JB MDL Airmen support Hurricane Sandy relief efforts

In wake of Sandy, Mobility Airmen poised to 'answer the call'

Across the nation, Mobility Airmen are assessing the damage left by Hurricane Sandy at their own Air Force bases along the East Coast and beginning the process of recovery, while also standing ready to answer the call for support of relief efforts from civilian authorities. In the wake of the

Through teamwork, Team Dover battles Sandy

As a bad weather system gathered strength in the Atlantic, weather specialists with the 436th Operations Support Squadron briefed the leadership of Dover Air Force Base, Del., on the emerging threat; they had been watching the storm since Oct. 21. In the days that followed, preparations were made,

JB MDL continues recovery efforts, provides FEMA base of operations

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst personnel are continuing with recovery efforts and expect to resume most operations Wednesday.Impact from the storm includes fallen trees, scattered debris, some property damage, minor flooding and power outages."The entire joint base's preparation efforts went a

Dover AFB personnel's preparation key to weathering the storm

Diligent preparation and a proactive approach during Superstorm Sandy ensured Dover Air Force Base, Del., recovered quickly and the airfield reopened at 11 a.m., Oct. 30, 2012.Tech. Sgt. Brian Lawrence, 436th Civil Engineer Squadron safety and vehicle control officer, said that preparations for the

JB MDL prepares for Hurricane Sandy

Scott Airman named 2012 AMC Icon

Mission Essential Personnel quickly starting recovery operations

Dover Air Force Base has weathered the storm and quickly entering the recovery phase. Colonel James Mercer, 436th Airlift Wing vice commander, has lifted the driving restrictions on Dover AFB for mission essential personnel only. All group and squadron commanders are requested to instruct their

Mobility Airmen to honor Gen. Johns with Order of Sword

Air Mobility Command enlisted men and women will present Gen. Raymond E. Johns Jr., the prestigious Order of the Sword in a formal ceremony here, Nov. 28, at 6:30 p.m. in the Scott Club. More than 300 Airmen from across the command are expected to attend.Johns was formally notified of his selection

Missing for 46 years, Air Commando laid to rest

An Air Commando who died when his C-123 flare ship was shot down over Ahn Khe, Vietnam, was laid to rest Friday at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas.The 310th Air Commando Squadron loadmaster, Airman 1st Class Jerry Mack Wall, 24, was killed when his plane was hit by enemy fire and crashed