174th Attack Wing

One Mission, Two Nations 🇺🇸x🇨🇦

During Exercise Hungry Horse, members of the 106th Rescue Wing joined Canadian partners for joint live-fire training featuring HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters and rescue personnel. Public Affairs Airmen from the 174th Attack Wing and 107th Attack Wing were on the ground documenting the training and capturing the teamwork between allied forces.

Exercises like Hungry Horse strengthen interoperability, sharpen combat readiness, and reinforce partnerships between U.S. and Canadian military units.

📸 - Tech. Sgt. Alexander Rector & Staff Sgt. Dylan McCrink

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Recognizing Excellence Across the Wing 👏

During May drill weekend, the 174th Attack Wing held a wing all call where Col. Brett Batick and Command Chief Master Sgt. Corey LaRock addressed Airmen across the wing on mission priorities, readiness, and upcoming initiatives. The event also included recognition of Staff Sgt. Dylan Kimball for earning Airman of the Year honors in the noncommissioned officer category at the regional level.

Kimball’s achievement reflects outstanding performance and dedication while representing both the 174th Attack Wing and the New York Air National Guard on a larger stage.

📸 - Tech. Sgt. Alexander Rector

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Honoring Those Who Gave Everything 🇺🇸

Members of the 174th Attack Wing gathered at Memorial Park to honor the service members who dedicated their life in defense of the nation. During the ceremony, Airmen recognized the names of fallen brothers and sisters in arms and laid flowers in remembrance of their service and sacrifice.

Memorial Day serves as a solemn reminder of the cost of freedom and the enduring legacy left behind by those who dedicated their lives to serving in the United States Armed Forces.

📸 - Tech. Sgt. Alexander Rector & Staff Sgt. Dylan McCrink

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Investing in Airmen, Strengthening the Future 🇺🇸

The 174th Attack Wing Retention Office recently hosted its annual Blue Continuum event at the National Veterans Resource Center at Syracuse University. The event is designed to connect Airmen nearing the end of their enlistment with valuable resources, career opportunities, and mentorship while reminding them of the purpose and impact behind their service.

Through discussions, networking, and resource briefings, Blue Continuum continues to play an important role in retaining talented Airmen, strengthening readiness, and ensuring members understand the opportunities available to them both in and out of uniform.

📸 - Tech. Sgt. Alexander Rector

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Opening the Doors to Our Community 🤝

The 174th Attack Wing recently welcomed Syracuse City Auditor Alexander Marion for a tour of Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, giving local leadership a closer look at the wing’s mission and daily operations. The visit highlighted one of Col. Brett Batick’s key priorities, civil support, by strengthening community partnerships and increasing awareness of the role the 174th plays both locally and globally.

During the visit, Marion received mission briefs and toured facilities across the wing to better understand how Airmen support intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and MQ-9 Reaper operations while serving the citizens of Central New York.

📸 - Tech. Sgt. Alexander Rector

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A Career of Service Recognized 🎖️

Lt. Col. Jeffrey Brown was presented the Meritorious Service Medal during a ceremony held during drill weekend at the 174th Attack Wing. Brown is slated to retire later this year after a career spent entirely at the 174th, a rare distinction that reflects his long-term commitment to the wing and its mission.

His service and dedication were recognized by leaders and teammates alike as he prepares to close out a career defined by consistency, professionalism, and impact across the wing.

📸 - Staff Sgt. Dylan McCrink

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A new Savage at the helm

The 138th Attack Squadron held a change of command ceremony as Lt. Col. Matthew “RED” Abraham assumed command of the storied unit. The ceremony marked a formal transition of leadership as the squadron continues its MQ-9 Reaper mission in support of Air Force operations worldwide.

With a continued focus on readiness, mission ex*****on, and the proud heritage of the “Savages,” the squadron moves forward under Abraham’s leadership into its next chapter.

📸 - Staff Sgt. Dylan McCrink

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Building the foundation... literally 🏗️

Airmen from the 174th Attack Wing Civil Engineering Squadron spent drill weekend pouring concrete slabs that will support future Civil Air Patrol encampments hosted at Hancock Field. The new pads will provide stable tent locations for cadets as they complete training during annual encampment activities.

From construction projects to emergency response, Civil Engineers play a critical role in maintaining mission readiness and supporting operations across the wing. Big shoutout to CE for the hard work and dedication that keeps the mission moving forward.

📸 - Staff Sgt. Dylan McCrink

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Future Airmen in the making 🫡

The 174th Attack Wing welcomed Cub Scout Pack 71 and Troop 62 for a base tour during drill weekend, giving the scouts a firsthand look at mission operations across the wing. The visit included a mission brief and stops at the 108th Attack Squadron, the maintenance hangar and the fire department.

Scouts experienced MQ-9 training systems, saw the Reaper up close and learned how Airmen across multiple career fields support the mission every day. Thank you to Pack 71 and Troop 62 for spending the day with us.

📸 - Staff Sgt. Dylan McCrink

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New leadership, same mission focus 🎖️

Lt. Col. David Weaver assumed command of the 152nd Air Intelligence Squadron from Col. Nicholas Welly during a change of command ceremony held during May drill weekend.

Col. Welly now transitions to command the 152nd Air Operations Group. We thank both leaders for their continued service and wish them success as they take on new responsibilities across the wing.

📸 - Staff Sgt. Dylan McCrink

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