174th Fighter Wing ANG

The 174th Fighter Wing (174 FW) is a unit of the New York Air National Guard, stationed at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base in Syracuse, New York. Established in 1962, the wing originally flew the F-86 Sabre and later transitioned to aircraft such as the F-16 Fighting Falcon. The 174th has participated in numerous operations, including Operation Desert Storm in 1991, providing critical air support. In recent years, the wing became the first Air National Guard unit to fly the MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft, reflecting its ongoing evolution and commitment to both national defense and state emergency missions.