", Founded as the Dover AFB Historical Center on 13 October 1986, it originally was housed in three hangars within the main area of the base. Dover AFB is also home to the Air Mobility Command Museum. It was renamed Dover Army Airbase on April 8, 1943; *Dover Subbase on June 6, 1943, and Dover Army Airfield on February 2, 1944. The primary mission of 436th Airlift Wing is to provide strategic global airlift capability. Further, any commercial or non-commercial use of this photograph or any other The mission then expanded to include the processing of all the personal effects of Service Members from all branches, as well as Department of Defense Civilians/Contractors killed or injured during Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. He comes to the 512th AW from March Air Reserve Base in Riverside County, Calif., where he was commander of the 452nd Mission Support Group. Support and assistance is available to you if you have a family member with medical or educational needs. Males had a median income of $26,322 versus $20,444 for females. The JPED Soldiers also support Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations as members of the Army Liaison Team. Successful DT at DE ANG on 23 Dec. 2015. The 436th deployed an Airlift Control Element at Tocumen International Airport, Panama on 19 December 1989. The 83d Fighter Group was assigned to Dover as the Operational Training Unit. Hangar 1301 at Dover Air Force Base is home to the Air Mobility Command Museum. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.75% of the population. It is one of only seven airports in the country that served as launch abort facilities for the Space Shuttle.[6]. 722 . On 20 December the first military unit arrived at Dover's new airfield: the 112th Observation Squadron of the Ohio National Guard which flew anti-submarine patrols off the Delaware Coast. The origins of Dover Air Force Base begin in March 1941 during World War II when the United States Army Air Corps (USAAC) indicated a need for the airfield as a training airfield and assumed jurisdiction over the municipal airport at Dover, Delaware. The U.S. Army Human Resources Command and Casualty Mortuary Affairs. [7] Dover AFB is also where service members, from all six branches of service, killed in combat are repatriated. Received new P-22 fire engine and P-34 Rapid Intervention Vehicle, both include H2O and foam capabilities: *Gained FEMA Region III Urban Search and Rescue qualification in 2011. January 2016 December 2017, Operations Officer, 7 Force Support Squadron, Dyess AFB, TX Dover AFB is home to the 436th Airlift Wing (436 AW) of the Air Mobility Command (AMC), known as the "Eagle Wing", and the AMC-gained 512th Airlift Wing (512 AW) of the Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC), referred to as the "Liberty Wing". It is part of the Dover, Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area. Dover Air Force Base or Dover AFB (IATA: DOV, ICAO: KDOV, FAA LID: DOV) is a United States Air Force (USAF) base under the operational control of Air Mobility Command (AMC), located 2 miles (3.2km) southeast of the city of Dover, Delaware. To access this tool, log in to Military OneSource with your email and password. The median age was 23 years. Two sections of the 436th Aerial Port Squadron warehouse collapsed on February 18, 2003, as a result of a record snow storm. Initially under USAAC, the name of the facility was Municipal Airport, Dover Airdrome and the airfield opened on 17 December 1941. Dover, DE 19901 302-677-6930 312-445-6930 Important Dover AFB Contact Phone Numbers Airman and Family Readiness Center (302) 677-3258 Base Operator (302) 677-3000 Child Development Center (302) 677-3716 Children & Families First (302) 672-0510 Civilian Personnel Office (302) 677-4655 Emergency 911 Family Advocacy (302) 677-2711 Dover AFB is home to the Department of Defense's largest and most technologically-advanced aerial port. DE ANG Economic Impact (FY16) Renee M. Jackson). June 2013 - February 2014, Executive Officer, HQ Army and Air Force Exchange, Dallas, TX, 10. Looking to learn more about Dover AFB? However the C-124s were replaced by Lockheed C-141 Starlifter jet transports in the late 1960s, and the C-133s were replaced by the Lockheed C-5 Galaxy in 1971. Flight hours: 390, Combat hours: 183 We're creating opportunities at the base level so we can potentially capitalize on a larger scale. The new organization was activated Jan. 6, 2009. Holcomb began his military career at Dover AFB and has returned after more than 20 years. It participated in joint training with U.S. Army, taking part in numerous tactical exercises in the United States and overseas, particularly in support of NATO. During inactive status, field remained under major command jurisdiction. June 2007 - November 2007, Student Navigator, 62d Flying Training Squadron, Little Rock AFB, AR, 3. He is responsible for the quality of life . This interim change implements new guidelines that clarify requirements for the Dover Air Force Base Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision Instruction, Table-1, add the following reserved parking spots, Bldg. [1], During the Vietnam War, the wing flew numerous missions to Southeast Asia, although the wing flew routes worldwide to Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The AFMES Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory concentrates on assisting with identifying military personnel who have lost their lives in both current and past conflicts, such as Vietnam, Korea and World War II. The median income for a household in the base was $34,318, and the median income for a family was $34,659. Dover AFB provides almost $470 million a year in revenue to the city of Dover, making it the third largest industry in Delaware. She started her Air Force journey at Officer Training School where she commissioned in April of 2006. Lt Col Donald D Johnson, III, is the Commander, 436th Force Support Squadron, Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. [4], The wing routinely flies airlift missions throughout the world projecting global reach to more than 90 countries on six different continents including Asia, Africa, Australia, Europe, North and South America. The wing has over 4,000 active-duty military and civilian employees. 2010 Master of Arts in International Relations, American Military University, Charlestown, WV (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Faith Schaefer), Col. Jason Holcomb, 436th Mission Support Group commander, receives a first salute from Airmen with the 436th MSG during a change of command ceremony held at the base fire station on Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, June 27, 2022. Williams relinquished command of the 436th MSG to Col. Jason Holcomb, previously the Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command budget director at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Operations and Maintenance: $7.8 million The staff also consists of representatives from federal agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Armed Forces Medical Examiner who are responsible for the complete processing of remains. Maintenance Engineering, 436th Civil Engineer Squadron, Dover AFB, Del. It was further redesignated as the 125th Army Air Force base Unit on 15 September 1944. Unit Personnel Two years later Dover became the first all C-5 equipped wing in the USAF, trading the last of its C-141 to Charleston AFB, South Carolina. Facilities and Equipment: Maintenance Group Commander: Col. William R. Roche A small housekeeping unit, the 4404th Base Standby Squadron, remained on the airfield for care and maintenance of the facility. By The Numbers (FY16) Vice Commander: Col. David H. Rice Team Dover refers to both of the Wings. The impact from Dover's mission can be seen all around the globe on a daily basis. The Vietnam War dead comprise over 90% of all the remains processed at Dover before 1988. May 2016 - June 2017, Chief, Sustainment Support Branch, Air Force Personnel Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, TX, 13. https://www.dimoc.mil/resources/limitations, The 514th AMW is an associate Air Force Reserve wing located at McGuire Air Force Base, N.J. (Current as of March 2019), An official website of the United States government. It has a large collection of fully restored cargo and tanker aircraft. During the repair, the 12,900 foot runway 1432 was temporarily cut in half so that the intersection of the two runways could be repaired. The operator can be reached at commercial (302) 677-3000. In the years since Desert Storm and Military Airlift Command morphing into Air Mobility Command, the 436th has served as the only combat ready C-5 Galaxy airlift wing capable of airdrop and special operations procedures in support of tactical forces and national objectives. The Liberty Wing consists of operations, maintenance and support groups, a medical squadron, and 14 units. Col. Arthur Rodi took command of the 512th Mission Support Group during an assumption of command ceremony on September 10, 2017, at the Dover Air Force Base theatre. Learn about your transportation options and key and essential information when moving to a new installation. Once the airport came under military control an immediate construction program began to turn the civil airport into a military airfield. During the 1950s problems developed with many of the facilities in Dover, which had been hastily constructed to support its World War II mission. [19] The museum is dedicated to military airlift and air refueling aircraft and the people who maintain them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mauricio Campino), Maj. James Greenwood, 436th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, accepts his first salute at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, June 6, 2022. As of the census[17] of 2000, there were 3,394 people, 1,032 households, and 1,017 families residing in the base. Dover Air Force Base paved a new road to innovation, when earlier this summer, the 436th Maintenance Group, which consists of the 436th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 436th MXS, 736th AMXS, and 436th Aerial Port Squadron, absorbed the 436th Logistics Readiness Squadron. Received new P-22 fire engine and P-34 Rapid Intervention Vehicle, both include H2O and foam capabilities: *Gained FEMA Region III Urban Search and Rescue qualification in 2011. [21] It is assigned to the Dover Air Base schools for grades K-8: Major George S. Welch Elementary School and Dover Air Force Base Middle School. The 436th Airlift Wing is the host wing and runs the busiest and largest air freight terminal in the Department of Defense.[2]. No one was injured in the collapse that caused more than an estimated $1 million in damages. Provides weekly mission support to Vice President of the United States. 232233. Additionally, the 436th Comptroller Squadron reports directly to the wing. in FY15: 108, FY16: 308 In between, ordered to active service and inactivated almost immediately, personnel serving as fillers for other USAF units during the Korean War. The 436th Logistics Readiness Squadron became part of the 436th Maintenance Group to form the 436th MGG (Provisional) for a two-year test. The Armed Forces Medical Examiner System provides comprehensive and innovative medicolegal services worldwide in the areas of death investigations, DNA identification, forensic toxicology and medical mortality surveillance. Programs and activities vary by installation but may include health and wellness opportunities or discounted ticket options. Hurricanes are a possibility in Delaware. Learn about what child care and youth programs and services are available at this location. Additionally, the Eagle Wing operates the largest and busiest aerial port in the Department of Defense with its passenger terminal moving over 100,000 passengers in 1998.[5]. During the Vietnam War, more than 20,000 dead American soldiers were brought back to the United States via Dover. November 2007 March 2009 Chief, Military Personnel Section; and Sustainment Services Flight Commander, 319th Force Support Squadron, Grand Forks AFB, ND About 5.2% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.5% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over. DoD image must be made in compliance with guidance found at A small contingent operation established the first Personal Effects Depot at Fort Myer, Virginia. After the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, the remains of the seven astronauts were transferred to Dover AFB. Cell phones cannot dial DSN numbers. It is AFMAO's mission and privilege to fulfill the nation's sacred commitment of ensuring dignity, honor and respect to the fallen and care, service and support to their families. Today, the JPED is comprised of a team of Soldiers, Marines, Airmen, Department of the Army Civilians, and civilian contractors. She taught junior high school in Wichita Falls, Texas until she began her military career in 2006. Team Dover's mission focus is to safely fix and fly aircraft, prepare and deploy Airmen, move cargo, and return America's fallen heroes with dignity, honor and respect. Dover Air Force Base is home to the 436th Airlift Wing, commonly known as the "Eagle Wing" and the 512th Airlift Wing, the Reserve associate, as the "Liberty Wing." [1], Wing aircrews were also augmented by attached Reserve aircrews from the 512th Airlift Wing. Under command of the Governor of the State of Delaware, the 166th Airlift Wing provides trained personnel and equipment for various humanitarian missions to protect life and property and preserve peace, order and public safety, under competent orders of state authorities. When dialing a DSN number from a United States installation to another United States installation, it is unnecessary to dial the DSN 312 area code. January 2018 August 2019, Instructor of History; and Assistant Director of Development, History Department, United States Air Force Academy, CO April 2006 - June 2007, Student Navigator, 562d Flying Training Squadron, Randolph AFB, TX, 2. The 436th Operations Support Squadron was activated Dec. 1, 1991 in compliance with the Air Force Chief of Staff's reorganization plan. The 436 MAW started replacing C-141 Starlifters and C-133 Cargomasters with the new C-5 Galaxy in 1971. (May 2006 - September 2006, Flight Commander, 451st Civil Engineer Flight, Kandahar Airfield . The 53rd WRS, also known as the Hurricane Hunters, is an Air Force Reserve unit, and is the only Department of Defense organization that conducts this mission. Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. The DSN is the provider of long-distance communications service for the Department of Defense (DoD). Rodi, who was previously enlisted, reached the rank of chief master sergeant before commissioning in 1998. Dover AFB is also the home for the largest military mortuary in the Department of Defense, and has been used for processing military personnel killed in both war and peacetime; the remains of those killed overseas are traditionally brought to Dover AFB before being transferred to family. Also following September 11, 2001, U.S. Army mortuary specialists organized support for Pentagon recovery efforts out of the base. Dover Air Force Base or Dover AFB (IATA: DOV, ICAO: KDOV, FAA LID: DOV) is a United States Air Force (USAF) base under the operational control of Air Mobility Command (AMC), located 2 miles (3.2 km) southeast of the city of Dover, Delaware.The 436th Airlift Wing is the host wing and runs the busiest and largest air freight terminal in the Department of Defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mauricio Campino), Maj. George Okorodudu, center right, outgoing 436th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, passes the guidon to Col. Phelemon Williams, 436th Mission Support Group commander, during a change of command ceremony at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, June 6, 2022. The ceremony saw Greenwood take command of the squadron which was redesignated under the newly activated 436th Mission Generation Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mauricio Campino). Several large hangars were also constructed. Most base buildings, not meant for long-term use, were constructed of temporary or semi-permanent materials. Full operational capability was restored to Dover in September, and seven P-47 Thunderbolt squadrons arrived for training in preparation for eventual involvement in the European Theater. July 2011 - June 2012, Deputy Chief of Protocol, 633d Air Base Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA, 6. The creation of the MGG is really about ensuring fleet sustainment, distribution operations, logistics planning, all the things we do from a power projection platform like Dover, said Col. Bary Flack, 436th MGG commander. The Force Support Squadron is responsible for providing vital mission support through manpower and personnel, services sustainment, force development, Airman and family services, and community services, along with mortuary affairs, honor guard, and installation readiness. It was previously the only base to solely operate the massive C-5 Galaxy and now operates both that aircraft plus the C-17 Globemaster III. -- Col. Arthur Rodi took command of the 512th Mission Support Group during an assumption of command ceremony on September 10, 2017, at the Dover Air Force Base theatre. The 436th Airlift Wing is an active United States Air Force unit. Military Pay and Allowances: $17.8 million In the base the population was spread out, with 40.2% under the age of 18, 16.5% from 18 to 24, 41.5% from 25 to 44, 1.7% from 45 to 64, and 0.1% who were 65 years of age or older. Authorized Strength: Over 1100 Airmen As a result, a massive Civil Engineering project was undertaken to modernize the base. Our Wing Mission Although some hangars had steel frames and the occasional brick or tile brick building could be seen, most support buildings sat on concrete foundations but were of frame construction clad in little more than plywood and tarpaper. It airlifted personnel and equipment for operations in Grenada, 24 October 1983 18 December 1983; and Panama, 19 December 1989 14 January 1990. Lt. Col. Joshua Yerk, right, 436th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, assumes command of the 436th CES from Col. Phelemon Williams, left, 436th Mission Support Group commander, during a change of command ceremony held at the base fire station on Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, June 23, 2022. Colonel Cynthia A. Welch is the Commander of the 446th Operations Group, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. As operations group commander, she provides Combatant Commanders worldwide with strategic airlift support including aeromedical evacuation and Antarctic resupply operations. Personnel Costs (Civilian Pay): $19.3 million Mission Support Group Commander (436 MSG/CC) and Deputy Commander (436 . First Lieutenant April 7, 2008 The 459 MSG provides support to 1,300 wing personnel and provides combat support services for all U.S. military branches in times of peace, war, and national emergency within the United States and abroad. Served overseas (other than in Iraq or Afghanistan) since 9/11: 2,959 That year, Dover AFB was also used to store hundreds of bodies from the mass murder and suicide of the Jonestown community in Guyana.[4][5]. Command Chief Master Sergeant: Chief Master Sgt. The 436 AW has two active flying squadrons (the 3rd Airlift Squadron, which now operates the C-17, and 9th Airlift Squadron), and the 512 AW has two AFRC flying squadrons (the 326th Airlift Squadron and the 709th Airlift Squadron). If you dont already have an account, you can create one. Wilmington University has a center on Dover AFB.[23]. 220623-F-BO262-1031.jpg. Retired Lt. Col. Gretchen Lewis, former 436th Comptroller Squadron commander, answers questions during an interview about her 34 years of active duty service at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Jan . July 2019 June 2020, Student, Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, AL 520, and request to update your DEERS information. Successful DT at DE ANG on 23 Dec. 2015. An official website of the United States government, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. Each commander traded off speaking roles while highlighting the global impact of the Dover AFB mission, its personnel, its organizational structure and the importance of the base's cargo aircraft on worldwide readiness. Dover Base Housing consists of a development called Eagle Heights Family Housing, which is made up of 980 homes in single-family, duplex, triplex, and fourplex configurations. It also leads AFMES' continuing medical education efforts. In early 1942 three B-25 Mitchell bomber squadrons arrived with the 45th Bombardment Group from I Bomber Command, later part of Army Air Forces Antisubmarine Command, assumed the anti-submarine mission. MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) -- On Jan. 28, 2022, Gen. Mike Minihan, commander for Air Mobility Command, posted a tweet with four simple words along with a screen shot of a mental health appointment on his calendar: Warrior Heart. September 2019 July 2020, Joint Personnel Officer, Directorate of Manpower and Personnel, United States Transportation Command, Scott AFB, IL The Airmen of the 436th Force Support Squadron take care of more than 5,000 military/civilian, 4,900 dependents, and 16,700 retirees. Buildings were ultimately utilitarian and quickly assembled. Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations was created Dec. 15, 2008, as a named activity of the Directorate of Services, Manpower and Personnel, Headquarters United States Air Force. In March 1989, C-5s from Dover delivered special equipment used to clean up the Exxon Valdez oil spill in Prince William Sound, Alaska. On 5 February 1997, Air Mobility Command officially named the Dover AFB Museum as the AMC Museum.[20]. The 436th MGG combines all logistics, maintenance and cargo-processing Airmen, to create a diverse team that work together to support different aspects of the mission, from fixing and fueling aircraft, to moving people and cargo. until Aug. 2016. 166th AW Fire Departments fleet of nine vehicles provides 24/7 crash/fire/rescue support to military / civilian aviation and mutual aid support to the community. Dover AFB also operates as the only Continental US Port Mortuary in the Department of Defense. July 2020 June 2022, Air Force Subordinate Element Commander and Chief, Air Force Element Branch, Directorate of Manpower and Personnel, United States Transportation Command, Scott AFB, IL, June 2022 - present, Commander, 436th Force Support Squadron, Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster. Rodi was previously the 452nd Mission Support Group commander at March Air Reserve Base, Riverside, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Remember that when you move you need to notify DEERS of your new address. In 2009 the base received a new 128-foot tall tower, overlapping the original 103-foot one which was donated to the Air Mobility Command Museum, accessible to visitors. In 1992, with the disestablishment of Military Airlift Command, Dover AFB was transferred to the newly established Air Mobility Command (AMC) and the 436 MAW and 512 MAW (Associate) were redesignated as the 436th Airlift Wing (436 AW) and the 512th Airlift Wing (512 AW), respectively. [7], On 26 April 2015, the wing and its associate 512th Airlift Wing dispatched the first USAF aircraft, a Dover C-17, carrying cargo and personnel for humanitarian aid following the earthquake in Nepal. Dignified Transfer alternate location for Dover AFB, Del. Some of the more memorable flights during the post-war period included the airdrop and test firing of a Minuteman I intercontinental ballistic missile and the delivery of a 40-ton superconducting magnet to Moscow during the Cold War, for which the crew received the Mackay Trophy. Total includes Active Guard and Reserve pay. When we send our people out the door, they'll be more in tune with how things are supposed to function and what their roles and responsibilities are, so they can integrate better. February 2014 - September 2015, Chief, Transitions Branch, Air Force Personnel Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, TX, 11. The plane carried a United States Agency for International Development Disaster Assistance Response Team, the Fairfax County, Virginia Urban Search and Rescue Team and 45 tons of cargo.[8]. The 83d was redesignated the 125th Base Unit on 10 April 1944 with little change in its mission. The runway was re-opened for operation on September 23, 2016. If mobilized the wing becomes a part . Flying and notable non-flying units based at Dover Air Force Base:[13]. Medical Group Commander: Col. Gwyn Parris-Atwell September 2015 - May 2016, Chief, Separations and Retirements Branch, Air Force Personnel Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, TX, 12.