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  • Back in the swing of things

    Hancock Field Air National Guard Base donned chemical gear and conducted an Operational Readiness Exercise (ORE) for the first time in three years on March 31, 2012.  An Operational Readiness Inspection is conducted to assess a unit's ability to deploy at a given time, and an ORE is the first step

  • ANG's First MQ-9 Schoolhouse Graduates Students

    Recently the New York Air National Guard's 174th Fighter Wing graduated the first four active duty aircrew members from its newly formed MQ-9 Reaper Formal Training Unit (FTU). The MQ-9 aircrew training mission is the latest in many that the Syracuse unit has been tasked with over its 65 years of

  • 174th Director of Psychological Health Receives Recognition

    The 174th Fighter Wing's Director of Psychological Health (WDPH), Mike Pettinelli, was recently recognized for his work during the annual Air National Guard (ANG) Psychological Health Professionals conference at McGhee-Tyson Air National Guard Base in Knoxville, TN.Mr. Pettinelli was presented with

  • Col. Kevin Bradley Bids Farewell

    After 20 years of distinguished service to the 174th Fighter Wing, including the last four as Wing Commander, Col. Kevin W. Bradley on 4 March 2012 relinquished command of the unit and was promoted to Director of Operations in the New York Air National Guard Headquarters, Latham, NY."It has been my

  • New York State Air Surgeon Retires

    On Sunday the 4th of March a retirement ceremony was held at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base for the State Air Surgeon for Joint Force Headquarters New York Air National Guard, Col. Reid T. Muller.Col. Kevin Bradley 174th Fighter Wing Commander served as the official for the retirement

  • Scholarships, Grants and More for Guardsmen

    There are numerous programs available to benefit the men and women who serve in the Air and Army National Guard. However, it is often difficult for Guardsmen to keep apprised of all these programs.  But there is a solution!The Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS)

  • Col. Greg Semmel Selected to Become New Commander of 174th Fighter Wing

    Col. Greg A. Semmel, a member of the 174th Fighter Wing since 2000 and a Jamesville resident, has been named the new commander of the 174th Fighter Wing.Semmel takes command of the wing from Col. Kevin W. Bradley on March 4. Bradley is being reassigned to New York Air National Guard headquarters in

  • "Unsung Hero" award given to Director of Staff at the 174th Fighter Wing

    On January 16, Lt. Col. MaryJo Timpano was recognized by Syracuse University as an "Unsung Hero", in the community adult category for her tireless efforts in helping those who are in need at Hancock Field and throughout the Syracuse community. Lt. Col. Timpano serves as the Director of Staff and

  • Hancock Field Outstanding Airmen Recognized

    Five Airmen from Hancock Field Air National Guard Base were recently recognized for their outstanding achievements on and off base by being nominated for the Airman of The Year Award."This is a great accomplishment, a great group of people and it's nice to be able to recognize them" said 174th

  • Hancock Field Opens First ANG Joint Health and Wellness Center

    The first-of-its-kind Joint Deployment Health and Wellness Center (J-HAWC) opened here recently with great fanfare, including a visit by U.S. Rep. Ann Marie Buerkle (NY-25).Like other military installations, Hancock Field Air National Guard Base has no shortage of support services to assist its