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Veterans Day 2011

New York Air National Guard Col. Kevin W. Bradley, 174th Fighter Wing Commander, takes part in the Veterans Day ceremony at the New York State Fair Grounds in Syracuse NY, on 5 Nov 2011.
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F-86 Saberjet Refurbished by 174th FW Maintenance Group

A static F-86 Saberjet sits in an aircraft shelter at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, Syracuse, NY after being recently refurbished by the 174th Fighter Wing Maintenance Group. This is one of 10 different aircraft employed by the 174 FW since its formation in 1947 (including the MQ-9 Reaper and RC-26 which it currently flies). In the future, these aircraft will be pre-positioned permanently at an air park on base where they will be on display for future generations to view.
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Lt. Col. Groff Says Goodbye

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Donald Groff speaks during a change of command ceremony held on 6 November 2011 at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, Syracuse, NY, during which Lt. Col. Groff turned over command of the 174th Fighter Wing's Civil Engineering Squadron to Maj. James Oaksford.
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Maj. Oaksford Assumes Command of Civil Engineering

U.S. Air Force Maj. James Oaksford (right) takes the guidon from Col. Earl Evans during a ceremony held on 6 November 2011 at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, Syracuse, NY, in which Maj. Oaksford assumed command of the 174th Fighter Wing's Civil Engineering Squadron.
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Maj. Oaksford Assumes Command

U.S. Air Force Maj. James Oaksford presents flowers to his daughter during a ceremony held on 6 November 2011 at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, Syracuse, NY, in which he assumed command of the 174th Fighter Wing's Civil Engineering Squadron.
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Cols. Dorsey and Semmel Belt Out the Air Force Song

U.S. Air Force Col. Charles Dorsey (front left) and Col. Greg Semmel, both graduates of the U.S. Air Force Academy, lead the singing of the Air Force Song during the retirement ceremony for Col. Harvey Van Wie (back right) held 5 November 2011 at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, Syracuse, NY. Col. Van Wie reached the rank of Senior Master Sgt. in the 174th Fighter Wing before becoming a commissioned officer. His last job with the wing was as Mission Support Group commander.
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Chief Master Sgt. Judy Van Wie and Col. Harvey Van Wie Retire

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Judy Van Wie (retired) and Col. Harvey Van Wie Col. Harvey (retired) are all smiles during a retirement ceremony held for Col. Van Wie on 5 November 2011 at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, Syracuse, NY. Col. Van Wie enlisted in the Air Force in 1970 and was the last member of the 174th Fighter Wing to have served in the Vietnam War.
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U.S. Flag Presented to Retiring Col. Van Wie

U.S. Air Force Col. Harvey Van Wie (left) holds a U.S. flag that flew over the U.S. Capitol in honor of his retirement from the 174th Fighter Wing, New York Air National Guard. Col. Van Wie was honored during a ceremony held on 5 November 2011 at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, Syracuse, NY.
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Col. Harvey Van Wie Retires

U.S. Air Force Col. Harvey Van Wie (right) receives the Air Force Legion of Merit citation from Col. Kevin Bradley on 5 November 2011 during a retirement ceremony held at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, Syracuse, NY. Col. Van Wie enlisted in the Air Force in 1970 and was the last member of the 174th Fighter Wing to have served in the Vietnam War.
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Refurbished F-16 Static Ready for Display

A static F-16C Fighting Falcon sits in the main hanger at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, Syracuse, NY after being recently refurbished by the 174th Fighter Wing Maintenance Group. This is one of 10 different aircraft employed by the 174 FW since its formation in 1947 (including the MQ-9 Reaper and RC-26 which it currently flies). In the future, these aircraft will be pre-positioned permanently at an air park on the base where they will be on display for future generations to view.
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Master Sgt. Butcher Receives Deployment Awards

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Butcher (center) receives a NATO commendation and Joint Service Achievement Medal from Lt. Col. Brian Lauri and Lt. Col. MaryJo Timpano at Hancock Field ANGB, Syracuse, NY on 5 November 2011. Master Sgt. Butcher served as Logistics Noncommissioned Officer, Rule of Law Field Force-Afghanistan from February 2011 to August 2011. He facilited the required supplies needed to conduct firearms training at his foward deployed location in Jalalabad, which enhanced the team's tactical readiness posture, safety and capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ricky Best)
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Change of Responsibility

New York Air National Guard 174th Fighter Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. David D. Heckman passes the streamers to 174th Fighter Wing Commander US Air Force Col. Kevin W. Bradley at Hancock Field in Syracuse, NY on September 10, 2011. The passing of the streamers is to signify his transition from the Command Chief possition and the transfer of responsibility as he moves into retirement. (National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. Jeremy M. Call/Released)
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Successful First Flight of MQ-9

A MQ-9 Reaper from the 174th Fighter Wing, New York Air National Guard, returns from its first flight at Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield, Ft. Drum, NY on 18 October 2011. The Wing will fly the remotely piloted aircraft in restricted airspace around Ft. Drum to train pilots and sensor operators working from Syracuse’s Hancock Field. (US Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Ricky Best)
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MQ-9 Takes to the Air

A MQ-9 Reaper assigned to the 174th Fighter Wing, New York Air National Guard, Syracuse takes to the air for the first time on 18 October 2011 at Ft. Drum’s Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield. Working out of its launch and recovery site at Wheeler-Sack, the 174th will fly the remotely piloted aircraft in restricted airspace around Ft. Drum. (US Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Ricky Best)
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First Flight of MQ-9 at Ft. Drum

A MQ-9 Reaper from the 174th Fighter Wing, New York Air National Guard, taxis to the runway at Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield, Ft. Drum, New York on 18 October, 2011 in preparation for its first flight. The 174th FW recently received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to begin flying training missions in airspace around Ft. Drum. (US Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Ricky Best)
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MQ-9 Readies for First Flight

A MQ-9 Reaper from the 174th Fighter Wing, New York Air National Guard, taxis in front of a Blackhawk helicopter in preparation for the MQ-9's first training flight from Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield at Ft. Drum, NY on 18 October 2011. The 174th Fighter Wing has begun flying the remotely piloted aircraft in restricted airspace around Ft. Drum to train pilots and sensor operators working from Syracuse’s Hancock Field. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Ricky Best)
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Local Media Observes MQ-9 Ground Operations

Members of the Central and Northern New York media observe a MQ-9 Reaper taxiing on the flight line at Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield on Ft. Drum NY on 5 Oct 2011. The media was attending an open house to receive an update on the 174th Fighter Wing's soon-to-begin training operations at Ft. Drum. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Ricky Best)
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174th Fighter Wing Hosts Media Event at Ft. Drum

U.S. Air Force Col. Charles Dorsey, 174th Fighter Wing Vice Commander, stands in front of a MQ-9 Reaper during a media open house at Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield on Ft. Drum NY on 5 Oct 2011. The event highlighted the importance of conducting realistic training at Ft. Drum to help keep soldiers safe on the battlefield. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Ricky Best)
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Local Media Day at Ft. Drum

U.S. Air Force Col. Charles Dorsey, 174th Fighter Wing Vice Commander, briefs the local media at Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield on Ft. Drum NY on 5 Oct 2011. The event provided an update on the Wing's progress in standing up its MQ-9 flying training operations ops, which are expected to begin soon. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Ricky Best)
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Col Kevin Walsh Retires

152nd Air Operations Group Commander Col. Mark Murphy (right) presents a retirement placque to 152 Director of Operations Col. Kevin Walsh during a ceremony held in October at Hancock Field, Syracuse New York. Col Walsh retired after more than 37 years of distinguished service to our nation. (USAF Photo by Staff Sgt. James N. Faso II)
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