DELAWARE AIR NATIONAL GUARD ASSISTANT AIR ADJUTANT GENERAL ASSUMES COMMAND

NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES

10.13.2018

Video by Staff Sgt. Nathan Bright 

Delaware National Guard Public Affairs

The Delaware National Guard conducted an assumption of command ceremony for the Assistant Air Adjutant General position, Oct. 13th, at the Delaware Air National Guard Base.

Brig. Gen. Wendy Wenke, who was serving as the Delaware Air National Guard’s Chief of Staff since March or this year, assumed command as the new ATAG.

The Air Guard ATAG leads over 1,000 Delaware Air Guardsmen and advises the Adjutant General on all matters relating to the equipping, training, and personnel of the Delaware Air National Guard.

Delaware’s Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Carol Timmons, presided over the ceremony and passed the command flag to Wenke.

“As I always like to say: Airmen first, mission always,” Timmons said. “I have faith the Brig. Gen. Wendy Wenke will hold to that motto.”

Wenke thanked Timmons for placing that faith in her and giving her the opportunity to lead.

“Ma am, you entrusted me to safeguard the morale and wellbeing of our Guard family,” Wenke said. “I will ensure we have a safe and respectful environment that attracts quality Airmen and will lead with integrity and authenticity so we operate from a position of trust.”

Wenke also addressed the nearly 100 Citizen Airmen in attendance at the ceremony, saying the focus will be on training mission-ready Airmen.

“We’re going to do that by getting back to the basics. That’s what our Airmen expect,” Wenke said. “I will convey my commander’s intent and empower our Airmen to act.”

The outgoing ATAG, Col. David Walker, is now supporting U.S. Cyber Command at Ft. Meade, Md.

• Date Taken: 10.13.2018
• Date Posted: 10.15.2018 10:28
• Category: B-Roll
• Video ID: 632793
• VIRIN: 181013-F-JF904-329
• Filename: DOD_106120116
• Length: 00:01:06
• Location: NEW CASTLE, DE, US