April 5, 2020 Dover AFB adjusts base access In an effort to ensure unit readiness, protect the community and address the COVID-19 threat, Col. Matthew Jones, the 436th Airlift Wing commander, directed new base access procedures.
March 24, 2020 Confirmed positive COVID-19 case at Dover AFB An Air Force member currently assigned to Dover AFB was confirmed positive for COVID-19 March 24, 2020.
March 22, 2020 Shelter in Place ordered for Dover AFB Due to the evolving COVID-19 situation in the local area, Col. Matthew Jones, 436th Airlift Wing commander, has issued a Shelter in Place order for Dover AFB, effective March 24, at 8 a.m. through May 15.
March 18, 2020 Dover AFB declares public health emergency on base Col. Matthew Jones, the installation commander, has declared an on-base public health emergency, March 18.
Nov. 25, 2019 VIPRR clinic now available to Dover AFB Airmen Dover AFB Airmen welcomed a quicker and more flexible process to complete their health assessments, Nov. 21, 2019.
Nov. 6, 2019 ADVISORY: Dover AFB to conduct base-wide exercise Dover Air Force Base will conduct a base-wide exercise Nov. 12-15, 2019.The exercise will entail 24-hour operations and consist of an array of scenarios testing the base’s ability to respond and mobilize, satisfying multiple annual Inspector General requirements.As part of the exercise, gate
Sept. 16, 2019 Thunder Over Dover 2019 celebrates Air Force heritage, future Approximately 40,000 people visited Dover AFB for the 2019 Thunder Over Dover Air Show and Open House Sept. 14-15, 2019.
April 2, 2019 Bedrock: Dover AFB’s innovation foundation Dover is one of about 40 bases in the Air Force that have Phoenix Spark labs where Airmen can meet to discuss processes, propose ideas and find solutions to resolve problems.The terms “Phoenix Spark lab” and “innovation lab” are interchangeable, sharing the same goal: empowering Airmen to develop
Dec. 10, 2018 Dover, Ramstein set standard for AMOW C-5 maintenance training More than 30 U.S. Air Force Reserve aircraft maintainers assigned to the 512th Airlift Wing along with a 436th Airlift Wing C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft and crew traveled to Ramstein AB Nov. 23, 2018, to assist the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing with vital hands-on, airframe-specific training.
Aug. 2, 2018 Air Force announces 2018 Innkeeper Award winners The Air Force recently announced the winners of the 2018 Innkeeper Awards for best lodging operations across the service.