Col. Michael Bank takes command of the 107th Operations Group

Many of Col. Bank's friends and family attended the assumption of command ceremony. His parents and wife pinned on his new colonel insignia as he was promoted. Feb, 10, 2013 (Air National Guard Photo/Senior Master Sgt. Ray Lloyd)

Safety Professionals of the Year

The Logistics Readiness Squadron Operations and Compliance Superintendent Senior Master Sgt. Matthew R Rose, Unit Safety Representative Tech. Sgt. Joanna M Blackburn, assistant Unit Safety Representative, and Building Manager Master Sgt Melissa N Shenefiel, assistant Building Manager Senior Airman Andrew Thompson, Asset Management Supervisor Senior Master Sgt. Ralph Burrows, work together as a team to support and comply with the 107 Airlift Wing Mishap Prevention Program. Jan. 23, 2013 (Air National Guard Photo/Senior Master Sgt. Ray Lloyd)

107th Airlift Wing honors former U.S. President

Col. Kevin Rogers, Maintenance Commander of the New York Air National Guard's 107th Airlift Wing, placed the wreath on behalf of President Barack Obama at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo, NY on Jan. 7, 2013 (Air National Guard Photo/Senior Master Sgt Ray Lloyd)

107th Airlift Wing honors former U.S. President

Col. Kevin Rogers, Maintenance Commander of the New York Air National Guard's 107th Airlift Wing, placed the wreath on behalf of President Barack Obama at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo, NY on Jan. 7, 2013 (Air National Guard Photo/Senior Master Sgt Ray Lloyd)

Lions club helps this holiday season

The Lions Club of Lewiston N. Y. donated hams and monetary gifts to members of the 107th Airlift Wing who are in need this holiday season. Col. Jim McCready, Wing Commander and Col. John Higgins, Vice Commander receive the donation from Dennis Brochey on Dec. 21, 2012. (Air National Guard Photo / Senior Master Sgt. Ray Lloyd)

The Air National Guard serves the Community Mission

107th Airlift Wing airmen deliver truck load of food goods to the Niagara Falls Community Mission. Staff Sgt. Jeanette Valdez, Chief Master Sgt. Virginia Ballester, Andrea Gray, Tech. Sgt. Paul Wiegand, Master Sgt. Mark Lewandowski, Master Sgt. Steven Buja and Staff Sgt, Robert Kurzdorfer on December 18, 2012 (Air National Guard Photo/Senior Master Sgt Ray Lloyd)

Telling his story to third-graders

Master Sgt. Kenneth Devole, 107th Airlift Wing Vehicle Operations Supervisor, New York Air National Guard, was invited to visit a third-grade class at Colonial Village Elementary School, Town of Lewiston, N.Y. Nov. 14, 2012. Sgt. Devole talked about his past deployments, his career goals and the importance of education. (Air National Guard Photo/Senior Master Sgt. Ray Lloyd)

Telling his story to third-graders

Master Sgt. Kenneth Devole, 107th Airlift Wing Vehicle Operations Supervisor, New York Air National Guard, was invited to visit a third-grade class at Colonial Village Elementary School, Town of Lewiston, N.Y. Nov. 14, 2012. Sgt. Devole talked about his past deployments, his career goals and the importance of education. (Air National Guard Photo/Senior Master Sgt. Ray Lloyd)

Who do you call when you need water?

107th Airmen Senior Master Sgt. Terri Santoro, Master Sgt. Vincent Kalota, Tech Sgt. Alan Frankosky and Senior Airman Shaun Pierce use muscle power to push the pallet loaded with water off the aircraft. Nov. 2, 2012 (National Guard Photo/Senior Master Sgt. Ray Lloyd)

Who do you call when you need water?

Members for the 102nd and 105th Military Police Company, Army National Guard help unload the 107th C-130 aircraft loaded with 30,000 bottles of water that will be used for relief workers and victims of Hurricane Sandy. Senior Master Sgt. Terri Santoro, Loadmaster guides the forklift from the aircraft. Nov. 2, 2012 (National Guard Photo/Senior Master Sgt. Ray Lloyd)

107th rushes to aid fellow New Yorkers after Hurricane Sandy

75 members of the 107th Airlift Wing have deployed downstate to aid in Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts. Oct. 30, 2012 (National Guard Photo/Senior Master Sgt. Ray Lloyd)

107th rushes to aid fellow New Yorkers after Hurricane Sandy

75 members of the 107th Airlift Wing have deployed downstate to aid in Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts. Senior Airman Kimberly Starr, 107th Aerial Port and Master Sgt. Timothy Griffin, 107th Loadmaster moves the cargo onto the C-130 aircraft for the deployment to New York City. Oct. 30, 2012 (National Guard Photo/Senior Master Sgt. Ray Lloyd)

107th trains Army Guard for Homeland Response Force

The operational company of the 42nd Infantry Division of the Army National Guard arrived ready to train with the 107th Airlift Wing's C-130 loadmasters. Airman 1st Class Limina guides the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), onto the C-130 aircraft. Army Guard Sgt. Albi is behind the wheel of the HMMWV. Oct. 20, 2012 (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Master Sgt. Ray Lloyd)

107th trains Army Guard for Homeland Response Force

The operational company of the 42nd Infantry Division of the Army National Guard arrived ready to train with the 107th Airlift Wing's C-130 loadmasters. Airman 1st Class Limina explains how to secure the equipment to Army Guard Capt. Gagliardo and Staff Sgt. Scanlon. Oct. 20, 2012 (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Master Sgt. Ray Lloyd)

107th trains Army Guard for Homeland Response Force

The Operational Company of the 42nd Infantry Division of the Army National Guard arrived ready to train with the 107th Airlift Wing's C-130 loadmasters. Senior Master Sgt. Santoro explains how to secure the equipment to Army Guard 1st Lt. Torrez and Sgt. 1st Class Anzalone. Oct. 20, 2012 (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Master Sgt. Ray Lloyd)

107th trains Army Guard for Homeland Response Force

The operational company of the 42nd Infantry Division of the Army National Guard arrived ready to train with the 107th Airlift Wing's C-130 loadmasters. Senior Master Sgt. Santoro explains how the equipment will be loaded and secured on the C-130 aircraft. Oct. 20, 2012 (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Master Sgt. Ray Lloyd)

107th Mentoring in Cybersecurity

While Ashlee Roell is at the controls Master Sgt. Joel Micoli explains the vulnerabilities during the training at Lewiston-Porter High School. Col. Lance Dickinson, Matt O'Connor and Brain Boyd observe on Oct, 16, 2016. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Master Sgt. Ray Lloyd)

107th Mentoring in Cybersecurity

Master Sgt. Joel Micoli explains how mis-configuration can make you vulnerable. Matt O'Conner and Brian Boyd. Col. Dickinson and Chief Grier look on. Oct, 16, 2012.(U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Master Sgt. Ray Lloyd)

Hard work pays off in command position

On hand to pin on the eagle insignia were his wife, Antonina, and sister, retired Air Force Master Sgt. Madonna Rogers. Col. Rogers joined the 107th Airlift Wing in 1984 as an enlisted Airman in the base supply section. He has studied hard and worked his way up the ranks. Col. Rogers graduated from the State University of New York College at Buffalo in 1990 then received his commission as an officer in 1991.Oct. 13, 2012 (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Master Sgt. Ray Lloyd)

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Members of the 107AW Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) team recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Members are Tech. Sgt Amanda Doherty, Master. Sgt Vicki Weaver and Lt.Col. Deanna Miller. Tech. Sgt Doherty is the newest Victim Advocate to join the SAPR team.(Air Force Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Ray Lloyd)

107th Lights Up The Sky

The 107th Airlift Wing went on another night formation training mission, this time fully loaded with live flares to be used in a training scenario. A "Flare" is an aerial infrared countermeasure to counter and infrared homing (heat seeking) surface-to air or air-to-air missile. Sept. 25, 2012 (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Master Sgt. Ray Lloyd)

107th Lights Up The Sky

The 107th Airlift Wing went on another night formation training mission, this time fully loaded with live flares to be used in a training scenario. A "Flare" is an aerial infrared countermeasure to counter and infrared homing (heat seeking) surface-to air or air-to-air missile.Sept. 25, 2012 (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Master Sgt. Ray Lloyd)

9/11 Remembrance Enlistment Ceremony

The 107th Airlift Wing remembers 9/11 by enlisting new airmen into the unit. Seven new members join the Air National Guard on Sept. 11, 2012. Family members of the new airman pose with the C-130 aircraft at the Niagara Falls Reserve Station. (U. S. Air Force Photo/Senior Master Sgt. Ray Lloyd)

9/11 Remembrance Enlistment Ceremony

The 107th Airlift Wing remembers 9/11 by enlisting new airmen into the unit. Seven new members join the Air National Guard on Sept. 11, 2012. From left to right are Airman 1st Class Kirsten Peyton, Airman Lauren Libassi, Airman 1st Class Catherine Stoddard, Airman 1st Class Thomas Leaming, Senior Airman Shannon Carr, Airman Kyle Druzbik, and Airman John Danvir. (U. S. Air Force Photo/Senior Master Sgt. Ray Lloyd)