LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Colonel Anthony B. Basile upon the occa-
sion of his retirement as Chief of Staff of the New York Air National
Guard to be celebrated July 1, 2010

WHEREAS, The quality and character of life in this Nation, and the great
State of New York, is reflective of the purposeful lives and good works
of those patriotic and civic-minded community members who dedicate their
lives and careers to the service of others; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor
Colonel Anthony B. Basile upon the occasion of his retirement as Chief
of Staff of the New York Air National Guard (NYANG) to be celebrated at
a ceremony on Thursday, July 1, 2010; and
WHEREAS, He assumed the duties of Chief of Staff of the NYANG on
December 15, 2008; in this capacity, he supervised over 6,000 airmen
that comprised five flying wings and the Eastern Air Defense Sector; he
was the primary advisor to the adjutant general on all air guard
matters; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Anthony B. Basile joined the 174th Fighter Wing,
Hancock Field, Syracuse, New York, in 1979, and since that time, has
assumed numerous positions prior to serving as Chief of Staff of the
NYANG, some of which include: Chief of Safety, 1996-1999; Vice Commander
from 1999-2003; and Wing Commander from 2003-2008; and
WHEREAS, Graduating in 1977, Colonel Anthony B. Basile earned his
Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing Management from Fordham Univer-
sity; he went on to receive a Master's degree in Human Resources from
California's Chapman University in 1995; his military education includes
Squadron Officer School, Air Command and Staff College, Chief of Safety
Course, Safety Program Manager Course, Air War College, Aircraft Mishap
Investigation Course, and Operational Risk Management Course; and
WHEREAS, In addition, he attended the Air National Guard Senior leader
Development Course and the Senior Leader Maintenance Course; the Defense
Equal Opportunity Management Institute Course, Joint Air and Space Oper-
ations Senior Staff Course, Defense Support of Civil Authorities Course,
and Joint Task Force Commanders' Course; and
WHEREAS, Rated a Command Pilot, Colonel Anthony B. Basile has more
than 4,000 flight hours; he has flown 67 combat missions, including 51
during Operation Desert Storm; and
WHEREAS, A recipient of numerous awards and decorations, Colonel
Anthony B. Basile has received the Distinguished Flying Cross with Valor
device, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal with four devices, Aerial
Achievement Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit
Award, the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor device and four
devices, Combat Readiness Medal with six devices, Global war on Terror-
ism Service Medal, Air Force Training Ribbon, Kuwait Liberation Medal
Government of Kuwait, Long and Faithful Service Award with three
devices, Desert Storm Service Medal, New York Conspicuous Service Cross
with eight devices, New York Exercise Support Ribbon with two devices,
and Defense of Liberty Ribbon with WTC device; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Carol, and their
three daughters, Lindsay, Meghan and Jordan, all of whom feel privileged
to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Colonel Basile's effective dates of
promotion include: Second Lieutenant, September 18, 1980; First Lieuten-
ant, September 18, 1983; Captain, October 24, 1985; Major, May 13, 1991;
Lieutenant Colonel, July 1, 1995; and Colonel, March 30, 2000; and

WHEREAS, Those individuals, who have given so selflessly of their
skills and dedication, are worthy and due full recognition for their
valued contributions on behalf of their country and its ideals, uphold-
ing the patriotic character and principled ideals of organizations in
service to their fellowman; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Colonel Anthony B. Basile upon the occasion of his retirement as
Chief of Staff of the New York Air National Guard to be celebrated July
1, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Colonel Anthony B. Basile.