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 AFB also operates as the only Continental US Port Mortuary in the Department of Defense. It also leads AFMES' continuing medical education efforts. 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 Airfield was reactivated on 1 August 1950 as a result of the Korean War and the expansion of the USAF in response to the Soviet threat in the Cold War. The impact from Dover's mission can be seen all around the globe on a daily basis. Rodi, who was previously enlisted, reached the rank of chief master sergeant before commissioning in 1998. Males had a median income of $26,322 versus $20,444 for females. [8], Dover AFB is the first air force base to receive the new C-5M "Super Galaxy", receiving the aircraft on February 9, 2009 (named "The Spirit of Global Reach"). 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. The AFMAO is located at the Charles C. Carlson Center for Mortuary Affairs, 116 Purple Heart Drive and by contacting 302-677-3982/2275 or DSN 312-445-3982/2275. 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. 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 provides mission-ready Airmen in accordance with Air Force, Air Force Reserve Command and Air Mobility Command policy. 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 512th Airlift Wing, Dover Air Force Base, Del., plays an important role in America's defense. You can do this at the Customer Service section of the Military Personnel Flight, located in Bldg. Military Pay and Allowances: $17.8 million * Base put on temporary inactive status, September 1, 1946 August 1, 1950. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Faith Schaefer), An official website of the United States government, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. This photograph is considered public domain and has been cleared for release. In addition, there is a geographically separated unit at Joint Base Langley Eustis, Virginia. 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. Served overseas (other than in Iraq or Afghanistan) since 9/11: 2,959 The merger created the 436th Mission Generation Group; The first of its kind in the U.S. Air Force. Organizational Structure. The Airmen of the 436th Force Support Squadron take care of more than 5,000 military/civilian, 4,900 dependents, and 16,700 retirees. The museum also maintains archives related to the history of the Air Mobility Command and Dover AFB. The damage covered two of the six cargo processing bays in the facility. (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. 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. Mission Support Group Commander (436 MSG/CC) and Deputy Commander (436 . 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 Charles C. Carson Center for Mortuary Affairs has also been used to identify remains of civilians in certain exceptional circumstances: in 1978 for the victims of the Jonestown mass murder/suicide, in 1986 for identifying the remains of the crew of the Space Shuttle Challenger, and in 2003 for the crew of the Space Shuttle Columbia. 150, Col/Gen, 1 spot, Bldg. [7] This effort evolved into the Joint Personal Effects Depot, which supports recovery and redistribution of the personal effects of wounded and killed personnel from all arms of the military. In March 1989, C-5s from Dover delivered special equipment used to clean up the Exxon Valdez oil spill in Prince William Sound, Alaska. Wilmington University has a center on Dover AFB.[23]. 1301, Dover, Kent County, DE, House Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, 618th Air and Space Operations Center (Tanker Airlift Control Center), Aerospace Defense Command Fighter Squadrons, First Air Force Replacement Training Stations, History of the National Register of Historic Places, Category:National Register of Historic Places in Delaware, Portal:National Register of Historic Places, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dover_Air_Force_Base&oldid=1139301661, Census-designated places in Kent County, Delaware, Airfields of the United States Army Air Forces in Delaware, Military facilities on the National Register of Historic Places in Delaware, Historic American Buildings Survey in Delaware, National Register of Historic Places in Dover, Delaware, Articles using NRISref without a reference number, Short description is different from Wikidata, Wikipedia articles incorporating text from the Air Force Historical Research Agency, Wikipedia articles incorporating text from public domain works of the United States Government, Official website different in Wikidata and Wikipedia, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Casualty & Mortuary Affairs Operations Center, 312th Air Base and HQ Sq, August 31, 1942 April 10, 1944, 320th AAF Base Unit, April 1, 1946 August 23, 1948, 80th Air Base Sq, February 1, 1952 August 1, 1953, Aerial Port of Embarkation, May 1, 1954 February 15, 1978, 912th Military Airlift Group, September 25, 1968 July 1, 1973. 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The airfield was assigned to the First Air Force. Mon - Fri 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. [7] In 2003, the Depot was transferred to Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland. We are excited for Col. Rodis contributions and what he can bring to our wing to help makeus that much better, said Peters. 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." February 2014 - September 2015, Chief, Transitions Branch, Air Force Personnel Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, TX, 11. The wing was activated as a Reserve troop carrier wing in June 1949, and until April 1951, trained under the supervision of the 2236th Air Force Reserve Training Center, and again during May 1955 November 1957, under supervision of the 2230th Air Reserve Flying Center. 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. (May 2006 - September 2006, Flight Commander, 451st Civil Engineer Flight, Kandahar Airfield . Commander: Col. Carla D. Riner It is part of the Dover, Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area. 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. Col Matthew Altman is the Commander, 47th Mission Support Group at 47th Flying Training Wing, Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. However, Ravenstein states that the emblem approved on 14 July was the emblem previously used by the 1607th Air Transport Wing, which is different in having a white border. The AFMAO has a total force staff consisting of active duty Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines as well as Guardsmen, Reservists and civilians. The 83d was redesignated the 125th Base Unit on 10 April 1944 with little change in its mission. C-17 Globemasters could land on either half of runway 1432.[10][11]. The 436th Logistics Readiness Squadron became part of the 436th Maintenance Group to form the 436th MGG (Provisional) for a two-year test. 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. Total Federal Spending in DE: $51 million Learn about your transportation options and key and essential information when moving to a new installation. Rodi replaces Col. Laura J. Radley who is now assigned toa position with theAir Force Reserve Command. Successful DT at DE ANG on 23 Dec. 2015. As a result, a massive Civil Engineering project was undertaken to modernize the base. November 2007 - May 2008, Student Navigator, 550th Flying Training Squadron, Kirtland AFB, NM, 4. 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. Total includes Active Guard and Reserve pay. Resources for this U.S. military airport: This page was last edited on 14 February 2023, at 12:08. Once the airport came under military control an immediate construction program began to turn the civil airport into a military airfield. Our Wing Mission [9], On February 2, 2015 the 9,600 foot runway 01-19 was closed for repairs. 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. 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. https://www.dimoc.mil/resources/limitations, Southern Air Transport cargo airline leased a hangar at the south east end of the base in the 1980s, during Iran Contra. Maintenance and Operation Squadrons deployed a total of 56 Airmen in support of two USSOUTHERN COMMAND Coronet Oak) missions. 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. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.5 males. 2006 Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 2006 Air and Space Basic Course, Maxwell AFB, AL Hurricanes are a possibility in Delaware. References for history introduction, major commands and major units[14]. 150, USO volunteer, 2 spots, Bldg. 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. Construction of Municipal Airport, Dover Airdrome began in March 1941 and the facility was opened on December 17, 1941. [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. COMM phone number for Dover AFB Installation Address, FAX phone number for Dover AFB Installation Address, DSN phone number for Dover AFB Installation Address, DSNFAX phone number for Dover AFB Installation Address, Email: https://apps.militaryonesource.mil/MOS/f?p=AMS:5:0::::P5_APP_NAME,P5_MSG_TYPE,P5_EID:MilitaryINSTALLATIONS,Installation Address,87502, Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=+Airman+%26+Family+Readiness+Center,+846+Sumner+Drive,+Building+%23846,+Dover+DE+19901, Emergency Contacts for Disasters & Evacuations. Further, any commercial or non-commercial use of this photograph or any other Medical Group Commander: Col. Gwyn Parris-Atwell Dover also served as a major port of entry and exit for the conflicts in the Balkans and Somalia during the latter half of the 1990s. 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 It was officially recognized with museum status in 1995 and moved to its current location in 1996. Two sections of the 436th Aerial Port Squadron warehouse collapsed on February 18, 2003, as a result of a record snow storm. 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. Captain April 7, 2010, 2000 Bachelor of Science Degree in Applied Learning and Development, University of Texas, Austin, TX, 2006 Officer Training School, Maxwell AFB, AL, 2007 Joint Undergraduate Navigator Training, Randolph AFB, TX, 2010 Squadron Officer School by Correspondence, 2012 Squadron Officer School In-residence, Maxwell AFB, AL, 2013 Personnel Officer Course, Keesler AFB, MS, 2013 Master of Arts Degree in Emergency and Disaster Management, American Military University, Charles Town, WV, 2017 Air Command and Staff College Correspondence Course, 2017 Mortuary Officer Course, Maxwell AFB, AL, 2018 Advanced Contingency Course, Maxwell AFB, AL, 2018 Leader Development Course, Maxwell AFB, AL, Rating: Mission Navigator No Stigma.From that moment on, "Warrior Heart" became the mantra for a culture focused on fine tuning the mind, body, and craft to fortify the will to win. A small contingent operation established the first Personal Effects Depot at Fort Myer, Virginia. The 514th AMW shares the responsibility of maintaining and flying the KC-10A Extender and the C-17 Globemaster III. 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. Cell phones cannot dial DSN numbers. Please call 302 677-5050 for hours of operation. 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. The impact from Dover's mission can be seen all around the globe on a daily basis. Dover Air Force Base holds an annual air show, with the most recent occurring in May 2022. 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. Find out what may be available to you. Eagle Heights Family Housing contains a total of 19,500 feet (5,900m) of greenbelt paths for walking, jogging, and biking. The 436 MAW started replacing C-141 Starlifters and C-133 Cargomasters with the new C-5 Galaxy in 1971. 2010 Master of Arts in International Relations, American Military University, Charlestown, WV 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. First Lieutenant April 7, 2008 It was further redesignated as the 125th Army Air Force base Unit on 15 September 1944. It is assigned to Air Mobility Command's Eighteenth Air Force, and is based at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. On 1 September 1946 as a result of the drawdown of United States forces after the war, Dover Army Airfield, was placed on temporary inactive status. The information collected during these experiments resulted in the effective deployment of air-to-surface rockets in both the European and Pacific combat theaters. Contact information for key programs and services at this installation.