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  • Sector Renamed to Reflect East Coast Mission

    In an official order from the Department of the Air Force, the Northeast Air Defense Sector was renamed the Eastern Air Defense Sector July 15. In November 2006, the Sector assumed responsibility for providing air sovereignty over the entire east coast of the U.S., which includes more than one

  • Sector takes on Spiral 3 training, operational testing

    The NEADS Joint Interface Control Cell is currently implementing Spiral 3 updates to the Battle Control System-Fixed to include providing training with a focus on the Pocket-J data link capabilities in reference to Spiral 3. According to JICC, training for Spiral 3 was Jan. 5-9. Operational testing

  • New control section focuses on datalinks

    The Interface Control Section recently separated from the flights to become its own section with a new name. The new Joint Interface Control Cell (JICC) is responsible for the accomplishment of Link Management and Track Data Coordination functions to include ensuring the clarity, accuracy, currency,

  • Exercise tests first responders with simulated chlorine spill

    Griffiss Business and Technology Park tenants teamed-up to coordinate another base exercise during the June AFT week. The exercise was a coordinated effort between the Northeast Air Defense Sector, Air Force Research Labs, Defense Finance and Accounting Service and local emergency responders. "Never

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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