FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Dover Air Force Base, Delaware ~ 27 AUG 2024

Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World!! | The Canteen Crew

[laurenmarlowe]

 

 

 

~The FReeper Canteen Presents~

Road Trip: Dover Air Force Base, Delaware

Dover Air Force Base or Dover AFB is a United States Air Force base under the operational control of the Air Mobility Command (AMC), located 2 miles southeast of the city of Dover, Delaware. 436th AW is the host wing and run the busiest and largest air freight terminal in the Department of Defense.

Dover AFB is home to the 436th Airlift Wing (436 AW) of the Air Mobility Command (AMC), known as the "Eagle Wing", and the AMC-gained 512th Airlift Wing (512 AW) of the Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC), referred to as the "Liberty Wing". 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.

The 436 AW has two active flying squadrons (the 3rd Airlift Squadron, which now operates the C-17 Globemaster III, and 9th Airlift Squadron), and the 512 AW has two Air Force Reserve flying squadrons (the 326th Airlift Squadron and the 709th Airlift Squadron).

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.

The Charles C. Carson Center for Mortuary Affairs has also been used to identify remains of civilians in certain exceptional circumstances, 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.

AFMAO is charged with fulfilling the nation's sacred commitment of ensuring dignity, honor and respect to the fallen and care, service and support to their families. A solemn dignified transfer of remains is conducted upon arrival at Dover AFB from the aircraft to a transfer vehicle to honor those who have given their lives in the service of the country.

Learn More About Dover Air Force Base HERE!!

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT~Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allies military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before. 

Please remember: The Canteen is a place to honor and entertain our troops. The Canteen is family friendly. Let's have fun!

We pray for your continued strength, to be strong in the face of adversity.

We pray for your safety, that you will return to your families and friends soon.

We pray that your hope, courage, and dignity remain unbroken, so that you may show others the way.

God Bless You All ~ Today, Tomorrow and Always

 

 

[PROCON]

WOO-HOO, it's Road Trip time again, thanks Lauren!

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

To all our military men and women, past and present,

[ExTexasRedhead]

I’m Endorsing Donald Trump for President

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yme3-MpEKCs

Donald Trump invites Tulsi Gabbard on stage during the National Guard Association speech, where she officially endorses him for President of the United States.

[Governor Dinwiddie]

Memories of Dover: "What time is it, Joe?"

[laurenmarlowe]

Good evening to you PROCON!

[laurenmarlowe]

Howdy radu!

*HUGS*

[laurenmarlowe]

Good evening ExTexasRedhead!

‘

[lightman]

I’ve driven around the east side of the base dozens of time on Delaware Route 9.

[laurenmarlowe]

Howdy Governor Dinwiddie, thanks for joining us this evening!

He sure is a dimwit, huh?!?!

[laurenmarlowe]

Good evening to you lightman!

I’ve never been that far northeast, and sure would love to see it. I’m sure it’s beautiful.

[lightman]

Pancake griddle flat on the Atlantio coastal plain...lots of huge farms punctuated by sleepy small towns (watch your speed!)

[radu]

My blood boils any time I see that pic.
I was so glad Braindead wasn’t at the ceremony today, as I imagine the families also were.

His and Kalamity’s absence spoke volumes.

Trump’s presence did too. He truly cares about the military and the sacrifices made.

[radu]

Howdy, lauren! *HUGZ*

How’s it goin’? Getting a little relief from the furnace you’ve been living in?

[laurenmarlowe]

Yes! It was only 97 today instead of 107, so I’d call that a good day, LOL!

Actually will be in the mid-80’s by Friday, so I think the worst is over for the year. Thank goodness!

Hope you have a terrific week!

*HUGS*

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Road Trip: Dover Air Force Base, Delaware ~

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

Showing support and boosting the morale of
our military and our allies' military
and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

CLICK HERE TO FIND LATEST THREADS

CLICK FOR Current local times around the world

CLICK FOR local times in Seoul, Baghdad, Kabul,
New York, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Anchorage

To every service man or woman reading this thread.
Thank You for your service to our country.
No matter where you are stationed,
No matter what your job description
Know that we are are proud of each and everyone of you.
To our military readers, we remain steadfast
in keeping the Canteen doors open.

The FR Canteen is Free Republic's longest running daily thread
specifically designed to provide entertainment and moral support for the military.
The doors have been open since Oct 7 2001,
the day of the start of the war in Afghanistan.

We are indebted to you for your sacrifices for our Freedom.

NOTE: CANTEEN MUSIC
Posted daily and on the Music Thread
for the enjoyment of our troops and visitors.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Unfortunately, yes. *sigh*

[radu]

That’s a pretty big drop. Still toasty but going in the right direction.
Mid 80s this weekend? Great!! That’ll feel like jacket weather to y’all after what you’ve dealt with lately. LOL

Enjoy!!

[Hillarys Gate Cult]

Charleston AFB, SC has the distinction of having a C-5A aircraft hanger that never housed a C-5A ever. Hanger was built to house Charleston’s C-5A unit. Turns out that would have caused two C-141 bases to be within a couple of hours of each other ( McGuire NJ, and Dover Del ). Wasn’t politically viable so it took them 3 years to figure out that the original 1970 idea of sending the C-5A to Dover and that base’s 141s to Charleston was their solution.

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

Here’s hoping there are NO internet issues this week to slow you down. A smooth week would be mighty fine.