Western Air Defense Sector News

Oct. 16, 2023
WADS Mission Training Center Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

The Western Air Defense Sector celebrated the opening of its new Mission Training Center during a ribbon-cutting ceremony, October 5, 2023, located on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. The Continental North American Aerospace Defense Command Region deputy commander, Royal Canadian Air Force
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.
June 16, 2016
WADS wins First Air Force Command and Control Unit of the Year, three members win individual awards

The Western Air Defense Sector (WADS) has been recognized by Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command Region – First Air Force (CONR-1AF) as the Command and Control Unit of the Year. In addition, three Washington Air National Guardsmen assigned to the WADS have been recognized as

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