Delaware National
Guard
Army Aviation continues to modernize
The last of the flyable OH-58C Jet Ranger helicopters leaves its home of many years in Delaware. The aircraft was flown to the New Jersey Army National Guard Aviation Facility in Trenton, New Jersey, on Thursday, April 24.
Take your child to work day at AASF
Across America, April 24th was "take your child to work day," While other children were taken to offices and other business establishments, Gregory Kownacki, step-son to Sgt. Scott Boeckelmann was treated to a first hand look at how this country flies.
First Blackhawk to overhaul
With the coming of the new aircraft is also the scheduling of shipping them back out. When an aircraft meets the limits of it’s flying hours, it will be sent to a depot level maintenance facility to undergo what is called a re-fit or overhaul.
Generosity of Saturn workers benefits troops
Despite facing imminent layoffs due to a struggling economy, in April, workers at the Saturn Wilmington Plant took up a collection to support our troops. In just three days they raised approximately $7,500.
153rd MP Co. prepares to depart Eskan Village
Beginning September 16 of last year, the residents and workers of Eskan Village, Saudia Arabia, realized that there was a new sheriff in town. That was the day Delaware's 153rd Military Police Company assumed mission authority.
TAG, Biden address state Chamber of Commerce members on military role
Maj. Gen. Frank D. Vavala, The Adjutant General of the Delaware National Guard, spoke before approximately 80 members of the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce on April 7.
New readiness center gives birth to a Griffin
Craftsmen from Roman Mosaic & Tile Company, West Chester, Pa., work to complete the 17'x14' Griffin located in the Terrazzo floor in the front lobby of the new Smyrna Readiness Center.
DOD tests stateside Space-A travel for families
Defense transportation officials recently announced a one-year test to expand space-available travel privileges to family members traveling within the continental United States. The test will begin April 1 and continue through March 31 2004.
832nd focuses on NBC training during FTX
The emphasis was on NBC training and limited flight operations for soldiers of the 832nd during their April Field Training Exercise.
MPs keep new soldier training strong
Enlisting after the 153rd Military Police (Combat Support) parent unit had already deployed, three prior-service MP sergeants were very, very busy this drill.
MPs on patrol: Team conducts realistic rescovery training
287th Army Band trains to fight, perform in tactical environment
The 287th Army Band from the 2nd Battalion, 722nd Troop Command, was in full force this past weekend during the Field Training Exercise (FTX) at River Road in New Castle.
S.B.I. Duncan Leadership Award winners
This year's Colonel S.B.I. Duncan Leadership award was presented to Army Spc. Daniel S. Bailey and Air Tech Sgt. Allan P. Post.
832nd supports Fort Lewis Mission
A MEDEVAC crew from the 832nd Medical Company (Air Ambulance) landed at McNeil Island Prison in Washington State to conduct training on March 25.
OCS 046 conducts tactics training; promoted to 'Senior' status During the March and April drill weekends, Officer Candidate School, Class 046, conducted tactics training classes and advanced to "Senior" status.
Restored Vietnam painting presented to DE ANG
Lt. Gen. William H. Duncan (ret.), Chairman of the Delaware National Guard Heritage Committee, presents a recently restored and reframed Jamie Wyeth painting to the Brig. Gen. Jon D. Jacobs and the Delaware Air National Guard.
Evans retires after 24 years of service
Sgt. 1st Class Becky S. Evans celebrated her retirement at Crabber’s cove in Dewey Beach after 24 years of service. With many of her friends and family gathered to wish her well, she received many fine gifts and was awarded the State Command Sgt. Maj. James Vavala Presentation, the Order of the Griffin, and the Meritorious Service Medal.
Soldiers earn 'airman' of quarter award
The Airman and Non Commissioned Officer of the Quarter process at the Security Forces Squadron on Dover Air Force Base was augmented to include the Delaware Army National Guard soldiers this quarter.
Large crowd rallies to support our troops
Dan Gaffney of WGMD 92.7 held a rally to support our
troops on Saturday, March 8, at Rehoboth Beach. Over 2000 came out to
show their support by wearing their colors, singing songs and cheering on
the many soldiers being deployed.
MPs train to respond in Saudia Arabia
The Delaware Army National Guard's 153rd Military Police Company joined soldiers of the Army Central Forces Command-Saudi Arabia in a three-day readiness exercise designed to test the responsiveness of the Eskan Village emergency responders.
166 Airlift Wing deploys more airmen to Southwest Asia
The 166th Airlift Wing deployed a majority of the Delaware Air National Guard's aircraft recently to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia.
Delaware marksman helps All Guard win first in Florida matches
Master Sgt. George Mayer of the Directorate of Training Marksmanship section has been busy representing the Delaware Army National Guard in competitive shooting events as part of the All Guard Rifle Team.
DOD sites help show support for troops
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Dept. of Defense is responding to queries from thousands of Americans who are again asking what they can do to show their support for service members, especially those serving overseas in this time of war?
193rd RTI conducts Combat Livesaver Course
MPs train to respond in Saudia Arabia
The Delaware Army National Guard's 153rd Military Police Company joined soldiers of the Army Central Forces Command-Saudi Arabia in a three-day readiness exercise designed to test the responsiveness of the Eskan Village emergency responders.
166 Airlift Wing deploys more airmen to Southwest Asia
The 166th Airlift Wing deployed a majority of the Delaware Air National Guard's aircraft recently to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia.
Delaware marksman helps All Guard win first in Florida matches
Master Sgt. George Mayer of the Directorate of Training Marksmanship section has been busy representing the Delaware Army National Guard in competitive shooting events as part of the All Guard Rifle Team.
DOD sites help show support for troops
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Dept. of Defense is responding to queries from thousands of Americans who are again asking what they can do to show their support for service members, especially those serving overseas in this time of war?
193rd RTI conducts Combat Livesaver Course
The 262nd Maintenance Co. and
members of the 160th Engineers joined the 193rd staff for
a week of
first aid and combat lifesavers training conducted by 1st Lt.
Gary Willis of the 59th Medical/Dental Detachment
OCS conducts road march, tactics
Officer Candidates from Class 046 conducted a 10-mile road march and tactical training movements at Delaware Seashore State Park during the March drill.
OCS conducts road march, tactics
Officer Candidates from Class 046 conducted a 10-mile road march and tactical training movements at Delaware Seashore State Park during the March drill.