In a historic moment fostering international collaboration and strengthening defense ties, the Washington Air National Guard commander, U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Gent Welsh, and the Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff Operations and Strategy of the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF), RMAF Brig. Gen. Azman
The National Airspace System (NAS) Defense Program is a joint DOD and Federal Aviation Administration system program for the air defense of the continental United States. It consists of long and short-range surveillance radars and radios primarily operated and maintained by the FAA with the
The Western Air Defense Sector celebrated the opening of its new Agile Operations Center on Jan. 26 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.Maj. Gen. Bret Daugherty, the adjutant general for Washington; Liz Larter, deputy chief of staff and district director for Rep. Marilyn Strickland, and WADS leadership
For the past two decades, the Air Reserve Component Weapons and Tactics Conference (ARC WEPTAC) has stood as a beacon of collaboration and strategic planning for the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Command. Since its inception in 1999, the conference has been an annual gathering held each
As the United States Air Force 25th Air Division marks its 75th anniversary since its creation, it's an opportune moment to reflect on the pivotal milestones and historic events that have defined the 25th Air Division's distinguished legacy. Throughout the years, the 25th Air Division has been at
The Western Air Defense Sector celebrated the opening of its new Mission Training Center during a ribbon-cutting ceremony, October 5, 2023, located on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. The Continental North American Aerospace Defense Command Region deputy commander, Royal Canadian Air Force
In today's rapidly evolving military landscape, the ability to adapt quickly and integrate resources across units and major commands is crucial for success. The Western Air Defense Sector recently achieved a significant milestone in capability development through the tactical datalink integration of
The Western Air Defense Sector’s 225th Air Defense Squadron successfully launched a new Battle Management Team construct here July 24-28, 2023, as part of Exercise RAZOR TALON 23-1.
For the past month, Airmen from the Western Air Defense Sector's 225th Air Defense Squadron have been innovating mobile tactical command and control planning and exercises to inch closer to a vision of agile combat employment (ACE) to protect the homeland.On Apr. 25, 2023, WADS continued testing of
The Federal Aviation Administration and the Western Air Defense Sector have a long-standing interagency working relationship to support Operation Noble Eagle (ONE). The control of the North American airspace is a primary mission for NORAD under ONE which focuses on threats that may originate within
Washington ANG and Royal Malaysian Air Force Establish Sister Squadron Relationship
WADS Partners with the FAA for Joint Technical Inspections in Arizona
WADS New Agile Operations Center Operational
WADS Lends Expertise to ARC WEBTAC 2023 Security Forces Working Group
WADS Celebrates 25th Air Division’s 75th Anniversary
WADS Mission Training Center Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
WADS Integrates Tactical Transportable Gateway During Agile Combat Employment Exercise
Missouri Airmen, Soldiers Showcase Sharpshooting Skills
Air National Guard Wings Participate in Agile Rage Exercise
Pennsylvania National Guard Hosts Lithuania Foreign Minister
NY Air Guard Chief Completes Memorial Bataan Death March
Road to Recovery
New Jersey National Guard/Cyprus State Partnership begins new phase
The Heartbeat of Heroism