The 224th Air Defense Group recently presented Tech. Sgt. Angelina Palmer of Chittenango with the Air Force Commendation Medal. A member of the 224th Air Defense Squadron, Palmer was recognized for her outstanding work in operations while a part of the Western Air Defense Sector at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington state.
The 224th ADG is composed of the 224th Air Defense Squadron and 224th Support Squadron in Rome, and Detachment 1 and Detachment 2 that serve in the Washington, D.C. area. The 224th ADG provides the forces to conduct the Eastern Air Defense Sector’s mission. Part of the North American Aerospace Defense Command, 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 224th Air Defense Group and the Eastern Air Defense Sector, visit www.eads.ang.af.mil.