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.
Air Guard top performers recognized at Annual Enlisted Recognition Banquet
The Delaware Air National Guard announced its First Sergeant, Airman, (Non Commissioned Officer) NCO and Senior NCO of the Year at the Annual Enlisted Recognition Banquet.
Scott competes in US Navy Blue Angels Marathon
Maj. Holly Scott of the Delaware Army Guard's 72nd Troop Command participated in the 20th Annual U.S. Navy "Blue Angels Marathon" in Pensacola, Florida in February. Scott is a member of the National Guard's All-Guard Marathon Team, which placed 1st Overall in the Military Team Division.
Turner promoted to Chief Warrant 4
Guard leadership recognizes community support at local WAWA
Maj. Gen. Francis D.Vavala, Adjutant General of the Delaware National Guard, visited the WAWA store in Millsboro (# 837) recently to thank store manager Chrissie Callahan for all her support during the past year.
Senior leaders briefed on Guard's strategic vision
Senior leaders, including officers, warrant officers and noncommissioned officers, of Delaware's Army and Air National Guard met in February for the fourth annual Senior Leaders Conference.
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.
Air Guard top performers recognized at Annual Enlisted Recognition Banquet
The Delaware Air National Guard announced its First Sergeant, Airman, (Non Commissioned Officer) NCO and Senior NCO of the Year at the Annual Enlisted Recognition Banquet.
Scott competes in US Navy Blue Angels Marathon
Maj. Holly Scott of the Delaware Army Guard's 72nd Troop Command participated in the 20th Annual U.S. Navy "Blue Angels Marathon" in Pensacola, Florida in February. Scott is a member of the National Guard's All-Guard Marathon Team, which placed 1st Overall in the Military Team Division.
Turner promoted to Chief Warrant 4
Guard leadership recognizes community support at local WAWA
Maj. Gen. Francis D.Vavala, Adjutant General of the Delaware National Guard, visited the WAWA store in Millsboro (# 837) recently to thank store manager Chrissie Callahan for all her support during the past year.
Senior leaders briefed on Guard's strategic vision
Senior leaders, including officers, warrant officers and noncommissioned officers, of Delaware's Army and Air National Guard met in February for the fourth annual Senior Leaders Conference.
Girl Scouts donate
cookies to deployed troops
Members of Girl Scout Brownie Troops 387 and 235, and Junior Troop 778 of Tinicum Township donated 31 cases totaling 365 boxes of assorted Girl Scout cookies to men and women deployed overseas in support of military operations.
Det. 2 280th Signal Bn. deploys in support of Noble Eagle
The 137 members of this newly named detachment of the 280th Signal Battalion were activated on January 30 in support of Noble Eagle. The unit’s mission is to provide Force Protection in the state of Delaware. Specifically, they will provide site security for federal facilities such as Dover Air Force Base and the New Castle County Airport.
Blue Hen Chapter News – Signal Corps Regimental Association
The Blue Hen Chapter held its Annual Elections for Officers on November 22. During the chapter social that followed the elections, Chapter President Col. Hank McCann reflected on accomplishments to date and discussed the goals for 2003.
CW2 King retires
CW2 Dennis King is retiring after more than 37 years of service.
OCS board selects 12 for new class
During the February drill weekend 12 Officer Candidates appeared before the program's selection board, headed up by Brig. Gen. Ronald B. Stewart, Assistant Adjutant General, Delaware Army National Guard.
Det. 2, Co. E, 131st Avn deploys
Friends, family and leaders of the Delaware National Guard said "so long" to ten soldiers of Detachment 2, Company E, 131st aviation in a departure ceremony held pn Sunday, February 9, at the SBI Duncan Readiness Center in New Castle.
Engineers say "I do"
Four soldiers from the 249th Engineer Detachment got a head start on Valentine’s Day as they married their sweethearts on February 10th – the first day the unit reported for a year-long activation in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Three Delaware units called to active duty
Approximately 200 soldiers from three local Delaware Army National Guard units were called to active duty recently.
Members of Girl Scout Brownie Troops 387 and 235, and Junior Troop 778 of Tinicum Township donated 31 cases totaling 365 boxes of assorted Girl Scout cookies to men and women deployed overseas in support of military operations.
Det. 2 280th Signal Bn. deploys in support of Noble Eagle
The 137 members of this newly named detachment of the 280th Signal Battalion were activated on January 30 in support of Noble Eagle. The unit’s mission is to provide Force Protection in the state of Delaware. Specifically, they will provide site security for federal facilities such as Dover Air Force Base and the New Castle County Airport.
Blue Hen Chapter News – Signal Corps Regimental Association
The Blue Hen Chapter held its Annual Elections for Officers on November 22. During the chapter social that followed the elections, Chapter President Col. Hank McCann reflected on accomplishments to date and discussed the goals for 2003.
CW2 King retires
CW2 Dennis King is retiring after more than 37 years of service.
OCS board selects 12 for new class
During the February drill weekend 12 Officer Candidates appeared before the program's selection board, headed up by Brig. Gen. Ronald B. Stewart, Assistant Adjutant General, Delaware Army National Guard.
Det. 2, Co. E, 131st Avn deploys
Friends, family and leaders of the Delaware National Guard said "so long" to ten soldiers of Detachment 2, Company E, 131st aviation in a departure ceremony held pn Sunday, February 9, at the SBI Duncan Readiness Center in New Castle.
Engineers say "I do"
Four soldiers from the 249th Engineer Detachment got a head start on Valentine’s Day as they married their sweethearts on February 10th – the first day the unit reported for a year-long activation in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Three Delaware units called to active duty
Approximately 200 soldiers from three local Delaware Army National Guard units were called to active duty recently.
Det. 1 832nd Avn delayed en
route to deployment site
832nd Medical Co. deploys
Det. 1, 444 Mobile Public Affairs activates
RTI courses gear up for training
January drill marked a new semester of classes that are only offered annually at the 193rd Regional Training Institute (RTI).
Air Guard hosts annual CPR classes
The Delaware Air National Guard hosted a full day of Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training on January 27 for their members and the local community.
New readiness center taking shape
The Delaware Army National Guard's newest readiness center, which will soon be home to the 261st Signal Brigade, 721st Troop Command and 31st Civil Support Team (WMD), is nearing completion in Smyrna.
832nd Medical Co. deploys
Det. 1, 444 Mobile Public Affairs activates
RTI courses gear up for training
January drill marked a new semester of classes that are only offered annually at the 193rd Regional Training Institute (RTI).
Air Guard hosts annual CPR classes
The Delaware Air National Guard hosted a full day of Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training on January 27 for their members and the local community.
New readiness center taking shape
The Delaware Army National Guard's newest readiness center, which will soon be home to the 261st Signal Brigade, 721st Troop Command and 31st Civil Support Team (WMD), is nearing completion in Smyrna.