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Canadian Brig. Gen. Sylvain Menard (center), Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Region (CONR) deputy commander, presides over the Western Air Defense Sector Canadian Detachment change of command. Lt. Col. Michael Fawcett (left) assumes command from the outgoing commander, Lt. Col. Matthew Wappler (right), during the ceremonial signing of the change of command scrolls July 10, 2018. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Kimberly D. Burke)

July 13, 2018

WADS Welcomes New Canadian Detachment Commander

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. — The Canadian Detachment at the Western Air Defense Sector officially changed command Tuesday. Lt. Col. Michael Fawcett assumed command from Lt. Col. Matthew Wappler, who finished a three-year tour of duty as the Canadian Detachment commanding officer. Fawcett’s responsibilities will include leading the 15-member Canadian Detachment and serving as part of the WADS staff. Wappler is transferring to 1 Canadian Air Division in Winnipeg, Manitoba, as the senior staff officer for Aerospace Capabilities and Readiness.