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  • Members from the Northeast Air Defense Sector battle out a hockey game that pitted the Americans verses the Canadians Dec. 17. As a North American Aerospace Defense Command unit, NEADS is well-stocked with Canadian hockey players. Although the Canadians lost 3-7, they are eager for a re-match and continue sharpen their game by practicing at local hockey rinks. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Manon Thibeault, Canadian Forces).

    NEADS plays hockey

  • Master Sgt. Thomas Whiteman, a Northeast Air Defense Sector Honor Guard member, stands at attention during a ceremony. Sergeant Whiteman was selected as the Honor Guard Program Manager of the Year for New York State. The Honor Guard Program Manager of the Year was awarded to Sergeant Whiteman in both 2005 and 2007.

    Sector garners state-level awards

    Two members from the Northeast Air Defense Sector garnered New York Air National Guard Outstanding Airmen of the Year Awards. Master Sgt. Michael Cavalier was selected as the Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year and Master Sgt. Thomas Whiteman was selected as the Honor Guard Program Manager of the Year. The Honor Guard Program Manager of the

  • Northeast Air Defense Sector opens new fitness center

    In keeping with the 'Fit to Fight' mindset of the Air Force, the Northeast Air Defense Sector officially opened its new fitness center Friday for use of Department of Defense employees, including members at NEADS, Air Force Research Lab and Defense Finance and Accounting Services. Renovating Depot 1, East Wing, which was an existing building
  • A Rome Fire Department firefighter works to stabilize a Northeast Air Defense Sector simulated victim during the Griffiss Park Mass Casualty Exercise Thursday. The exercise challenged first responders to perform their triage and hazmat procedures on victims of a simulated terrorist attack. Photo by Senior Airman Ricky Best

    Air Guard, Civilian Responders

    New York Air National Guard firefighters teamed up with Rome, N.Y. area emergency responders June 7 in a joint military/civilian mass casualty exercise at Griffiss Business and Technology Park. The exercise simulated a radiological "dirty bomb" hitting the headquarters of the Northeast Air Defense Sector (NEADS), a joint Active Air Force and Air
  • New York State Senator Joseph Griffo presents citations to (from right to left) Dr. Don Hanson, Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate director, Col. Clark Speicher, Northeast Air Defense Sector commander and Mr. Tony Kimball, from the 465th Fighter Interceptor Squadron reunion tour on September 18, 2007. The commemorative events were held at the AFRL Hangar located at Griffiss Business and Technology Park in Rome, N.Y. Photo by Master Sgt. Carlos Castro, NEADS Public Affairs.

    Ceremony Commemorates 60 years of Excellence

    Northeast Air Defense Sector and Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate teamed-up to commemorate the Air Force's 60th Anniversary here Tuesday, September 18, 2007. The ceremony also included a historic squadron from the former Griffiss Air Force Base. Veterans from the 465th Fighter Interceptor Squadron reunited for the first time in
  • Staff Sgt. Robert Hale, Northeast Air Defense Sector identification technician keeps a close eye on tracking Santa. To ensure Santa is safe and on schedule, the Air National Guard will ensure that their alert fighter aircraft, controlled by NEADS, are prepared to fly and help Santa at a moment’s notice, if needed. And in case of poor flying weather, NEADS will provide jolly Saint Nick navigation and guidance.

    Air Guard's Northeast Air Defense Sector provide support for NORAD's annual Christmas Eve mission

    Members from the Northeast Air Defense Sector, a New York Air National Guard unit, will track Santa Claus to provide him safe passage over the eastern U.S. and Canada this Christmas Eve. With the North American Air Defense Command taking the lead, NEADS will help NORAD during the holidays while they track Santa and his sleigh in the eastern part of
  • An aircrew member on the E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System, or AWACS, aircraft from the 552nd Air Control Wing based at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., briefs Rome Fire Department Chief Roger Sabia about the AWACS mission Tuesday, March 11, 2008. Photo by Brooke Davis, NEADS Public Affairs

    NEADS, AWACS Link-up for Integration Training

    An E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System, or AWACS, aircraft from the 552nd Air Control Wing based at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., landed at the Oneida County Airport in Rome, N.Y., for integration training with controllers at the Northeast Air Defense Sector Monday. During the weeklong visit, the aircrew toured the Sector Operations
  • Members from the Northeast Air Defense Sector perform their command and control mission in order to prevent air attacks against the U.S. by responding to unknown, unwanted and unauthorized air activity approaching and operating within U.S. sovereign airspace. Photo by: 174th Fighter Wing Visual Information

    NEADS controllers assist in fighter response to air space violation

    When a small aircraft strayed into the restricted airspace over Washington on Aug. 1, the citizen-Airmen of the Northeast Air Defense Sector (NEADS) played a role in intercepting the aircraft and escorting it our of the region. The members of NEADS assisted in controlling two F-16 fighters, under the direction of North American Aerospace Defense
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