New York National Guard

New York Air National Guard Chief Master Sergeant David M. Lathrop, a Baldwinsville, N.Y. resident and veteran of the first Gulf War, retired after 35 years of National Guard service in a ceremony held June 5, 2022, at the 174th Attack Wing at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base. Lathrop enlisted in May 1987 and completed his initial Aircraft Fuel System apprentice course at Chanute Air Force Base, Ill., in October 1987. His first duty was working as an A-10 Aircraft Fuel Systems Maintenance Technician with the 174th Tactical Fighter Wing in Syracuse, then still flying F-16 Fighting Falcons. He was hired as a full time Air Technician for the 174th Maintenance Squadron as an F-16 Aircraft Electrical Systems specialist in December 1989. His background includes maintaining multiple Mission Design Series' to include A-10A Thunderbolt II, F-16A/B/C/D Fighting Falcon and MQ-9A Reaper aircraft. Lathrop has held positions as Aircraft Structural Maintenance supervisor, Fabrication Element supervisor, Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) specialist, Munitions Element Supervisor, Aircrew Flight Equipment Supervisor, Force Support Squadron Superintendent, Inspector General Superintendent and Quality Assurance Superintendent and most recently as the 174th Maintenance Group Superintendent. When asked what one of his most memorable moments was, Lathrop said it was the ability to serve overseas with family members. "Deploying to Saudi Arabia in 1991 for Operation Desert Shield/Storm with my father, Senior Master Sgt. Mack Lathrop and my brother, Master Sgt Tom Lathrop was an amazing experience." One message he said he would leave to the Airmen currently serving and to the future Airmen is to embrace new experiences and new responsibilities. "Get out of your comfort zone, challenge yourself, diversify your experience and expertise in order to be ready for increased responsibility," he said.

Lt. Col. Aaron R. Mahoney, a Utica resident, formally took command of the New York Air National Guard's 224th Support Squadron Thursday afternoon during a change of command ceremony at the Eastern Air Defense Sector. Mahoney took command from Col. Jeffrey W. Kerneklian, who is retiring. Col. Joseph F. Roos, the 224th Air Defense Group Commander, officiated the ceremony, which was attended by approximately 75 Airmen. "Lt. Col. Mahoney has served in several different capacities during his career and has been an outstanding leader at every stop along the way," Col. Roos said. "Lt. Col. Mahoney is taking over a highly-trained, effective squadron and I am confident his experience, management skills and sound judgment will enable the unit to continue its superb work in support of our air defense mission." Born in Utah and raised in Kodiak Island, Alaska, Mahoney attended Colorado State University in Ft. Collins, where he graduated with a business administration degree in 1995. Mahoney joined the Wyoming Air National Guard in 1997 and transferred to the Oregon Air National Guard a year later. Mahoney earned his commission as a second lieutenant in 2001. After commissioning, he served in the Oregon Air National Guard's 142nd Fighter Wing as the equal opportunity action officer, the training and education officer, and commander of the unit's services flight. In December 2004, Mahoney deployed to Iraq, where he conducted convoy operations as part of the 732nd Expeditionary Mission Support Group. In 2007, Mahoney joined the Oregon Air National Guard's 116th Air Control Squadron as an air weapons officer. He subsequently served at the Joint Air Defense Operations Center in Washington, D.C. as an air liaison officer for one year before transferring to the New York Air National Guard at EADS in 2010. Since joining EADS, Mahoney has held several leadership positions in the 224th Air Defense Squadron, serving as chief of the weapons and tactics section and the standards and evaluation section. He has also served as a flight commander, a mission crew commander and as the squadron's assistant director of operations. Prior to his current assignment, Mahoney was the 224th Air Defense Group's Inspector General. Mahoney holds a master's degree in joint operational warfare from Air Command and Staff College and is a graduate of nine Air Force or Department of Defense courses, including Squadron Officer School and the undergraduate air battle management course. The 224th Support Squadron is a subordinate unit of the 224th Air Defense Group. The 224th ADG provides the New York Air National Guard personnel to conduct the EADS mission. A North American Aerospace Defense Command headquarters unit, EADS is tasked with the air defense of the eastern U.S. Responsible for critical air defense systems and functions, the 224th Support Squadron installs, maintains, repairs and defends computer networks, communications and radar equipment, conducts physical plant maintenance and engineering, and provides EADS' Security Forces and administrative support. 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, announces the recent promotion of Airmen at the New York Air National Guard's 174th Attack Wing in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Promoted Airmen include Amanda Krisel, Baldwinsville, to Senior Airman. A member of the 174th Air Attack Wing, Kriesel is personalist. 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. 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 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 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 five 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 included Staff Sgt. Logan Stuckey, from Rome, N.Y. Stuckey is the 224th Support Squadron's knowledge operations manager. The 224th Air Defense Group 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 (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 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 five 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 included Tech. Sgt. Kyle Hesse, Rome. Hesse is an identification technician with the 224th Air Defense Squadron. The 224th Air Defense Group 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 (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 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 five 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 included Tech. Sgt. Joseph Manning, Ava. Manning is a mission crew commander technician with the 224th Air Defense Squadron. The 224th Air Defense Group 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 (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 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 five 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 included Staff Sgt. Jason Calandra, Rome. Calandra is a radio technician at the 224th Support Squadron. The 224th Air Defense Group 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 (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 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 five 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, identified by their new ranks, included Senior Airman Brandon Keller, from Rome, N.Y. Keller is a computer network specialist at the 224th Support Squadron. The 224th Air Defense Group 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 (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 ADG, visit www.eads.ang.af.mil.

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.

Eastern Air Defense Sector personnel have won seven annual awards from the Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command Region-First Air Force (CONR-1AF) and Air Forces Northern (AFNORTH). Located at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, CONR and AFNORTH each recognize annual award winners and administer a combined CONR-AFNORTH awards program as well. "It's a remarkable achievement to win individual awards in organizations as large as CONR and AFNORTH and I congratulate our six individual winners on their outstanding accomplishments," said Col. Paul M. Bishop, EADS Commander. "As a Commander, the awards are especially gratifying because they recognize the professional skill, technical excellence and personal dedication that I see every day." Five New York Air National Guardsmen and one civilian employee received awards. Recipients included Lt. Col. Jennifer King, Prospect, CONR Outstanding Field Grade Officer. A flight commander with the 224th Air Defense Squadron, King successfully supervised 52 Airmen during a wide variety of operations, including 28 temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) for presidential travel and 10 large-scale exercises. She also led EADS efforts supporting the SpaceX mission to replenish the International Space Station, served as key member of the command and control (C2) system modernization team, and coordinated new cruise missile defense capabilities with multiple agencies. The 224th Air Defense Group (ADG) is composed of the 224th Air Defense Squadron (ADS) and 224th Support Squadron (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.

Eastern Air Defense Sector personnel have won seven annual awards from the Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command Region-First Air Force (CONR-1AF) and Air Forces Northern (AFNORTH). Located at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, CONR and AFNORTH each recognize annual award winners and administer a combined CONR-AFNORTH awards program as well. "It's a remarkable achievement to win individual awards in organizations as large as CONR and AFNORTH and I congratulate our six individual winners on their outstanding accomplishments," said Col. Paul M. Bishop, EADS Commander. "As a Commander, the awards are especially gratifying because they recognize the professional skill, technical excellence and personal dedication that I see every day." Five New York Air National Guardsmen and one civilian employee received awards. Recipients included Capt. Eric Schenck, Camden, who won two awards. Schenck earned the CONR-1AF (AFNORTH) Command and Control (C2) Warrior of the Year award and AFNORTH's Outstanding Company Grade Officer (CGO) award. The Weapons and Tactics Chief at the 224th Air Defense Squadron, Schenck planned 70 missions that enforced temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) for Presidential travel, manned space launches and national security events. These missions required coordination with 11 flying units and 540 aircraft sorties. Schenck also led a 31-member NORAD team that developed new combat identification procedures and supervised the training of more than 130 EADS Airmen. The 224th Air Defense Group (ADG) is composed of the 224th Air Defense Squadron (ADS) and 224th Support Squadron (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.

Eastern Air Defense Sector personnel have won seven annual awards from the Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command Region-First Air Force (CONR-1AF) and Air Forces Northern (AFNORTH). Located at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, CONR and AFNORTH each recognize annual award winners and administer a combined CONR-AFNORTH awards program as well. "It's a remarkable achievement to win individual awards in organizations as large as CONR and AFNORTH and I congratulate our six individual winners on their outstanding accomplishments," said Col. Paul M. Bishop, EADS Commander. "As a Commander, the awards are especially gratifying because they recognize the professional skill, technical excellence and personal dedication that I see every day." Five New York Air National Guardsmen and one civilian employee received awards. Recipients included Master Sgt. Jason Cheramie, New Hartford, CONR-1AF (AFNORTH) Outstanding First Sergeant/Senior Enlisted Advisor. The 224th Air Defense Group's First Sergeant, Cheramie organized and directed 11 unit-wide morale and recreation events for Airmen and 250 family members. He wrote the Group's initial awards program operating instruction, secured emergency mental health services to ensure a member's safety and reviewed and edited more than 300 Airmen evaluations. The 224th Air Defense Group (ADG) is composed of the 224th Air Defense Squadron (ADS) and 224th Support Squadron (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.

Eastern Air Defense Sector personnel have won seven annual awards from the Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command Region-First Air Force (CONR-1AF) and Air Forces Northern (AFNORTH). Located at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, CONR and AFNORTH each recognize annual award winners and administer a combined CONR-AFNORTH awards program as well. "It's a remarkable achievement to win individual awards in organizations as large as CONR and AFNORTH and I congratulate our six individual winners on their outstanding accomplishments," said Col. Paul M. Bishop, EADS Commander. "As a Commander, the awards are especially gratifying because they recognize the professional skill, technical excellence and personal dedication that I see every day." Five New York Air National Guardsmen and one civilian employee received awards. Recipients included Airman 1st Class Megan Mills, Syracuse, CONR Junior Enlisted Airman of the Year. A surveillance technician at the 224th Air Defense Squadron, Mills detected more than 860 potential threats during 22 Presidential support missions and played an instrumental role in Operation Allied Refuge, monitoring 14 flights to the U.S. from Afghanistan. An accomplished graphic artist, Mills designed an infographic for the Air National Guard Command Chief Master Sergeant's office and subsequently appeared on the Chief's leadership podcast. The 224th Air Defense Group (ADG) is composed of the 224th Air Defense Squadron (ADS) and 224th Support Squadron (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.

Eastern Air Defense Sector personnel have won seven annual awards from the Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command Region-First Air Force (CONR-1AF) and Air Forces Northern (AFNORTH). Located at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, CONR and AFNORTH each recognize annual award winners and administer a combined CONR-AFNORTH awards program as well. "It's a remarkable achievement to win individual awards in organizations as large as CONR and AFNORTH and I congratulate our six individual winners on their outstanding accomplishments," said Col. Paul M. Bishop, EADS Commander. "As a Commander, the awards are especially gratifying because they recognize the professional skill, technical excellence and personal dedication that I see every day." Five New York Air National Guardsmen and one civilian employee received awards. Recipients included Master Sgt. Robert Aikins, Clinton, CONR-AFNORTH Security Forces Sentry of the Year. A Security Forces operations supervisor at the 224th Support Squadron, Aikins identified and corrected more than 20 deficiencies during inspections, overhauled the unit fitness program, and helped establish an integrated defense council. Aikins also organized and supervised the security detail at EADS 9/11 20th anniversary ceremony and coordinated an Air National Guard training course in Rome that more than 80 Airmen from across New York attended. The 224th Air Defense Group (ADG) is composed of the 224th Air Defense Squadron (ADS) and 224th Support Squadron (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 six 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, identified by their new ranks, included Staff Sgt. Adam Howe, from Utica. Howe is a command and control operations technician at the 224th Air Defense Squadron. The 224th Air Defense Group 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 (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 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 six 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, identified by their new ranks, included Maj. Joseph Breunig, from Genseo, N.Y. Breunig is a cyberspace operations officer with the 224th Support Squadron. The 224th Air Defense Group 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 (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 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 six 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, identified by their new ranks, included Master Sgt. David Bowers, from Baldwinsville, N.Y. Bowers is a heating, ventilation and air conditioning technician at the 224th Support Squadron. The 224th Air Defense Group 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 (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 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 six 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, identified by their new ranks, included Master Sgt. Kathleen Bielecki, from Canastota, N.Y. Bielecki is a weapons director at the 224th Air Defense Squadron. The 224th Air Defense Group 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 (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 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 six 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, identified by their new ranks, included Tech. Sgt. Gary Gillespie, from Rome, N.Y. Gillespie is an intelligence analyst at the 224th Air Defense Squadron. The 224th Air Defense Group 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 (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 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 six 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, identified by their new ranks, included Senior Airman Robert Kraeger, from Boonville, N.Y. Kraeger is a material management technician at the 224th Support Squadron. The 224th Air Defense Group 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 (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 ADG, visit www.eads.ang.af.mil.

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 Air National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.

The 224th Air Defense Group promoted its senior enlisted leader to chief master sergeant, the Air National Guard's highest enlisted rank, on March 2 during a short ceremony at Griffiss Institute. Chief Master Sgt. Robert S. Zoldi, a Camden resident, was promoted by Col. Joseph F. Roos, the 224th ADG Commander, who served as the presiding officer at the ceremony. Chief Zoldi has served as the ADG's Senior Enlisted Leader since October 2021. As 224th ADG Senior Enlisted Leader, Chief Zoldi provides general supervision to the command's enlisted force and is the principal advisor to the ADG Commander on all matters concerning the health, morale, welfare, quality of life, recognition, professional development, training, and military readiness of the organization's enlisted personnel. Chief Zoldi has served in the Air National Guard since 1999 and at EADS since 2003. Prior to his current position, he supported more than 400 personnel as the 224th ADG Personnel Superintendent, where he was responsible for the unit's personnel, medical and training offices. Chief Zoldi's major awards include multiple Meritorious Service Medals, Air Force Commendation Medals and the Air Force Achievement Medal. He has also received four New York Air National Guard Long and Faithful Service awards and six New York Air National Guard Physical Fitness awards. The 224th Air Defense Group 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 (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 ADG, visit www.eads.ang.af.mil. ###

The Eastern Air Defense Sector (EADS) and the New York Air National Guard's 224th Air Defense Group (ADG) have named their annual award winners for the past year. "The nation's air defense mission requires engaged and consistent excellence from all of our members," said Col. Joseph F. Roos, 224th ADG Commander. "The COVID-19 pandemic made this past year unusually difficult and our winners distinguished themselves by exceeding our demanding requirements. I congratulate them on their outstanding accomplishments and thank them for their efforts." Award recipients included: Mr. Dan Foley, Durhamville, Outstanding Category II Civilian. The Senior Infrastructure Technical Lead at the 224th Support Squadron (SPTS), Foley engineered a new open storage network system, developed an extensive wiring plan, and identified and repaired problems with a key datalink connecting EADS to the National Capital Region. Foley also updated and modernized a database of more than 700 circuits. The 224th ADG is composed of the 224th Air Defense Squadron (ADS) and 224th Support Squadron (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 Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announces the recent promotion of a Saratoga Springs resident with the New York Army National Guard in recognition of his capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Matthew Gunther, from Saratoga Springs, N.Y. and assigned to the Joint Force Headquarters Detachment, received a promotion to the rank of staff sergeant on March 4, 2022.

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 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, identified by their new ranks, included Senor Master Sgt. Evan Thorn, Camden, N.Y. Thorn is an assistant flight superintendent with the 224th Air Defense Squadron (ADS). The 224th Air Defense Group 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 (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 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 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, identified by their new ranks, included Senior Airman Nathan Kling, Oneida, N.Y. Kling is a Security Forces journeyman at the 224th Support Squadron (SPTS). The 224th Air Defense Group 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 (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 ADG, visit www.eads.ang.af.mil. ###