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Delaware National Guard participates in Total Force, Joint Training Exercise Diamond Wing

Members of the Delaware National Guard’s Joint Operations Center gather for a photo at the conclusion of Total Force/Joint Training Exercise Diamond Wing at New Castle Air National Guard Base, Del., Nov. 14, 2019. The positive relationship between Dover Air Force Base and the DNG allow for unique training events such as Exercise Diamond Wing. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Miller)

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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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Half of C-130H2 fleet takes off from 166th Airlift Wing

A C-130H2 prepares to take off from the flightline at New Castle Air National Guard Base, Del., Nov. 3, 2019. The 166th Airlift Wing is home to eight C-130H2 tactical aircraft. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Miller)

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Half of C-130H2 fleet takes off from 166th Airlift Wing

Four C-130H2 aircraft take off from the flightline at New Castle Air National Guard Base, Del., Nov. 3, 2019. Over the few months, the 166 Airlift Wing fleet has been in the midst of heavy depot maintenance and has sequentially aircraft off to Warner Robbins for several months each to be overhauled, making it difficult to send off more than two aircraft at once. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Miller)

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Half of C-130H2 fleet takes off from 166th Airlift Wing

Four C-130H2 aircraft prepare to take off from the flightline at New Castle Air National Guard Base, Del., Nov. 3, 2019. The 166th Airlift Wing can rapidly mobilize and deploy C-130H2 aircraft and personnel worldwide to meet peacetime and wartime contingencies. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Miller)

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Half of C-130H2 fleet takes off from 166th Airlift Wing

Members of the 166th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron celebrate after watching four C-130H2 aircraft take off from the flightline at New Castle Air National Guard Base, Del., Nov. 3, 2019. The Mission Capability Rate for the 166th Airlift Wing is approaching the best it’s been since the June 2018 AEF rotation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Miller)

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166th Maintenance Operations Flight

Members of the 166th Maintenance Operations Flight stand beside a C-130H2 aircraft on the flightline at New Castle Air National Guard Base, Del., Sept. 24, 2019. The 166th MOF tracks and manages the maintenance of the wing’s eight C-130H2 tactical airlift aircraft and ensure their mission readiness. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Mr. Mitch Topal).

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166th Airlift Wing active-shooter exercise tests, showcases readiness

166th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection specialists, begins triage on Lt. Col. Jeffrey Mertz, 166th Civil Engineer Squadron commander during an active-shooter exercise at New Castle Air National Guard Base, Aug. 22, 2019. Personnel who participated in the exercise were able to take away lessons learned during the scenario, which further prepared them for how to tailor their responses in the event a situation occurs on or off base. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Mr. Mitchell Topal)

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166th Airlift Wing active-shooter exercise tests, showcases readiness

166th Security Forces Airmen gather for an after-action briefing, following an active shooter exercise, at New Castle Air National Guard Base, Aug. 22, 2019. The purpose of this exercise was to provide members of the 166th Airlift Wing with a greater awareness and understanding of possible threats, as well as test their ability to respond properly in the event of an active shooter situation. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Mr. Mitchell Topal)

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166th Airlift Wing active-shooter exercise tests, showcases readiness

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Daly (front) and Staff Sgt. Angel Agosto-Marrero (back), 166th Security Forces Squadron members, conduct a building search during an active-shooter exercise at New Castle Air National Guard Base, Aug. 22, 2019. During the exercise, a designated active shooter entered a building and simulated opening fire. First responders, such as Security Forces, Fire Protection and Emergency Management neutralized the threat and triaged wounded personnel, while all other personnel participated in an installation-wide lockdown. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Mr. Mitchell Topal)

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166th Airlift Wing Hosts Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program Event

Members from the 166th Airlift Wing attend a Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program Event at the Hilton Double Tree in Wilmington, Del., Aug. 12, 2019. The Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program Event assists service members, communities and employers before and after deployment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Mr. Mitch Topal)

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166th Airlift Wing hosts Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program Event

U.S. Air Force Col. Carla D. Riner, 166th Airlift Wing commander addresses the plenary session of the Yellow Ribbon Integration event at the Hilton Double Tree in Wilmington, Del., Aug. 12, 2019. Riner made clear the importance of attending the mandatory breakout sessions in order to learn about the many resources available for deploying and returning troops. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Mr. Mitch Topal)

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166th Airlift Wing hosts Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program Event

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Michael Berry, Delaware National Guard adjutant general, speaks to the assembly of Air National Guardsmen at the Yellow Ribbon Integration event at the Hilton Double Tree in Wilmington, Del., Aug. 12, 2019. Attendees were able to participate in a variety of breakout sessions offered by the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program team and other service providers on various topics affecting families. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Mr. Mitch Topal)

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166th Airlift Wing hosts Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program Event

Delaware National Guard leadership attend a Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program Event at the Hilton Double Tree in Wilmington, Del., Aug. 12, 2019. The Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program, a federally-mandated program, encompasses a cooperative network of military services, veteran service organizations, federal and state governmental departments and other agencies which provide information, resources, referral and proactive outreach throughout the deployment cycle. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Mr. Mitch Topal)

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Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester visits the 166th Airlift Wing

U.S. Air Force Col. Carla D. Riner, 166th Airlift Wing commander, conducts a tour of a C-130H aircraft during a tour with Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester at New Castle Air National Guard Base, Del., Aug. 5, 2019. In addition to the aircraft tour, Blunt Rochester received a tour of the New Castle County Airport by members of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association and Delaware River and Bay Authority. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Mr. Mitch Topal)

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Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester visits the 166th Airlift Wing

Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (second from left) is welcomed to the 166th Airlift Wing August 5, 2019. Blunt Rochester was escorted by members of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association and Delaware River and Bay Authority and had concluded a tour of New Castle County Airport. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Mr. Mitch Topal)

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166th Airlift Wing welcomes World War II veteran

U.S. Army Air Corps 1st Lt. (ret) Raymond Firmani, World War II B-17 pilot, visits the 166th Airlift Wing to conduct at Hangar Talk at New Castle Air National Guard Base Del., Aug. 10, 2019. During the event, Firmani shared stories from his time as a pilot, flying 25 combat missions during World War II. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Miller)

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166th Airlift Wing welcomes World War II veteran

U.S. Army Air Corps 1st Lt. (ret) Raymond Firmani, World War II B-17 pilot, left and Mr. Mitchell Topal, 166th Airlift Wing public affairs specialist, right, speak to the crowd during a Hangar Talk at New Castle Air National Guard Base Del., Aug. 10, 2019. Firmani served as a B-17 pilot and flew 25 combat missions during World War II in 1944 and 1945. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Miller)

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166th Airlift Wing welcomes World War II veteran

U.S. Army Air Corps 1st Lt. (ret) Raymond Firmani, World War II B-17 pilot, meets with Delaware Air National Guard leadership at the conclusion of a Hangar Talk at New Castle Air National Guard Base Del., Aug. 10, 2019. The Hangar Talk event allowed Airmen to learn history in the profession of Arms as well as become more aware of the changing operations of the military. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Miller)

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166th Communications Flight join forces with Delaware Department of Homeland Security

Members from the 166th Communications Flight and Delaware Department of Homeland Security’s Division of Communications a participated in a Site on Wheels deployment exercise, July 24, 2019 at New Castle Air National Guard Base, Del. The Site on Wheels deployment is a collaborative effort between the 166th CF and the DivComm to give situational awareness of the civilian assets available for strategic and rapid expansion of radio frequency communications in the event of a domestic emergency or disaster. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Miller)

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