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  • MQ-9 Upgrades Capability

    The New York Air National Guard’s 174th Attack Wing’s MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft have been upgraded with a new satellite communications systems which allows the transmission of higher-quality voice, data, and video transmissions, according to Lt. Col. Matthew Harris, a test pilot assigned

  • NY Air Guard Air War Experts Participate in Nordic Air Region Conference

    COPENHAGEN, Denmark--Three New York Air National Guardsmen who specialize in planning and executing air war campaigns took part in a four-day workshop in January designed to ensure that the militaries of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland all know what’s flying in the skies above their region.

  • First Woman to Serve as 174th Command Chief

    Command Chief Master Sgt. Sonja Williams became the first woman to serve as senior enlisted leader for the 174th Attack Wing on February 4, during a change of authority ceremony at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base in Syracuse.

  • Chief Sets the Pace

    On January 7, 2023, Hancock Field said goodbye to Chief Master Sgt. Ashley A. Pace during a retirement ceremony held here.

  • Every Mission Starts with Home Support

    SYRACUSE, NY – Airmen from the 174th Attack Wing stepped into action to provide services to Buffalo faced the region’s deadliest blizzard in at least 50 years over the Christmas weekend.

  • CMSgt John Kempisty Promoted

    HANCOCK FIELD AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, NY – The 174th Attack Wing's John J. Kempisty was promoted to Chief Master Sgt. by Maj. Melissa E. Forsyth, 174th Communications Squadron Commander, during a ceremony held at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base in Syracuse, NY Dec. 3, 2022.

  • 174th Medical Group Gets a New Commander

    New York Air National Guard Lt. Col. Misty J. Looney, assumed command of the 174th Medical Group (MDG) in a ceremony on Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, Saturday, December 3, 2022.