pathway to Blue About 40 ROTC and Junior ROTC cadets from local schools visited Dover AFB Oct. 11, 2017, to learn about the mission of the base.