More than just a box

I am a high-grade composite-plastic box. My life as a box has been useful. Since my creation, I've been shuffled and moved from place to place. My entire existence has built up to these past few years, for it was then I met my purpose. Nearly every day, I am packed with hundreds of pounds of

Conservation = $avings

October is Energy Awareness Month and Dover Air Force Base, like many bases around the world, is paying careful attention to energy consumption and plans to use three percent less energy in fiscal year 2008, than it did in 2007. Budget constraints, environmental-protection concerns and reducing

Grocery shopping goes hi-tech: Commissary set to upgrade checkouts, computer systems

The Dover Air Force Base Commissary is scheduled to receive state-of-the-art checkout stations Nov. 5. This new front-end operation, known as the Commissary Advanced Resale Transaction System, features new cashier stations designed to make purchasing groceries easier and more efficient, said Robert

Base decals now optional at Dover

Drivers at Dover Air Force Base now have the option to display Department of Defense decals on their vehicles. Motorcycle operators will still need to comply with base safety standards and have required training before being allowed to ride on AF installations. To gain access onto the installation,

Gift of Life

Dispersing the threat

News reports routinely state how improvised explosive devices take the lives of U.S. servicemembers combating the Global War on Terrorism. IEDs are considered one of the greatest threats in Iraq today, and a 512th Civil Engineer Squadron member played a role in dispersing that threat. Maj. Amber

46th Aerial Port Squadron moves into new, improved home

The 46th Aerial Port Squadron moved into the new aerial port facility Oct. 19, exiting the building that was their home for more than 20 years. The former APS building, which was originally constructed to serve as a storage facility, was not designed to handle the needs of the Reserve and

Defending Team Dover

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Commander of Air Mobility Command visits Dover

Air Mobility Command's commander and command chief visited Dover Air Force Base to discuss the mission and visit with assigned Airmen Sept. 20 and 21. Dover AFB was the first base Gen. and Mrs. Arthur Lichte visited since the general took command of AMC Sept. 7. Accompanying him was Chief Master