Tech. Sgt. Frank Balash, right, was promoted on Nov.
Tech. Sgt. Frank Balash, right, was promoted on Nov. 29 during a ceremony at the Eastern Air Defense Sector. Col. David Bartczak, Commander, 224th Support Squadron, promoted Balash.
Staff Sgt. Jordan Jarecki pictured on the right, was
Staff Sgt. Jordan Jarecki pictured on the right, was promoted on Wednesday, Jan. 31. A Sherrill resident, Jarecki is a tracking technician instructor with the 224th Air Defense Squadron. Lt. Col. Ricardo Rivera... More
Continental U.S. NORAD Region - 1st Air Force (CONR-1AF)
Continental U.S. NORAD Region - 1st Air Force (CONR-1AF) Command Chief Master Sgt. Richard King visited EADS on Friday, Feb. 2. Chief King met with unit leaders and held an enlisted call in the Bldg 703 auditor... More
Staff Sgt. Brittany Carrier was promoted on Feb. 28
Staff Sgt. Brittany Carrier was promoted on Feb. 28 during a ceremony at the Eastern Air Defense Sector. A member of the 224th Support Squadron, Carrier was promoted by Maj. Jacob Searles, left.
Lt. Col. Paul Bishop, Commander, 224th Support Squadron,
Lt. Col. Paul Bishop, Commander, 224th Support Squadron, presented the Air Force Commendation Medal to Senior Airman Michael Szewil of Port Leyden at a recent ceremony. A cyber systems technician at the Eastern... More
Senior Master Sgt. Derek Gagnon, right, was officially
Senior Master Sgt. Derek Gagnon, right, was officially promoted on July 25. Lt. Col. Joe Roos of the 224th Air Defense Squadron served as the promoting officer. Gagnon is the Superintendent of Inspections for t... More
Master Sgt. Noah Yousey, right, briefed Lt. Gen. L.
Master Sgt. Noah Yousey, right, briefed Lt. Gen. L. Scott Rice, Director, Air National Guard, on civil engineering projects and operations during the General's Aug. 1 visit to EADS. Gen. Rice was accompanied by... More
Master Sgt. Sean Redden received his rank during a
Master Sgt. Sean Redden received his rank during a promotion ceremony held on Aug. 29 at the Eastern Air Defense Sector. Lt. Col. Paul Bishop, left, the Commander, 224th Support Squadron, served as the promoting officer.
Tech. Sgt. Joshua Stevenson, right, was promoted on
Tech. Sgt. Joshua Stevenson, right, was promoted on Sept. 28 during a ceremony at the Eastern Air Defense Sector. Lt. Col. Joe Roos, 224th Air Defense Squadron Commander, served as the promoting officer.
Col. Joseph F. Roos, right, incoming Commander of the
Col. Joseph F. Roos, right, incoming Commander of the 224th Air Defense Group, salutes New York Air National Guard Commander Maj. Gen. Timothy J. LaBarge, left, during a change-of-command ceremony held Thursday... More
Royal Canadian Air Force Master Warrant Officer Mark
Royal Canadian Air Force Master Warrant Officer Mark Keown, right, was promoted on Nov. 26 by Lt. Col. Bruce MacLean, the Canadian Detachment Commander at the Eastern Air Defense Sector (EADS) in Rome. Staffed ... More
Ms. Diane Burton is EADS 2019 Outstanding Category
Ms. Diane Burton is EADS 2019 Outstanding Category I (GS-7 and below) Civilian of the Year
Airman 1st Class Benjamin Olsen-Russell, right, was
Airman 1st Class Benjamin Olsen-Russell, right, was promoted during a Jan. 30 ceremony at the Eastern Air Defense Sector. Lt. Col. Steve Rathmell, Director of Operations at the 224th Air Defense Squadron, serve... More
Mr. Tom Barry has been named Category III Civilian
Mr. Tom Barry has been named Category III Civilian of the Year at the Eastern Air Defense Sector.
Tech. Sgt. Angelina Palmer, right, received the Air
Tech. Sgt. Angelina Palmer, right, received the Air Force Commendation Medal during a March 1 ceremony at the Eastern Air Defense Sector. A member of the 224th Air Defense Squadron, Palmer was recognized for he... More
Angelina Palmer, right, was promoted to Master Sergeant
Angelina Palmer, right, was promoted to Master Sergeant during a ceremony at the Eastern Air Defense Sector on April 4. Lt. Col. Joe Roos, Commander, 224th Air Defense Squadron, served as the promoting officer.
1st Lt. Nancy Peterson, right, received her new rank
1st Lt. Nancy Peterson, right, received her new rank at a June 7 promotion ceremony at the Eastern Air Defense Sector. Lt. Col. Jeff Kerneklian, the incoming Commander of the 224th Support Squadron, served as t... More
Lt. Col. Jeffrey W. Kerneklian, right, received the
Lt. Col. Jeffrey W. Kerneklian, right, received the 224th Support Squadron guidon from Col. Paul M. Bishop, 224th ADG Commander, during his assumption of command ceremony Wednesday afternoon. Chief Master Sgt. ... More
Airman 1st Class David Redner received his new rank
Airman 1st Class David Redner received his new rank during a recent promotion ceremony at the Eastern Air Defense Sector in Rome, N.Y. Lt. Col. Jeffrey Kerneklian, 224th Support Squadron Commander, served as th... More
Sonepith Keoviengsamay is EADS Category III Civilian
Sonepith Keoviengsamay is EADS Category III Civilian of the Year
Staff Sgt. Levi Whitney, right, was recently promoted
Staff Sgt. Levi Whitney, right, was recently promoted at the Eastern Air Defense Sector. Col. Jeffrey Kerneklian, 224th Support Squadron Commander, served as the promoting officer.
A photo of EADS Battle Control Center operations floor
A photo of EADS Battle Control Center operations floor as it looked in the early to mid 2000s. As part of the unit's COVID mission assurance efforts, the operations floor was recently re-designed to enable soci... More
A birds-eye view of the EADS Battle Control Center.
A birds-eye view of the EADS Battle Control Center.
New York Air National Guardsmen Staff Sgt. Tom Silva
New York Air National Guardsmen Staff Sgt. Tom Silva and Staff Sgt. Rachael Alcorda train to support NORAD's Santa tracking operations in December 2015.
Technical Sgt. Douglas Matthews, a combat controller
Technical Sgt. Douglas Matthews, a combat controller assigned to the 125th Special Tactics Squadron, Oregon Air National Guard, listens to a briefing by Chief Master Sgt. James W. Hotaling, the command chief of... More
Chief Master Sgt. Timothy R. Tyvan, chairman of the
Chief Master Sgt. Timothy R. Tyvan, chairman of the Enlisted Field Advisory Council, speaks with the Air National Guard's Outstanding Airmen of the Year at the Air National Guard Readiness Center on Joint Base ... More
New York Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Kriston M. Brown
New York Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Kriston M. Brown received the Air Force Commendation Medal on Saturday, Aug. 12 from Col. John Balbierer, Commander of the 224th Air Defense Group.
New York Air National Guard Master Sgt. Corey Reynolds,
New York Air National Guard Master Sgt. Corey Reynolds, right, was promoted on Sept. 13. Maj. Michael Kidd, an assistant flight commander with the 224th Air Defense Squadron, served as the promotion officer and... More
Lt. Col. Thad Stolar, left, a flight commander at the
Lt. Col. Thad Stolar, left, a flight commander at the 224th Air Defense Squadron, promoted Tech. Sgt. Kriston Brown during a ceremony held Oct. 11 at the Eastern Air Defense Sector. Brown is pictured holding hi... More
Staff Sgt. Tracy Gallagher, right, was promoted during
Staff Sgt. Tracy Gallagher, right, was promoted during a ceremony on Nov. 29 at the Eastern Air Defense Sector. Col. John Balbierer, left, the Commander, 224th Air Defense Group, promoted Gallagher.
Tech. Sgt. Brady King, pictured on the right, was promoted
Tech. Sgt. Brady King, pictured on the right, was promoted on Wednesday, Jan. 31. A Utica resident, King is a weapons director with the 224th Air Defense Squadron. Lt. Col. Ricardo Rivera of the 224th Air Defen... More
Continental U.S. NORAD Region - 1st Air Force (CONR-1AF)
Continental U.S. NORAD Region - 1st Air Force (CONR-1AF) Command Chief Master Sgt. Richard King visited EADS on Friday, Feb. 2. Chief King met with unit leaders and held an enlisted call in the Bldg 703 auditor... More
Airman 1st Class Ben Olsen-Russell was promoted on
Airman 1st Class Ben Olsen-Russell was promoted on Feb. 28 during a ceremony at the Eastern Air Defense Sector. Olsen-Russell was promoted by Col. Paul Quigley, left, the Commander of the 224th Air Defense Squadron.
Col. Paul Quigley, Commander, 224th Air Defense Squadron,
Col. Paul Quigley, Commander, 224th Air Defense Squadron, served as the promoting officer for Capt. Eric Schenck during the 224th Air Defense Group's recent promotion ceremony. Capt. Schenck was one of eight Ai... More
Senior Master Sgt. Adam Kujawski, right, was officially
Senior Master Sgt. Adam Kujawski, right, was officially promoted on July 25. Lt. Col. Joe Roos of the 224th Air Defense Squadron served as the promoting officer. Kujawski is an assistant flight superintendent a... More
Maj. Brad Verheyen, Royal Canadian Air Force, welcomes
Maj. Brad Verheyen, Royal Canadian Air Force, welcomes Lt. Gen. L. Scott Rice, Director, Air National Guard, and Chief Master Sgt. Ronald Anderson, Command Chief, Air National Guard to EADS Canadian Detachment... More
Royal Canadian Air Force Capt. Colin Wiley, right,
Royal Canadian Air Force Capt. Colin Wiley, right, received the Deputy Commander NORAD Commendation on Nov. 26 from Lt. Col. Bruce MacLean, the Canadian Detachment Commander at the Eastern Air Defense Sector (... More
Ms. Diane Burton has been named EADS Category I Civilian
Ms. Diane Burton has been named EADS Category I Civilian of the year
Airman David Redner, right, was promoted on Jan. 30
Airman David Redner, right, was promoted on Jan. 30 during a ceremony at the Eastern Air Defense Sector in Rome, N.Y. Col. Paul Bishop, 224th Support Squadron Commander, served as the promoting officer.
Airmen training on the operations floor at the Eastern
Airmen training on the operations floor at the Eastern Air Defense Sector in Rome, N.Y. in late August. To provide mission assurance during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, EADS recently re-designed their operati... More
Maj. Jamin Riddick, right, a Senior Director at the
Maj. Jamin Riddick, right, a Senior Director at the 224th Air Defense Squadron (ADS), was promoted during a March 1 ceremony at the Eastern Air Defense Sector. Maj. Lori Bort of the 224th ADS served as the prom... More
Senior Airman Annemarie Roberts, right, received her
Senior Airman Annemarie Roberts, right, received her new rank at June 7 promotion ceremony at the Eastern Air Defense Sector. Lt. Col. Jeff Kerneklian, the incoming Commander of the 224th Support Squadron, serv... More
Airman Raven Buchwald, right, was recently promoted
Airman Raven Buchwald, right, was recently promoted at the Eastern Air Defense Sector. Col. Jeffrey Kerneklian, 224th Support Squadron Commander, served as the promoting officer.
Airmen train in the Battle Control Center at the Eastern
Airmen train in the Battle Control Center at the Eastern Air Defense Sector in Rome, N.Y. To provide mission assurance during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, EADS recently re-designed their operations floor. The... More
Aerial view of the Eastern Air Defense Sector.
Aerial view of the Eastern Air Defense Sector.
Master Sgt. Joseph Ashwood, The Air National Guard's
Master Sgt. Joseph Ashwood, The Air National Guard's 2014 Outstanding Senior Non-commissioned Officer of the Year, discusses the stresses many units face supporting extended periods of high operational tempo du... More
New York Air National Guard Chief Master Sgt. David
New York Air National Guard Chief Master Sgt. David Layton, right, was promoted on Aug. 8. Col. David Bartczak, Commander of the 224th Support Squadron, served as the promotion officer and is pictured handing ... More
New York Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. James Bohrer,
New York Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. James Bohrer, right, was promoted on Sept. 13. Col. David Bartczak, Commander of the 224th Support Squadron, served as the promotion officer and is pictured handing Tech. ... More
Lt. Col. Kevin Tracy, 224th Air Defense Squadron Support
Lt. Col. Kevin Tracy, 224th Air Defense Squadron Support Flight Commander, promoted Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Coleman at the unit's Oct. 13 Commander's Call.
Master Sgt. Noah Yousey, pictured on the right, was
Master Sgt. Noah Yousey, pictured on the right, was promoted on Wednesday, Jan. 31. A Holley resident, Yousey is a engineering operations supervisor with the 224th Support Squadron. Lt. Col. Paul Bishop, Comman... More
Col. Paul Quigley, Commander, 224th Air Defense Squadron,
Col. Paul Quigley, Commander, 224th Air Defense Squadron, served as the promoting officer for Senior Master Sgt. Jeremiah Martinez during the 224th Air Defense Group's recent promotion ceremony. Senior Master S... More
Master Sgt. Amanda Barthle, right, was officially promoted
Master Sgt. Amanda Barthle, right, was officially promoted on July 25. Lt. Col. Paul Bishop, Commander, 224th Support Squadron served as the promoting officer. Barthle is a cyber transportation systems speciali... More
Maj. Brad Verheyen, Royal Canadian Air Force, briefs
Maj. Brad Verheyen, Royal Canadian Air Force, briefs Lt. Gen. L. Scott Rice, Director, Air National Guard, and Chief Master Sgt. Ronald Anderson, Command Chief, Air National Guard on EADS Canadian Detachment a... More
Staff Sgt. Michael Carson has been named EADS Honor
Staff Sgt. Michael Carson has been named EADS Honor Guard Program Manager of the Year.
Christian Sanchez-Hernandez, right, an Air Surveillance
Christian Sanchez-Hernandez, right, an Air Surveillance Officer at the 224th Air Defense Squadron (ADS), was promoted to major during a March 1 ceremony at the Eastern Air Defense Sector. Lt. Col. Ricardo River... More
Staff Sgt. Edward Pugh is Honor Guard Member of the
Staff Sgt. Edward Pugh is Honor Guard Member of the Year
Staff Sgt. Edward Pugh, right, was recently promoted
Staff Sgt. Edward Pugh, right, was recently promoted at the Eastern Air Defense Sector. Col. Joe Roos, 224th Air Defense Squadron Commander, served as the promoting officer.
Two Airmen train at on the operations floor at the
Two Airmen train at on the operations floor at the Eastern Air Defense Sector in Rome. As part of EADS continuing mission assurance efforts, the unit recently re-designed its operations floor, enabling social d... More
EADS Airman helping conduct the unit's around-the-clock
EADS Airman helping conduct the unit's around-the-clock air defense mission.
The Air National Guard's 2014 Outstanding Airmen of
The Air National Guard's 2014 Outstanding Airmen of the Year talk about the Enlisted Force Structure during the Chiefs' Executive Course held at the Air National Guard Readiness Center on Joint Base Andrews, Md... More
Lt. Gen. L. Scott Rice, Director, Air National Guard,
Lt. Gen. L. Scott Rice, Director, Air National Guard, received a brief at EADS Battle Control Center during his Aug. 1 visit to the site. Gen. Rice was accompanied by Mrs. Nancy Rice and the Chief Master Sgt. R... More
New York Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Jose Marrero,
New York Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Jose Marrero, right, was promoted on Aug. 8. Col. David Bartczak, Commander of the 224th Support Squadron, served as the promotion officer and is pictured handing Sgt. Mar... More
Lt. Col. Kevin Tracy, 224th Air Defense Squadron Support
Lt. Col. Kevin Tracy, 224th Air Defense Squadron Support Flight Commander, promoted Tech. Sgt. John Izyk at the unit's Oct. 13 Commander's Call
Col. Paul Quigley, Commander, 224th Air Defense Squadron,
Col. Paul Quigley, Commander, 224th Air Defense Squadron, served as the promoting officer for Master Sgt. Kim Jones during the 224th Air Defense Group's recent promotion ceremony. Master Sgt. Jones was one of e... More
Master Sgt. Lawrence Brooks, right, was officially
Master Sgt. Lawrence Brooks, right, was officially promoted on July 25. Lt. Col. Joe Roos of the 224th Air Defense Squadron served as the promoting officer. Brooks is an air surveillance technician at the 224th... More
Capt. Andrew Conklin is the Eastern Air Defense Sector's
Capt. Andrew Conklin is the Eastern Air Defense Sector's outstanding Company Grade Officer of the Year.
Carl Williams, right, an Identification Technician
Carl Williams, right, an Identification Technician at the 224th Air Defense Squadron (ADS), was promoted to technical sergeant during a March 1 ceremony at the Eastern Air Defense Sector. Lt. Col. Joe Roos, Com... More
Staff Sgt. Gary Gillespie, right, was recently promoted
Staff Sgt. Gary Gillespie, right, was recently promoted at the Eastern Air Defense Sector. Col. Joe Roos, 224th Air Defense Squadron Commander, served as the promoting officer.
EADS Airman conducting the unit's around-the-clock
EADS Airman conducting the unit's around-the-clock air defense mission.
Master Sgt. David Coker, the ANG's 2014 Outstanding
Master Sgt. David Coker, the ANG's 2014 Outstanding Honor Guard Program Manager of the Year, references AFI 36-2618, also known as the "little brown book" during a discussion on the enlisted force structure dur... More
The Air National Guard's 2014 Outstanding Airmen of
The Air National Guard's 2014 Outstanding Airmen of the Year view the Focus on the Force Welcome video during the Chiefs' Executive Course held at the Air National Guard Readiness Center on Joint Base Andrews, ... More
Command Chief Master Sgt. Ronald Anderson, Command
Command Chief Master Sgt. Ronald Anderson, Command Chief, Air National Guard, explained the significance of the Chief's coin to approximately 100 Airmen at an All Call, held at the Eastern Air Defense Sector on... More
New York Air National Guard Senior Airman Brandon Kerr,
New York Air National Guard Senior Airman Brandon Kerr, right, was promoted on Aug. 8. Col. John Balbierer, Commander of the 224th Air Defense Group, served as the promotion officer and is pictured handing Sgt... More
Lt. Col. Kevin Tracy, 224th Air Defense Squadron Support
Lt. Col. Kevin Tracy, 224th Air Defense Squadron Support Flight Commander, promoted Tech. Sgt. Gery Latus at the unit's Oct. 13 Commander's Call
Col. Paul Quigley, Commander, 224th Air Defense Squadron,
Col. Paul Quigley, Commander, 224th Air Defense Squadron, served as the promoting officer for Tech. Sgt. Thomas Silva during the 224th Air Defense Group's recent promotion ceremony. Tech. Sgt. Silva was one of ... More
Master Sgt. Matt Pelland, right, was officially promoted
Master Sgt. Matt Pelland, right, was officially promoted on July 25. Lt. Col. Paul Bishop, Commander, 224th Support Squadron served as the promoting officer. Pelland is a cyber surety specialist at the 224th Su... More
Master Sgt. Myles Macey has been recognized as EADS
Master Sgt. Myles Macey has been recognized as EADS Outstanding Senior Noncommissioned Officer.
EADS Airmen conducting the 24/7 air defense mission.
EADS Airmen conducting the 24/7 air defense mission.
Chief Master Sgt. (ret.) Richard A. Moon, the fifth
Chief Master Sgt. (ret.) Richard A. Moon, the fifth senior enlisted adviser of the Air National Guard, addresses attendees of the Chiefs' Executive Course Aug. 7, 2014 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. The CEC p... More
Tech. Sgt. Matt Grinnell, right, was officially promoted
Tech. Sgt. Matt Grinnell, right, was officially promoted on July 25. Lt. Col. Paul Bishop, Commander, 224th Support Squadron served as the promoting officer. Grinnell is a heating, ventilation and air condition... More
Col. Emil Filkorn, Commander, Eastern Air Defense Sector,
Col. Emil Filkorn, Commander, Eastern Air Defense Sector, presents an Air Force Information Dominance Award to Master Sgt. Jeremy Stanbro. Stanbro was selected as the ANG's Outstanding Cyber Systems Noncommiss... More
Col. Paul Bishop, Commander, 224th Support Squadron,
Col. Paul Bishop, Commander, 224th Support Squadron, served as the promoting officer for Senior Airman Tyler Kulesa during the 224th Air Defense Group's recent promotion ceremony. Senior Airman Kulesa was one o... More
Lt. Gen. L. Scott Rice, Director, Air National Guard,
Lt. Gen. L. Scott Rice, Director, Air National Guard, left, and Command Chief Master Sgt. Ronald Anderson, Command Chief, Air National Guard coined four New York Air National Guardsmen for outstanding performan... More
New York Air National Guardsmen and Canadian Forces
New York Air National Guardsmen and Canadian Forces personnel conduct EADS air defense mission.
Air National Guard Command Chief Master Sergeant James
Air National Guard Command Chief Master Sergeant James W. Hotaling discusses his Aim Points with the Chiefs' Executive Course at the Air National Guard Readiness Center on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 4, 2014.... More
Airmen at the Air National Guard Readiness Center
Airmen at the Air National Guard Readiness Center congratulate the ANG's 2014 Outstanding Airmen of the Year during an all call hosted by Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III, director of the ANG, at the ANGRC on Joi... More
Lt. Col. Paul Bishop, Commander, 224th Support Squadron,
Lt. Col. Paul Bishop, Commander, 224th Support Squadron, served as the promoting officer for Staff Sgt. Matthew Musumeci during the 224th Air Defense Group's recent promotion ceremony. Staff Sgt. Musumeci was ... More
Gen. L. Scott Rice addressed a group of nearly 100
Gen. L. Scott Rice addressed a group of nearly 100 New York Air National Guardsmen during his visit to the Eastern Air Defense Sector on Aug. 1. Rice was accompanied by Mrs. Nancy Rice and the Chief Master Sgt.... More
The Air National Guard's Outstanding Airmen of the
The Air National Guard's Outstanding Airmen of the Year and their family members received a VIP tour of the Pentagon Aug. 4, 2014. The Airmen are in the National Capitol Region for Focus on the Force Week, high... More
Master Sgt. James Burke (center) received NORAD's
Master Sgt. James Burke (center) received NORAD's outstanding Senior Noncommissioned Officer award from Command Chief Master Sgt. Harold Hutchison and Gen. Lori Robinson, Commander, NORAD/USNORTHCOM, during a M... More
Col. Paul Quigley, Commander, 224th Air Defense Squadron,
Col. Paul Quigley, Commander, 224th Air Defense Squadron, served as the promoting officer for Senior Airman Gary Gillespie during the 224th Air Defense Group's recent promotion ceremony. Senior Airman Gillespie... More
Col. Paul Quigley, Commander, 224th Air Defense Squadron,
Col. Paul Quigley, Commander, 224th Air Defense Squadron, served as the promoting officer for Senior Airman Marian Pagan during the 224th Air Defense Group's recent promotion ceremony. Senior Airman Pagan was o... More
Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III, Director of the Air
Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III, Director of the Air National Guard, talks with Master Sgt. David Coker and Senior Airman Christian Goldsmith, two of the ANG's Outstanding Airmen of the Year during a dinner host... More
Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III, Director of the Air
Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III, Director of the Air National Guard, and Chief Master Sgt. James W. Hotaling, Command Chief Master Sergeant of the Air National Guard, pose with the ANG's Outstanding Airmen of th... More