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  • Workers lower a restored F-4 Phantom II jet onto a pedestal on Dec. 10 at the Eastern Air Defense Sector. Provided to EADS by the AFRL Rome Research Site, the plane was restored by the Mohawk Valley Community College Aviation Training Center.

    F-4 Phantom Jet Moved to Permanent Display at Eastern Air Defense Sector

    A restored version of one the U.S. Air Force's most renowned combat planes is now on permanent display outside the Eastern Air Defense Sector. Perched on a pedestal 15 feet above a small pond at the facility's southwest edge, the imposing 47-year-old F-4 Phantom jet demands attention. "The elevated pedestal is a fitting place of honor for an
  • Senior Master Sgt Maureen Dooley directs EADS volunteers during delivery of Thanksgiving food baskets in Rome, N.Y. Nearly 30 Airmen and Canadian Forces members from EADS supported the American Red Cross effort.

    EADS Volunteers Join American Red Cross Rome Area Chapter to Deliver Thanksgiving Baskets

    More than 400 families in the Rome area will enjoy Thanksgiving dinner this year thanks in part to the support of New York Air National Guardsmen and Canadian Forces members from the Eastern Air Defense Sector (EADS).Nearly 30 EADS personnel joined the ARC Rome Area staff and community volunteers on Monday and Tuesday at St. John's Evangelical
  • Canadian Forces Commander LCol Joseph MacMillan and EADS Director (Support) Lt. Col. Elise Hereth review a check list as part of the Vigilant Shield exercise.

    EADS Surges for Annual Vigilant Shield Exercise

    The Eastern Air Defense Sector participated in a continent-wide training exercise last week with the North American Aerospace Defense Command, the U.S. Northern Command, and federal, state and local agencies from across the United States and Canada. Vigilant Shield '11 evaluated tactics, techniques and procedures to ensure the interoperability of
  • Master Sgt Tom Whiteman and Master Sgt Jeff Lamarche of the Eastern Air Defense Sector fold the flag as part of a Veterans Day ceremony in Rome, N.Y. The ceremony commemorated Veterans Day and Canada's Remembrance Day.

    EADS Joins Rome Area Officials at Veterans Day Ceremony

    New York Air National Guardsmen and Canadian Forces members from the Eastern Air Defense Sector honored military veterans of both nations this morning in a ceremony at Rome's Memorial Park.Led by Lt. Col. Elise Hereth, EADS Deputy Commander, Support, and Lt. Col. Joseph MacMillan, Canadian Forces, Rome Detachment commander, EADS personnel presented
  • EADS bi-national honor guard presented the American and Canadian colors at the Rome Frenzy’s home ice opener. From left to right, honor guard members are: Master Sergeant Thomas Whiteman, Master Sergeant Jeffrey LaMarche, Warrant Officer Duane Feltham, Canadian Forces; Lieutenant Jonathan Hillman, Canadian Forces; and Technical Sergeant James Mauthe.

    EADS Canadian-American Honor Guard Opens Local Hockey Team's Home Season

    The Eastern Air Defense Sector provided a bi-national honor guard Wednesday night for the home ice opener of Rome's new minor league hockey team.Composed of New York Air National Guardsmen and Canadian Forces members, the five-man detachment presented the American and Canadian flags during the countries' respective national anthems. Played at
  • Staff Sgt. Jose Ortiz concentrates on the air defense mission at the Eastern Air Defense Sector. He was selected as National Guard Bureau's Command and Control Division's NCO Outstanding Aircraft and Warning Systems Operator of the Year.

    National Guard Bureau recognizes controllers’ excellence

    The National Guard Bureau has recognized two members of the Eastern Air Defense Sector as some of the best controllers in the Guard.Captain Joseph Potestivo recieved the National Guard Bureau's Command and Control Division's Air Battle Manager of the Year Award. Staff Sgt. Jose Ortiz was selected as National Guard Bureau's Command and Control
  • Capt. Chris Crumb, a Weapons Controller at the Eastern Air Defense Sector, simulates controlling a mission. Recently, Weapons and Tactics shop held the unit?s first-ever semiannual ?Top Scope? competition. The competition is designed to help members of the unit achieve one of the overarching goals of the Sector, which is to improve mission effectiveness.

    Top Scope Competition Sharpens Weapons Training, Skills

    The 'Top Scope' competition was resurrected here with the first-ever semiannual competition that wrapped-up in April.Eastern Air Defense Sector Weapons and Tactics shop breathed life into the long forgotten competition as a result of a particularly brutal mission de-briefing from a pilot. That painful debrief sparked the idea of a using competition
  • Command Chief Master Sgt. W. Allen Usry, command senior enlisted leader for NORAD and U.S. Northern Command, and Senior Airman Heather Price, EADS Tracking Technician, Eastern Air Defense Sector Airman of the Year for 2009, cut the cake during the unit?s Annual Awards Banquet Jan. 15. The award winners will now compete at the unit?s higher headquarters, First Air Force as well as at the state level (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Laura Scales).

    Unit recognizes yearly award winners at Annual Awards Banquet

    The Eastern Air Defense Sector recognized its yearly award winners during its Annual Awards Banquet Jan. 15, 2010.The EADS Yearly Award Winners included:Company Grade Officer of the Year: Capt. Dennis Cetrone, EADS Air Weapons OfficerSenior NCO of the Year: Senior Master Sgt. Edward Warner, EADS, Cyber Operations SuperintendentNCO of the Year:
  • Staff Sgt. Jason Cole, Eastern Air Defense Sector Alpha flight member, chats with one of Santa?s helpers at the North Pole. The air defense controllers at EADS will track Santa Claus over the eastern U.S. during his Christmas Eve journey across the nation. EADS personnel will work diligently through the night on Christmas Eve to maintain ongoing contact with Santa as he continues his travels across the states (U.S. Air Force photo by Brooke Davis).

    Christmas Eve: A Special Mission for New York Air National Guardsmen

    Once again this Christmas Eve, members of the New York Air National Guard will play a key roll as the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) tracks Santa Claus progress around the world.The air defense controllers at the Eastern Air Defense Sector (EADS) here will track Santa Claus over the eastern U.S. during his Christmas Eve journey
  • The Eastern Air Defense Sector held its first Hometown Heroes Salute ceremony Dec. 18. The award program was created by the Air National Guard to honor our Airmen who have deployed and to let them know that their service to our nation is truly appreciated.

    First Hometown Heroes Salute ceremony recognizes Guardsmen, families

    The Eastern Air Defense Sector held its first Hometown Heroes Salute ceremony Dec. 18. The award program was created by the Air National Guard to honor our Airmen who have deployed and to let them know that their service to our nation is truly appreciated. It is one of the ANG's largest recognition endeavors in history, and is unique because it
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