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Feb. 12, 2015
One overseas departure and ongoing homecomings for Delaware Air Guard Airmen

A small group of Delaware Air National Guard Airmen has departed for a unique military mission to Afghanistan, and several homecomings are nearly complete for other Airmen who served in various locations in Southwest Asia and elsewhere in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.On February 6 a team of
Jan. 14, 2015
Increased security levels at Delaware National Guard

Recently, our personnel reported what might be suspicious activity near our air base. As a matter of procedure, we implemented an increase in our security levels and measures.We shared this information with local law enforcement and the national level of the military. There has been no specific
Sept. 12, 2014
Forty-five Delaware Air National Guard Airmen return home today after leading six ANG wings to deliver air power in Eastern European exercise

Forty-five Airmen from the 166th Airlift Wing, Delaware Air National Guard will return home to the New Castle ANG Base aboard two C-130H aircraft mid-day today after participating in the week-long Exercise Steadfast Javelin II, which is a portion of the two-week long Exercise Saber Junction
Aug. 28, 2014
Delaware Air National Guard Airmen participating in Exercise Sabre Junction in Europe

About 40 Airmen from the 166th Airlift Wing, Delaware Air National Guard will depart from the New Castle ANG Base aboard two C-130H aircraft Aug. 30 in support of Exercise Saber Junction 2014.The exercise is a large-scale, joint, multinational annual military exercise, involving hundreds of aircraft
Aug. 27, 2014
Planned Active Shooter Exercise is CONCLUDED at the New Castle Air National Guard Base, Delaware

The 166th Airlift Wing, Delaware Air National Guard has CONCLUDED an "active-shooter" EXERCISE today, August 27, 2014, at the New Castle Air National Guard Base, Delaware. The exercise was conducted so that base personnel and first responders can practice for potential threats against personnel on
Aug. 27, 2014
Notice to the public about a planned ACTIVE SHOOTER EXERCISE underway at the New Castle Air National Guard Base, Delaware

The 166th Airlift Wing is conducting an "active-shooter" EXERCISE today, August 27, 2014, so that base personnel and first responders can practice for potential threats against personnel on the air base.This is a planned training event by the 166th Airlift Wing, Delaware Air National Guard, at the
July 18, 2014
Newark teenager to be sworn in Tuesday as first new enlistee at Delaware Air National Guard Career Center and Recruiting Office in Newark

A first for the Delaware Air National Guard Career Center and Recruiting Office in Newark, Delaware occurs on Tuesday July 22 when the first recruit will be sworn in during a 2:30 p.m. ceremony. The facility is located at 250 South Main St., Suite 108, Newark, Del. (Rittenhouse Station). The
July 2, 2014
'Bring a Friend to Drill Day' July 12 for Delaware Air National Guard Airmen to invite friends to base

Currently serving members of the Delaware Air National Guard have an opportunity to invite friends in the community between the ages 17 and 39 to visit the base for a special event named "Bring a Friend to Drill Day' on Saturday morning, July 12 from 9 a.m. to Noon, held during the unit's
June 16, 2014
Delaware Air Guard recruiting team and supervisor named best in nation by Air National Guard

The Delaware Air National Guard Recruiting and Retention Team and their supervisor have been named the nation's best for FY2013 by the Air National Guard.This is the first time the Delaware Air Guard R&R Team or their supervisor has been selected as the best in the nation. They were earlier selected
June 16, 2014
June 17 award ceremony: Delaware Air Guard recruiting team and supervisor named best in nation by Air National Guard

A June 17 award ceremony will recognize the members of the Delaware Air National Guard Recruiting and Retention Team and their supervisor upon their being named the nation's best for FY2013 by the Air National Guard.An award ceremony will occur at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday June 17 at the new Delaware

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