Western Air Defense Sector News

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 first female commander

History was made at the Western Air Defense Sector when Col. Ashley E. Nowak became the first women to lead WADS as its new commander Nov. 6, 2024. During the change of command ceremony, Col. Travis Boltjes relinquished command to Nowak. Boltjes will become the Deputy Division Chief, Homeland
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

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