Major General Ray Shields, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.

Major General Ray Shields, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the recent retirement of members of the New York Army National Guard, marking their end of service to community, state and nation as part of the Army National Guard.

Major General Ray Shields, the Adjutant General, announces the recent reenlistment of members of the State National Guard in recognition of their continuing commitment to serve community, state and nation as part of the Army National Guard.

Major General Ray Shields, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.

Major General Raymond F. Shields, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Jamin Riddick of Dexter, Maine to major in the New York Air National Guard. The promotion is made in recognition of Maj. Riddick's capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Maj. Riddick serves as Senior Director at the 224th Air Defense Squadron (ADS), which is part of the 224th Air Defense Group (ADG). The 224th ADG is composed of the 224th Air Defense Squadron and 224th Support Squadron, located in Rome, and Detachment 1 and Detachment 2 that serve in the Washington, D.C. area. The 224th ADG 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. 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.

The 224th Air Defense Group recently presented Tech. Sgt. Angelina Palmer, Chittenango, with the Air Force Commendation Medal. A member of the 224th Air Defense Squadron, Palmer was recognized for her outstanding work in operations while a part of the Western Air Defense Sector (WADS) at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington state. The 224th ADG is composed of the 224th Air Defense Squadron and 224th Support Squadron, located in Rome, and Detachment 1 and Detachment 2 that serve in the Washington, D.C. area. The 224th ADG 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. For more information about the New York Air National Guard, visit www.dmna.ny.gov. For more information on the 224th Air Defense Group and the Eastern Air Defense Sector, visit www.eads.ang.af.mil.

The 224th Air Defense Group recently presented the Air Force Commendation Medal to Tech. Sgt. Bryan Norman of Oneida. A Security Forces assistant flight sergeant with the 224th Support Squadron, Norman played a critical role in developing and establishing the unit's investigations program. The 224th ADG is composed of the 224th Air Defense Squadron and 224th Support Squadron, located in Rome, and Detachment 1 and Detachment 2 that serve in the Washington, D.C. area. The 224th ADG 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. For more information about the New York Air National Guard, visit www.dmna.ny.gov. For more information on the 224th Air Defense Group and the Eastern Air Defense Sector, visit www.eads.ang.af.mil.

The 224th Air Defense Group recently presented Staff Sgt. Nino Camuglia, of Rome with the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal. A member of the 224th Air Defense Squadron, Camuglia received the medal for serving as part of more than 50 Honor Guard funeral details during his time with the Group. The 224th ADG is composed of the 224th Air Defense Squadron and 224th Support Squadron, located in Rome, and Detachment 1 and Detachment 2 that serve in the Washington, D.C. area. The 224th ADG 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. For more information about the New York Air National Guard, visit www.dmna.ny.gov. For more information on the 224th Air Defense Group and the Eastern Air Defense Sector, visit www.eads.ang.af.mil.

Major General Raymond F. Shields, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Carl Williams of Schenectady to technical sergeant in the New York Air National Guard. The promotion is made in recognition of Tech. Sgt. Williams' capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Tech. Sgt. Williams is an identification technician at the 224th Air Defense Squadron (ADS), which is part of the 224th Air Defense Group (ADG). The 224th ADG is composed of the 224th Air Defense Squadron and 224th Support Squadron, located in Rome, and Detachment 1 and Detachment 2 that serve in the Washington, D.C. area. The 224th ADG 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. 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.

Major General Raymond F. Shields, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the recent promotion of Christian Sanchez-Hernandez of Oneida to major in the New York Air National Guard. The promotion is made in recognition of Maj. Sanchez-Hernandez's capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Maj. Sanchez-Hernandez is an Air Surveillance Officer at the 224th Air Defense Squadron (ADS), which is part of the 224th Air Defense Group (ADG). The 224th ADG is composed of the 224th Air Defense Squadron and 224th Support Squadron, located in Rome, and Detachment 1 and Detachment 2 that serve in the Washington, D.C. area. The 224th ADG 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. 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.

Major General Raymond F. Shields, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces recent promotions for members of the New York Guard state defense force for their continuing commitment to serve community, state and nation as part of New York State's Military Forces.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- New York Air National Guard Master Sergeant Jason Chack, a resident of Liverpool, N.Y., recently committed to continued service with the New York Air National Guard's 174th Attack Wing during a reenlistment ceremony held at the Hancock Field Air National Guard Base.

Major General Raymond F. Shields, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces recent awards and individual recognitions for members of the New York Guard state defense force for their continuing commitment to serve community, state and nation as part of New York State's Military Forces.

Afghanistan War veteran Darren Ketchum, a Malta, N.Y. resident, has been promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel in the New York Army National Guard. Ketchum currently serves full-time in the National Guard as the Deputy Information Officer for the New York National Guard State Headquarters. His promotion was held at the headquarters in Latham, N.Y. on March 2, 2019.

LATHAM, N.Y. -- Iraq War veteran John E. Pielli, a resident of Athens, N.Y., has been promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel in the New York Army National Guard. Pielli serves as the Officer in Charge of the Logistics Readiness Team for New York National Guard Civil Support Operations.

Major General Ray Shields, the Adjutant General of New York, announces the recent service accomplishment of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their initial commitment to serve community, state and nation. The newest Citizen Soldiers to complete Army basic combat training and advanced individual training will now be welcomed to their units during their next drill assembly with the New York Army National Guard. The transition marks their completion of the National Guard Recruit Sustainment Program, a preparatory training program that provides new recruits with training, lessons and skills to excel at their initial military training. The New York Army National Guard welcomed 15 new Soldiers to their units during the February ceremonies around the state.

Major General Raymond F. Shields, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the recent promotion of members of the New York Air National Guard's 224th Air Defense Group (ADG) in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.

Joshua Hague, a resident of Ballston Spa, was recently promoted to master sergeant in the New York Air National Guard. Hague is the intelligence superintendent of the 109th Operations Support Squadron at Stratton Air National Guard Base, Scotia, New York. Hague is a 2006 graduate of Newfield High School and earned his Associate of Applied Science Degree in Intelligence Studies and Technology in 2015 through the Community College of the Air Force. He enlisted with the 109th Airlift Wing in 2008. Hague's awards include the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal and the Air Force Achievement Medal. Hague resides in Ballston Spa with his wife, Lyndsay, and daughter, Kenna. He is the son of Lauri Hillick of Newfield.

ROME, N.Y - Major General Raymond F. Shields, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the recent promotion of members of the New York Air National Guard's 224th Air Defense Group (ADG) in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.

Major General Ray Shields, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the recent retirement of members of the New York Army National Guard, marking their end of service to community, state and nation as part of the Army National Guard.

Major General Raymond F. Shields, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the recent promotion of members of the New York Air National Guard's 224th Air Defense Group (ADG) in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.

Major General Ray Shields, the Adjutant General, announces the recent reenlistment of members of the State National Guard in recognition of their continuing commitment to serve community, state and nation as part of the Army National Guard.

New York Army National Guard Warrant Officer Thomas Fancher, a Valatie, N.Y. resident, was promoted to Chief Warrant Officer 4 during a Thursday, Feb. 14 ceremony at New York National Guard headquarters A warrant officer is a technical specialist who falls in between the commissioned officer and non-commissioned officer ranks in the military. Fancher enlisted in the Army Reserves in 1991, where he attend basic training and advance individual training at Fort Benning, Georgia as an anti-armor infantryman. On September 11th, 2001 he mobilized state active duty in support of civilian operations at ground zero. In 2004 Fancher deployed with the 42nd Infantry Division as the fire support noncommissioned officer in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom then in 2011 to Camp Beurhing, Kuwait as a Warrant Officer and served as an artillery targeting technician. In 2018, Fancher was assigned to the Joint Force Headquarters as the Force Integration and Readiness Officer where he currently serves full time for the New York Army National Guard. Fancher's awards and decorations include; the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal with bronze star, Meritorious Unit Citation, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Non Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon and the Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon.

Major General Ray Shields, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.

Ryan Perrotti, Schoharie resident, was recently promoted to senior airman within the New York Air National Guard. Perotti works in fuel maintenance with the 109th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Stratton Air National Guard Base, Scotia, New York. Perrotti is a 2015 graduate of Schoharie High School. He enlisted with the 109th Airlift Wing in 2016. He resides in Schoharie with his son, Damian. His mother, Jennifer Kelly, and brother, Craig Shackelton, both reside in Esperance.

Major General Raymond F. Shields, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the recent promotion of four members of the New York Air National Guard's 224th Air Defense Group (ADG) in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Promoted Airmen are: Mark Coleman, Rome, N.Y., to Major. Coleman is a Senior Director at the 224th Air Defense Squadron. Brandon Lake, Holland Patent, N.Y. to Staff Sergeant. Lake is a Tracking Technician at the 224th Air Defense Squadron. Benjamin Olsen-Russell, McDonough, N.Y., to the rank of Airman 1st Class. Olsen-Russell is a Tracking Technician at the 224th Air Defense Squadron. David Redner, Rome, N.Y., to the rank of Airman. Redner is a Security Forces apprentice at the 224th Support Squadron. The 224th ADG is comprised of the 224th Air Defense Squadron and 224th Support Squadron, located in Rome, with Detachments 1 and 2 that serve in the Washington, D.C. area. The 224th ADG provides 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. 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.

Major General Raymond F. Shields, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the recent promotion of four members of the New York Air National Guard's 224th Air Defense Group (ADG) in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Promoted Airmen are: Mark Coleman, Rome, N.Y., to Major. Coleman is a Senior Director at the 224th Air Defense Squadron. Brandon Lake, Holland Patent, N.Y. to Staff Sergeant. Lake is a Tracking Technician at the 224th Air Defense Squadron. Benjamin Olsen-Russell, McDonough, N.Y., to the rank of Airman 1st Class. Olsen-Russell is a Tracking Technician at the 224th Air Defense Squadron. David Redner, Rome, N.Y., to the rank of Airman. Redner is a Security Forces apprentice at the 224th Support Squadron. The 224th ADG is comprised of the 224th Air Defense Squadron and 224th Support Squadron, located in Rome, with Detachments 1 and 2 that serve in the Washington, D.C. area. The 224th ADG provides 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. 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.

Major General Raymond F. Shields, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the recent promotion of four members of the New York Air National Guard's 224th Air Defense Group (ADG) in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Promoted Airmen are: Mark Coleman, Rome, N.Y., to Major. Coleman is a Senior Director at the 224th Air Defense Squadron. Brandon Lake, Holland Patent, N.Y. to Staff Sergeant. Lake is a Tracking Technician at the 224th Air Defense Squadron. Benjamin Olsen-Russell, McDonough, N.Y., to the rank of Airman 1st Class. Olsen-Russell is a Tracking Technician at the 224th Air Defense Squadron. David Redner, Rome, N.Y., to the rank of Airman. Redner is a Security Forces apprentice at the 224th Support Squadron. The 224th ADG is comprised of the 224th Air Defense Squadron and 224th Support Squadron, located in Rome, with Detachments 1 and 2 that serve in the Washington, D.C. area. The 224th ADG provides 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. 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.

Major General Raymond F. Shields, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the recent promotion of four members of the New York Air National Guard's 224th Air Defense Group (ADG) in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Promoted Airmen are: Mark Coleman, Rome, N.Y., to Major. Coleman is a Senior Director at the 224th Air Defense Squadron. Brandon Lake, Holland Patent, N.Y. to Staff Sergeant. Lake is a Tracking Technician at the 224th Air Defense Squadron. Benjamin Olsen-Russell, McDonough, N.Y., to the rank of Airman 1st Class. Olsen-Russell is a Tracking Technician at the 224th Air Defense Squadron. David Redner, Rome, N.Y., to the rank of Airman. Redner is a Security Forces apprentice at the 224th Support Squadron. The 224th ADG is comprised of the 224th Air Defense Squadron and 224th Support Squadron, located in Rome, with Detachments 1 and 2 that serve in the Washington, D.C. area. The 224th ADG provides 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. 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.

The Eastern Air Defense Sector (EADS) and the New York Air National Guard's 224th Air Defense Group have named their annual award winners for 2018. "The EADS' air defense mission requires engaged and consistent excellence from all of our members," said Col. Emil Filkorn, EADS Commander. "This year's winners distinguished themselves by going above and beyond our high standards. I congratulate them on their outstanding accomplishments and thank them for their efforts." The 224th Air Defense Group is composed of the 224th Air Defense Squadron and 224th Support Squadron, located in Rome, N.Y., and Detachment 1 and Detachment 2 that serve in the Washington, D.C. area. The 224th ADG provides the forces to conduct the Eastern Air Defense Sector's mission. Part of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), the Sector is responsible for the air defense of the eastern U.S. This year, EADS recognized outstanding performers in seven categories: company grade officer (junior officers below the rank of major), senior noncommissioned officer, noncommissioned officer, junior enlisted airman, honor guard program manager, and civilians in two categories. Award recipients were: Capt. Andrew Conklin, Fairfax Station, Va., Outstanding Company Grade Officer. The weapons and tactics chief at EADS Detachment 1 in Washington, D.C., Conklin authored a 32-page crew tactical coordination checklist and led a critical re-write of a NORAD operational document. Other accomplishments included integrating U.S. Coast Guard personnel into operations and successfully leading Det 1's participation in than a dozen high-level exercises. Master Sgt. Myles Macey, Utica, Outstanding Senior Noncommissioned Officer. A cyber mission systems noncommissioned Officer-in-Charge (NCOIC) at the 224th Support Squadron, Macey oversaw a major systems upgrade and supervised the installation of more than 30 new servers. He also successfully led the unit's first-ever information assurance validation, which required the inspection of nearly 500 security controls. Tech. Sgt. Thomas Silva, Yorkville, Outstanding Noncommissioned Officer. The NCOIC of exercises and training at the 224th Air Defense Squadron, Silva played a key role in planning Sector support for more than 20 Presidential flights. Silva organized the unit's first continuation training plan and volunteered for more than 40 extra assignments. Senior Airman Amberly Sherman, Rome, Outstanding Junior Enlisted Airman. A tracking technician at the 224th Air Defense Squadron, Sherman was primary tracker during the State of the Union address, helped coordinate 19 Presidential movements and volunteered for 12 additional assignments. Selected to attend a 1st Air Force leadership course, she participated in a ceremonial wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington, D.C. Mr. Steve Barry, Baldwinsville, Outstanding Civilian (Category III). An information technology specialist with the 224th Support Squadron, Barry implemented an immersive cyber training program for the unit's computer technicians. Other achievements included leading an upgrade of the unit's Battle Control System, analyzing 14 technical manuals for Air Combat Command, and organizing and conducting a three-week training course for cyber Airmen. Ms. Diane Burton, Sherrill, Outstanding Civilian (Category I). An administrative assistant at the 224th Air Defense Squadron, Burton developed an effective feedback tracker to correct deficiencies identified by EADS Inspector General. Burton directly enabled travel for 90 EADS members, scheduled and managed 130 medical appointments, and tracked the performance records of more than 170 Airmen. Staff Sgt. Michael Carson, Clark Mills, Outstanding Honor Guard Program Manager. A computer systems technician at the 224th Support Squadron, Carson volunteered to lead the Honor Guard as an additional duty. As program manager, Carson trained and supervised 15 Airmen, coordinated 35 funeral details and 28 color guard events, and orchestrated honor guard support for assumption of command and retirement ceremonies.