Col. Shanon Anderson, 436th Airlift Wing vice commander, signs the Sexual Assault Awareness Month proclamation at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 1, 2022. Anderson, along with other Dover AFB senior leaders, signed the proclamation to support SAAM in April. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. J.D. Strong II)

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  • Uniform phaseout dates draw near

    With many phaseout and mandatory wear dates approaching, the look of Air Force uniforms will change slightly over the next year. Here are a few dates to remember for uniform and policy changes.As of the following dates, wear of the listed uniform items will be phased out:Oct. 1, 2010-- 100 percent

  • Leaders praise mobility team for successful Afghanistan surge

    When President Barack Obama announced the surge of an additional 30,000 servicemembers to Afghanistan, mobility Airmen didn't waste a second getting the surge in motion.Within days, units designated to go to Afghanistan were notified and began preparations. Likewise, the DOD's mobility team, which

  • USO Community Center open for all base members, not just travelers

    (Editor's note: This is the first of a three-part series about the USO Delaware and its programs.)The USO Community Center, inside the 436th Aerial Port Squadron Passenger Terminal, opened with a fizzle in February 2010, but not from lack of trying. After two grand opening attempts foiled by Mother

  • Filling civilian vacancies easier with advanced recruiting, online resources

    As Air Force officials work to streamline and expedite the hiring process for the civilian workforce, they are encouraging hiring managers to initiate the recruitment process prior to an incumbent's departure.If the position being vacated is already funded, properly classified and serviced by the

  • AFRC achieves recruiting goal for 10 consecutive years

    Air Force Reserve Command Recruiting Service boasted 10, 500 enlistments for this fiscal year, Sept. 14, 2010. The 512th Airlift Wing recruiters were part of the equation in creating the successful recruitment numbers.The Liberty Wing recruiters were given the goal of 232 enlistees for the fiscal

  • Mission ready

    U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik/Released

  • Liberty Wing reservists receive medals in September

    The following 512th Airlift Wing members were awarded medals in September:Air Force Commendation MedalCapt Nicholas D. FranzCapt Matthew J. TestaCapt Amy K. TullisCapt Scott J. TullisCapt David E. WeaverMSgt David W. FinfingerTSgt William P. AdkinsTSgt Wilbert Henderson, Jr.Meritorious Service

  • Special visit

    (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christin Michaud/Released)

  • Remembering POW/MIAs

    The 512th Airlift Wing particpated in an around-the-clock vigil Sept. 17 at the base flag pole in honor of POW/MIA Recognition Day. It's one of six days specified by law on which the black POW/MIA flag shall be flown over federal facilities and cemeteries, post offices and military installations.

  • AAFES changes name of exchanges

    When the Army & Air Force Exchange Service unveils its new brand at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., on Sept. 17, it will usher in a new era for exchange shoppers far beyond the plains of Oklahoma. The upgrade is happening everywhere the exchange has a presence, including shoppers' mailboxes and