"The Boys From Syracuse" are Ready to Go

WRVO

Published March 26, 2003 at 3:15 PM EST

By Elizabeth Christensen

Mattydale, NY – Reservists from the 174th Fighter Wing in Syracuse have just completed six months of training with newer, faster attack planes.

Officials at the base say they're ready to deploy at a moments notice.

WRVO's Elizabeth Christensen visited the base and spoke with the base commander about what role the "Boys From Syracuse" might play in the Iraqi conflict and when they may be deployed.

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