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Download full resolution image New Commander at Hancock Field

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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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)

Batavia Daily News -- Mon, 19 Jan 2026 New York Army National Guard announces promotions LATHAM Three New York Army National Guard members from the GLOW region were promoted in December. The promotions include: Adam Bolles of Darien Center was promoted to major. Hes assigned... (more)

Times Union -- Mon, 19 Jan 2026 Duty Calls: Loudonville resident takes command of New York Air National Guard Gary Charlton II of Loudonville was promoted to major general as he took command of the 5,800-member New York Air National Guard during two ceremonies at New York National Guard Headquarters... (more)

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