Pallet utilization system aims to maximize space

The Configured Air Load Building Tool scans cargo at the 436th Aerial Port Squadron on Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 8, 2022. The system was developed as part of the "Aerial Port of the Future" initiative to maximize pallet space utilization. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Chuck

Dover AFB supports U.S.-Egyptian partnership

Dover Airmen reroute cargo, saves millions

The 436th Aerial Port Squadron saved approximately $5 million through collaborative efforts with the 618th Air Operations Center to reroute and resource cargo missions through the installation. Dover AFB is home of the Department of Defense’s largest aerial port, which is a hub for many strategic

AF Surgeon General talks about COVID, innovation, leadership

Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, U.S. Air Force surgeon general, accompanied by Chief Master Sgt. Dawn Kolczynski, AF SG chief of medical operations, toured and learned about the Transport Isolation System aboard a C-17 Globemaster III, June 26, 2020.While inside the TIS, Maj. Mark Dellinger, 36th Aeromedical

SAPR program unaffected by COVID-19, social distancing

The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program provided support for victims of sexual assault during the shelter-in-place and significantly reduced manning orders and continues to provide support throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.To abide by social distancing and sanitization guidelines, the SAPR

Dover AFB loosens facility restrictions

As the current environment continues to evolve amidst concerns of COVID-19, Dover AFB is loosening base access, commissary and pharmacy restrictions beginning April 26.

Dover AFB Innovation Lab 3D prints face shields to fight COVID-19 spread

As the world continues to labor amidst the COVID-19 epidemic, Dover AFB has taken numerous precautions to aid in mitigating the spread of the virus and protect the community. As experts search for vaccines and other alleviating schemes, Airmen at Dover AFB have utilized available resources to

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.

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.

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