Posts Tagged ‘Delaware National Guard’
DNG Combined Arms Team Takes 1st in MAC Region Two – Small Arms Championship
Delaware National Guard Activated to Support Stockley Center
Governor John Carney on Sunday issued Executive Order 55 calling out members of the Delaware National Guard to serve on state duty status at the Stockley Center in Georgetown, Del. The Stockley Center is facing staff shortages due to a recent increase in COVID-19 community levels and industry-wide staffing shortages. The Stockley Center is a…
Read MoreDelaware National Guard YOUTH CHALLENGE
The Delaware National guard has a unique opportunity for at-risk youth in the First State – Youth Challenge. This is a residential, tuition-free program for youth aged 16 to 18 who are high school dropouts – or may be struggling in high school. While instruction is provided by the military they are NOT JOINING the…
Read MoreFormer Del. Brigadier General Richard “Dick” James Passes Away; Funeral Today In Laurel
A retired Delaware Army National Guard Brigadier General has passed away. Services are being held today (Friday) in Laurel for Richard “Dick” James. James was born and raised in Delaware, and was assigned to the 261st Signal Command as a Major in 1975 and retired as a Brigadier General in 1987. He also was a…
Read MoreDel. National Guard Members Deployed To Washington
Governor John Carney announced Thursday that members of the Delaware National Guard would be deployed to Washington to assist with efforts to maintain safety and security following Wednesday’s invasion of the U.S. Capitol building. “After conversations with DC authorities, I am deploying members of the Delaware National Guard to Washington to support law enforcement and…
Read MoreUPDATED: DE National Guard Member Dies in Crash While Helping Disabled Vehicle on I-95
UPDATED – 11:15am – A 25 year old citizen warrior from the Delaware National Guard died after a four vehicle crash in New Castle County Wednesday night. Corporal Erin Sheets (nee Sasse), of Delmar, DE, was delivering Thanksgiving meals when she saw an accident on I-95 and stopped to render aid. She was struck by…
Read MoreFormer Del. Adjutant General Carol Timmons Has Died
Delaware National Guard Adjutant General to Promote to Major General Saturday
Delaware National Guard Adjutant General, Brigadier General Michael Berry will be promoted to the rank of Major General Saturday morning. The ceremony will take place on the steps outside of Legislative Hall at 9am. Berry took the role as Adjutant General in March. He is responsible for the mission readiness of all Delaware National Guard…
Read MoreUPDATED: Gov Carney Terminates State of Emergency & Level 1 Driving Warning Effective at Midnight
Governor Carney Terminates State of Emergency and Level 1 Driving Warning Effective at Midnight Drivers should continue to exercise caution on Delaware roadways WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney has terminated the statewide State of Emergency, and the Level 1 Driving Warning in effect for Kent and New Castle counties, effective at midnight. Governor Carney…
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