Spreading good will during the holidays

In the holiday spirit of, "good will towards all men," base members and their families who'd like to spread some holiday cheer by donating their time or resources have several opportunities to do so on and off base. Listed below are just a few organizations that assist people in their time of

November 2009 Promotions

The following 512th Airlift Wing members were promoted. To CMSgt David Buches To SMSgt Rebecca Malloy To MSgt Anthony Harris Kim McCroskey Zac Thihahfuhluhswalker Hakim Tutt James Watson To TSgt Justin Beegle Regina Bond Tracy Davis Shalom Garrett Andrew Gassner John Greene Jimmy Henshaw William

436th Aerial Port Squadron offers tips for a successful Space A

As the winter months approach and the holidays arrive, the 436th Aerial Port Squadron offers the following advice on Space Available travel. When planning a trip using Space A, it is a good idea to have a buffer of days off before and after the trip dates, as missions can change and flights can be

Dover Officer's Spouses Club Craft Show coming soon

The 25th Annual Dover Officer's Spouses Club Craft Show will be held Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Delaware State Fair Grounds in Harrington. The event is open to the public with free parking and free shuttle service from the parking areas. Admission to this year's event is $3, and children

New tower open for business

Dover Air Force Base held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new air traffic control tower Oct. 26. The new tower will replace the base's original tower, which was constructed in 1955. The new tower will feature upgraded equipment and will help to increase the overall safety of flight operations at

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Free child care available to some reservists

At some point in a reservist's career, there might come a time when it can become a challenge to find child care for their children on the weekend, especially for single parents and dual working couples. This is something Tech. Sgt. Mariah Krass knows all about. The 512th Airlift Wing reservist, and

Dover AFB breaks ground on new fitness center

512th AW medal recipients

The following Airmen's medals were compiled in October 2009.Air Medal Col Michael Fitzhenry Capt Alyson Clyde Aerial Achievement Medal Maj Scott Kissler TSgt Richard Kennedy Meritorious Service Medal Lt Col Michael Parks Lt Col Ronald Spagnuolo SMSgt Darrell Cromer SMSgt Mark Swiger MSgt Pamela

Executive order bans texting while driving for federal employees

In an executive order issued Oct. 1, President Barack Obama banned federal employees from text messaging while behind the wheel on government business. "With nearly 3 million civilian employees, the federal government can and should demonstrate leadership in reducing the dangers of text messaging