HANCOCK FIELD AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Syracuse --U. S. Air Force Gen. Mike Hostage, Air Combat Command (ACC) Commander, speaks to the Men and Woman of the 174th Fighter Wing and other New York Air National Guard units at Hancock Field in the Main Hanger on 9 Feb. 2012. The visit by the ACC Commander was an opportunity for Hostage to meet with the unit members on a more basic level. Hostage spoke on the relevance of the MQ-9 Reaper Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) mission at Hancock Field. All base personnel were invited and encouraged by Gen. Hostage to ask him questions openly.
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MyRye.com -- Mon, 11 May 2026 Honoring Service: Fallen Veteran Edward J. McNamara, WWI Our reporting on local veterans is a collaboration with RyeVets.org to highlight those from Rye who have served our country across times of war and peace. There are over 2,100 veterans from... (more)
Times Union -- Mon, 11 May 2026 Duty Calls: Two National Guard officers advance to brigadier general Two New York National Guard officers have advanced to the rank of brigadier. Jason Lefton, of Niskayuna, a veteran of the Iraq War, was promoted to brigadier general while commanding the... (more)
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