Representative Adam Smith (left) and Maj. Gen. Timothy J. Lowenberg preside at the grand opening of the Western Air Defense Sector?s state-of-the-art operations floor Nov. 20. The ceremony culminated an 18-month effort that now stands WADS as a significant, technically-advanced deterrent against asymmetrical threats over a significant portion of America?s airspace. Congressman Smith represents Washington State?s 9th District; General Lowenberg is Washington State?s adjutant general. (U.S. Air Force photo/Randy Rubattino)