HANCOCK FIELD AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE-- New York Air National Guard Col. Michael R. Smith the new commander of the 174th Attack Wing accepts the guidon from New York Air National Guard Maj. Gen. Anthony P. German the Commander of the New York Air National Guard during change of command ceremonies at Hancock Field in Syracuse, N.Y. on April 3 2016. Passing the guidon is a military tradition referring to the transfer of responsibility from one commander to another.
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Rockland Times -- Sun, 23 Nov 2025 Recognizing the Accomplishments of Rocklands Bravest New York Air National Guard Promotion Air Force Major General Michael Bank, the commander of the New York Air National Guard, announces the recent promotion of members of the New York Air... (more)
The Schoharie News -- Sun, 23 Nov 2025 Cobbleskill National Guard Airman Receives New Rank, New Responsibilities Latham Air Force Major General Michael Bank, the commander of the New York Air National Guard, announces the recent promotion of members of the New York Air National Guard in recognition... (more)
Bellmore Patch -- Wed, 19 Nov 2025 North Bellmore National Guard Airman Receives New Rank NORTH BELLMORE, NY A National Guard Airman received a new rank, as recently shared by Air Force Major General Michael Bank, commander of the New York Air National Guard. Bank announced... (more)