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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.

Lt. Gen. Pierre St. Amand, deputy commander for North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), speaks during the Canadian Mess Dinner April 15 at the American Lake Conference Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. St. Amand upheld the brief speech tradition of the mess but did take the time to touch on the long history of the RCAF and he praised the long standing close relationship the U.S. and Canadian military have shared, specifically in NORAD and at the Western Air Defense Sector.

April 28, 2016

Western Air Defense Sector Canadians celebrate Royal Canadian Air Force Anniversary

April 15, 2016 — JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCChord, Wash. -- The 92nd Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) was celebrated by the Western Air Defense Sector (WADS) Canadian Detachment's annual RCAF Mess Dinner at the American Lake Conference Center April 15.