Recruiters of Delaware Air Guard are 'Chief's Choice' for FY2012

The Delaware Air National Guard recruiting team receives the Chief’s Choice award from the Chief Master Sergeant’s Council during the Delaware ANG Annual Enlisted Recognition Banquet held March 2, 2013 at the Deerfield Golf and Tennis Club in Newark, Del. For FY2012 the Delaware ANG gained 168 people, and finished the year with a retention rate of 91 percent and a re-enlistment rate of 94 percent. Overall end strength rose from 89.5 to 96.4 percent in the fiscal year. Left to right, front: Recruiting team members Senior Airman Desmond Overton, Tech. Sgt. Terrence Parker, Master Sgt. Tanya Harris, Tech. Sgt. Sam Lewis and Senior Master Sgt. Mike Davis. Standing at rear are Chief Master Sergeants Mike Forsyth and Patricia Ottinger. Not present: recruiter Tech. Sgt. Kristin Favors. (Air National Guard photo/Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Matwey)

Bring a Friend to Drill Day: See the aicraft, facilities and people of the Delaware Air Guard

Prospective members may find out more about the Delaware Air National Guard in person during our 'Bring a Friend to Drill Day' on Sunday, July 14, 2013, from 8:00 a.m. to Noon. Come to the New Castle ANG Base, 2600 Spruance Drive, New Castle, Del. Enjoy a base tour, a tour of a C-130 aircraft and a bar-be-cue in our picnic area. Share friendly conversation with people in your own age group and a little older. It is free; please register by June 2. Contact Senior Master Sgt. Mike Davis, 323-3359.

Variety of positions open for those who desire to join the Delaware Air Guard in 2013

Published April 11, 2013
By Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Matwey
166th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

NEW CASTLE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Del. -- Serving in the Delaware Air Guard and the 166th Airlift Wing at the New Castle ANG Base, Delaware, is one of the best part-time jobs in America, and thousands of young men and women have joined the unit since our founding in 1946.

There are a variety of good careers available, each with varying lengths of technical school, paid training and generous educational and other benefits.

Recruiting was strong last fiscal year, with 97 percent of assigned positions filled, but there are still numerous positions open to people who want to join.

"As our manning goes up, we have fewer positions, but in select areas we can recruit in larger numbers," said Senior Master Sgt. Mike Davis, recruiting manager, Delaware ANG. The base can recruit up to four people over the authorized manning level in each Air Force Specialty Code. "I recommend to everyone interested in securing a position compatible with your skills and preferences to call our recruiting team at (302) 323-3444 or (800) 742-6713. The sooner you call, the more options we are able to discuss to satisfy your needs."

Current manning: 97.7 percent
Manning Goal: Recruit to four people over 100 percent authorized positions in each AFSC

For online job information and benefits gained while serving in the Delaware ANG, please visit: www.goang.com/DE, www.facebook.com/DEAirGuardRecruiting, and www.166aw.ang.af.mil.

Prospective members may find out more about the Delaware Air Guard in person during our Bring a Friend to Drill Day on Sunday, July 14, 2013.