Western Air Defense Sector News

May 10, 2024
WADS Air Battle Manager Newest U.S. Navy TOPGUN Graduate

An air battle manager from the Western Air Defense Sector graduated from the U.S. Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN), held at the Naval Aviation Warfighting Development Center (NAWDC) on Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada, April 19, 2024.
May 3, 2024
Washington Air National Guard hosts ADAFCO Course at the Western Air Defense Sector

The Washington Air National Guard’s 225th Air Defense Group hosted its first ever three-week U.S. Army Air Defense Artillery Fire Control Officer (ADAFCO) course and follow-on Joint Kill Chain Exercise for 14 U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force students Jan. 29 – Feb. 16, 2024, at the Western Air Defense
Jan. 25, 2023
Seattle ARTCC visits WADS

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
Jan. 11, 2023
Bissette assumes command of the 225th Support Squadron

Lt. Col. Rebecca Bissette became the new commander of the 225th Support Squadron during an assumption of command ceremony at the Western Air Defense Sector, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Jan. 4, 2023.
Dec. 12, 2022
Camel assumes command of the 225th Air Defense Group

Col. Ricardo L.A. Camel became the new commander of the 225th Air Defense Group during a change of command ceremony at the Pierce County Readiness Center, Camp Murray, Washington, Dec. 3, 2022.
March 11, 2021
Two WADS Members Recognized at the 2020 Washington Air National Guard Virtual Annual Awards Ceremony

Even a global pandemic cannot keep the Washington Air National Guard commander from recognizing the outstanding performers for 2020. This year the 12th annual Washington Air National Guard awards ceremony was held virtually via CVR Teams Live March 6, 2021, due to COVID-19 social distancing
Jan. 21, 2021
WADS Airman named ANG winner of 2021 Vaught Visionary Leadership Award

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown released his strategic approach entitled “Accelerate Change or Lose” in August 2020. One of his key factors that will allow the service to accelerate that change is empowered Airmen can solve any problem, a people-first approach.
May 3, 2020
WADS Airmen support Food Lifeline COVID Response Center

The Washington National Guard has over 250 Army and Air National Guardsmen assisting the Food Lifeline COVID Response Center in Seattle by processing, packing, and distributing food and goods to more than 300 food banks across 17 counties in Washington state
May 14, 2019
WA ANG marksmanship team competes at Winston P. Wilson Championship

The Washington Air National Guard sent eight marksmen from the Western Air Defense Sector, 194th Wing and 141st Air Refueling Wing to the Winston P. Wilson Championship in Little Rock, Ark., April 7-10, 2019.
Sept. 24, 2018
WA ANG competes at National Guard Marksmanship Championship

It’s like a scene out of an old spaghetti western movie. Standing on a line, hand hovering over a holster and twitching with anticipation. A voice comes over a loud speaker, “watch and shoot.” You inhale a deep breath and slowly exhale and count down from five to one before firing.

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