174th ATKW, Syracuse, NY (17-18 July 2026)
About this Event
Course Announcement: Contemporary Base Issues (CBI)
174 ATKW, Syracuse, NY (17-18 July 2026)
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INTRODUCTION: Major General Charles M. Walker, The Air National Guard Assistant to The Judge Advocate General, United States Air Force, cordially invites and encourages all Air National Guard officers, NCOs, and other Airmen to attend the upcoming CBI course scheduled for 17-18 July 2026. All ranks and civilian staff are welcome. The course is being hosted by 174th Attack Wing, New York Air National Guard. All instruction will take place at National Veterans Resource Center (NVRC), Syracuse University, 101 Waverly Ave, Syracuse, NY 13244.
OVERVIEW: This course is designed to make the Air National Guard a more professional and formidable force. The primary goal of the course is to prepare Air National Guard officers, NCOs, and future leaders to work as a team to identify, address, and effectively resolve contemporary base issues in accordance with law and Air National Guard policy. Educational areas of emphasis include status, military discipline, ethics, standards, readiness, mental health, sexual assault, domestic operations, and leadership. These topics are addressed via lecture and student interaction over a two-day period. The CBI cadre’s goal is to make the course the most educational and rewarding experience possible. Many attendees over the years have described CBI as the best professional development course they have attended in their career. We will do all we can to ensure you have an equally exceptional experience.
ORDERS/FUNDING/UOD: This announcement supports justification for orders to attend the course. Local unit training (not school) funds should be used. The Uniform of the Day is OCP, flight suit, or any combination of blues. Most students and the CBI cadre wear OCPs.
REGISTRATION: Register at link located at https://CBI-NY.eventbrite.com If you are a Traditional Guardsman, please register with an email address you check regularly. If you have trouble registering using a government computer or network, please use a personal computer or mobile device to register. If you do not receive a confirmation email within an hour after registering, please check your spam/junk folder. If registration problems persist, feel free to email [email protected].
The fabulous Course Administrators will do their best to assist you. Please be sure to keep an eye out in
your email (and spam/junk folder) for any last-minute announcements we send via email to registered students. For FAQ please refer to www.angcbi.com.
TRAVEL/LODGING: Each registrant is responsible for their own travel reservations. If applicable, travel days to and from the course location are 16 and 19 July.
The closest airport is Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR).
The host unit has confirmed government rates are available at the following location:
Hotel Concord Syracuse , 6605 Old Collamer Rd S, East Syracuse, NY 13057, 315-463-6443
Embassy Suites by Hilton 6646 Old Collamer Rd S, East Syracuse, NY 13057, 315-446-3200
Holiday Inn & Suites, 400 7th North Street, Liverpool, NY 13088, 315-410-0607
Sleep Inn Suites , 6344 East Molloy Rd, East Syracuse, NY 13057, 315-433-8585
Staybridge Suites 439 Electronics Parkway, Liverpool, NY 13088, 315-457-1900
LivAway Suites - 6595 Thompson Rd, Syracuse, NY 13206, 315-305-3805
LANDING FEE/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The host-unit registration team will collect a voluntary landing fee to cover lunches, light snacks and beverages available on Friday and Saturday. Payment of the landing fee is required for attendees partaking in refreshments. All meals will be on your own during the course. There are several eateries in and around the course venue within reasonable driving distance. Note-taking/reference materials will be provided. No preliminary work is required to attend this course. Registration will be open by 0630 hours on Friday, 17 July, at the venue to allow all attendees enough time to check-in, receive course materials, and be in a seat by the start of the course at 0730 hours. Instruction ends at approximately 1630 hours each day. Please arrive ready to learn, interact, and participate. We will do our best to put on a great course.
On behalf of Maj Gen Walker and the exceptional CBI course cadre, we look forward to seeing you in
New York!
Yvette T. Yarbrough, Colonel, LAANG Course Director
NOTE: As noted above, some government computers block the use of the registration site; if this happens, please register from your personal computer or mobile device.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
National Veterans Resource Center, 101 Waverly Avenue, Syracuse, United States
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