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Welcome to the official Air Force Public Web Site of the 166th Airlift Wing, Delaware Air National Guard. We are comprised of the Headquarters, Delaware ANG and the 166th Airlift Wing, and its associated squadrons and flights.
The 166th AW is located on New Castle Airport, near New Castle and Wilmington, Delaware.
More than 1,000 men and women of the 166th AW support, maintain and fly the C-130H2 model Hercules transport. This venerable aircraft is used in a variety of roles to include airlift and airdrop of people, equipment and supplies, and aeromedical evacuation of people. Our particular aircraft have seen duty in Saudi Arabia during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm inside Iraq and in nearby nations in Southwest Asia, in Operation Just Cause in Panama, in Operation Joint Endeavor in Bosnia, in Operations Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn inside Iraq and in nearby nations in Southwest Asia, in Operation Enduring Freedom inside Afghanistan and in nearby nations in Southwest Asia, in a host of other countries around the world, as well as in several U.S. states performing humanitarian relief and natural disaster response missions. It is a great aircraft with a great mission.
The Delaware ANG is much more than just its aircraft. It is people performing every vital role that the Air Force, the nation and our state may need during a time of crisis. We invite you to learn more about the Delaware ANG, its history, its people and its opportunities.
(current as of January 18, 2012)
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The Air National Guard's federal mission is to maintain well-trained, well-equipped units available for prompt mobilization during war and provide assistance during national emergencies (such as natural disasters or civil disturbances). During peacetime, the combat-ready units and support units are assigned to most Air Force major commands to carry out missions compatible with training, mobilization readiness, humanitarian and contingency operations such as Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Air National Guard units may be activated in a number of ways as prescribed by public law. Most of the laws may be found in Title 10 of the U.S. Code.
The Air National Guard provides almost half of the Air Force's tactical airlift support, combat communications functions, aeromedical evacuations and aerial refueling. In addition, the Air National Guard has total responsibility for air defense of the entire United States. |
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When Air National Guard units are not mobilized or under federal control, they report to the governor of their respective state, territory (Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands) or the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard. Each of the 54 National Guard organizations is supervised by the adjutant general of the state or territory. Under state law, the Air National Guard provides protection of life, property and preserves peace, order and public safety. These missions are accomplished through emergency relief support during natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes and forest fires; search and rescue operations; support to civil defense authorities; maintenance of vital public services and counterdrug operations. |
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How to make photo/video request for
an on- or off-base event: In all cases,
unit requestor must fill out, sign/turn in
Multimedia Work Order AF IMT 833 form
as early as possible BEFORE the event
(before day of event) to Base Multimedia
office (part of Public Affairs), x408.
Submission does not mean approval
pending priorities/manpower demands.
Units encouraged to use Flt./Sq. cameras.
166th Airlift Wing (Map & Directions):
2600 Spruance Drive
New Castle, DE 19720
166th Mission Support Flight:
Hours: M-F 8:00am-4:00pm (closed every other Mon.)
ID/CAC cards: issued Tue. & Thur. 8:00am-3:30pm
Phone: (302) 323-3410
DSN: 445-7410
Fax: (302) 323-3371
DSN Fax: 445-7371
Base information line:
Phone: (302) 323-3300
(automated attendant)
D.A.N.G. Retail Store BX (part of Dover AAFES Facilities, Dover AFB)
Phone: (302) 322-5988
166th Airlift Wing Family Readiness Coordinator:
Phone: (302) 323-3327
Webmaster/Wing Public Affairs: (by Email; for Recipient select "166th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Webmaster"):
Phone: (302) 323-3369
DSN: 445-7369
166th Communications Flight:
Phone: (302) 323-3555
DSN: 445-7555
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