New York Air National Guard to track Santa on Christmas Eve
New York Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Jesse Bucenec, standing, and Sr. Airman Marie Coar, rehearse their Santa-tracking tasks on Wednesday, Dec. 19, at the Eastern Air Defense Sector here. Part of the North Am... More
Sr. Master Sgt. Tom Whiteman and Master Sgt. Jeff LaMarche
Sr. Master Sgt. Tom Whiteman and Master Sgt. Jeff LaMarche conduct a flag-folding ceremony at the City of Rome's Memorial Day ceremony on Nov.11, 2010.
New York Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Amy Ough, a
New York Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Amy Ough, a member of the Eastern Air Defense Sector, has been selected as Honor Guard Member of the Year for the 106,000-member Air National Guard. The Eastern Air Defens... More
Maj. Gen. Verle Johnston, commander of the New York
Maj. Gen. Verle Johnston, commander of the New York Air National Guard, hands the guidon of the newly-activated 224th Air Defense Group to Col. Wade Dewey Jan. 10, 2015, in Rome, N.Y. Dewey, the Title 32 comman... More
Master Sgt. Natasha VanDeusen gets a pie in the face
Master Sgt. Natasha VanDeusen gets a pie in the face from Tech. Sgt. Matt Pelland much to the amusement of the several watching Airmen. EADS annual pie-in-the-face fundraiser raises money for the unit's annual ... More
224th Support Squadron emblem, New York harbor
224th Support Squadron emblem
224th Air Defense Squadron emblem
The 224th Air Defense Squadron emblem.
NY Air Guard Tracks Santa, New York harbor
Airmen at the Eastern Air Defense Sector in Rome, N.Y. hold a training session on Dec. 12, 2017 to prepare for Santa tracking operations on Christmas Eve. Pictured, front to back, are Master Cpl. Adam Kittson o... More
EADS Trains for Santa Tracking Effort
Airmen at the Eastern Air Defense Sector in Rome, N.Y. held training sessions last week to prepare for Santa tracking operations on Christmas Eve. Pictured, front to back, are Master Cpl. Adam Kittson of the Ro... More
Bishop Assumes Command of 224th Support Squadron
Lt. Col. Paul Bishop, right, an Oriskany resident, takes the 224th Support Squadron guidon from Col. John Balbierer, the 224th Air Defense Group Commander, during a ceremony Friday afternoon at the Eastern Air... More
Easter Air Defense Airmen prepare to track santa
Eastern Air Defense Sector (EADS) personnel conduct training in preparation for Santa tracking operations at their headquarters in Rome, N.Y. on Dec. 11, 2016. Pictured from front to back, are: Sgt. Thomas Vanc... More
224th ADG emblem, New York harbor
The official 224th ADG emblem.
New York Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Brady King of
New York Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Brady King of the 224th Air Defense Squadron studiously prepares for Santa tracking operations during recent training at the Eastern Air Defense Sector in Rome. A headquar... More
Senior Master Sgt. Laura Scales receives the Meritorious
Senior Master Sgt. Laura Scales receives the Meritorious Service Medal on Tuesday, Aug. 8 from Eastern Air Defense Sector Commander Col. Emil Filkorn.
New York Air National Guard Chief Master Sgt. Raam
New York Air National Guard Chief Master Sgt. Raam David, right, was promoted on Sept. 13. Col. David Bartczak, Commander of the 224th Support Squadron, served as the promotion officer and is pictured handing ... More
Staff Sgt. Jarrod Becker was promoted to staff sergeant
Staff Sgt. Jarrod Becker was promoted to staff sergeant by Maj. Charles Kemp during the Eastern Air Defense Sector's Oct. 11 promotion ceremony. Becker and Kemp are members of the 224th Air Defense Squadron
Maj. Brad Dunford, right, of the 224th Air Defense
Maj. Brad Dunford, right, of the 224th Air Defense Squadron, was was promoted on Nov. 29 during a ceremony at the Eastern Air Defense Sector. Maj. Kip Trausch of the 224th ADS served as the promoting officer.
Senior Airman Nicholas Spine (right) receives the
Senior Airman Nicholas Spine (right) receives the Outstanding Airman of the Year award from Eastern Air Defense Sector Commander Col. Emil Filkorn. Col. John Balbierer, 224th Air Defense Group Commander, is beh... More
Mr. John A. Fedrigo, the Deputy Assistant Secretary
Mr. John A. Fedrigo, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Reserve Affairs and Airman Readiness, coined Tech. Sgt. Robert Aikins during a site tour of the Eastern Air Defense Sector on Monday, Jan... More
Sr. Airman Garrett Reilley, pictured on the right,
Sr. Airman Garrett Reilley, pictured on the right, was promoted on Wednesday, Jan. 31. A Rome resident, Reilley is a surveillance technician with the 224th Air Defense Squadron. 224th Support Squadron Commander... 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 auditoriu... More
Lt. Col. Paul Bishop, Commander, 224th Support Squadron,
Lt. Col. Paul Bishop, Commander, 224th Support Squadron, (left) presented the Air Force Commendation Medal to Staff Sgt. Michael Nelson of Rome at a recent ceremony. A Security Forces journeyman at the Eastern ... More
Airmen prepare to track Santa on Christmas Eve
Airmen at the Eastern Air Defense Sector (EADS) conducting training in preparation for Santa’s Christmas Eve flight at EADS headquarters in Rome, N.Y. on Dec. 17, 2019. Pictured are, from right, Senior Airman... More
Quigley is New 224th ADG Commander
Brig. Gen. Timothy J. LaBarge, left, Chief of Staff, New York Air National Guard, passes the 224th Air Defense Group guidon to Col. Paul J. Quigley on Friday, June 29 at an assumption of command ceremony held a... More
Chief Master Sgt. Mark Armitage was officially promoted
Chief Master Sgt. Mark Armitage was officially promoted on July 9 during a ceremony at the Eastern Air Defense Sector. The operations superintendent at the 224th Air Defense Squadron, Armitage was promoted by C... More
Lt. Gen. L. Scott Rice addressed a group of nearly
Lt. 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 ... More
Tech. Sgt. Thomas Cole, left, received his new rank
Tech. Sgt. Thomas Cole, left, received his new rank during a promotion ceremony on Aug. 29 at the Eastern Air Defense Sector. Lt. Col. Paul Bishop, left, the 224th Support Squadron Commander, served as the prom... More
Master Sgt. Evan Thorn, right, was promoted during
Master Sgt. Evan Thorn, right, was promoted during a Sept. 28 ceremony at the Eastern Air Defense Sector. Lt. Col. Joe, 224th Air Defense Squadron Commander, was the promoting officer.
Lt. Col. Erica Campbell, right, was promoted by Lt.
Lt. Col. Erica Campbell, right, was promoted by Lt. Col. Joe Roos, Commander, 224th Air Defense Squadron, at a recent promotion ceremony at the 224th Air Defense Group (GAD). The 224th ADG is located at the Eas... More
Master Sgt. Kellan Sisson, right, was promoted by Lt.
Master Sgt. Kellan Sisson, right, was promoted by Lt. Col. Joe Roos, the Commander of the 224th Air Defense Squadron. The promotion ceremony was held on Dec. 19 at the Eastern Air Defense Sector.
Tech. Sgt. Thomas Silva of the 224th Air Defense Squadron
Tech. Sgt. Thomas Silva of the 224th Air Defense Squadron is EADS Noncommissioned Officer of the Year.
Maj. Mark Coleman, right, was promoted on Jan. 30 during
Maj. Mark Coleman, right, was promoted on Jan. 30 during a ceremony at the Eastern Air Defense Sector. Lt. Col. Steve Rathmell, the 224th Air Defense Squadron Director of Operations, served as the promoting officer.
Bishop assumes command of the 224th Air Defense Group
Col. Paul M. Bishop, right, receives the unit guidon symbolizing his assumption of command from New York Air National Guard Commander Brig. Gen. Timothy J. LaBarge. The exchange took place at the 224th Air Defe... More
Tech. Sgt. Bryan M. Norman, right, received the Air
Tech. Sgt. Bryan M. Norman, right, received the Air Force Commendation Medal during a March 1 ceremony at the Eastern Air Defense Sector. A Security Forces assistant flight sergeant with the 224th Support Squad... More
Senior Airman Logan Storms, right, was promoted on
Senior Airman Logan Storms, right, was promoted on April 4 during a ceremony at the Eastern Air Defense Sector. A Security Forces apprentice with the 224th Support Squadron, Storms was promoted by Lt. Col. Jeff... More
The Eastern Air Defense Sector’s Canadian Detachment
The Eastern Air Defense Sector’s Canadian Detachment held their change of command ceremony on July 8 in Rome, N.Y. As part of the ceremony, the outgoing and incoming commanders, along with the presiding officia... More
1st Lt. Dana Aube, right, received his new rank at
1st Lt. Dana Aube, right, received his new rank at a recent promotion ceremony at the Eastern Air Defense Sector. 224th Support Squadron Commander, Lt. Col. Jeffrey Kerneklian, served as the promoting officer.
Eastern Air Defense Sector Supports NORAD Santa Tracking Operations
Senior Airman Timothy Destito and Capt. Sarah Armitage of the New York Air National Guard’s 224th Air Defense Squadron, both pointing, and Capt. John Byeon (center), Royal Canadian Air Force , study radar track... More
Signs provide the COVID instructions for all Airmen
Signs provide the COVID instructions for all Airmen and visitors entering the Eastern Air Defense Sector facility in Rome, N.Y.
Outgoing EADS Canadian Detachment Commander Lt. Col.
Outgoing EADS Canadian Detachment Commander Lt. Col. Bruce Maclean, left, presents a ceremonial hockey stick to incoming Canadian Detachment Commander Lt. Col. Josh Klemen. The hockey stick exchange has become ... More
New York Air National Guardsmen from the Eastern Air
New York Air National Guardsmen from the Eastern Air Defense Sector march in the Clinton, N.Y. Memorial Day parade on May 28, 2012.
Tech. Sgt. Amy Ough, an air battle management operations
Tech. Sgt. Amy Ough, an air battle management operations craftsman at the Eastern Air Defense Sector in Rome, N.Y., presents a flag during a recent ceremony. Ough is the Air National Guard’s Outstanding Honor G... More
New York Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Amy Ough, a
New York Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Amy Ough, a member of the Eastern Air Defense Sector, has been selected as Honor Guard Member of the Year for the 106,000-member Air National Guard. The Eastern Air Defens... More
Maj. Gen. Verle Johnston, commander of the New York
Maj. Gen. Verle Johnston, commander of the New York Air National Guard, hands the guidon of the newly-activated 224th Air Defense Group to Col. Emil Filkhorn Jan. 10, 2015, in Rome, N.Y. Filkhorn assumed comman... More
New York Air National Guardsmen and their Canadian
New York Air National Guardsmen and their Canadian counterparts at the Eastern Air Defense Sector train to support NORAD's annual Santa tracking operation. From left to right, they are: Canadian Sgt. Thomas Van... More
Maj. Jennifer King, a member of the New York Air National
Maj. Jennifer King, a member of the New York Air National Guard’s 224th Air Defense Squadron, prepares for tracking Santa during a recent training session at the Eastern Air Defense Sector in Rome. A headquarte... More
New York Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Tharrett
New York Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Tharrett 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 Senior Master Sgt. Michael
New York Air National Guard Senior Master Sgt. Michael Roberts, right, was promoted on Sept. 13. Lt. Col. Joseph Roos, Chief, Standardization and Evaluation at the 224th Air Defense Squadron, served as the prom... 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. Robert Raymond during a ceremony held Oct. 11 at the Eastern Air Defense Sector.
Senior Master Sgt. Natasha VanDeusen, right, was promoted
Senior Master Sgt. Natasha VanDeusen, right, was promoted on Nov. 29 during a ceremony at the Eastern Air Defense Sector. Col. David Bartczak, left, the Commander, 224th Support Squadron, promoted VanDeusen.
Tech. Sgt. Robert Raymond (right) receives the Outstanding
Tech. Sgt. Robert Raymond (right) receives the Outstanding Noncommissioned Officer of the Year award from Eastern Air Defense Sector Commander Col. Emil Filkorn. Col. John Balbierer, 224th Air Defense Group Com... More
Staff Sgt. Tyler Eberley, pictured on the right, was
Staff Sgt. Tyler Eberley, pictured on the right, was promoted on Wednesday, Jan. 31. An Oriskany resident, Eberley is a weapons technician with the 224th Air Defense Squadron. Maj. Matthew Duda of the 224th Air... 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
The 224th Air Defense Squadron Intelligence section
The 224th Air Defense Squadron Intelligence section was recently named the best in their field for 2017 by the Continental U.S. NORAD Region-1st Air Force (CONR-1AF). The section was named Outstanding Operation... More
Staff Sgt. Matthew Grinnell of Rome (right) received
Staff Sgt. Matthew Grinnell of Rome (right) received the Air Force Commendation Medal from t. Col. Paul Bishop, Commander, 224th Support Squadron, during a recent ceremony. A member of the civil engineering sec... More
Chief Master Sgt. Tammy Weber was officially promoted
Chief Master Sgt. Tammy Weber was officially promoted on July 25. Col. Paul Quigley, Commander, 224th Air Defense Group (ADG) served as the promoting officer at the ceremony. Chief Weber is the Senior Enlisted ... 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
Master Sgt. Kelley House, right, received her rank
Master Sgt. Kelley House, right, received her rank during a promotion ceremony on Aug. 29 at the Eastern Air Defense Sector. Lt. Col. Joe Stevens, right, of the 224th Air Defense Squadron, served as the promoti... More
Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Carrier, right, was promoted during
Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Carrier, right, was promoted during a Sept. 28 ceremony at the Eastern Air Defense Sector in Rome, N.Y. Lt. Col. Joe Roos, 224th Air Defense Squadron Commander, served as the promoting officer.
Lt. Col. Michael Kidd, right, was promoted by Lt. Col.
Lt. Col. Michael Kidd, right, was promoted by Lt. Col. Joe Roos, Commander, 224th Air Defense Squadron, at a Nov. 26 promotion ceremony at the 224th Air Defense Group (ADG). The 224th ADG is located at the East... More
Col. Paul Bishop, right, the Commander of the 224th
Col. Paul Bishop, right, the Commander of the 224th Support Squadron, was promoted to his new rank on Dec. 18. Col. Paul Quigley, the 224th Air Defense Group Commanders, served at the promoting officer during t... More
Senior Airman Amberly Sherman has been named EADS
Senior Airman Amberly Sherman has been named EADS Outstanding Junior Enlisted Airman.
Staff Sgt. Brandon Lake, right, was promoted on Jan.
Staff Sgt. Brandon Lake, right, was promoted on Jan. 30 during a ceremony at the Eastern Air Defense Sector in Rome, N.Y. Lt. Col. Steve Rathmell, 224th Air Defense Squadron Director of Operations, served as th... More
Staff Sgt. Nino Camuglia, right, received the Military
Staff Sgt. Nino Camuglia, right, received the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal during a March 1 ceremony at the Eastern Air Defense Sector. A member of the 224th Air Defense Squadron, Camuglia recei... More
Rachael Alcorta, right, was promoted to Master Sergeant
Rachael Alcorta, 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.
Mr. Steve Barry, right, an information technology specialist
Mr. Steve Barry, right, an information technology specialist with the 224th Support Squadron, received the Gen. John P. Jumper Award for Excellence in Warfighting Integration and the Information Dominance Civil... More
Staff Sgt. Robert Best, right, was promoted during
Staff Sgt. Robert Best, right, was promoted during a recent ceremony at the Eastern Air Defense Sector in Rome, N.Y. Lt. Col. Jeffrey Kerneklian, 224th Support Squadron Commander, served as the promoting officer.
A Security Forces Airman takes an incoming Airman's
A Security Forces Airman takes an incoming Airman's temperature at the Eastern Air Defense Sector in Rome, N.Y. Temperature checks, mandatory mask wearing and the enforcement of strict social distancing protoc... More
New York Air National Guardsmen and Canadian Forces
New York Air National Guardsmen and Canadian Forces members assigned to the Eastern Air Defense Sector provide a ceremonial honor guard for a War of 1812 commemoration in Buffalo, N.Y.
Tech. Sgt. Amy Ough, an air battle management operations
Tech. Sgt. Amy Ough, an air battle management operations craftsman at the Eastern Air Defense Sector in Rome, N.Y., holds a bugle during a recent Honor Guard rehearsal. A cancer survivor and mother of five, Oug... More
Maj. Gen. Verle Johnston, commander of the New York
Maj. Gen. Verle Johnston, commander of the New York Air National Guard, hands the guidon of the newly-activated 224th Air Defense Group to Col. Wendel Smith Jan. 10, 2015, in Rome, N.Y. Smith assumed command of... More
New York Air National Guardsmen Staff Sgt. Frank Alemar,
New York Air National Guardsmen Staff Sgt. Frank Alemar, Staff Sgt. Marie Coard, Sr. Airman Brittany Capron and Staff Sgt. Frank Carrier of the 224th Air Defense Group complete the team challenge portion -- the... More
New York Air National Guardsmen Master Sgt. Shane Reid,
New York Air National Guardsmen Master Sgt. Shane Reid, front, and Tech. Sgt. Brady King, both of the 224th Air Defense Squadron, train for upcoming Santa tracking operations at the Eastern Air Defense Sector i... More
New York Air National Guard Master Sgt. Joshua J. Barrett,
New York Air National Guard Master Sgt. Joshua J. Barrett, right, received the Air Force Commendation Medal on Saturday, Aug. 12 from Col. John Balbierer, Commander of the 224th Air Defense Group at the Eastern... More
New York Air National Guard Master Sgt. Robert Dicks,
New York Air National Guard Master Sgt. Robert Dicks, right, was promoted on Sept. 13. Lt. Col. Joseph Stevens, an assistant flight commander with the 224th Air Defense Squadron, served as the promotion officer... More
Sr. Master Sgt. Jonathan Lake, a flight superintendent
Sr. Master Sgt. Jonathan Lake, a flight superintendent at the 224th Air Defense Squadron, promoted Tech. Sgt. Derek Miceli during a ceremony held Oct. 11 at the Eastern Air Defense Sector.
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
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
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
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.
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