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Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz Jones traveled to upstate New York on Nov. 24 to thank Airmen at the Eastern Air Defense Sector for their around-the-clock efforts defending the nation.
The Under Secretary of the Air Force is the second-highest ranking civilian official in the Department of the Air Force, serving directly under the Secretary of the Air Force. Together with the Chief of Staff of the Air Force and the Chief of Space Operations, as well as the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force and the Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force, the six make up the senior leadership team of the Department of the Air Force.
Jones recognized the New York Air National Guardsmen and Canadian Forces members at the Eastern Air Defense Sector, many of whom would be working over the Thanksgiving holiday.
“You defend the homeland from airborne attack 24/7 - 365,” said Jones. “We share this critical mission with the Canadian military and our countries are stronger and safer for it. Thank you for standing watch.”
The visit’s focal point was EADS’ Battle Control Center, where Airmen explained the unit’s around-the-clock operations to the Under Secretary. EADS’ Mission Defense Team also briefed Jones on its cyber defense efforts.
The Under Secretary recognized three Airmen during her stop. Jones coined Tech. Sgt. Brittany Carrier, a member of the 224th Support Squadron (SPTS); Staff Sgt. Brandon Kerr of the 224th Air Defense Squadron (ADS), and Staff Sgt. Laura Fontana of the 224th SPTS Security Forces, for their superior work.
Jones toured the Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate, also located in Rome, prior to arriving at EADS.
EADS is composed of New York Air National Guardsmen from the 224th Air Defense Group (ADG), a Canadian Forces detachment, liaison officers from the Army and Navy, federal civilians and civilian contractors. 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.
| Date Taken: | 11.29.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 11.29.2021 14:05 |
| Story ID: | 410119 |
| Location: | ROME , NY, US |
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