Jan. 15, 2025 Huhmann takes command of the 225th Air Defense Group Col. Gregory Huhmann became the new commander of the 225th Air Defense Group during a change of command ceremony at the Western Air Defense Sector, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Jan. 7, 2025.
Nov. 13, 2024 WADS welcomes new commander The Western Air Defense Sector held a change of command ceremony Nov. 6, 2024, where Col. Travis Boltjes relinquished command to Col. Ashley E. Nowak. Boltjes will become the Deputy Division Chief, Homeland Defense Division, Joint Staff (J5).
Jan. 9, 2023 Boltjes Assumes Command of WADS Col. Travis T. Boltjes became the new commander of the Western Air Defense Sector during a virtual change of command ceremony Jan. 4, 2023, in the WADS conference room located on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.
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.
May 7, 2019 Bosselmann assumes command of the 225th Support Squadron Col. Brett Bosselman became the new commander of the 225th Support Squadron during a change of command ceremony at the Pierce County Readiness Center on Camp Murray, Wash., April 10, 2019.
April 30, 2019 Bergren assumes command of the 225th Air Defense Squadron Lt. Col. Brian Bergren assumed command of the 225th Air Defense Squadron during a change of command ceremony at the Pierce County Readiness Center on Camp Murray, April 10, 2019.
April 23, 2019 Humphrey assumes command of the 225th Air Defense Group Col. Scott C. Humphrey became the new commander of the 225th Air Defense Group during an assumption of command ceremony at the Pierce County Readiness Center on Camp Murray, April 10, 2019.
July 13, 2018 WADS Welcomes New Canadian Detachment Commander The Canadian Detachment at the Western Air Defense Sector officially changed command Tuesday. Lt. Col. Michael Fawcett assumed command from Lt. Col. Matthew Wappler, who finished a three-year tour of duty as the Canadian Detachment commanding officer. Fawcett’s responsibilities will include