Rep. Dan Maffei tours Hancock Field

U.S. Representative Dan Maffei (NY-24) holds a tactical communications radio from the 274th Air Support Operations Squadron during a vist to Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, Syracuse New York on Saturday May 4, 2013. (New York Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Justin A. Huett/Released)

Syracuse Crunch Players Observe Enlistment Oath Ceremony

Syracuse Crunch professional hockey players J.T. Brown and Matt Taomina (behind right) observe enlistment oath ceremony at Syracuse Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) located on Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, Syracuse, New York. The Syracuse MEPS is responsible for processing all applicants for enlistment into the Armed Forces between Buffalo and Albany. It is one of a network of 65 MEPS located across the country. (Photo by Paul J. Salvatore/Released).

Gen. Hostage Hosts Commander's Call at Hancock Field

U. S. Air Force Gen. Mike Hostage, Air Combat Command (ACC) Commander, speaks to airmen at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, Syracuse, NY in the main hanger on 9 Feb 2012. The visit by Gen. Hostage was an opportunity to tour the various units on Hancock Field and to discuss current issues with the airmen. Gen. Hostage spoke about the importance 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. (New York Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Jeremy M. Call/Released)

Lunch with the Boss

U.S. Air Force Gen. Mike Hostage, Air Combat Command (ACC) Commander, speaks during a luncheon with airmen at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, Syracuse, NY on 9 Feb 2012. The luncheon was an opportunity for attendees to speak freely with Gen Hostage about issues and concerns they had prior to a larger commanders call that would take place in the base's main hanger. Gen. Hostage spoke, among other things, on the relevance of the MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) mission at Hancock Field. (New York Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Jeremy M. Call/Released)

Hancock Field Joint Health and Wellness Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Congresswoman Ann Marie Buerkle presents the 174th Fighter Wing Commander, Col. Kevin Bradley, Lt. Col. Maryjo Timpano, and Army Lt. Col. Conte with a letter certifying the opening of the Hancock Field Joint Heath and Wellness Center facility. The newly opened J-HAWC is a "one stop shop" for all Hancock Field members and family. The J-HAWC provides many services in one central location, ranging from mental well-being to financial services to fitness programs and family services. The ribbon cutting ceremony of the new Hancock Field, J-HAWC facility took place on 4 December 2011. (U. S. Air Force photo by: Staff Sgt. James N. Faso II/RELEASED)

Hancock Field Joint Health and Wellness Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

New York Congresswoman Ann Marie Buerkle presents the 174th Fighter Wing Commander, Col. Kevin Bradley, Lt. Col. Maryjo Timpano, and Army Lt. Col. Conte with a letter certifying the opening of the Hancock Field Joint Heath and Wellness Center facility. The newly opened J-HAWC is a "one stop shop" for all Hancock Field members and family. The J-HAWC Provides many services in one central location, ranging from mental well-being to financial services to fitness programs and family services. The ribbon cutting cermony of the new Hancock Field, J-HAWC facilitly took place on 4 December 2011. (USAF Photo by:SSgt James N Faso II/RELEASED)