Delaware
National Guard
Aviation deployment supports Combat Maneuver
Training Center in Germany
Eight personnel from Company A 3/126 Aviation and twelve personnel from Company C 2/126 Aviation represented Delaware Army Aviation while on recent deployment to Hohenfels, Germany. Their mission: to support the aviation assets of the Combat Maneuver Training Center (CMTC).
Awards, promotions presented to 287th Army Band members
Who is the 721st Troop Command?
The 721st Troop Command came into existence in the Delaware Army National Guard on December 1. It is not a new unit, but a significant renaming of the former Det. 3, State Area Command (1st Battalion, 72nd Troop Command).
Co. C Holiday Party to be their last hoorah
Members of Co. C 2/126th Avation and their families enjoyed the annual Christmas party which included a visit from Santa. This is the last drill for Co. C. The members of the Aviation Company will be newly assigned to either of the two new units including the new Blackhawk unit and the new Medivac unit.
Troop Command entertains kids of all ages at Annual Holiday Party
287th Army Band brings holiday cheer in honor of Delaware Guard families
As America engages herself in the war on terrorism fifteen months after September 11, 2001, more than 250 Delaware National Guard soldiers and airmen are spending this holiday season deployed an ocean away, separated from their families and friends. But, they haven’t been left behind.
Biden addresses senior leaders, assists with Operation Shoe Box
Sen. Joseph Biden took time to visit the Delaware National Guard on Friday, December 13 to brief our Senior Leaders and staff on his recent 10-country trip to Afghanistan.
Former Delaware Guardsman appointed dean
Dr. R. Michael Gallagher, recently retired as a colonel from the Delaware Air National Guard, has been named dean of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) School of Osteopathic Medicine in Stratford, NJ, by the university’s board of trustees.
259th celebrates holidays, recognizes top performers during December drill
During the 259th’s Annual Christmas Party, Capt. Garland A. Pennington recognized several soldiers for their outstanding achievements.
Basket Brigade delivers Thanksgiving meals to families in need
Continuing an annual tradition, members of our Delaware National Guard Counterdrug Team helped deliver more than 1,500 Thankgiving Day meals to less fortunate families in Wilmington and New Castle as part of the Basket Brigade.
Maintenance Excellence Award presented to 262nd Maint. Co.
This year's Maintenance Excellence Award was awarded to the 262nd Maintenance Company during ceremonies held at the new Dagsboro Readiness Center in Dagsboro, on December 7.
Gonce promoted to LTC
Washington makes CPT
A day with the Assistant Adjutant General
Brig. Gen. Ronald B. Stewart spent the day on December 7 visiting Army National Guard organizations throughout Delaware. He addressed soldiers with the holiday season in mind.
Aeromedical Detachment celebrates holiday meal with style
Det. 1 - 832nd Aeromedical Detachment (formerly A Co. 3/126th), celebrated its holiday meal on December 7. A couple of VIP's made their appearance among the unit soldiers during the event.
Co. B 280th, 198th Signal Btn combine for Holiday Party 2002
The Company B 280th Battalion, along with the 198th Signal Battalion, hosted the annual Holiday Party at the 198th Regimental Armory.
Delaware team competes in National Guard shooting championships
Maj. Rhodes wins two combat pistol championships
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- The best combat shooters in the Army and Air National Guard from 40 states and territories, including the Delaware National Guard competed for championship honors and the satisfaction that goes with it during the 32nd Annual Winston P. Wilson Rifle, Pistol, Sniper, and Light Machinegun Championship Matches held here at Camp Joseph T. Robinson, October 5-11.
160th Holiday Photo Gallery
Kirkwood Award presented to 160th commander Updated!
Capt. William Z. Crouch, commander of the 160th Engineer Company, Combat Support Equipment (CSE), received the Robert Kirkwood Award on November 16. The Kirkwood Award is presented each year to the Delaware Army National Guard's top company commander. Who was Robert Kirkwood, anyway?
Troop Command weathers the storm
Full-time personnel cleared snow and ice from the property in order to continue operations throughout the storm on Thursday, December 4.
Delaware Guard Assists Salvation Army
Once again this year, the Delaware National Guard will assist the Salvation Army in collecting donations by Ringing the Bell at local storefronts during the holiday season.
Volunteers drive recruiting at Frightland
Eight personnel from Company A 3/126 Aviation and twelve personnel from Company C 2/126 Aviation represented Delaware Army Aviation while on recent deployment to Hohenfels, Germany. Their mission: to support the aviation assets of the Combat Maneuver Training Center (CMTC).
Awards, promotions presented to 287th Army Band members
Who is the 721st Troop Command?
The 721st Troop Command came into existence in the Delaware Army National Guard on December 1. It is not a new unit, but a significant renaming of the former Det. 3, State Area Command (1st Battalion, 72nd Troop Command).
Co. C Holiday Party to be their last hoorah
Members of Co. C 2/126th Avation and their families enjoyed the annual Christmas party which included a visit from Santa. This is the last drill for Co. C. The members of the Aviation Company will be newly assigned to either of the two new units including the new Blackhawk unit and the new Medivac unit.
Troop Command entertains kids of all ages at Annual Holiday Party
287th Army Band brings holiday cheer in honor of Delaware Guard families
As America engages herself in the war on terrorism fifteen months after September 11, 2001, more than 250 Delaware National Guard soldiers and airmen are spending this holiday season deployed an ocean away, separated from their families and friends. But, they haven’t been left behind.
Biden addresses senior leaders, assists with Operation Shoe Box
Sen. Joseph Biden took time to visit the Delaware National Guard on Friday, December 13 to brief our Senior Leaders and staff on his recent 10-country trip to Afghanistan.
Former Delaware Guardsman appointed dean
Dr. R. Michael Gallagher, recently retired as a colonel from the Delaware Air National Guard, has been named dean of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) School of Osteopathic Medicine in Stratford, NJ, by the university’s board of trustees.
259th celebrates holidays, recognizes top performers during December drill
During the 259th’s Annual Christmas Party, Capt. Garland A. Pennington recognized several soldiers for their outstanding achievements.
Basket Brigade delivers Thanksgiving meals to families in need
Continuing an annual tradition, members of our Delaware National Guard Counterdrug Team helped deliver more than 1,500 Thankgiving Day meals to less fortunate families in Wilmington and New Castle as part of the Basket Brigade.
Maintenance Excellence Award presented to 262nd Maint. Co.
This year's Maintenance Excellence Award was awarded to the 262nd Maintenance Company during ceremonies held at the new Dagsboro Readiness Center in Dagsboro, on December 7.
Gonce promoted to LTC
Washington makes CPT
A day with the Assistant Adjutant General
Brig. Gen. Ronald B. Stewart spent the day on December 7 visiting Army National Guard organizations throughout Delaware. He addressed soldiers with the holiday season in mind.
Aeromedical Detachment celebrates holiday meal with style
Det. 1 - 832nd Aeromedical Detachment (formerly A Co. 3/126th), celebrated its holiday meal on December 7. A couple of VIP's made their appearance among the unit soldiers during the event.
Co. B 280th, 198th Signal Btn combine for Holiday Party 2002
The Company B 280th Battalion, along with the 198th Signal Battalion, hosted the annual Holiday Party at the 198th Regimental Armory.
Delaware team competes in National Guard shooting championships
Maj. Rhodes wins two combat pistol championships
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- The best combat shooters in the Army and Air National Guard from 40 states and territories, including the Delaware National Guard competed for championship honors and the satisfaction that goes with it during the 32nd Annual Winston P. Wilson Rifle, Pistol, Sniper, and Light Machinegun Championship Matches held here at Camp Joseph T. Robinson, October 5-11.
160th Holiday Photo Gallery
Kirkwood Award presented to 160th commander Updated!
Capt. William Z. Crouch, commander of the 160th Engineer Company, Combat Support Equipment (CSE), received the Robert Kirkwood Award on November 16. The Kirkwood Award is presented each year to the Delaware Army National Guard's top company commander. Who was Robert Kirkwood, anyway?
Troop Command weathers the storm
Full-time personnel cleared snow and ice from the property in order to continue operations throughout the storm on Thursday, December 4.
Delaware Guard Assists Salvation Army
Once again this year, the Delaware National Guard will assist the Salvation Army in collecting donations by Ringing the Bell at local storefronts during the holiday season.
Volunteers drive recruiting at Frightland
Members of B Company, 280th
Signal Battalion gathered at Frightland on October 26th and the 27th for a
recruiting event. Also on hand to help this with this recruiting
effort were members of the A Company 3rd Battalion, 126th Aviation and
C Company 2nd Battalion, 126th Aviation.
Aviation changes take wing
After the initial flock of three UH-60A Blackhawks arrived from Germany, the fourth bird landed on September 22, by way of an Air Force C-17 cargo aircraft. Shortly after, the Aviation Facility sent a crew of eight full-time staff to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to receive two more Blackhawks.
166th Airlift Wing has new Vice Wing Commander
Col. Ernest Talbert, commander of the 166th Airlift Wing, Delaware Air National Guard, announced on November 25 that Lt. Col. Dan Van Wyk is the new vice wing commander, effective immediately.
262nd Maintenance Co. mechanics get taken for a ride
Thirteen soldiers from the 262nd Maintenance Company (GS), Dagsboro, traveled to Ft. Indiantown Gap for hands-on maintenance training the weekend of November 1-3.
TAITC offers lifetime career skills
The Total Army Instructor Training Course (TAITC) conducted at 193rd Regional Training Institute is a great career enhancer.
Heritage Committee exhibition open until Jan.
The Historical Society of Delaware and the Delaware National Guard Heritage Committee proudly present the exhibition, ’Views of Valor: World War I Paintings by Schoonover and Hoskins’.
History of Delaware Heritage paintings
Aviation changes take wing
After the initial flock of three UH-60A Blackhawks arrived from Germany, the fourth bird landed on September 22, by way of an Air Force C-17 cargo aircraft. Shortly after, the Aviation Facility sent a crew of eight full-time staff to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to receive two more Blackhawks.
166th Airlift Wing has new Vice Wing Commander
Col. Ernest Talbert, commander of the 166th Airlift Wing, Delaware Air National Guard, announced on November 25 that Lt. Col. Dan Van Wyk is the new vice wing commander, effective immediately.
262nd Maintenance Co. mechanics get taken for a ride
Thirteen soldiers from the 262nd Maintenance Company (GS), Dagsboro, traveled to Ft. Indiantown Gap for hands-on maintenance training the weekend of November 1-3.
TAITC offers lifetime career skills
The Total Army Instructor Training Course (TAITC) conducted at 193rd Regional Training Institute is a great career enhancer.
Heritage Committee exhibition open until Jan.
The Historical Society of Delaware and the Delaware National Guard Heritage Committee proudly present the exhibition, ’Views of Valor: World War I Paintings by Schoonover and Hoskins’.
History of Delaware Heritage paintings
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