U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Colin McCready, 712th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintainer, inspects the wing of a C-17 Globemaster III during the Liberty Eagle Readiness Exercise at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, July 15, 2022. McCready is one of many maintainers from the 512th and 436th airlift wings who worked together during a simulated deployment to a forward operating base, located on Dover AFB, July 11-15, 2022. The purpose of this exercise was to validate both wings' ability to generate, employ and sustain airpower across the world in a contested and degraded operational environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ruben Rios)

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Ready now

Airman 1st Class LaToya Atkinson, 512th Mission Support Squadron, checks Master Sgt. Bernard Cochran's identification card. Sergeant Cochran, 46th Aerial Port Squadron, was one of 300 512th Airlift Wing members who participated in the deployment exercise Feb. 3. The exercise evaluated the wing's readiness and ability to process through a deployment line, which is preparation for the upcoming Operational Readiness Inspection in October. The 512th Airlift Wing is an Air Force Reserve Command unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Marnee A.C. Losurdo)
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Standing ready

Maj. Rolandrias Bradford is the commander of the 512th Component Maintenance Squadron, which was deactivated during the 512th Maintenance Group reorganization ceremony Feb. 4 at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Major Bradford now commands the newly formed 512th Maintenance Squadron, which assumed the personnel and mission of CMS and the 512th Equipment Maintenance Squadron. The ceremony aligned the group with the rest of the Air Force and accomodated for the upcoming C-17 mission. The 512th MXG is a subordinate unit of the Air Force Reserve's 512th Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan Scofield)
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New beginnings

Lt. Col. Gretchen Kurlander, right, is the commander of the newly activated 712th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, which will take on the Reserve C-17 maintenance mission at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Col. Willie W. Cooper II, left, 512th Maintenance Group commander, hands the 712th AMXS guidon to Colonel Kurlander during the reorganization ceremony Feb. 4. The 512th MXG is a subordinate unit of the Air Force Reserve's 512th Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan Scofield)
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Reorganizing for future

Lt. Col. Kenneth Bunting, commander of the 512th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, which repairs and maintains the C-5, participates in the 512th Maintenance Group reorganization ceremony Feb. 4 at Dover Air Force Base, Del. The 512th MXG is a subordinate unit of the Air Force Reserve's 512th Airlift Wing. The reorganization accommodates the upcoming C-17 Globemaster III mission and aligns the group with a structure similar to the rest of the Air Force. The reorganization inactivated the 512th Component Maintenance Squadron, redesignated the 512th Equipment Maintenance Squadron as the 512th Maintenance Squadron and activated the 712th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, which will assume the C-17 maintenance mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan Scofield)
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Tax times

Delaware and the Internal Revenue Service offer electronic filing for state and federal income tax. For more information on filing state taxes, visit www.state.de.us/revenue. The Internal Revenue Service Web site is www.irs.gov. April 15 is the deadline for filing federal taxes, and April 30 is the deadline for filing Delaware taxes. (U.S. Air Force graphic/1st Lt. Marnee A.C. Losurdo)
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Future aviators

The 512th Public Affairs Office hosted a base tour Jan. 9 to a dozen Polytech High School students who are members of the Junior Reserve Officer Training Program. The group was especially interested in the Aero Club as their high school offers aviation courses. Aero Club opportunities are available to a variety of patrons including ROTC, reservists, base civilians, retirees and more. To see the complete eligibility list, log onto www.doverafbservices.com/leisure_recreation/flight_training.php. The center is approved for flight training and testing under the Federal Aviation Administration, which qualifies for use of Veterans Administration benefits. Located in Building 447, the club's office hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and they are closed on weekends and holidays. For more information, call (302) 677-6365. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Veronica A. Aceveda)
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Desert Hero

Maj. Gen. Martin M. Mazick, 22nd Air Force commander, presents a bronze star to Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth Thompson, 512th Equipment Maintenance Squadron first sergeant, during the 512th Airlift Wing commander's call in December. Chief Thompson earned the medal for his one-year tour in Iraq. He is a member of the 512th AW, an Air Force Reserve Command unit.
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Ouch!

Lt. Col. Walton Reddish, 512th Aersospace Medicine Squadron chief nurse, administers the flu shot to Chief Master Sgt. James Fields, 22nd Air Force command chief, Dec. 3 while visiting the 512th Airlift Wing, Dover Air Force Base, Del. Chief Fields and Maj. Gen. Martin M. Mazick , 22nd AIr Force commander, visited the 512th Airlift Wing Dec. 1-3 as part of a multiple wing tour of 22nd AF units. The 512th AW is an Air Force Reserve Command unit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Red Scofield)
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Recognizing excellence

Maj. Gen. Martin M. Mazick, 22nd Air Force commander, presents Master Sgt. Rachael Gonesh, 512th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, with her meritorious service medal during the 512th Airlift Wing commander's call Dec. 3. General Mazick visited the 512th Airlift Wing at Dover Air Force Base, Del., as part of a multi-wing visit of 22nd Air Force units. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Red Scofield)
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Recognizing excellence

Maj. Gen. Martin M. Mazick, 22nd Air Force commander, presents an air medal to Maj. Kyle Pangle, 326th Airlift Squadron pilot, during the 512th Airlift Wing commander's call Dec. 3. General Mazick visited the 512th AW Dec. 1-3 as part of a multi-wing tour of 22nd AF units. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Red Scofield)
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Dover Defender

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. -- Lt. Col. Louis Patriquin, 512th Operations Group deputy commander at Dover Air Force Base, Del., played an essential midfield position keeping his opponents from scoring a goal on his team during a championship soccer game held at Dover Park Nov. 5. As of this game, Team Dover's record is 11-4, ranking them sixth in their league. The team consists of players from the 436th and 512th Airlift Wings. The 512th Airlift Wing is an Air Force Reserve Command unit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Steve Germann)
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Controlled flight

Staff Sergent James Mullin, a reservist with the 46th Aerial Port Squadron at Dover Air Force Base, Del., enjoys spending his weekends at Lums Pond State Park sharpening his skills piloting his radio controlled plane. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Steve Germann)
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Supportive Employers

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. -- From right to left: Army Maj. Gen. Frank Vavala, Adjutant General of Delaware, Col. Sam Cox, 436th Airlift Wing commander, Col. Ronald A. Rutland, 512th Airlift Wing commander, Robert Mooney, mayor of Camden, and John Friedman, owner of Pathways Programs, signed a Statement of Support pledging their support of their employees who are members of the National Guard and Reserve. The signing occurred at the Military Affaire Nov. 14 at the Landings Club, Dover Air Force Base, Del., in front of more than 175 base and community leaders. Delaware's Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve committee sponsored the Statement of Support signing, which is designed to recognize employers for their policies and practices that are supportive of their employees' participation in the National Guard and Reserve. ESGR was established in 1972 to promote cooperation and understanding between Reserve component members and their civilian employers and to assist in the resolution of conflicts arising from an employee's military commitment. To learn more about ESGR, visit http://www.esgr.org/aboutESGR.asp. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Marnee A.C. Losurdo)
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Fit Test

Alok Kumar, a contracted engineer, takes measurements of a C-17, which was towed into Hangar 945 at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Measurements were taken of the aperture of the tail of the C-17 in order for engineers to construct a set of doors for Hangar 945 that will accommodate both the C-17 and C-5. The 512th Airlift Wing's 326th Airlift Squadron and the 436th AW's 9th AS will fly the C-17s. The first of 13 C-17s is slated for arrival at Dover late next year. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Marnee A.C. Losurdo)
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Sim Time

Lt. Col. Ed. Schloeman, a Reserve pilot with the 326th Airlift Squadron at Dover Air Force Base, Del., conducts training in a C-17 simulator at McGuire Air Force Base, N.J. Colonel Schloeman completed C-17 school this summer at Altus Air Force Base, Okla., and is required to log as much as 115 to 120 hours of simulator time as part of his training. The first of 13 C-17s is slated for arrival at Dover AFB late next year. The 512th Airlift Wing's 326th AS and the 436th AW's 3rd Airlift Squadron will take on the C-17 mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Marnee A.C. Losurdo)
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Sim Time

Pedro Ramos, a contracted instructor for the C-17 simulator at McGuire Air Force Base, N.J., briefs Maj. Justin Riddle, 436th Airlift Wing pilot, on the operations they will be conducting during simulator training Nov. 2. Mr. Ramos is also a reserve pilot and major with the 512th Airlift Wing's 326th Airlift Squadron. The simulator session was part of an interfly agreement Nov. 1-5 with the 305th Air Mobility Wing, McGuire Air Force Base, N.J., to assist Dover Air Force Base with its training and transition to the C-17. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Marnee A.C. Losurdo)
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512th Mission Support Group commander

Col. Elaine K. Barron is the commander of the 512th Mission Support Group, 512th Airlift Wing, an associate C-5 Air Force Reserve unit located at Dover Air Force Base, Del.
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Classical crusaders

From left to right is Airman 1st Class Sarah Carter on the flute, Airman 1st Class Grace Huntoon on the Oboe, Staff Sgt. Jerome Minor on the bassoon, Senior Airman Juan Jimenez on the French horn and Staff Sgt. Kara Frank on the clarinet during a performance at Calvary Assembly of God, Dover, Del., Oct. 21. The Woodwind Quintet also performed at Delaware State University and Salesianum High School, Wilmington, showcasing classical tunes from the opera "Carmen" and from the "Ragtime" era. The Woodwind Quintet was one of three bands to visit Dover , Del., as part of the 512th Airlift Wing's Band Strike Package. The 512th AW is an Air Force Reserve Command unit located at Dover Air Force Base, Del. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Charlie Anderson)
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Record breaker

Master Sgt. Scott Gunn, a member of the Air Force Reserve band Southern Aire, plays the bagpipes during the Guinness Book of World Records' certification of the world's largest crab cake, which weighed in at a record-breaking 235 pounds. The event took place at a national barbeque cook off in Dover, Del. Southern Aire was one of three bands that played at several locations throughout Delaware as part of the 512th Airlift Wing's Band Strike Package. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Veronica A. Aceveda)
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So much jazz

Airman 1st Class Rob Hyatt, trombone player for the Air Force Reserve Band Full Spectrum, plays for 200 people at the Schwartz Center, Dover, Del., Oct. 20. The 13-piece jazz band was one of three bands to visit Dover as part of a Band Strike Package. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Charlie Anderson)
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