WADS Canadian Detachment members awarded CAF Special Service Medals
Royal Canadian Navy Master Seaman Malisa Ogunniya (center), Western Air Defense Sector Canadian Detachment chief clerk, is awarded the Canadian Armed Forces Special Service Medal with NATO bar from Lt. Col. Mic... More
Capt. Jason Allenton wins prestigious National Guard Bureau award
U.S. Air Force Capt. Jason Allenton, 225th Air Defense Squadron air battle manager, is awarded the Western Air Defense Sector's 2019 Company Grade Officer of the Year award during the WADS annual awards ceremon... More
1st Lt. Krosby Keller, left, 225th Air Defense Squadron
1st Lt. Krosby Keller, left, 225th Air Defense Squadron air battle manager, receives a thumbs up from running partner, Bruce Robie, when the announcement is made that Keller just completed running a 100-miles d... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Bradley, left, and
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Bradley, left, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Jensen, right, both assigned to the 225th Air Defense Squadron, prepare food boxes at the Food Lifeline COVID Response war... More
Col. Scott C. Humphrey, left, salutes Lt. Gen. Kirk
Col. Scott C. Humphrey, left, salutes Lt. Gen. Kirk S. Pierce, the Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Region (CONR)-1st Air Force (Air Forces Northern) commander, during the Western Air Defense S... More
Richard Gonzales (middle), 225th Air Defense Group
Richard Gonzales (middle), 225th Air Defense Group personnel specialist, competes and wins first in the Men’s Physique Masters 50 & Older class at the Washington State Championship for bodybuilding at the Aubur... More
Members of the 225th Air Defense Squadron, lead by
Members of the 225th Air Defense Squadron, lead by their commander Col. Brian Bergren, finished running about seven miles each during the POW/MIA Remembrance Run on Joint Base Lewis-McChord Sept. 19, 2019. (Cou... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Rachel Yandon, a radio frequency
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Rachel Yandon, a radio frequency transmission systems apprentice assigned to the 225th Support Squadron, sews military uniform color complaint face masks for mission essential personne... More
The Washington Air National Guard marksmanship team
The Washington Air National Guard marksmanship team discusses course of fire for next rifle range competition at the 47th Annual Winston P. Wilson Championship, Robinson Maneuver Training Center, Arkansas, Apri... More
Senior Airman Payton Chiou, 225th Support Squadron,
Senior Airman Payton Chiou, 225th Support Squadron, Western Air Defense Sector, assists the Washington State Department of Natural Resources fight wildfires near Inchelium, Washington, Sept. 16, 2020. The 15 p... More
KC-135 boom operator supports Washington food banks during COVID-19
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Stefaniak, a boom operator with the Washington Air National Guard's 116th Air Refueling Squadron and a carpenter in his civilian occupation, sorts food at the Issaquah Food Bank ... More
1st Lt. Krosby Keller, left, 225th Air Defense Squadron
1st Lt. Krosby Keller, left, 225th Air Defense Squadron air battle manager, runs with Bruce Robie, 225th Support Squadron National Airspace System Defense program manager, during the Joint Base Lewis-McChord 24... More
Bruce Robie, 225th Support Squadron National Airspace
Bruce Robie, 225th Support Squadron National Airspace System Defense program manager, stands at the end of the Third Burroughs Trail in Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, after running the 17-mile trail i... More
Master Sgt. Christopher Martin, left, 242nd Combat
Master Sgt. Christopher Martin, left, 242nd Combat Communications Squadron first sergeant and team captain, and Master Sgt. Michael Chapman, 194th Security Forces Squadron, review the course of fire and practic... More
Col. Brett Bosselmann, 225th Support Squadron commander,
Col. Brett Bosselmann, 225th Support Squadron commander, runs with Master Sgt. Eric Poe and his children during the POW/MIA Remembrance Run Sept. 18, 2019 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. (Courtesy photo)
Richard Gonzales, 225th Air Defense Group personnel
Richard Gonzales, 225th Air Defense Group personnel specialist, competes and wins first in the Men’s Physique Masters 50 & Older class at the Washington State Championship for bodybuilding at the Auburn Perform... More
Master Sgt. Christopher Martin, left to right, 242nd
Master Sgt. Christopher Martin, left to right, 242nd Combat Communications Squadron first sergeant and team captain, Staff Sgt. Caleb Gutting, 141st Security Forces Squadron, Maj. Eric Manewal, 194th Wing, Gen.... More
Members of the 225th Air Defense Squadron, lead by
Members of the 225th Air Defense Squadron, lead by their commander Col. Brian Bergren, run during the early morning hours Sept. 19, 2019 during the POW/MIA Remembrance Run on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. (Courtesy photo)
Bruce Robie, 225th Support Squadron National Airspace
Bruce Robie, 225th Support Squadron National Airspace System Defense program manager, pushes through the mental and physical wall on mile 73 during the Joint Base Lewis-McChord 24-Hour POW/MIA Remembrance Run S... More
Marksmen teams wait to enter range during the 47th
Marksmen teams wait to enter range during the 47th Annual Winston P. Wilson Championship, Robinson Maneuver Training Center, Arkansas, May 2, 2018. The annual events, hosted by the National Guard Marksmanship... More
Richard Gonzales, 225th Air Defense Group personnel
Richard Gonzales, 225th Air Defense Group personnel specialist, competes and wins first in the Classic Men’s Physique Masters 50 & Older class at the Washington State Championship for bodybuilding at the Auburn... More
Washington TAG views ABMS onramp event
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Bret Daugherty, The Adjutant General, Washington National Guard (second from left), and U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Gent Welsh, Commander, Washington Air National Guard (second from right), ob... More
Maj. Eric Manewal, 194th Wing, marks targets in the
Maj. Eric Manewal, 194th Wing, marks targets in the pits during the 47th Annual Winston P. Wilson Championship, Robinson Maneuver Training Center, Arkansas, May 1, 2018. The annual events, hosted by the Nation... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Nicole Stefaniak of Spokane, a
U.S. Air Force Capt. Nicole Stefaniak of Spokane, a member of the Western Air Defense Sector and an intelligence officer, works on the J2 (Intelligence) staff in support of Joint Task Force Steelhead at the Pie... More
Master Sgt. Christopher Martin, 242nd Combat Communications
Master Sgt. Christopher Martin, 242nd Combat Communications Squadron first sergeant and team captain, enjoys an early morning sunrise with team mascot Harry prior to the start of the day at the 47th Annual Win... More
Maj. Eric Manewal, 194th Wing, scores targets with
Maj. Eric Manewal, 194th Wing, scores targets with Army personnel during the 47th Annual Winston P. Wilson Championship, Robinson Maneuver Training Center, Arkansas, May 1, 2018. The annual events, hosted by t... More
Members of the Western Air Defense Sector pose of a
Members of the Western Air Defense Sector pose of a team photo after completing the 24-Hour POW/MIA Remembrance Run at the McChord Field track Sept. 19, 2018. The WADS team completed 1,557 laps (389 miles) and... More
1st Lt. Krosby Keller, 225th Air Defense Squadron air
1st Lt. Krosby Keller, 225th Air Defense Squadron air battle manager, runs the San Diego 100 ultra marathon June 8, 2018. The San Diego 100 is a mountain race that takes place east of San Diego in June every y... More
Master Sgt. Michael Chapman, 194th Security Forces
Master Sgt. Michael Chapman, 194th Security Forces Squadron, verifies scores with Army personnel during the 47th Annual Winston P. Wilson Championship, Robinson Maneuver Training Center, Arkansas, May 1, 2018. ... More
Staff Sgt. Caleb Gutting, 141st Security Forces Squadron,
Staff Sgt. Caleb Gutting, 141st Security Forces Squadron, stands ready for the pistol Excellence in Competition match. The 47th Annual Winston P. Wilson Championship, Robinson Maneuver Training Center, Arkansa... More
Lt. Gen. Kirk S. Pierce, left, the Continental U.S.
Lt. Gen. Kirk S. Pierce, left, the Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Region (CONR)-1st Air Force (Air Forces Northern) commander, gives his opening remarks prior to Col. Scott C. Humphrey, right... More
Bruce Robie, 225th Support Squadron, runs 81 miles
Bruce Robie, 225th Support Squadron, runs 81 miles during the Joint Base Lewis-McChord 24-Hour POW/MIA Remembrance Run Sept. 19-20, 2019. Robie placed first in individual standings. (Courtesy photo)
Bruce Robie, 225th Support Squadron, runs 81 miles
Bruce Robie, 225th Support Squadron, runs 81 miles during the Joint Base Lewis-McChord 24-Hour POW/MIA Remembrance Run Sept. 19-20, 2019. Robie placed first in individual standings. (Courtesy photo)
Maj Eric Manewal, 194th Wing, scores targets with Army
Maj Eric Manewal, 194th Wing, scores targets with Army personnel during the 47th Annual Winston P. Wilson Championship, Robinson Maneuver Training Center, Arkansas, May 1, 2018. The annual events, hosted by th... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Rachel Yandon, a radio frequency
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Rachel Yandon, a radio frequency transmission systems apprentice assigned to the 225th Support Squadron, wears one the the military uniform color complaint face masks she donated to mi... More
Bruce Robie, 225th Support Squadron National Airspace
Bruce Robie, 225th Support Squadron National Airspace System Defense program manager, shows his enthusiasm for hitting mile 71 during the Joint Base Lewis-McChord 24-Hour POW/MIA Remembrance Run Sept. 19, 2018.... More
Master Sgt. Christopher Martin, 242nd Combat Communications
Master Sgt. Christopher Martin, 242nd Combat Communications Squadron first sergeant and team captain, adds points while scoring targets with Staff Sgt. Caleb Gutting, 141st Security Forces Squadron, during the ... More
Bruce Robie, left, 225th Support Squadron National
Bruce Robie, left, 225th Support Squadron National Airspace System Defense program manager, and 1st Lt. Krosby Keller, 225th Air Defense Squadron air battle manager, proudly hold the Western Air Defense Sector ... More