Overview
Dover Air Force Base is home to some of the Air Force's largest cargo planes, the C-5 Galaxy and C-17 Globemaster III.
History
The base opened in 1941. It is also where the remains of service members who die overseas are returned to the U.S., at its mortuary affairs center.
Today
The base is one of Delaware's largest employers, and work on base follows military access rules. The Air Mobility Command Museum is open to the public.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.