May 30, 2018 Safranek assumes command of 436th AW Col. Joel Safranek assumed command of the 436th Airlift Wing from Col. Ethan Griffin during a change of command ceremony May 30, 2018, 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.