When Operation Allies Refuge began in August 2021 to evacuate Americans and vulnerable Afghans out of Afghanistan, crews from Dover Air Force Base were prepared for unseen challenges.They were forced to trust in their readiness training and their willingness to adapt on the fly.
Throughout three missions into Afghanistan, they faced an ever-changing environment on the ground to save as many lives as possible — all while coordinating two instances of air-to-air refueling, responding to two onboard medical emergencies and pushing passenger capacity limits on their C-17 Globemaster III.
Bills will help meet mental health needs in Delaware
The state made strides toward improving the mental health of generations to come Wednesday, as Gov. John Carney and several lawmakers gathered at Sean’s House for the signing of a variety of mental health-related bills. The signing was held in the backyard of Sean’s House, a mental health resource center on the University of Delaware campus named in honor of Sean Locke, a former member of the Blue Hens men’s basketball team who lost his battle with depression in 2018.
