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An attached 6,400-square-foot (590m2) building houses a theater, museum store, exhibit workshop, and various offices. https://www.dimoc.mil/resources/limitations, During the Vietnam War, more than 20,000 dead American soldiers were brought back to the United States via Dover. It was also a major site for identifying the remains of military personnel killed in the 9/11 attacks. A small contingent operation established the first Personal Effects Depot at Fort Myer, Virginia. Dover is home to the C-5 Galaxy and C-17 Globemaster III. The primary mission of 436th Airlift Wing is to provide strategic global airlift capability. (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. 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. 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. Their remains are processed, inspected for unexploded ordnance, cleaned, and prepared for burial before being escorted to the point of interment decided by the family. Team Dover refers to both of the Wings. Check out what services and resources are available to you at this installation. The hangar encloses over 20,000 square feet (1,900m2) of aircraft display gallery plus 1,300 square feet (120m2) of exhibit rooms. Eagle Heights Family Housing contains a total of 19,500 feet (5,900m) of greenbelt paths for walking, jogging, and biking. Total includes Active Guard and Reserve pay. 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. Dover Air Force Base holds an annual air show, with the most recent occurring in May 2022. United States Air Force United States Air Force Academy About Colonel Jason Holcomb is the Commander of the 436th Mission Support Group, Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. As a result, a massive Civil Engineering project was undertaken to modernize the base. The racial makeup of the base was 72.57% White, 16.59% African American, 0.77% Native American, 1.86% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 2.80% from other races, and 5.30% from two or more races. Operations Center have Command and Control over the JPED. There were 1,245 housing units at an average density of 1,856.7 per square mile (717.5/km2). Although the Department of Defense may or may not use these sites as additional distribution channels for Department of Defense information, it does not exercise editorial control over all of the information that you may find at these locations. January 2018 August 2019, Instructor of History; and Assistant Director of Development, History Department, United States Air Force Academy, CO Along with the reorganization, the 1607th was discontinued and the 436th Military Airlift Wing (436 MAW) activated and assumed the mission at Dover. [3], When the Yom Kippur War broke out between Israel and the combined forces of Egypt and Syria on October 13, 1973 the 436 MAW responded with a 32-day airlift that delivered 22,305 tons of munitions and military equipment to Israel. It also provides mission-ready Airmen in accordance with Air Force, Air Force Reserve Command and Air Mobility Command policy. Key Personnel 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. Served overseas (other than in Iraq or Afghan.) If you would like to republish please give the photographer appropriate credit. The 514th AMW is an associate Air Force Reserve wing located at McGuire Air Force Base, N.J. Today, as the new 512th Mission Support Group commander, I look forward to working with my fellow group commanders, our team partners, community leaders and the men and women on this installation to enhance the 512ths mission, said Rodi. January 2016 December 2017, Operations Officer, 7 Force Support Squadron, Dyess AFB, TX She taught junior high school in Wichita Falls, Texas until she began her military career in 2006. The Airmen of the 436th Force Support Squadron take care of more than 5,000 military/civilian, 4,900 dependents, and 16,700 retirees. In March 1989, C-5s from Dover delivered special equipment used to clean up the Exxon Valdez oil spill in Prince William Sound, Alaska. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Remember that when you move you need to notify DEERS of your new address. 15. 2010 Master of Arts in International Relations, American Military University, Charlestown, WV During Desert Shield, the wing flew approximately 17,000 flying hours and airlifted a total of 131,275 tons of cargo in support of combat operations after the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. 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. She started her Air Force journey at Officer Training School where she commissioned in April of 2006. It is one of only seven airports in the country that served as launch abort facilities for the Space Shuttle.[6]. A group of honorary commanders look out with mock amazement from the control room of the petroleum pump house operated by the 436th Logistics Readiness Squadron during a tour of the facility March 18, 2015, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties, References for history introduction, major commands and major units. 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. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.5 males. trademark, including the use of official emblems, insignia, names and slogans), warnings On April 3, 2006, a C-5 Galaxy crashed short of a runway, skidding into a farm field. 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. Following the attacks of September 11, 2001, the 436 AW and 512 AW became major participants in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. until Aug. 2016. The staff also prepares fallen members for transport to their final destination as determined by the family. November 2007 March 2009 Chief, Military Personnel Section; and Sustainment Services Flight Commander, 319th Force Support Squadron, Grand Forks AFB, ND The Joint Personal Effects Depot is co-located on the Mortuary Affairs campus with the Charles C. Carson Center for Mortuary Affairs, and the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System. FY17 MILCON 18 Million projected. It was converted to a U.S. Army Air Corps airfield just weeks after the December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor. You can do this at the Customer Service section of the Military Personnel Flight, located in Bldg. Aircraft The development features a community center, multiple neighborhood centers, picnic areas, fitness center, and golf course. The merger created the 436th Mission Generation Group; The first of its kind in the U.S. Air Force. Successful DT at DE ANG on 23 Dec. 2015. The mortuary plays a vital role as a place of honor where the remains of DOD servicemembers killed overseas are received. 166th Airlift maintenance personnel deployed as Air Advisors, training Afghan Nationals in support of Operation Freedoms Sentinel. Dover AFB housing is privatized/302 677-6969. 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. Provide excellence in the full spectrum of tactical airlift, aeromedical evacuation, and cyber operations. In October 1983, the wing flew 24 missions in support of Operation Urgent Fury, the Grenada rescue operation and later flew 16 missions to support Operation Just Cause, the invasion of Panama, in December 1989 January 1990. regarding use of images of identifiable personnel, appearance of endorsement, and related matters. 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. Find out what may be available to you. 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. On 5 February 1997, Air Mobility Command officially named the Dover AFB Museum as the AMC Museum.[20]. Unit Personnel 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. Presiding over the ceremony was 512th Airlift Wing Commander Col. Craig C. Peters, who spoke toattendees about Rodi's background and what the future will be like for the mission support group. A small housekeeping unit, the 4404th Base Standby Squadron, remained on the airfield for care and maintenance of the facility. 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. Federal Funding through State: $5.4 million On June 7, 1989, while attending the Airlift Rodeo, a 436 MAW C-5 set a world record when it airdropped 190,346 pounds and 73 paratroopers. Dover AFB also hosts the Armed Forced Medical Examiner System . [1], In January 1966 the 436th was again activated at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware where it replaced the 1607th Air Transport Wing when Military Airlift Command replaced Military Air Transport Service. 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". 232233. 150, USO volunteer, 2 spots, Bldg. The facility moves fuel from large storage tanks to underground delivery stations on the flight line and the . Today, the JPED is comprised of a team of Soldiers, Marines, Airmen, Department of the Army Civilians, and civilian contractors. [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. It was officially recognized with museum status in 1995 and moved to its current location in 1996. The Vietnam War dead comprise over 90% of all the remains processed at Dover before 1988. Organizational Structure The 166th Airlift Wing has four groups (operations, maintenance, mission support and medical) comprised of seven squadrons and six flights, to include a Cyber Operations Squadron. [19] The museum is dedicated to military airlift and air refueling aircraft and the people who maintain them. It has a large collection of fully restored cargo and tanker aircraft. 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. A 100,000-square-foot (9,300m2) aircraft parking area allows close-up inspection of the outside aircraft. An official website of the United States government, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. [7] Dover AFB is also where service members, from all six branches of service, killed in combat are repatriated. September 2015 - May 2016, Chief, Separations and Retirements Branch, Air Force Personnel Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, TX, 12. References for history introduction, major commands and major units[14]. 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. Provided mission support to President of the U.S. The appearance of hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense of non-U.S. Government sites or the information, products, or services contained therein. New Castle ANG Base: 80 acres at New Castle County Airport. Holiday Closed. The wing has over 4,000 active-duty military and civilian employees. 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. Tours are conducted during the day by volunteers, many of whom are retired pilots, navigators, flight engineers and loadmasters who provide first-person narratives of actual events. It was further redesignated as the 125th Army Air Force base Unit on 15 September 1944. On January 1, 1966, the Military Air Transport Service was redesignated the Military Airlift Command (MAC). (Current as of March 2019), An official website of the United States government. * Base put on temporary inactive status, September 1, 1946 August 1, 1950. On April 1, 1952, Dover was transferred to the Military Air Transport Service (MATS) and became home to 1607th Air Transport Wing (Heavy). Installations have a variety of resources for elementary and higher education. Military Construction: $697 K Volume 1: Active Air Force Bases Within the United States of America on 17 September 1982. We are excited for Col. Rodis contributions and what he can bring to our wing to help makeus that much better, said Peters. 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 436th Airlift Wing is an active United States Air Force unit. 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. March 2011 April 2012, Action Officer, United States Forces, Afghanistan, Kabul, Afghanistan Its Division of Forensic Toxicology supports DOD by performing toxicology testing following military aircraft, ground and sea accidents, as well as for autopsies, and criminal and fitness for duty investigations. With the establishment of the United States Air Force (USAF) on September 18, 1947, the facility was renamed Dover Air Force Base on January 13, 1948. The Scientific Division is focused on rapidly detecting mortality due to unexplained circumstances or disease and on analyzing all active duty deaths for trends and possible preventable risk factors. In 1973, the 436th exchanged their C-141s with the 437th Military Airlift Wing at Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina, which sent their C-5s to Dover, making the 436th an exclusively C-5 Galaxy wing. Individual Airmen who: The 436th is the only combat-ready C-5 Galaxy wing capable of employing airdrop and special operations tactics in support of worldwide airlift. Building 1301, Dover Air Force Base was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1994. Robbin D. Moore A solemn dignified transfer of remains is conducted upon arrival at Dover Air Force Base, DE, from the aircraft to a transfer vehicle to honor those who have given their lives in the service of the country. The U.S. Army Human Resources Command and Casualty Mortuary Affairs. Cell phones cannot dial DSN numbers. Looking to learn more about Dover AFB? As of the census[17] of 2000, there were 3,394 people, 1,032 households, and 1,017 families residing in the base. Military Pay and Allowances: $17.8 million The AFMAO has a total force staff consisting of active duty Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines as well as Guardsmen, Reservists and civilians. A single battered Douglas C-47A Skytrain, salvaged in 1986 off of a dump at Olmsted Air Force Base, near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, after being used for target practice, was the museum's modest beginning. The activation of the 436th MGG continues the Air Forces commitment to accelerating change and evolution, said Maj. Gen. Linda Hurry, Director of Logistics, Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia. It was renamed Dover Army Airbase on April 8, 1943; *Dover Subbase on June 6, 1943, and Dover Army Airfield on February 2, 1944. While only in its infancy, the 436th MGG is off to a running start by fostering innovation to create a positive impact on mission success and larger Air Force initiatives. 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. 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. Rodi, who was previously enlisted, reached the rank of chief master sergeant before commissioning in 1998. 2006 Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 2006 Air and Space Basic Course, Maxwell AFB, AL, July 2006 November 2007, OIC Food Operations, Readiness, Honor Guard, 319th Services Squadron, Grand Forks AFB, ND, August 2014 December 2015, Student, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. Medical Group Commander: Col. Gwyn Parris-Atwell The 83d Fighter Group was assigned to Dover as the Operational Training Unit. When dialing a DSN number to/from overseas locations, the DSN area code must be included. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.75% of the population. Col Matthew Altman is the Commander, 47th Mission Support Group at 47th Flying Training Wing, Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The per capita income for the base was $12,119. December 2013 - June 2013, Chief Military Personnel Office, HQ Army and Air Force Exchange, Dallas, TX, 9. Mueller, Robert (1989). 166th Airlift wing has eight C-130H2 Hercules tactical aircraft. 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. 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. It also provided airlift of personnel and equipment, and logistical support for operations in Southwest Asia, August 1990 May 1991.[1]. The staff utilizes state-of-the-art equipment to establish positive identification through DNA, dental and fingerprint analysis and autopsy the remains to determine cause of death. Lieutenant Colonel Johnson received his commission from the Air Force ROTC program at Texas Tech University in 2006 and served in a variety of assignments throughout his career. To access this tool, log in to Military OneSource with your email and password. DE ANG Economic Impact (FY16) (U.S. Air Force photo by Mauricio Campino). Programs and activities vary by installation but may include health and wellness opportunities or discounted ticket options. 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. Recent Missions and Accomplishments Students in the development attend public schools in the Caesar Rodney School District.[15]. 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. Mission Support Group Commander, Dover DE Dover, Delaware, United States 71 followers 70 connections Join to view profile Dover AFB DE Saint Martin's University About I have been in. Authorized Strength: Over 1100 Airmen Known as the "Eagle Wing", the 436th consists of the operations, maintenance, mission support, and medical groups; in addition to 12 divisions and two detachments. Rodi replaces Col. Laura J. Radley who is now assigned toa position with theAir Force Reserve Command. The antisubmarine mission ended on 6 June and construction crews moved back to the base for a major upgrading project that lengthened the main runway to 7,000 feet. Buildings were ultimately utilitarian and quickly assembled. Economic studies indicate that federal spending has an economic impact in a state of up to double the actual federal spending amount. According to Lt. Col. Joshua Downing, 436th MGG deputy commander, increased collaboration at the base level provides more opportunities to develop multi-capable Airmen who are well prepared for Agile Combat Employment scenarios. It airlifted personnel and equipment for operations in Grenada, 24 October 1983 18 December 1983; and Panama, 19 December 1989 14 January 1990. Resources for this U.S. military airport: This page was last edited on 14 February 2023, at 12:08. March 2009 March 2011, Executive Officer, OIC, Center for Families of the Fallen; OIC Mortuary Affairs Division; and Chief, Commanders Action Group, Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations, Dover AFB, DE 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." Renee M. Jackson). 2012 Squadron Officer School, Maxwell AFB, AL, 2015 Master of Arts in History, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 2017 Air Command and Staff College, by correspondence, July 2006 November 2007, OIC Food Operations, Readiness, Honor Guard, 319th Services Squadron, Grand Forks AFB, ND Our Wing Mission