Syracuse resident Tyler Swartz, recognized for excellent work by National Guard
Swartz oversees military's Integrated Primary Prevention Program for Central New York
Latham, New York (06/03/2026) — New York National Guard employee Tyler Swartz, a Syracuse resident whose job is to reduce military suicides, drug use, domestic abuse, and other harmful behaviors, has been recognized by the National Guard Bureau for his outstanding work.
Swartz received the award as top performer in the northeast from Major General Lavetta Bennet, the National Guard's director of manpower and personnel during a May 14 ceremony in Arlington, Virgina.
Swartz was attending the Integrated Primary Prevention Program Managers symposium at the National Guard's headquarters.
Swartz, who has worked for the New York Army National Guard for six years ,is based at the Thompson Road Armory at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base.
Swartz serves as the Primary Prevention Lead for the New York National Guard's Integrated Primary Prevention Program, working with the New York Army National Guard's 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team.
He provides advice to the commander of the brigade on polices which can help Soldiers and their families cope with stress and reduce and prevent suicide, sexual assault, domestic violence and other harmful actions.
The programs was created in 2022 and implemented starting in 2023.
Swartz also administers the Army's Defense Organizational Climate Survey which is designed to help commanders identify problems in their units and make changes when needed.
According to Major Simone Adams-Mitchell, Swartz has improved the command climate survey process, resulting in more units and soldiers participating. He has also stepped up to serve in committee positions for the program in the northeast.
"By consistently exceeding expectations in his role, volunteering for crucial long-term committee positions and actively multiplying the expertise of his team, Tyler demonstrates a holistic commitment that strengthens the foundation of our entire prevention mission," Adams-Mitchell said.
Prior to taking on his current, Swartz served as a Military and Family Readiness Specialist, where he supported service members and their families.
He also worked as a constituent liaison for the New York legislature. He is a graduate of the University at Albany's Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy.
This is the second time the New York National Guard's prevention program has been recognized.
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Tyler Swartz, a New York National Guard civilian employee from Syracuse, receives the National Guard Annual IPPW Recognition from Major General Lavetta Bennet, the National Guard’s director of manpower and personnel during a May 14, 2026, ceremony at National Guard headquarters in Arlington, Va. Swartz, a National Guard employee for six years, was recognized for this professionalism, innovation and leadership.
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