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The 166th Airlift Wing flight simulator: An essential training tool

Dedicated crew chiefs, U.S. Air Force Tech Sgts Chris Hamilton, Steve Lawrence, and Mark Gede go over engine run procedures in the 166th Airlift Wing flight Simulator, Dec. 12, 2019. Each aircraft has a dedicated crew chief who much be able to start, run and shut down its engines. Maintainers must be able to identify maintenance issues with C-130H2 engines.

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The 166th Airlift Wing flight simulator: An essential training tool

The 166th Airlift Wing C-130H2 flight simulator in its dedicated, climate controlled building, Dec. 12, 2019. The sim building also functions as a classroom and has whiteboards, presentation A/V equipment and a conference table for crew training.

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The 166th Airlift Wing flight simulator: An essential training tool

Navigator U.S. Air Force Capt. Alexandria Anzur prepares her station in the sim for a flight over the states of Vermont and New Hampshire, Dec. 12, 2019. In the simulator, flight crews often get the chance to try their hand in every position: pilot, co-pilot, flight engineer and navigator, leading to a greater understanding of other crewmembers’ roles and responsibilities while flying the aircraft.

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The 166th Airlift Wing flight simulator: An essential training tool

U.S. Air Force Capt. Nicholas Baile, 166th Operations Group pilot, troubleshoots a start malfunction in the 166th Airlift Wing flight simulator while Capt. Alexandria Anzur, navigator, sits in the co-pilot’s seat. In the simulator, flight crews often get the chance to try their hand in every position: pilot, co-pilot, flight engineer and navigator, leading to a greater understanding of other crewmembers’ roles and responsibilities while flying the aircraft.

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The Air Force’s Crystal Ball: The 166th Airlift Wing tests CBM+ to prognosticate aircraft maintenance needs

A C130H2 receiving maintenance is viewed through a photographic lens ball at New Castle Air National Guard Base, Del., Oct. 29, 2019. The 166th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron is testing the Conditions Based Maintenance program, which uses predictive analytics to proactively schedule aircraft maintenance. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Mr. Mitch Topal)

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Brig. Gen. Wenke assumes command of Delaware Air National Guard

The wing and group commanders from the 166th Airlift Wing in New Castle, Delaware, render the ceremonial first salute to Brig. Gen. Wendy B. Wenke, who assumed the role of Assistant Adjutant General, Air, Delaware National Guard, at a ceremony here Oct. 13. Senior enlisted leaders from the wing and group presented their guidons during the ceremony. (Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John Michaels/Released)

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Brig. Gen. Wenke assumes command of Delaware Air National Guard

Brig. Gen. Wendy B. Wenke, right, takes the Delaware Air National Guard unit colors from Maj. Gen. Carol Timmons, Adjutant General, left, during a ceremony commemorating the assumption of command as the Assistant Adjutant General, Air, for the state of Delaware Oct. 13. The passing of the unit colors is a tradition to show the leadership has faith in an incoming commander. (Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John Michaels/Released)

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Brig. Gen. Wenke assumes command of Delaware Air National Guard

Brig. Gen. Wendy B. Wenke, Assistant Adjutant General, Air, Delaware National Guard, pauses during her remarks to Airmen and Soldiers, as well as visiting guests from Trinidad and Tobago, during her assumption of command ceremony Oct. 13. Wenke told Airmen she expected Airmen to support the National Defense Strategy by rebuilding readiness by getting back to basics. (Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John Michaels/Released)

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Oliver assumes command of the 166th Maintenance Group

NEW CASTLE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Del.- Lt. Col. Michael J. Oliver, right, received a guidon from Col. Robert Culcasi, commander, 166th Airlift Wing, during an assumption of command ceremony held on January 7, 2018. Oliver is the new 166th Maintenance Group Commander; following his assumption of command a ceremony was held to commemorate his promotion to Colonel. Oliver comes to the 166th Airlift Wing from Combat Aircraft Branch, National Guard Bureau, Air National Guard Readiness Center at Joint Base Andrews, Md. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Gwendolyn Blakley/Released).

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Oliver assumes command of the 166th Maintenance Group

NEW CASTLE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Del.- Lt. Col. Michael J. Oliver, commander, 166th Maintenance Group right, received a promotion certificate from Col. Robert Culcasi, commander, 166th Airlift Wing, left, during a promotion ceremony held on January 7, 2018. Oliver was promoted to the rank of Colonel. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Gwendolyn Blakley/Released).

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Chief Reed Retires

NEW CASTLE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Del.- Senior Master Sgt., ret., Charles Reed, former command post non-commissioned officer in charge, 166th Airlift Wing, takes a moment to reflect on his career after expressing his appreciation to members of the Delaware Air National Guard on January 7, 2018. A retirement ceremony was held in honor of Reed for approximately 37 years of service in the Delaware Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Gwendolyn Blakley/Released).

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Chief Reed Retires

NEW CASTLE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Del.- Senior Master Sgt., ret., Charles Reed, former command post non-commissioned officer in charge, 166th Airlift Wing, is presented with a shadow box by 166th Airlift Wing command post staff on January 7, 2018. A retirement ceremony was held in honor of Reed for approximately 37 years of service in the Delaware Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Gwendolyn Blakley/Released).

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C.O.I. Lift

Members of the 166th Airlift Wing, Explosive Ordinance Disposal Team, explain some of the explosives they work to local business leaders during the Center of Influence Conference at Bethany Beach Training Site, Bethany Beach, De., 27 July 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by SSgt. Andrew Horgan/released)

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C.O.I. Lift

Members of the Army National Guard Civil Support Team give a demonstration on some of the equipment they to respond to local and national disasters during the Center of Influence Conference at Bethany Beach Training Site, Bethany Beach, De., 27 July 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by SSgt. Andrew Horgan/released)

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C.O.I. Lift

Maj. Gen. Carol A. Timmons, adjutant general, Delaware National Guard, briefs honorary commanders and local business leaders on the mission and capabilities of the Delaware National Guard during the Center of Influence Conference at Bethany Beach Training Site, Bethany Beach, De., 27 July 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by SSgt. Andrew Horgan/released)

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C.O.I. Lift

Honorary Commanders and local business leaders come together for the Center of Influence Conference for demonstrations by the 166th Airlift Wing EOD and Army National Guard CST, a ride on a Blackhawk, and a briefing on the state of the guard by Maj. Gen. Carol A. Timmons, adjutant general, Delaware National Guard, Bethany Beach, De., 27 July 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by SSgt. Andrew Horgan/released)

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CE Convoy Ops

Members of the 166th Civil Engineer Squadron, Delaware Air National Guard, take up defensive fighting positions against aggressors during convoy operations training at Redden State Forest, Georgetown, De., 15 July 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by SSgt. Andrew Horgan/released)

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CE Convoy Ops

Members of the 166th Civil Engineer Squadron, Delaware Air National Guard, scan for aggressors during convoy operations training at Redden State Forest, Georgetown, De., 15 July 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by SSgt. Andrew Horgan/released)

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CE Convoy Ops

From Left, Senior Airman Robert Bickel and Tech. Sgt. Stephen Sapp, 166th Civil Engineer Squadron, Delaware Air National Guard, patrol for unfriendly forces when their convoy is road blocked during convoy operations training at Redden State Forest, Georgetown, De., 15 July 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by SSgt. Andrew Horgan/released)

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CE Convoy Ops

Tech. Sgt. Daniel Lord Jr. 166th Civil Engineer Squadron, Delaware Air National Guard waits to ambush the convoy as one of the aggressor forces during convoy operations training at Redden State Forest, Georgetown, De., 15 July 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by SSgt. Andrew Horgan/released)

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