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'Ground Zero' emergency communications, other duties led by Capt. Joseph Cooke
(September 11, 2001, New York, NY) -- The terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center left an indelible image of horror and devastation on our country. Under the pressure of the crisis, our country also saw the true character of its citizens. Heroic volunteers, such as Capt. Joseph A. Cooke, a Delaware National Guard officer, originally from Sussex County, rose to the occasion as needed and helped spark a wave of patriotism everywhere.    
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945th C&C fields M88 Track Recovery Vehicle
When your car breaks down, you can always call a tow truck, but what if you're in a tactical government vehicle performing off-road manuevers? In that case, you'd call on the M-88A1 Track Recovery Vehicle. Full story>>>

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153rd Military Police train up for Bosnia deployment
It was serious business. The subject was land mines -- how to detect them, mark them, warn others, and most important, how to avoid becoming a statistic in war-torn Bosnia.
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Air Guard honors retirees at annual breakfast ceremony
On Friday morning, October 12th, the 166th Airlift Wing honored its retiree community by hosting its annual Retiree Breakfast on the New Castle County Air Base.
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193rd RHC prepares recruits for basic training success
The 193rd Recruit Holding Company (RHC) of Bethany Beach Training Center offers recruits basic Common Task Training, as well as a valuable introduction to the basic training environment.
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Promotion and award highlights from October drill weekend View images >>> 

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Del. Guard hosts Annual DEFY Camp
The Delaware National Guard, in partnership with the U.S. Attorney's Office in the City of Wilmington and the Delaware State Police, recently conducted a Drug Education For Youth camp at the Bethany Beach Training Site
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287th tuned into town’s patriotism during 350th anniversary celebration
The 287th Army Band warmed the hearts of residents during a concert performance on Sunday evening, October 7th at Battery Park in Old New Castle.
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166th Security Forces Squadron deploys
On Friday, October 5th, members of the Delaware National Guard’s recently activated 166th Security Forces Squadron,  departed Delaware and traveled to an undisclosed location somewhere in the United StatesFull news release>>>   
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