Photo By Staff Sgt. Duane Morgan | U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Adamitis, former commander of the 174th Mission Support...... read more read more
Hancock Air National Guard Base, NY --
SYRACUSE, NY – Colonel Michael F. Adamitis, former 174th Mission Support Group Commander, retired after 30 years of military service during a ceremony at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base June 8th, 2024.
United States Air Force Col. John R. O’Connor, 174th Attack Wing commander, presided over the retirement ceremony, which included speeches, awards, and farewells.
Adamitis served as the Mission Support Group Commander for five years. Prior to this role, he served as the Interim Maintenance Group Commander, Deputy Maintenance Group Commander, and the Communications Flight Commander.
He obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from St. Bonaventure University, Additionally, he holds a Master of Business Administration from St. Bonaventure University.
He earned his commission via Officer Training School in June 1994. After serving in the United States Air Force for almost 8 years, Col Adamitis joined the New York Air National Guard in August 2001.
His assignments included Personnel Officer, 174th Military Personnel Flight at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base; Professor of Aerospace Studies at Princeton/Rutgers University; Executive Officer, 52d Logistics Group at Spangdahlem AB, Germany; Chief of Customer Support, 70th Mission Support Squadron at Brooks AFB, TX and Executive Officer, HQ AETC Directorate of Personnel at Randolph AFB, TX .
His awards and decorations include, Meritorious Service Medal, Air and Space Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Air and Space Achievement Medal, Meritorious Unit Award, Air and Space Outstanding Unit award, Air and Space Organizational Excellence Award, Air reserve forces meritorious Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, National defense medal with Service Star and Humanitarian Service Medal.
For all of his outstanding achievements, Adamitis received the Legion of Merit during the ceremony.
| Date Taken: | 06.08.2024 |
| Date Posted: | 06.09.2024 15:19 |
| Story ID: | 473426 |
| Location: | SYRACUSE, NEW YORK, US |
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