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  • 174th Fighter Wing Opens Doors to Local Media

    The 174th Fighter Wing, working out of its launch and recovery site at Wheeler-Sack Army Air Field (AAF) on Ft. Drum NY, hosted a local media open house on 5 October 2011. The media was given an up-close look at the Wing' s new MQ-9 remotely piloted aircraft and ground-based cockpit during

  • Mother, daughter find unity in AOR

    While serving as a first term enlisted Airmen in RAF Bentwaters, England, from 1987-89 Capt. Greta Lewis, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing public affairs officer, gave birth to her first child, Senior Airman Crystal Griffin, 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron.Little did they know 23 years

  • Saying Goodbye to a "Heck" of a Guy

    On September 10, 2011, Hancock Field said goodbye to Command Chief Master Sergeant David D. Heckman during a retirement and change of authority ceremony held here. As part of the ceremony, Chief Heckman turned over his authority to Chief Master Sergeant Russell Youngs who became the fourth command

  • First MQ-9 Reaper Taxi at Wheeler- Sack Army Air Field, Ft. Drum NY

    This date will serve as a significant milestone in the illustrious history of the 174th Fighter Wing as it marks the first time that a full-sized remotely piloted military aircraft (RPA) taxied on New York State soil. On June 30, 2011, at approximately 1400 hours, an MQ-9 Reaper taxied along the

  • New York Patriot Plan III

    The Patriot Plan is a package of benefits and protections for service members. The majority of the provisions apply only to residents of the State of New York. One of the benefits is free sporting licenses.Free hunting/big game, free fishing and free trapping licenses are available to New York State

  • Security Forces Conducts Training Exercise

    The 174th Fighter Wing Security Forces recently conducted a two and a half day training exercise.The training exercise was coordinated by Senior Master Sgt. Mark Mcafee and is a requirement for airmen preparing for deployment. If airmen aren't deploying then the training has to be completed every 36

  • Hancock Fields' "Hail To The Cheif's" ceremony

    On June 4, 2011, Hancock Field honored its recently and soon-to-be retired chief master sergeants at a "Hail To The Chiefs" dinner and ceremony held here in the main hanger.Hancock Field held its first "Hail To The Chiefs" ceremony to honor all the chief master sergeants who retired in 2010 and

  • Change-of-Command and a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Hancock Field

    On Sunday of the June Unit Training Assembly a change-of-command ceremony took place followed by a ribbon cutting ceremony led by the incoming commander at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base in Syracuse, NY.In a ceremony officiated by Col Kevin W. Bradley, 174th Fighter Wing Commander and

  • Hancock Field To Stand-up Joint Wellness Center

    Hancock Field Air National Guard base soon will be opening the doors to the first-of-its-kind Joint Health and Wellness Center (J-HAWC).Hancock Field has many support services to help assist our Airmen and Solidiers. Some of those services include the Chaplain, Family Programs, Wing Director of

  • Military Spouse Appreciation Day - May 6, 2011

    May 6, 2011 is Military Spouse Appreciation Day. It is a day that is set aside each year to recognize and honor the contributions and sacrifices of military spouses. In 1984, then President Ronald Reagan proclaimed the Friday before Mother's Day to be designated as Military Spouse Appreciation Day.