Three New York Air National Guardsman at Eastern Air Defense Sector Receive New Ranks
Rome, NY (08/30/2018) — Maj. Gen. Anthony P. German, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the recent promotion of three members of the New York Air National Guard's 224th Air Defense Group (ADG) in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.
The 224th ADG, composed of the 224th Air Defense Squadron and 224th Support Squadron, provides the forces to conduct the Eastern Air Defense Sector's (EADS) mission. Part of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), the Sector is responsible for the air defense of the eastern U.S.
Promoted Airmen are:
- Kelley House, Central Square, to the rank of Master Sergeant. House is an identification technician at the 224th Air Defense Squadron.
- Sean Redden, Camden, to the rank of Master Sergeant. Redden is the 224th Air Defense Group's Self-Assessment Program Manager.
- Thomas Cole, Rome, to the rank of Technical Sergeant. Cole is a cyber systems operations technician at the 224th Support Squadron.
Air National Guard promotions are based on overall performance, attitude, leadership ability and development potential. These promotions additionally recognize the best qualified Airmen and attract and retain the highest caliber Citizen Soldiers for a career in the New York Air National Guard.
For more information about the New York Air National Guard, visit www.dmna.ny.gov. For more information on the Eastern Air Defense Sector and the 224th Air Defense Group, visit www.eads.ang.af.mil.
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Tech. Sgt. Thomas Cole, right, received his new rank on Aug. 29 during a promotion ceremony at the Eastern Air Defense Sector in Rome. Lt. Col. Paul Bishop, left, the Commander, 224th Support Squadron, served as the promoting officer.
Master Sgt. Kelly House, right, was promoted on Aug. 29. Lt. Col. Joe Stevens of the 224th Air Defense Squadron, left, served as the promoting officer during the ceremony, which was held at the Eastern Air Defense Sector in Rome.
Master Sgt. Sean Redden, right, was promoted on Aug. 29 during a ceremony at the Eastern Air Defense Sector in Rome. Lt. Col. Paul Bishop, left, Commander, 224th Support Squadron, served as the promoting officer.
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