Memories for a lifetime: Civilians aboard Dover AFB C-17 orientation flight

Honorary commanders for the 436th and 512th Airlift Wings and local civic leaders sat back and prepared to receive a ride of their lives. Representatives from Delaware law enforcement, education, business, medical and political arenas buckled their seat belts for a C-17 Globe Master III orientation

Dover improves aircraft acceptance process: C-17 sent to Iraq 24 hours after delivery to Dover

In an effort to improve the turnaround time for C-17 Globemaster IIIs returning from depot maintenance or upon delivery from the factory, Team Dover performed a Rapid Improvement Event on the aircraft acceptance inspection process. Their efforts paid off, when the acceptance inspection for the

101 Critical Days of Summer Safety underway

Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of the 101 Critical Days of Summer for Team Dover. This is historically the period in which the Air Force experiences the most mishaps, particularly during off-duty activities because increased daylight hours and better weather provide more opportunities for

Hailing our Heroes

Dover Airmen march 47 miles for USO

At 12:40 p.m. today, three Dover Air Force Base Airmen finished a 19-hour and 40-minute trek from New Castle to Dover carrying ruck sacks weighing over 35 pounds. The march began just after 5 p.m. Thursday under cloudy skies, moderate wind and temperatures of about 60 degrees inside the base

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President Lincoln’s leadership offers valuable lessons for all

Throughout history, there have been individuals who have been bred and cultured to assume roles as leaders of great nations and causes. More often, however, common people have been forced into leadership roles with little warning or preparation. One such person was Abraham Lincoln. When Lincoln took

Organization of excellence-day in, day out

I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you, the members of the 512th Airlift Wing, for your service during the past year. This service couldn't be more aptly recognized than by being a member of the Air Force Commander in Chief's Installation Excellence Award winning team. Remember

Save a life, become a donor

On any given day, more than 6,000 men, women and children will die. What is the cause of death? Leukemia and other life-threatening diseases. But many patients who look toward finding a cure hold on to the hope of finding a life-saving donor for bone marrow and cord blood transplants. Team Dover