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July 3, 2025
Dover’s Contingency Response Squadron modernizes its fleet of trucks

The 512th Contingency Response Squadron received four new light service support vehicles in June 2025, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware.The unit acquired the military trucks through the National Guard and Reserve Equipment Appropriations process. NGREA allows for Reserve component equipment
July 1, 2025
Behind the Board: Air Reserve Personnel Center ensures fair, accurate promotions

From late nights to weather delays, the Promotion Board Operations team at Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center is committed to ensuring officer promotions are conducted fairly, accurately and on time—no matter the challenges.
June 26, 2025
Meink, Allvin, Saltzman outline strategies, priorities necessary to secure the nation

DAF senior leaders highlighted the recent U.S. strike on Iran as a vivid example for what is possible – but also at risk – unless Congress ensures sufficient, uninterrupted funding for the Air Force and Space Force.
June 16, 2025
Honorary Commanders fly high with 3rd AS

Judy Schlott, 436th Health Care Operations Squadron honorary commander, sits in the flight deck of a C-17 Globemaster III during an orientation flight at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, June 10, 2025. Honorary Commanders received an orientation flight to gain knowledge of airlift operations with the
June 12, 2025
Reservists overcome adversity, operate field kitchen in Redwoods

Air Force reservists from the 512th Memorial Affairs Squadron operated a field kitchen in the Redwood National and State Parks, California, as part of the Redwoods Rising Innovative Readiness Training opportunity May 31, 2025. The eight-person team from Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, served three
June 9, 2025
AFAS expands financial support, launches streamlined application to better serve Airmen, Guardians

The Air Force Aid Society announced a series of bold changes aimed at better supporting the evolving needs of Airmen, Guardians, and their families.
June 5, 2025
June 2025 promotions announced

The 512th Airlift Wing congratulates the following Reserve Citizen Airmen who were selected for promotion in June 2025.
May 28, 2025
Air Force Reserve Chief Warns Congress: Funding Shortfalls Threaten Readiness

Last week, Lt. Gen. John P. Healy, chief of the Air Force Reserve, told Congress that funding shortfalls and aging aircraft are jeopardizing Reserve readiness. This all despite the cost-effectiveness and crucial role the Reserve plays in national defense.Healy, who also is the commander of Air Force
May 22, 2025
27th SecAF’s first letter to the force

Secretary of Air Force Troy E. Meink delivers his first letter to the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.
May 20, 2025
Returning port dawgs receive deployment reintegration briefings

Over a dozen 46th Aerial Port Squadron reservists received a deployment reintegration briefing April 30, 2025, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware.The briefings included presentations by representatives from military pay and numerous wing support sections and included a personal welcome home from Col.