Dover Air Force Base
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Dover Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base located in Delaware, approximately 2 miles southeast of the city of Dover. The base is under the jurisdiction of the Air Mobility Command and serves as the home of the 436th Airlift Wing and the 512th Airlift Wing. The base has a long history, dating back to 1941, when it was first established as a municipal airport, and has since played a significant role in various United States military operations, including World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. The base has also been used by the United States Army Air Forces and the United States Air Force Reserve.
● History
The history of the base dates back to 1941, when it was first established as a municipal airport, known as Municipal Airport, Dover. The airport was later taken over by the United States Army Air Corps in 1942 and renamed Dover Army Airfield. During World War II, the base was used as a training facility for B-17 Flying Fortress and B-24 Liberator bomber crews, and was also used as a stopover point for aircraft being ferried to Europe and North Africa. The base was also used by the Royal Air Force and the Royal Canadian Air Force during the war. In the 1950s and 1960s, the base was used by the Strategic Air Command and the Tactical Air Command, and was home to the 80th Fighter-Bomber Squadron and the 436th Troop Carrier Wing. The base has also been used by the United States Navy and the United States Marine Corps.
● Facilities
The base is home to a variety of facilities, including the Dover Air Force Base Chapel, the Dover Air Force Base Hospital, and the Dover Air Force Base Library. The base also has a number of amphibious aircraft and helicopter facilities, including the C-5 Galaxy and C-17 Globemaster III hangars. The base is also home to the Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations Center, which is responsible for processing the remains of United States Armed Forces personnel who have died in combat. The base has a number of runways, including the 13,500-foot Runway 01/19 and the 7,000-foot Runway 14/32. The base is also home to the Delaware Air National Guard and the 175th Wing.
● Operations
The base is home to a number of operational units, including the 436th Airlift Wing and the 512th Airlift Wing. The base is also home to the 9th Airlift Squadron and the 326th Airlift Squadron, which operate the C-5 Galaxy and C-17 Globemaster III aircraft. The base has been involved in a number of operations, including Operation Desert Storm, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. The base has also been used as a stopover point for aircraft being ferried to Europe and Asia. The base is also home to the Air Force Reserve Command and the Delaware Army National Guard. The base has a number of aircraft on site, including the C-130 Hercules, the C-17 Globemaster III, and the KC-135 Stratotanker.
● Environment
The base is located in a coastal plain region, near the Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The base is surrounded by a number of wetlands and wildlife refuges, including the Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge and the Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge. The base has a number of environmental initiatives in place, including a recycling program and a conservation program. The base is also home to a number of endangered species, including the Delaware Bay oyster and the red knot. The base has a number of partnerships with local environmental organizations, including the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
● Incidents
The base has been involved in a number of incidents over the years, including a 1992 crash of a C-5 Galaxy aircraft, which killed 5 people. The base was also affected by Hurricane Sandy in 2012, which caused significant damage to the base and surrounding areas. The base has also been the site of a number of security breaches, including a 2013 incident in which an individual gained unauthorized access to the base. The base has a number of security measures in place, including surveillance cameras and access control points. The base is also home to the United States Air Force Security Forces, which are responsible for providing security for the base and its personnel. The base has a number of emergency response plans in place, including a disaster response plan and a hazardous materials response plan.