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A large crane carefully hoisted a McDonnel Douglas F-15A Eagle onto its display pedestal at the Western Air Defense Sector (WADS) Air Park June 14. The unit received approval from the National Museum of the Air Force to acquire the F-15 from the Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (also known as the "Boneyard") located at Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz. The WADS mission is to scramble Air National Guard F-15 and F-16 alert fighters at a moment's notice in order to identify, detect and defend against airborne threats. There will be a formal dedication ceremony Sept. 13 at the WADS parade grounds. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Capt. Kimberly Burke)


Western Air Defense Sector Air Park adds F-15 static display

A large crane carefully hoisted a McDonnel Douglas F-15A Eagle onto its display pedestal at the Western Air Defense Sector (WADS) Air Park June 14. The unit received approval from the National Museum of the Air Force to acquire the F-15 from the Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (also known as the "Boneyard") located at Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz. The WADS mission is to scramble Air National Guard F-15 and F-16 alert fighters at a moment's notice in order to identify, detect and defend against airborne threats. There will be a formal dedication ceremony Sept. 13 at the WADS parade grounds. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Capt. Kimberly Burke)

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Canadian Brig. Gen. Sylvain Menard (center), Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Region (CONR) deputy commander, presides over the Western Air Defense Sector Canadian Detachment change of command. Lt. Col. Michael Fawcett (left) assumes command from the outgoing commander, Lt. Col. Matthew Wappler (right), during the ceremonial signing of the change of command scrolls July 10, 2018. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Kimberly D. Burke)
Colonel Gregory R. Lewis is the commander of the Western Air Defense Sector.
As part of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Bosslift program, civilian employers interact with the 627th Air Base Combat Arms Training and Maintenance personnel (CATM) June 7, 2018. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Capt. Colette Muller)
As part of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Bosslift program, civilian employers tour the operations floor of the Western Air Defense Sector June 7, 2018. Col. Paige Abbott, 225th Support Squadron commander, discusses how the WADS guards America's skies 24/7. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Capt. Colette Muller)
As part of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Bosslift program, civilian employers suit up in mission oriented protective posture (MOPP) gear that is used during chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear (CBRN) strike. In addition, kevlar protective body armor and helmets are added over the MOPP gear June 7, 2018. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Capt. Colette Muller)
As part of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Bosslift program, civilian employers talk with the Washington National Guard's 10th Civil Support Team about their specialized equipment that is used to identify and assess suspected weapons of mass destruction hazards June 7, 2018. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Capt. Colette Muller)
As part of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Bosslift program, civilian employers interact with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves June 7, 2018. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Capt. Colette Muller)
As part of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Bosslift program, two civilian employers are recognized for their extraordinary support of their employees serving in the Guard. Stephen Carroll, general manager for Olive Garden (third from right), was nominated by Staff Sgt. David Bauld, 225th Support Squadron, Western Air Defense Sector. Mark Miller, managing attorney for Farmers Insurance Group (third from left), was nominated by Col. Jeffrey Coats, a military lawyer (JAG) with Headquarters Washington Air National Guard June 7, 2018. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Capt. Colette Muller)
As part of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Bosslift program, the Washington Air National Guard's 141st Air Refueling Wing flew civilian employers on KC-135s where they witnessed F-15s from the 142nd Fighter Wing, Oregon Air National Guard, being refueled. Col. Johan Deutscher (right), 141st ARW commander goes over checklists June 7, 2018. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Capt. Colette Muller)
As part of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Bosslift program, civilian employers pose in front of the Washington Air National Guard's Western Air Defense Sector mascot, Bigfoot, prior to their tour of the WADS June 7, 2018. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Capt. Colette Muller)
As part of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Bosslift program, the Washington Air National Guard's 141st Air Refueling Wing flew civilian employers on KC-135s where they witnessed F-15s from the 142nd Fighter Wing, Oregon Air National Guard, being refueled June 7, 2018. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Capt. Colette Muller)
As part of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Bosslift program, the Washington Air National Guard's 141st Air Refueling Wing flew civilian employers on KC-135s where they witnessed F-15s from the 142nd Fighter Wing, Oregon Air National Guard, being refueled June 7, 2018. The flight path took them over Crater Lake National Park, Oregon, June 7, 2018. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Capt. Colette Muller)