Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program assists deployed reservists

In January, Tech. Sgt. John Gifford returned from his fourth deployment since 2001. The 46-year-old 46th Aerial Port Squadron air transportation specialist's recent deployment was only 120 days but he said it's long enough to make the conversion to civilian life a challenge. He got used to a routine

New leader assumes command of 512th Operations Group

Col. Karl A. Schmitkons assumed command of the 512th Operations Group in a ceremony March 8 at 10:30 at the Landings. The colonel's previous assignment was as the commander of the 302nd Operations Group at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., where he commanded the flying aeromedical evacuation and

Snow blankets Dover AFB

Change coming to Dover Commissary

Dover Commissary customers will notice a change to the store beginning in mid-March, according to store officials. The commissary is installing new energy-efficient freezer units, which will mean more shelf space for products in some sections. "We're going to go to a complete refrigeration

Defense officials to allow photographs of caskets with family's permission

Defense Department officials will allow the news media to photograph the flag-draped caskets of fallen U.S. troops returning home if their families agree, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said Feb. 26. The announcement authorizes family members to choose whether to allow media access to the

Liberty Wing announces annual award winners

The 512th Airlift Wing selected its annual award winners for 2008. 512th Airlift Wing Commander Col. Randal L. Bright recognized the award winners' accomplishments during the wing commanders calls Feb. 8. Airman of the Year Senior Airman Lorraine Almanza, 512th Mission Support Squadron knowledge

Liberty Wing Airmen march in memory of Korean War veterans

Members of the 512th Airlift Wing joined regular Air Force, Army and Delaware Air National Guard members in participating in the 10th Annual Ruck March here Feb. 21. Twenty-eight, four-person teams strapped on 30-pound ruck sacks and ran or walked 6.2 miles to compete in the annual event hosted by

Pope AFB team wins 10th Annual Ruck March

A Pope Air Force Base, N.C., 14th Air Support Operations Squadron Tactical Air Control Party team claimed this year's first place trophy at Dover AFB's 10th Annual Ruck March Feb. 21, finishing with a time of 55 minutes, 29 seconds. Twenty-eight, four-person teams strapped on 30-pound ruck sacks and

Base Leisure Travel Office expands services

In response to customer inquiries and requests, the 436th Force Support Squadron's Leisure Travel Office will offer several new leisure travel opportunities to military and retired customers. Effective today, the Leisure Travel Office once again offers airline travel, hotel and rental car

Liberty Wing Senior NCOs