On 5 February 1997, Air Mobility Command officially named the Dover AFB Museum as the AMC Museum.[20]. 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. Contact your housing office to find out housing availability both on and off the installation. [19] The museum is dedicated to military airlift and air refueling aircraft and the people who maintain them. 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. Learn about what child care and youth programs and services are available at this location. Col Matthew Altman is the Commander, 47th Mission Support Group at 47th Flying Training Wing, Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. Operations Group Commander: Col. Christopher Farmer Additionally, the 436th Comptroller Squadron reports directly to the wing. It is assigned to Air Mobility Command's Eighteenth Air Force, and is based at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. The 436 MAW also assisted in the evacuation of Americans from Iran on December 9, 1978, following the Islamic Revolution. November 2007 - May 2008, Student Navigator, 550th Flying Training Squadron, Kirtland AFB, NM, 4. Installations have a variety of resources for elementary and higher education. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. 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. -- 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. June 2017- June 2019, Operations Officer, 802d Force Support Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, TX, 14. 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. Eagle Heights Family Housing contains a total of 19,500 feet (5,900m) of greenbelt paths for walking, jogging, and biking. The wing flies aircraft assigned to the active-duty 305th Air Mobility Wing, also based at McGuire. Holcomb began his military career at Dover AFB and has returned after more than 20 years. [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. After the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, the remains of the seven astronauts were transferred to Dover AFB. Medical support and services may vary by location. Most base buildings, not meant for long-term use, were constructed of temporary or semi-permanent materials. 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. 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. Cell phones cannot dial DSN numbers. [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. Learn about your transportation options and key and essential information when moving to a new installation. Southern Air Transport cargo airline leased a hangar at the south east end of the base in the 1980s, during Iran Contra. Our Federal Mission 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. April 2006 - June 2007, Student Navigator, 562d Flying Training Squadron, Randolph AFB, TX, 2. New Castle Air National Guard Base The JPED Soldiers also support Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations as members of the Army Liaison Team. New Castle ANG Base: 80 acres at New Castle County Airport. [18], There are 33 airframes in the collection in 2015, and a staff of more than 170 volunteers. Tom Creston, co-founder of MTV once said, Innovation is taking two things that exist and putting them together in a new way. It has a large collection of fully restored cargo and tanker aircraft. Major Kady N. Griffin is the Commander, 436th Force Support Squadron, Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. 150, Col/Gen, 1 spot, Bldg. 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 . which pertains to intellectual property restrictions (e.g., copyright and Remember that when you move you need to notify DEERS of your new address. 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. The 514th AMW is an associate Air Force Reserve wing located at McGuire Air Force Base, N.J. 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. The ceremony saw Greenwood take command of the squadron which was redesignated under the newly activated 436th Mission Generation Group. Males had a median income of $26,322 versus $20,444 for females. 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]. Rodi replaces Col. Laura J. Radley who is now assigned to a position with the Air Force Reserve Command. The median income for a household in the base was $34,318, and the median income for a family was $34,659. Initially under USAAC, the name of the facility was Municipal Airport, Dover Airdrome and the airfield opened on 17 December 1941. The impact from Dover's mission can be seen all around the globe on a daily basis. During the 1950s problems developed with many of the facilities in Dover, which had been hastily constructed to support its World War II mission. 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. [12] The show includes static displays of military aircraft and equipment, and flight demonstrations of the United States Air Force Thunderbirds or United States Navy Blue Angels demonstration teams. 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. 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. Please call 302 677-5050 for hours of operation. The 166th Airlift Wing operates eight permanently assigned Lockheed C-130H2 transport aircraft. 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. By The Numbers (FY16) GI Bill), state and other spending. until Aug. 2016. The Dover Base Housing is located in the Caesar Rodney School District. Unit Personnel 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 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. The median age was 23 years. Customize your own printable booklet with key resources and installation information. In March 2003, the JPED relocated to Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. 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. Aircraft July 2019 June 2020, Student, Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, AL Construction of Municipal Airport, Dover Airdrome began in March 1941 and the facility was opened on December 17, 1941. No one was injured in the collapse that caused more than an estimated $1 million in damages. The Depot returned to Dover in 2011, when in April a new US$14 million custom-built facility officially opened.[7]. If you would like to republish please give the photographer appropriate credit. Resources and services are available to help you understand your legal affairs. The primary mission of 436th Airlift Wing is to provide strategic global airlift capability. July 2011 - June 2012, Deputy Chief of Protocol, 633d Air Base Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA, 6. Holcomb began his military career at Dover AFB and has returned after more than 20 years. On April 3, 2006, a C-5 Galaxy crashed short of a runway, skidding into a farm field. Served in Afghanistan since 9/11: 895 The facility moves fuel from large storage tanks to underground delivery stations on the flight line and the . 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. This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency. 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. Organizational Structure. 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. An aircrew from Dover's 3rd Airlift Squadron landed the first C-5 in Iraq in late 2003 when they landed at Baghdad International Airport and the two wings continue to support operations in the region. It airlifted personnel and equipment for operations in Grenada, 24 October 1983 18 December 1983; and Panama, 19 December 1989 14 January 1990. Recent Missions and Accomplishments 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. 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. November 2007 March 2009 Chief, Military Personnel Section; and Sustainment Services Flight Commander, 319th Force Support Squadron, Grand Forks AFB, ND It was officially recognized with museum status in 1995 and moved to its current location in 1996. The merger created the 436th Mission Generation Group; The first of its kind in the U.S. Air Force. For every 100 females, there were 103.0 males. It also leads AFMES' continuing medical education efforts. Sat & Sun Closed 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. Airlifted to Dover AFB by a Pennsylvania National Guard helicopter, "It was the first aircraft restored for the newly conceptualized museum that would form here. The information collected during these experiments resulted in the effective deployment of air-to-surface rockets in both the European and Pacific combat theaters. Economic studies indicate that federal spending has an economic impact in a state of up to double the actual federal spending amount. To access this tool, log in to Military OneSource with your email and password. Resources for this U.S. military airport: This page was last edited on 14 February 2023, at 12:08. 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. Maintenance Engineering, 436th Civil Engineer Squadron, Dover AFB, Del. 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. Dover AFB provides almost $470 million a year in revenue to the city of Dover, making it the third largest industry in Delaware. 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. The MGG is meant to streamline processes and communication between logistics and maintenance Airmen, who often work side-by-side in small teams, under one commander during deployments. Also known as the "Liberty Wing," the 512th AW is a subordinate of 4th Air Force headquartered at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., and Air Force Reserve Command, with its headquarters at Robins Air Reserve Base, Ga. Ravenstein, pp. 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 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. 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. First Lieutenant April 7, 2008 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. Mission Support Group Commander: LTC Jason Brugman The 436th is the only combat-ready C-5 Galaxy wing capable of employing airdrop and special operations tactics in support of worldwide airlift. Not only has he excelled on the enlisted side but he brings a deep background in the whole mission support group arena, said Peters. 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. 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. 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. 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 Authorized Strength: Over 1100 Airmen It was converted to a U.S. Army Air Corps airfield just weeks after the December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor. Construction involved runways and airplane hangars, with three concrete runways, several taxiways and a large parking apron and a control tower. 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. A small contingent operation established the first Personal Effects Depot at Fort Myer, Virginia. The AFMES is the only medical examiner system in the federal government and supports other governmental agencies as necessary. There were no fatalities. 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. regarding use of images of identifiable personnel, appearance of endorsement, and related matters. 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. 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. Provides support for deployment, relocation and financial assistance as well as installation specific resources such as employment and availability of support on the installation. 232233. Provide excellence in the full spectrum of tactical airlift, aeromedical evacuation, and cyber operations. June 2007 - November 2007, Student Navigator, 62d Flying Training Squadron, Little Rock AFB, AR, 3. As of the census[17] of 2000, there were 3,394 people, 1,032 households, and 1,017 families residing in 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. It also provides mission-ready Airmen in accordance with Air Force, Air Force Reserve Command and Air Mobility Command policy. Provided mission support to President of the U.S. 150, USO volunteer, 2 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. Flight hours: 390, Combat hours: 183 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. 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. Col. Jason Holcomb, right, assumes command of the 436th Mission Support Group after receiving the guidon from Col. Matt Husemann, left, 436th Airlift Wing commander, during a change of command ceremony held at the base fire station on Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, June 27, 2022. The hangar encloses over 20,000 square feet (1,900m2) of aircraft display gallery plus 1,300 square feet (120m2) of exhibit rooms. 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. The wing initially flew strategic airlift missions with propeller-driven Douglas C-124 Globemaster II and Douglas C-133 Cargomaster aircraft. The average household size was 3.29 and the average family size was 3.30. By 2008, the air traffic tower serving the airfield, built in 1955, was the oldest such tower in use in the USAF. 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. 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. (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. The Airmen of the 436th Force Support Squadron take care of more than 5,000 military/civilian, 4,900 dependents, and 16,700 retirees. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.5 males. In addition, there is a geographically separated unit at Joint Base Langley Eustis, Virginia. Dover AFB also hosts the Armed Forced Medical Examiner System . 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. It is assigned to Air Mobility Command 's Eighteenth Air Force, and is based at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. January 2016 December 2017, Operations Officer, 7 Force Support Squadron, Dyess AFB, TX A 100,000-square-foot (9,300m2) aircraft parking area allows close-up inspection of the outside aircraft. Also following September 11, 2001, U.S. Army mortuary specialists organized support for Pentagon recovery efforts out of the base. AFMES is responsible for determining the cause and manner of death of all service members killed in wars, as well as those who lose their lives at military installations, both within the United States and overseas. Successful DT at DE ANG on 23 Dec. 2015. Over 300 Airmen deployed in FY 2016 worldwide. View the in-depth overview. The 512th Airlift Wing, Dover Air Force Base, Del., plays an important role in America's defense. April 2012 August 2014, Executive Officer; and Deputy Chief, Manpower Requirements Branch, Air Force Materiel Command, Directorate of Manpower, Personnel, and Services, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, August 2014 December 2015, Student, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN [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. Looking to learn more about Dover AFB? 1.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 0.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. Vice Commander: Col. David H. Rice 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. September 2015 - May 2016, Chief, Separations and Retirements Branch, Air Force Personnel Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, TX, 12. Holiday Closed. The base is home to 47 buildings, including new $23 million maintenance hanger and $3.2 million Cyber Operations Squadron. Dover AFB also operates as the only Continental US Port Mortuary in the Department of Defense. Additionally, it flew worldwide airlift missions, including hauling mail and other high priority cargo, conducting aeromedical evacuation, serving as personnel transport, participating in humanitarian relief, and diplomatic missions. 722 . 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. Maintenance Group Commander: Col. William R. Roche Served overseas (other than in Iraq or Afghanistan) since 9/11: 2,959 Relocation assistance programs and services are available to support you throughout your move. 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Learn about your housing options before your move government and non-government housing is available across installations. Commander: Col. Carla D. Riner She started her Air Force journey at Officer Training School where she commissioned in April of 2006. 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.