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March 5, 2009
Five Airmen named the Delaware Air National Guard's 2008 Outstanding Airmen of the Year

The five Outstanding Airmen of the Year are residents of Newark, Del., (two people from zip codes 19701 and 19702), Smyrna, Del. (19977), Elkton, Md. (zip code 21921), and Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md. (zip code 21005). Quarterly award winners (those not selected for the annual award) are residents
Feb. 27, 2009
Delaware Air National Guard reaches 165,000 hour accident-free military flying milestone

Contact: Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Matwey Public Affairs Specialist, 166th Airlift Wing Cell 302-593-2126, or office 302-323-3369 E-mail: Benjamin.Matwey@denewc.ang.af.mil Release No. 2009-02-003 February 27, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW CASTLE, Delaware - The Delaware Air National Guard's 166th Airlift
Feb. 19, 2009
Delaware Air National Guard Wing Commander takes final flight tonight before moving to new assignment

Delaware Air National Guard Headquarters, 166th Airlift Wing 2600 Spruance Drive New Castle, DE 19720-1615 News media are invited. Takeoff planned for 5:00 p.m.; landing 6:30-7:00p.m. Call Sgt. Matwey at cell 302-593-2126 to confirm or for any questions. Contact: Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Matwey Public
Feb. 19, 2009
F-86 aircraft static display dedication 11am this morning Friday Sept. 7

Delaware Air National Guard Headquarters, 166th Airlift Wing 2600 Spruance Drive New Castle, DE 19720-1615 About 250 people expected to attend -- 150 retirees and 100 Airmen on duty News media are invited to any or all events, but are requested to call ahead; the F-86 dedication at 11:00 a.m. sharp
Feb. 19, 2009
Airmen from Delaware and other Air National Guard units complete missions after standing by to assist with potential Hurricane Dean disaster relief efforts

Delaware Air National Guard Headquarters, 166th Airlift Wing 2600 Spruance Drive New Castle, DE 19720-1615 Contact: Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Matwey Public Affairs Specialist, 166th Airlift Wing Cell 302-593-2126, or office 302-323-3369 E-mail: Benjamin.Matwey@denewc.ang.af.mil Release No. 2007-08-004
Feb. 19, 2009
21 Airmen from Delaware Air Guard fly to Texas today on standby to assist with Hurricane Dean relief efforts

Delaware Air National Guard Headquarters, 166th Airlift Wing 2600 Spruance Drive New Castle, DE 19720-1615 One aircraft departed 7:20 a.m. this morning with 16 Airmen; second aircraft expected to leave later today with 5 more aeromedical evacuation Airmen News media invited on base this morning --
Feb. 19, 2009
46 Airmen from Delaware Air Guard constructing steel panel fencing along US-Mexico border

Delaware Air National Guard Headquarters, 166th Airlift Wing 2600 Spruance Drive New Castle, DE 19720-1615 Civil engineers completing two weeks duty near Yuma, Arizona installing 9,000 feet of 15-foot-tall steel plates in desert temperatures up to 120 degrees Photos available to media upon request
Feb. 19, 2009
Two Delaware National Guard generals, a retired state command chief and several dozen military members to participate in Saturday run/walk in honor of Airman killed in action in Iraq

Delaware Air National Guard Headquarters, 166th Airlift Wing 2600 Spruance Drive New Castle, DE 19720-1615 Contact: Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Matwey Public Affairs Specialist, 166th Airlift Wing Cell 302-593-2126, or office 302-323-3369 E-mail: Benjamin.Matwey@denewc.ang.af.mil Release No. 2007-08-002
Feb. 19, 2009
Sixty Ft. Dix paratroopers back from Iraq to jump from Delaware Air National Guard C-130 aircraft over South Jersey drop zone Sat Aug. 4

Delaware Air National Guard Headquarters, 166th Airlift Wing 2600 Spruance Drive New Castle, DE 19720-1615 News Media Advisory Updated August 2, 2007 Saturday morning takeoff from New Castle; media can fly in aircraft as jump occurs, or observe from the ground at South Jersey drop zone and cover
Feb. 19, 2009
Delaware National Guard Youth Camp runs July 29 to Aug. 4 at Bethany Beach for 125 children of Soldiers and Airmen

Delaware National Guard Bethany Beach Training Site 163 Scannell Boulevard Bethany Beach, DE 19930-9770 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 27, 2007 Primary contact: Chief Master Sgt. Dawn Peet, Youth Camp Chief Administrator, cell 302-379-5793, on site 24/7 at the youth camp. Alternate contact: Capt. Patty

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