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New Commander at Hancock Field

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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News USA Today -- Sun, 25 Jan 2026 NY Winter Storm: Travel Bans, National Guard Deployed Jan 2024 A powerful winter storm is poised to blanket much of New York State with a foot or more of snow, prompting Governor Kathy Hochul to initiate travel restrictions and mobilize the National Guard.The... (more)

Lawrence/Depew Bee -- Thu, 22 Jan 2026 New York National Guard funeral honors decline as veteran population ages Soldiers and Airmen from the New York National Guard provided military funeral honors at 6,166 graveside services across the state in 2025, continuing a long-term decline tied to the shrinking... (more)

The Plattsburgh Press Republican -- Tue, 20 Jan 2026 Preserving the Battle of Saratoga SARATOGA SPRINGS A massive painting memorializing Benedict Arnolds heroism at the 1777 Battle of Saratoga was unrolled for the first time since 2013 at the New York State Military Museum... (more)

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