With his promotion to Brigadier General in the Air National Guard, Ernie Talbert became the first African American general officer in the 350-year history of the Delaware National Guard. A command pilot, Talbert spent six years on active duty, before joining the Delaware ANG, where he has served for the past 26 years in various operations and command assignments.
With no end to the government shutdown in sight, Airmen, Guardians, and defense civilians face increasing uncertainty about whether or not they will be paid—and how to make ends meet if they are not.
