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  • ORI 101: What Airmen need to know about Operational Readiness Inspections

    What would you do if you saw a bomb sticking out of the ground? What would you do if you saw a simulated bomb sticking out of the ground with an evaluator grading your every move? Hopefully, your answer isn't simply to run like "Forrest Gump," and is more along the lines of what's in the Airman's Manual on page 128, which is to recognize, record,

  • 2007: Time for action

    The best part of a new year is the slate is wiped clean. It gives us an opportunity to build on our past successes and reflect upon the opportunities we had last year to improve. So, I hope all of you have taken the time to set your goals for 2007. Allow me the opportunity to share what has become an integral part of my life for many years: my goal
  • Maj. Gen. Martin M. Mazick, 22nd Air Force commander, presents Master Sgt. Rachael Gonesh, 512th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, with her meritorious service medal during the 512th Airlift Wing commander's call Dec. 3. General Mazick visited the 512th Airlift Wing at Dover Air Force Base, Del., as part of a multi-wing visit of 22nd Air Force units. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Red Scofield)

    22nd AF Commander makes rounds, delivers latest information affecting reservists

    As part of a multi-wing visit, 22nd Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Martin M. Mazick spent the December UTA with the Liberty Wing. "What I see here at the 512th (Airlift Wing) is great opportunity," said the general. "With the upgrading of the C-5 and bringing on a new airframe, there's tremendous opportunity for the reservists here. I have every
  • DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. -- Lt. Col. Louis Patriquin, 512th Operations Group deputy commander at Dover Air Force Base, Del., played an essential midfield position keeping his opponents from scoring a goal on his team during a championship soccer game held at Dover Park Nov. 5. As of this game, Team Dover's record is 11-4, ranking them sixth in their league. The team consists of players from the 436th and 512th Airlift Wings. The 512th Airlift Wing is an Air Force Reserve Command unit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Steve Germann)

    Dover Defender

  • Staff Sergent James Mullin, a reservist with the 46th Aerial Port Squadron at Dover Air Force Base, Del., enjoys spending his weekends at Lums Pond State Park sharpening his skills piloting his radio controlled plane. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Steve Germann)

    Radio flyer: Reservist takes his hobby to the sky

    The skies are perfectly clear; the wind is blowing in the right direction; and, all is a go for main engine start up. Staff Sgt. James Mullin, 46th Aerial Port Squadron, checks the makeshift runway to make sure it's safe for takeoff. With a nod of approval, Sergeant Mullin powers up his propeller, steers his aircraft onto the air strip and within
  • DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. -- From right to left: Army Maj. Gen. Frank Vavala, Adjutant General of Delaware, Col. Sam Cox, 436th Airlift Wing commander, Col. Ronald A. Rutland, 512th Airlift Wing commander, Robert Mooney, mayor of Camden, and John Friedman, owner of Pathways Programs, signed a Statement of Support pledging their support of their employees who are members of the National Guard and Reserve. The signing occurred at the Military Affaire Nov. 14 at the Landings Club, Dover Air Force Base, Del., in front of more than 175 base and community leaders. Delaware's Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve committee sponsored the Statement of Support signing, which is designed to recognize employers for their policies and practices that are supportive of their employees' participation in the National Guard and Reserve. ESGR was established in 1972 to promote cooperation and understanding between Reserve component members and their civilian employers and to assist in the resolution of conflicts arising from an employee's military commitment. To learn more about ESGR, visit http://www.esgr.org/aboutESGR.asp. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Marnee A.C. Losurdo)

    Supportive Employers

  • A warrior's seasons greetings: Peace on Earth

    'Tis the season where nights grow longer and the days colder, but many of us are enlightened and warmed by the spirit of the holiday season. The holiday season means different things to different people. For many, it is a season of hope and joy, a time to reflect upon our blessings, families and hopes for the future. One of my greatest privileges
  • Lisa Stagg, Delaware United Services Organization Center manager, shows off her certificate for the Delaware Governor's Outstanding Volunteer Service Award for her service to military personnel from every branch of the service transiting the Dover Air Force Base Passenger's Terminal to destinations around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Chris Sukach)

    USO volunteer wins hearts of servicemembers, prestigious award

    Embracing Marine Cpl. Warren Mausteller, with a warm motherly squeeze, Lisa Stagg, Delaware United Services Organization Center manager here uses few words, but her smile says it all. "Hey Marine," she beams. "Hey Ma'am," replies Corporal Mausteller, a Motor T operator from the Marine Barracks Corps "8th and I" located in Washington, D.C. The

  • Dover AFB wins Daedalian trophy for Air Mobility Command

    It's the most prestigious major command-level award a maintenance group can receive and Dover hasn't won it since 1994. "(The Clemens McMullen Memorial Daedalian Weapon System Maintenance Trophy) is presented by the Order of Daedalians to recognize the unit that has best met the objectives of providing safe, serviceable and available equipment for
  • Lt. Col. Ed. Schloeman, a Reserve pilot with the 326th Airlift Squadron at Dover Air Force Base, Del., conducts training in a C-17 simulator at McGuire Air Force Base, N.J. Colonel Schloeman completed C-17 school this summer at Altus Air Force Base, Okla., and is required to log as much as 115 to 120 hours of simulator time as part of his training. The first of 13 C-17s is slated for arrival at Dover AFB late next year. The 512th Airlift Wing's 326th AS and the 436th AW's 3rd Airlift Squadron will take on the C-17 mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Marnee A.C. Losurdo)

    Dover crew flies C-17 training mission

    Dover reached another milestone for the transition to a new mission as the first all-Dover aircrew, active and Reserve, flew a C-17 Globemaster III training mission Nov. 4. The flight was part of an interfly agreement Nov. 1-5 with the 305th Air Mobility Wing, McGuire Air Force Base, N.J., to assist Dover Air Force Base with its training and
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