New York National Guard

The New York Air National Guard recently recognized Capt. Cassandra Kraemer from Liverpool, N.Y., who received the Meritorious Service Medal. A member of the 174th Attack Wing, Kraemer successfully assisted nine unit members and processed three investigations while working in the Equal Opportunity office. She was the senior advisor to leadership, synthesizing 400 pages of Defense Opportunity Council surveys into five key areas for three units. She was also selected as the Wing Student Flight commander, ensuring administration and throughput of all members to basic training and initial skills and training for over 90 Airmen. Kraemer was also the Officer in Charge for the New York Air National Guard for manning provided at the New York State Fair booth. The 174th Attack Wing is comprised of units that operate and support the MQ-9 Reaper Remotely Piloted Aircraft, both locally and nationally, located in Syracuse. The wing provides qualified airmen and weapon systems for joint global air, space and cyberspace operations, in support of homeland defense and to aid civil authorities at the direction of the Governor of New York State.

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 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, announces the recent promotion of Airmen at the New York Air National Guard's 174th Attack Wing (ATKW) in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Promoted Airmen include Capt. John Goldsworthy of Marcellus, N.Y. Goldsworthy is an Intelligence Operations Officer at the 152nd Intelligence Squadron. The 174th ATKW is comprised of units that operate and support the MQ-9 Reaper Remotely Piloted Aircraft, both locally and nationally, located in Syracuse. The 174th ATKW provides qualified airmen and weapon systems for joint global air, space and cyberspace operations, in support of homeland defense, and to aid civil authorities at the direction of the Governor of New York State. 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 Airmen for a career in the New York Air National Guard.

Major General Raymond F. Shields, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the recent promotion of Airmen at the New York Air National Guard's 174th Attack Wing (ATKW) in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Promoted Airmen include Senior Airman Richard Sardone Ligotino of Independence, Mo. Sardone Ligotino is a Security Forces member of the 174 Security Forces Squadron. The 174th ATKW is comprised of units that operate and support the MQ-9 Reaper Remotely Piloted Aircraft both locally and nationally, located in Syracuse. The 174th ATKW provides qualified airmen and weapon systems for joint global air, space and cyberspace operations, in support of homeland defense, and to aid civil authorities at the direction of the Governor of New York State. 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 Airmen for a career in the New York Air National Guard.

Major General Raymond F. Shields, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the recent promotion of Airmen at the New York Air National Guard's 174th Attack Wing (ATKW) in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Promoted Airmen include Staff Sargent Joseph Stahl of Central Square, N.Y. Stahl is a member of the 138 Attack Squadron. The 174th ATKW is comprised of units that operate and support the MQ-9 Reaper Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) both locally and nationally, located in Syracuse. The 174th ATKW provides qualified airmen and weapon systems for joint global air, space and cyberspace operations, in support of homeland defense, and to aid civil authorities at the direction of the Governor of New York State. 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.

Major General Raymond F. Shields, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the recent promotion of Airmen at the New York Air National Guard's 174th Attack Wing (ATKW) in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Promoted Airmen include Senior Airman Daniel Silva of Yorkville, N.Y. Silva is a member of the 224 Air Defense Squadron. The 224 Air Defense Squadron is part of the 224 Air Defense Group located in Rome, N.Y., and supports the mission of the Eastern Air Defense Sector (EADS). 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.

Major General Raymond F. Shields, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the recent promotion of Airmen at the New York Air National Guard's 174th Attack Wing (ATKW) in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Promoted Airmen include Senior Master Sargent Nathan McCloud of Gouverneur, N.Y. McCloud is a member of the 174 Maintenance Squadron. The 174th ATKW is comprised of units that operate and support the MQ-9 Reaper Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) both locally and nationally, located in Syracuse. The 174th ATKW provides qualified airmen and weapon systems for joint global air, space and cyberspace operations, in support of homeland defense, and to aid civil authorities at the direction of the Governor of New York State. 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.

Major General Raymond F. Shields, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the recent promotion of Airmen at the New York Air National Guard's 174th Attack Wing (ATKW) in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Promoted Airmen include Master Sargent Robert Locke of Dekalb Junction, N.Y. Locke is a member of the 174 Maintenance Squadron. The 174th ATKW is comprised of units that operate and support the MQ-9 Reaper Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) both locally and nationally, located in Syracuse. The 174th ATKW provides qualified airmen and weapon systems for joint global air, space and cyberspace operations, in support of homeland defense, and to aid civil authorities at the direction of the Governor of New York State. 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.

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.

The 224th Air Defense Group (ADG) at the Eastern Air Defense Sector recently recognized seven New York Air National Guardsmen for outstanding performance. Recognized Airmen included Master Sgt. Sean Redden of Camden, N.Y., who received the Meritorious Service Medal. Redden deployed to Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait for seven months, where he led a security detachment of 60 Airmen, Marines and civilians, protecting $2 billion in assets and supporting 2,400 air sorties as part of Operation Inherent Resolve. 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 mission. Part of the North American Aerospace Defense Command, 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 Eastern Air Defense Sector and the 224th Air Defense Group, visit www.eads.ang.af.mil.

The 224th Air Defense Group (ADG) at the Eastern Air Defense Sector recently recognized seven New York Air National Guardsmen for outstanding performance. Recipients included Lt. Col. Rex Vernales from Clinton, N.Y., who received the Meritorious Service Medal. A member of the 224th Support Squadron, Vernales successfully led a remote cyber survey of all North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) battle control centers. Other accomplishments included integrating new technologies and sensors into Eastern Air Defense Sector battle control system and leading a first-of-its-kind mobile radar integration project with the Canadian air defense forces. 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 mission. Part of 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 Eastern Air Defense Sector and the 224th Air Defense Group, visit www.eads.ang.af.mil.

The 224th Air Defense Group (ADG) at the Eastern Air Defense Sector recently recognized seven New York Air National Guardsmen for outstanding performance. Recognized Airmen included Lt. Col. Matthew Perala from Troy, N.Y., who received the Meritorious Service Medal. A traditional, part-time Guardsman, Perala leveraged his civilian job skills to update interagency checklists and create cooperative agreements with outside agencies, bolstering EADS cyberspace defense. Perala also demonstrated outstanding leadership of 20 Airmen during a national North American Aerospace Defense Command exercise. 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 mission. Part of the North American Aerospace Defense Command, 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 Eastern Air Defense Sector and the 224th Air Defense Group, visit www.eads.ang.af.mil.

The 224th Air Defense Group (ADG) at the Eastern Air Defense Sector recently recognized seven New York Air National Guardsmen for outstanding performance. Recognized Airmen included Capt. Nancy Peterson of Cleveland, N.Y., who received the Air Force Commendation Medal. A traditional, part-time Airman, Peterson spearheaded the mission analysis for EADS Cyber Mission Defense team and helped develop a 365-hour training plan. Peterson also led a radar issue investigation that improved network security for EADS and its federal partners. 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 mission. Part of the North American Aerospace Defense Command, 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 Eastern Air Defense Sector and the 224th Air Defense Group, visit www.eads.ang.af.mil.

The 224th Air Defense Group (ADG) at the Eastern Air Defense Sector recently recognized seven New York Air National Guardsmen for outstanding performance. Recognized Airmen included Tech. Sgt. Ryan Watson of Rome, N.Y., who received the Air Force Commendation Medal. A Cyberspace Operations Craftsman at the 224th Support Squadron, Watson engineered a virtual network that linked EADS with the U.S. Secret Service during 78 Presidential flights. He also served as part of a risk management team, validating nearly 1,000 controls and milestones for a new NORAD network, and wrote a disaster recovery instruction. 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 mission. Part of the North American Aerospace Defense Command, 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 Eastern Air Defense Sector and the 224th Air Defense Group, visit www.eads.ang.af.mil.

The 224th Air Defense Group (ADG) at the Eastern Air Defense Sector recently recognized seven New York Air National Guardsmen for outstanding performance. Recognized Airmen included Senior Airman Mathew Cole, from Rome, N.Y., who received the Air Force Humanitarian Medal. A Security Forces Airman in the 224th Support Squadron, Cole deployed to the Javits Center in New York City, where he provided essential support for a New York State COVID-19 vaccination center. 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 mission. Part of the North American Aerospace Defense Command, 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 Eastern Air Defense Sector and the 224th Air Defense Group, visit www.eads.ang.af.mil.

The 224th Air Defense Group (ADG) at the Eastern Air Defense Sector recently recognized seven New York Air National Guardsmen for outstanding performance. Recognized Airmen included Staff Sgt. Chris Dorion of Syracuse, N.Y. who received the Air Force Commendation Medal. Dorion successfully managed 35 security clearance re-investigations and processed more than 250 visit requests, maintaining the unit's operational security. He also coordinated support agreements with six separate contractors and updated the facility's biometric identification system, improving physical security. 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 mission. Part of the North American Aerospace Defense Command, 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 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 three Airmen at the New York Air National Guard's 224th Air Defense Group (ADG) in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Promoted Airmen include Capt. Peter Hiffa of Rome, N.Y. Hiffa is an air battle manager with the 224th Air Defense Squadron. 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 mission. Part of the North American Aerospace Defense Command, 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 ADG, 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 three Airmen at the New York Air National Guard's 224th Air Defense Group (ADG) in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Promoted Airmen include Master Sgt. Michael Sweezey of Whitesboro, N.Y. Sweezey is the personnel programs noncommissioned officer for the Commander's Support Staff at the 224th ADG. The 224th ADG is composed of the 224th Air Defense Squadron and the 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 mission. Part of the North American Aerospace Defense Command, 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 ADG, 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 three Airmen at the New York Air National Guard's 224th Air Defense Group (ADG) in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Promoted Airmen include Tech. Sgt. Brett Kilborne of Verona, N.Y. Kilborne is a Security Forces craftsman at the 224th Support Squadron. The 224th ADG is composed of the 224th Air Defense Squadron and the 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 mission. Part of the North American Aerospace Defense Command, 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 ADG, visit www.eads.ang.af.mil.

The New York Air National Guard's 224th Air Defense Group (ADG) recently reenlisted Senior Master Sgt. Donald Genei, of Sherrill, N.Y. Genei is the Cyberspace Mission Systems Superintendent at the 224th Support Squadron. 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 mission. Part of the North American Aerospace Defense Command, 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 Eastern Air Defense Sector and the 224th ADG, visit www.eads.ang.af.mil

The New York Air National Guard's 224th Air Defense Group (ADG) recently reenlisted Staff Sgt. Levi Whitney, of Adams, N.Y. Whitney is a mission systems technician with the 224th Support Squadron. 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 mission. Part of the North American Aerospace Defense Command, 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 Eastern Air Defense Sector and the 224th ADG, visit www.eads.ang.af.mil.

The New York Air National Guard's 224th Air Defense Group (ADG) recently reenlisted Master Sgt. Noah Yousey, of Sherrill, N.Y. Yousey is the 224th ADG's Self-Assessment Program Manager. 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 mission. Part of the North American Aerospace Defense Command, 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 Eastern Air Defense Sector and the 224th ADG, visit www.eads.ang.af.mil.

The New York Air National Guard's 224th Air Defense Group (ADG) recently reenlisted Senior Master Sgt. Mark McAfee, Central Square. McAfee is the Security Forces Superintendent at the 224th Support Squadron. 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 mission. Part of the North American Aerospace Defense Command, 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 Eastern Air Defense Sector and the 224th ADG, visit www.eads.ang.af.mil.

The New York Air National Guard's 224th Air Defense Group recently reenlisted Senior Master Sgt. Michael Roberts, of Verona, New York. Roberts is the Operations Superintendent with the 224th ADS. The 224th Air Defense Group 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 provides the forces to conduct the Eastern Air Defense Sector's mission. Part of the North American Aerospace Defense Command, 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 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 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.

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

The New York Air National Guard's 224th Air Defense Group (ADG) recently reenlisted seven Airmen. Reenlisted Airmen include: Tech. Sgt. David Gambier, Whitesboro. Gambier is an air surveillance technician at the 224th ADS. The 224th ADG is composed of the 224th ADS and 224th SPTS, 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 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 Airmen at the New York Air National Guard's 224th Air Defense Group (ADG) in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Promoted Airmen include Lt. Col. Charles Kemp from New Hartford, N.Y. Kemp serves as the exercise director at the 224th Air Defense Squadron (ADS). 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, 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.