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. December 2013 - June 2013, Chief Military Personnel Office, HQ Army and Air Force Exchange, Dallas, TX, 9. 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. Maintenance Engineering, 436th Civil Engineer Squadron, Dover AFB, Del. 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. Successful DT at DE ANG on 23 Dec. 2015. The Liberty Wing consists of operations, maintenance and support groups, a medical squadron, and 14 units. Initially under USAAC, the name of the facility was Municipal Airport, Dover Airdrome and the airfield opened on 17 December 1941. There were 6,032 households, out of which 76.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 90.2% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 1.4% were non-families. 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. Commander: Col. Carla D. Riner On January 1, 1966, the Military Air Transport Service was redesignated the Military Airlift Command (MAC). An official website of the United States government, https://www.dimoc.mil/resources/limitations, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. 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 U.S. Army Human Resources Command and Casualty Mortuary Affairs. It was also a major site for identifying the remains of military personnel killed in the 9/11 attacks. 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 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. An official website of the United States government, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. Our State Mission On 8 April 1943, the name of the airfield was changed to Dover Army Air Base. 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. The wing provides airdrop of troops, cargo and passengers, and also has aeromedical evacuation and civil engineer functions. It also leads AFMES' continuing medical education efforts. Dover AFB is home to the Department of Defense's largest and most technologically-advanced aerial port. 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 2008 - July 2011, Navigator/Executive Officer, 9th Special Operations Squadron, Eglin AFB, FL, 5. In March 2003, the JPED relocated to Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. Federal Funding through State: $5.4 million If you would like to republish please give the photographer appropriate credit. 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. [7] Dover AFB is also where service members, from all six branches of service, killed in combat are repatriated. 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. The wing initially flew strategic airlift missions with propeller-driven Douglas C-124 Globemaster II and Douglas C-133 Cargomaster aircraft. 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. 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. There were 1,245 housing units at an average density of 1,856.7 per square mile (717.5/km2). The hangar encloses over 20,000 square feet (1,900m2) of aircraft display gallery plus 1,300 square feet (120m2) of exhibit rooms. Vice Commander: Col. David H. Rice During the night of October 28, 2009, before making a decision on the committal of further troops to Afghanistan, President Barack Obama visited the base to receive the bodies of several American soldiers killed in Afghanistan. November 2007 March 2009 Chief, Military Personnel Section; and Sustainment Services Flight Commander, 319th Force Support Squadron, Grand Forks AFB, ND The 436th is the only combat-ready C-5 Galaxy wing capable of employing airdrop and special operations tactics in support of worldwide airlift. 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. 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. 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. 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 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. Flight hours: 390, Combat hours: 183 April 2006 - June 2007, Student Navigator, 562d Flying Training Squadron, Randolph AFB, TX, 2. Further, any commercial or non-commercial use of this photograph or any other 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. 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. 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. 220623-F-BO262-1031.jpg. Today, the JPED is comprised of a team of Soldiers, Marines, Airmen, Department of the Army Civilians, and civilian contractors. 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. By The Numbers (FY16) Total does not include pay for Airman mobilized into T10 federal service, military education benefit spending (i.e. Also following September 11, 2001, U.S. Army mortuary specialists organized support for Pentagon recovery efforts out of the base. (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. 150, USO volunteer, 2 spots, Bldg. It was converted to a U.S. Army Air Corps airfield just weeks after the December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor. Dover AFB also operates as the only Continental US Port Mortuary in the Department of Defense. When dialing a DSN number to/from overseas locations, the DSN area code must be included. The median age was 23 years. GI Bill), state and other spending. DE ANG Economic Impact (FY16) 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 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. It is assigned to Air Mobility Command 's Eighteenth Air Force, and is based at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. Provides support for deployment, relocation and financial assistance as well as installation specific resources such as employment and availability of support on the installation. Col. Matt Husemann, left, 436th Airlift Wing commander, passes the guidon of the newly activated 436th Mission Generation Group to Col. Bary Flack, 436th MGG commander, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, June 6, 2022. 166th Airlift wing has eight C-130H2 Hercules tactical aircraft. Rodi replaces Col. Laura J. Radley who is now assigned to a position with the Air Force Reserve Command. It is part of the Dover, Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area. 2006 Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 2006 Air and Space Basic Course, Maxwell AFB, AL Most base buildings, not meant for long-term use, were constructed of temporary or semi-permanent materials. It's about looking for opportunities to integrate processes because that's how we're going to fight, said Downing. DoD image must be made in compliance with guidance found at Construction of Municipal Airport, Dover Airdrome began in March 1941 and the facility was opened on December 17, 1941. Dover Base Housing had a population of 3,450 at the 2010 census. Served in Afghanistan since 9/11: 895 Total Federal Spending in DE: $51 million Volume 1: Active Air Force Bases Within the United States of America on 17 September 1982. Once the airport came under military control an immediate construction program began to turn the civil airport into a military airfield. Holiday Closed. The Dover Base Housing is located in the Caesar Rodney School District. 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. We're creating opportunities at the base level so we can potentially capitalize on a larger scale. 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. Relocation assistance programs and services are available to support you throughout your move. Mission Support Group Commander (436 MSG/CC) and Deputy Commander (436 . Tom Creston, co-founder of MTV once said, Innovation is taking two things that exist and putting them together in a new way. Operations Center have Command and Control over the JPED. Additionally, the 436th Comptroller Squadron reports directly to the wing. 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 Dover AFB is also home to the Air Mobility Command Museum. 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. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Faith Schaefer), Col. Phelemon Williams, right, outgoing 436th Mission Support Group commander, relinquishes command after handing the guidon to 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. January 2018 August 2019, Instructor of History; and Assistant Director of Development, History Department, United States Air Force Academy, CO 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. There were no fatalities. 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. until Aug. 2016. The 436th Logistics Readiness Squadron became part of the 436th Maintenance Group to form the 436th MGG (Provisional) for a two-year test. which pertains to intellectual property restrictions (e.g., copyright and Get local information on topics like schools, amenities and home market values. Rodi was previously the 452nd Mission Support Group commander at March Air Reserve Base, Riverside, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. July 2019 June 2020, Student, Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, AL 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. According to the United States Census Bureau, Dover Base Housing has a total area of 0.7square miles (1.7km2), all land. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Faith Schaefer), Col. Phelemon Williams, outgoing 436th Mission Support Group commander, receives a final salute from his unit during a change of command ceremony held at the base fire station on Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, June 27, 2022. 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. No one was injured in the collapse that caused more than an estimated $1 million in damages. June 2020- present, Commander, 436th Force Support Squadron, Dover AFB, DE, Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf cluster, Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster, 2013 Personnel Company Grade Officer of the Year, Air Combat Command, 2016 Field Grade Officer of the Year, Air Force Personnel Center, 2017 Personnel Field Grade Officer of the Year, Air Education Training Command, 2018 Field Grade Officer of the Year, 502d Air Base Wing, Second Lieutenant April 7, 2006 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. Southern Air Transport cargo airline leased a hangar at the south east end of the base in the 1980s, during Iran Contra. Dover AFB also hosts the Armed Forced Medical Examiner System . The staff also prepares fallen members for transport to their final destination as determined by the family. The facility moves fuel from large storage tanks to underground delivery stations on the flight line and the . A small contingent operation established the first Personal Effects Depot at Fort Myer, Virginia. Operations Group Commander: Col. Christopher Farmer Provided mission support to President of the U.S. (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. This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties, References for history introduction, major commands and major units. March 2011 April 2012, Action Officer, United States Forces, Afghanistan, Kabul, Afghanistan Major Griffin was previously a special operations navigator on the MC-130P and has held multiple operations and support positions throughout her career, 1. You are about to leave the Military INSTALLATIONS site. Economic studies indicate that federal spending has an economic impact in a state of up to double the actual federal spending amount. Remember that when you move you need to notify DEERS of your new address. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. It airlifted personnel and equipment for operations in Grenada, 24 October 1983 18 December 1983; and Panama, 19 December 1989 14 January 1990. (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. [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. Col. Craig C. Peters, 512th Airlift Wing commander, passes the 512th Mission Support Group guidon to Col. Arthur J. Rodi during an assumption of command ceremony at Dover Air Force Base, Del., September 10, 2017. Males had a median income of $26,322 versus $20,444 for females. Mueller, Robert (1989). June 2013 - December 2013, Sustainment Services Flight Commander, 633d Force Support Squadron, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA, 8. 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. The runway was re-opened for operation on September 23, 2016. 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. 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. 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. 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. In July 2008, construction began on JPED's new home at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. 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. Because of our Airmen, were the perfect place to test this concept, said Flack. 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. Aircraft flown: T-43, T-1, C-130H, C-130E and MC-130P. Two sections of the 436th Aerial Port Squadron warehouse collapsed on February 18, 2003, as a result of a record snow storm. Military Pay and Allowances: $17.8 million February 2014 - September 2015, Chief, Transitions Branch, Air Force Personnel Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, TX, 11. Our Wing Mission Served overseas (other than in Iraq or Afghanistan) since 9/11: 2,959 It was further redesignated as the 125th Army Air Force base Unit on 15 September 1944. Eagle Heights Family Housing contains a total of 19,500 feet (5,900m) of greenbelt paths for walking, jogging, and biking. Rodi, who was previously enlisted, reached the rank of chief master sergeant before commissioning in 1998. The base is home to 47 buildings, including new $23 million maintenance hanger and $3.2 million Cyber Operations Squadron. September 2019 July 2020, Joint Personnel Officer, Directorate of Manpower and Personnel, United States Transportation Command, Scott AFB, IL 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. [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. [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"). 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. The 436th Airlift Wing is the host wing and runs the busiest and largest air freight terminal in the Department of Defense.[2]. 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. It is one of only seven airports in the country that served as launch abort facilities for the Space Shuttle.[6]. 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. 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. Major Kady N. Griffin is the Commander, 436th Force Support Squadron, Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. July 2011 - June 2012, Deputy Chief of Protocol, 633d Air Base Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA, 6. 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. 142nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron deployed 23 Airmen to five locations worldwide in (FY 15) and 13 Airmen in (FY16). 150, Col/Gen, 1 spot, Bldg. * Was a subbase of Camp Springs AAF, Maryland, June 6, 1943 April 15, 1944. [1], Wing aircrews were also augmented by attached Reserve aircrews from the 512th Airlift Wing. ase is home to 47 buildings, including new $23 million maintenance hanger and $3.2 million Cyber Operations Squadron. 15. Construction involved runways and airplane hangars, with three concrete runways, several taxiways and a large parking apron and a control tower. The 436th Airlift Wing is an active United States Air Force unit. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.5 males. 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. 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. 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. The 166th Airlift Wing can rapidly mobilize and deploy C-130H Hercules and personnel worldwide to meet peacetime and wartime contingencies. 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. On April 3, 2006, a C-5 Galaxy crashed short of a runway, skidding into a farm field. It has a large collection of fully restored cargo and tanker aircraft. The 512th Airlift Wing, Dover Air Force Base, Del., plays an important role in America's defense. The 83d was redesignated the 125th Base Unit on 10 April 1944 with little change in its mission. On February 1, 1951, the 148th Fighter Interceptor Squadron of the Pennsylvania Air National Guard arrived with P-51 Mustang fighter aircraft. Ravenstein, pp. Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. Resources and services are available to help you understand your legal affairs. An attached 6,400-square-foot (590m2) building houses a theater, museum store, exhibit workshop, and various offices. Hurricanes are a possibility in Delaware. Borders supports and shares in the responsibility with the 436th Force Support Commander in providing vital mission support through manpower and personnel, services sustainment, force development, Airman and family services, community services along with mortuary affairs, honor guard, and installation readiness for 10,000 active duty and civilian [18], There are 33 airframes in the collection in 2015, and a staff of more than 170 volunteers. The 436 MAW also assisted in the evacuation of Americans from Iran on December 9, 1978, following the Islamic Revolution. 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. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Contact information for key programs and services at this installation. 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. Sat & Sun Closed Utilize these resources to help you and your family balance life in the military.
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