Northeast Air Defense Sector Announces State and Unit Award Winners

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Master Sgt. Michael Cavalier

ROME, NY (02/09/2009)(readMedia)-- Two members from the Northeast Air Defense Sector garnered New York Air National Guard Outstanding Airmen of the Year Awards.

Master Sgt. Michael Cavalier was selected as the Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year and Master Sgt. Thomas Whiteman was selected as the Honor Guard Program Manager of the Year. The Honor Guard Program Manager of the Year was awarded to Sergeant Whiteman in both 2005 and 2007.

"The tremendous accomplishments of these award recipients reflect their commitment to excellence," said Col. John Bartholf, NEADS commander. "We are extremely proud of our people and wish them good luck as they continue to compete at the next level."

The Northeast Air Defense Sector also recently released the yearly award winners.

Airman of the Year: Staff Sgt. Bryan Severs

Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year: Master Sgt. Robert Zoldi

Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year: Master Sgt. Michael Cavalier

Company Grade Officer: Capt. Chris Miller

Civilian: Dan Melie

Honor Guard Member of the Year: Master Sgt. Scott Roorda

Honor Guard Manager of the Year: Master Sgt. Thomas Whiteman

The First Air Force-level awards will be announced shortly and if any NEADS members are selected, an additional announcement will be made. First Air Force is NEADS' higher headquarters.

NEADS monitors the skies over the eastern United States and controls counter-air operations over the eastern United States in support of North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command Homeland Defense Missions.