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Nov. 4, 2021
Airmen train while delivering humanitarian aid to Dominican Republic

The Denton Program, a Department of Defense-led transportation program which moves humanitarian cargo donated by non-governmental organizations, remains a significant resource for developing nations.
Nov. 5, 2019
Latin American air force cadets tour US, build partnerships throughout the hemisphere

The Latin American Cadet Initiative offers the top two cadets from each Latin American air force academy the opportunity to participate in the 3 1/2-week program. The Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs office has been operating this program for the last 13 years.
June 7, 2019
Around the Air Force: FAA Partnership / New Commander for AFMC / Exercise Delivers Humanitarian Aid

In today's Around the Air Force, the Air Force and the Federal Aviation Administration collaborate to plus up the number of pilots in the industry, Gen. Arnold W. Bunch assumes command of Air Force Materiel Command, and Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, plays a huge part in a training exercise
June 3, 2019
All in a weekend: JB Charleston's 315th Reserve Airmen deliver humanitarian aid to Dominican Republic

The dual-purpose weekend humanitarian and training mission allowed for the Reserve aircrew to maintain flying currency and readiness requirements, with the added benefit of delivering humanitarian aid to organizations in the Caribbean via the Denton Cargo Program.
Oct. 28, 2018
Airman leaves Dominican Republic to pursue the American dream

Growing up in Consuelo, a small town in the Dominican Republic, an Airman from the 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron was torn between staying behind to help support his seven siblings or leaving to pursue the American dream.
June 22, 2016
AF medics enhance skills, build relationships in Dominican Republic

Airmen from the 59th Medical Wing are improving their clinical skills and building international relationships during a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored readiness training exercise in the Dominican Republic.
Sept. 2, 2014
AFSOUTH partnership brings illicit air drug trafficking to a halt

In 2010, illegal drugs were being flown into the Dominican Republic at an alarming rate. The continual issue of drug trafficking led the Dominican government to seek new aircraft and tactics to deal with the problem. They turned to the U.S. Southern Command, which is responsible for U.S. military

U.S. Air Force News

Airmen train while delivering humanitarian aid to Dominican Republic

Latin American air force cadets tour US, build partnerships throughout the hemisphere

Around the Air Force: FAA Partnership / New Commander for AFMC / Exercise Delivers Humanitarian Aid

All in a weekend: JB Charleston's 315th Reserve Airmen deliver humanitarian aid to Dominican Republic

Airman leaves Dominican Republic to pursue the American dream

AF medics enhance skills, build relationships in Dominican Republic

AFSOUTH partnership brings illicit air drug trafficking to a halt