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Photo By Tech. Sgt. Duane Duimstra | Staff Sgt. Mikayla Wilson, 114th Aircraft Maintenance crew chief, goes through launch procedures during the readiness exercise Aug. 9, 2021, Joe Foss Field, S.D. The readiness exercise is designed to enhance the warfighter ethos of mission-type orders, independent decision making, and risk management at the lowest competent level by testing the 114th Fighter Wing’s ability to set up an alert sight and generate combat airpower on short notice. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Duane Duimstra)

Aug. 13, 2021

114th Fighter Wing 2021 Readiness Exercise

The 114th Fighter Wing executed a unique two-week Readiness Exercise (RE) that tested their ability to stand up an Aerospace Control Alert (ACA) sight, test Agile Combat Employment (ACE) skills on short notice, and facilitate Multi-Capable Airmen (MCA) training at Joe Foss Field, S.D. and the surrounding area from Aug. 3-13, 2021.

Lt. Col. (Dr.) Denise Lemon, 436th Health Care Operations Squadron human performance flight commander and Operational Support Team member, assists an Airman on the glute-ham developer at the base gym on Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, July 22, 2021. Lemon and other OST members are located in the Health Promotions Flight, formerly known as the Health and Wellness Center, at the gym, to provide additional assistance to Airmen from squadron’s that have OSTs embedded. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicole Leidholm)

July 23, 2021

OST increases readiness, resilience

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. — In August 2020, Dover Air Force Base developed the Operational Support Team, a five-person medical team that embeds into units for three to four months focusing on preventative care. The team is made up of a physical therapist, physical therapy technician, a social worker, a psychologist and a strength coach, providing on-site care, training and preventative fitness and mental health techniques tailored to each squadron’s needs.

Photo By Tech. Sgt. Nicole Leidholm | Father and daughter reunite on Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, July 16, 2021. The 436th Force Support Squadron child and youth services, in coordination with the Air Force Aid Society, provide military families with free child care to offset associated costs in the absence of extended family members during unique challenges they may face. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicole Leidholm)

July 16, 2021

Expanded Child Care Options Provide Relief for Parents

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. -- Life in the military provides unique challenges for parents compared to their civilian counterparts as at times, families are separated for extended periods.

Senior Airman Bianca Robichaud, 436th Health Care Operations Squadron acting family health noncommissioned officer in charge, is administered the COVID-19 vaccine by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Loeser, 436th Medical Group unit training manager, Jan. 15, 2021, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware.

May 6, 2021

Dover AFB Airmen receive COVID-19 vaccinations

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. -- The first round of the COVID-19 vaccine arrived at Dover AFB last week. The 436th Medical Group started administering the vaccine to Team Dover frontline workers on January 15, 2021.

Prescriptions sit on a counter, waiting for delivery in the 436th Medical Group pharmacy at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, March 12, 2021.

May 6, 2021

Park ‘N Pickup streamlines pharmacy operations during COVID-19

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. -- COVID-19 has brought with it a slew of changes to the way a pharmacy operates. One of these major changes, due to the increased need for patient safety, is that the pharmacy lobby is currently closed.

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