Chief Master Sgt. Lynette Tangredi, a Mechnicville resident, becomes top NCO in ceremony today

Area woman will be named NY Air Guard Command Chief Master Sgt. during 2 p.m. event at New York National Guard headquarters

LATHAM, NEW YORK (08/06/2026) (readMedia)-- Chief Master Sgt. Lynette Tangredi, a Mechanicville resident, will become the top enlisted leader in the New York Air National Guard during a eremony this afternoon, Thursday, August 6, at New York National Guard headquarters.

She replaces Command Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Hewson, who retired after 40 years of service in the Air Force and Air National Guard.

Members of the press are invited to attend the ceremony.

WHO: Command Chief Master Sgt. Lynette Tangredi, the incoming senior enlisted leader for the New York Air National Guard; Command Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Hewson, the outgoing senior enlisted leader; Major General Gary Charlton II, the commander of the New York Air National Guard.

WHAT: A ceremony during which Command Chief Master Sgt. Lynette Tangredi will assume the duties of senior enlisted advisor for the 5,908-member New York Air National Guard.

Tangredi has served in the Air Force and the Air National Guard since 1997.

She will serve as the advisor to Major General Gary Charleton II, the commander of the New York Air National Guard, on all matter pertaining the health, welfare, morale, training, and professional development of the New York Air National Guard's 4,876 enlisted Airmen.

WHEN: 2 p.m., Tuesday, August 6, 2026.

WHERE: New York National Guard Headquarters, 330 Old Niskayuna Road, Latham

Coverage Opportunities:

Members of the media can capture still and video images of the assumption of responsibility ceremony. There will also be opportunities to interview Command Chief Master Sgt. Lynette Tangredi and other key New York Air National Guard leaders.

Members of the press who wish to cover this event must call the New York National Guard Public Affairs Office at 518-786-4581 for access to this secure military facility.