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  • Technical Sgt. Joel Miller, 166th Maintenance Squadron, Delaware Air National Guard, shakes hands with President Barack Obama on July 17, 2014 at the New Castle Air National Guard Base, Del. Air Force One brought the president to the air base en route to the Port of Wilmington, Delaware to announce a new initiative to increase private sector investment in our nation’s infrastructure. Miller said, “It was definitely a big experience that you only see on T.V. He’s the commander in chief, and it was definitely a monumental experience.” Miller said the president told him, “Thank you for your service,” and that Miller replied, “Thank you, Mr. President.” (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Bryan Ross)

    Airmen meet President Obama at the New Castle Air National Guard Base, Delaware

  • U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Francis D. Vavala, adjutant general, Delaware National Guard

    Independence Day message for July 4, 2014

    To my Delaware National Guard family,On this, our nation's 238th year of independence, we celebrate the birth of our nation and take the opportunity to reflect on the service of those who have defended the cause of freedom. Your service is a tremendous source of pride and confidence for Americans, and gives hope for all people around the world. On
  • 'Bring a Friend to Drill Day' July 12, 2014 flyer, Delaware Air National Guard

    'Bring a Friend to Drill Day' is July 12

    Our 'Bring a Friend to Drill Day' is Saturday, July 12, 9 a.m. to Noon. The event is designed to introduce potential recruits to the organization. It is an opportunity for you to bring a friend or relative who may be interested in joining the Guard out to the base.The point of contact for registration is Senior Master Sgt. Mike Davis,
  • Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender PRIDE MONTH

    Pride month celebrates service of LGBT personnel

    The Defense Department and the nation depend every day on the service of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender personnel, Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work said June 5."They are an integral part of our armed forces and our Department of Defense and our nation."Speaking at the DOD Pride Month ceremony at the Pentagon, Work recalled that for far too
  • Promotion graphic (U.S. Air Force graphic/Capt. Marnee A.C. Losurdo)

    Delaware Air National Guard Career News for May 2014

    May career news for Airmen of the Delaware Air National Guard covering enlistments, promotions and retirements. These personnel actions are effective May, 2014, as reported by the 166th Force Support Squadron.ENLISTMENTS:Berth, Michael, Senior Airman, 166 CES Cox, Rebekah, Senior Airman, DE ANG HQ Dieffenbach, Scott, Capt., 166 AW Kotsis, George,
  • Air Force Brig. Gen. Carol Timmons, assistant adjutant general for air, Delaware National Guard, pins the Bronze Star medal on Air Force Maj. Devin Tomaseski, base civil engineer, 166th Civil Engineer Squadron, 166th Airlift Wing, Delaware Air National Guard, at a ceremony held at 166th AW HQ, New Castle ANG Base, New Castle, Del. on June 20, 2014. Tomaseski distinguished himself by exceptionally meritorious service while deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan from 2011 to 2012. This is the third Bronze Star medal awarded to Tomaseski. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Matwey)

    Delaware Air National Guard civil engineer receives third Bronze Star medal

  • U.S. Air Force Colonel Michael J. Feeley, commander, 166th Airlift Wing, Delaware Air National Guard (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rob Meredith)

    Flexibility key to unit self assessments

    Flexibility is the key to airpower. That flexibility will serve us well as we adapt to a new way of evaluating how we do business.A year ago the secretary of defense directed a revamp of the way U.S. Air Force units ensure they are capable of performing their mission. The result of this directive was to completely change our inspections system.The
  • A Douglas C-47 Skytrain, known as Whiskey 7, flies alongside a C-130J Super Hercules from the 37th Airlift Squadron over Germany, May 30, 2014. The C-47 came to Ramstein for a week to participate in base activities with its legacy unit, the 37th Airlift Squadron, before returning to Normandy to recreate its role and drop paratroopers over the original drop zone in Sainte-Mere Eglise, France. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Sara Keller)

    37th AS flies with W7 after 70 years

  • Members of the Delaware Air National Guard standby prior to a 166th Airlift Wing retreat ceremony May 3, 2014, at the New Castle ANG Base in New Castle, Del. Retreat serves a twofold purpose. It signals the end of the official duty day and serves as a ceremony for paying respect to the flag. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Robin Meredith)

    Afternoon Retreat each day of the UTA

    Retreat at will be played at 3:25 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday of the Unit Training Assembly here at the New Castle Air National Guard Base.Personnel in uniform and outside must face the American flag (or the direction of the music if a flag is not visible) and salute during the raising and lowering of the flag. Specifically, on the first note of
  • U.S. Air Force Col. Donald R. Bevis

    Wing vice commander selected; marks return of prior group commander

    Wing Commander Col. Mike Feeley announced to all base personnel on April 25 that a new vice commander has been selected for the 166th Airlift Wing.In his message, Col. Feeley wrote, "I am extremely pleased to tell you that Col. Don Bevis has been selected as our 166 AW Vice Commander. It is with great anticipation that I look forward to his
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