Western Air Defense Sector News

Sept. 27, 2024
Washington Air National Guard hosts historic leadership engagement for female Royal Thai Air Force officers

The Washington Air National Guard hosted the first engagement for female leaders in the Royal Thai Air Force Sept. 9-13, 2024, at Camp Murray, Washington.
June 6, 2024
WADS Wraps Up Enduring Partners 2024 Exercise

Airmen from the Royal Thai Air Force and the Washington Air National Guard’s 225th Air Defense Squadron participated in a subject matter expert exchange during the Enduring Partners 2024 exercise that was simultaneously held at the Western Air Defense Sector, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington and
May 20, 2024
WADS Sends Command and Control SMEs to Cope Tiger 2024

As part of the State Partnership Program with Thailand, the Washington Air National Guard’s Western Air Defense Sector sent a delegation of four Command and Control (C2) subject matter experts to Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, March 18-28, to participate in the annual Cope Tiger exercise
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.

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