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LGen Huddleston takes reins as NORAD deputy, set to lead 'distinguished community' of Canadians, Americans
NORAD celebrates 67 years of excellence
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176th ADS fields state-of-the-art battle command center
NORAD celebrates 67 years of excellence
CANR welcomes McKenna as new commander
Guillot takes command of NORAD, USNORTHCOM
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NORAD detects and tracks Russian aircraft operating in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone
PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. – The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) detected and tracked one IL-20 COOT operating in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on Aug. 26, 2025.
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NORAD detects and tracks Russian aircraft operating in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone
PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo– The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) detected and tracked one IL-20 COOT operating in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on Aug. 24, 2025.
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NORAD detects and tracks Russian aircraft operating in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone
PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo– The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) detected and tracked one IL-20 COOT operating in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on Aug. 21, 2025.
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Engage Us
Col. Justin "Astro" Elliott shares how NORAD defends North America through aerospace warning, aerospace control, and maritime warning. Watch now: https://t.co/qtJfvmV2RH #NORAD #WeHaveTheWatch #flyinformed @1stAF
@MrBeast, our warm thanks for coming out to Cheyenne Mountain Complex this spring to check out the installation, and the teams and missions it houses beneath millions of tons of Coloradan mountain. 🏔️ Very happy to provide your team a demo of 🇺🇸🇨🇦NORAD's response to Temporary https://t.co/ItfFy9GwAW
PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. – The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) detected and tracked one IL-20 COOT operating in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on Aug. 26, 2025. NORAD responded with an E-3, two F-16s, and one KC-135 tanker to https://t.co/8k1S1bqD1w
Outstanding work by the Canadian 🇨🇦and Continental 🇺🇸 #NORAD regions for their operational excellence during #GlobalGuardian. Bomber missions demonstrate the credibility of our forces to address a global security environment that is more diverse and uncertain than at any other https://t.co/TdzgVnyUvF
PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo– The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) detected and tracked one IL-20 COOT operating in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on Aug. 24, 2025. NORAD responded with an E-3, two F-16s, and two KC-135s tanker to intercept https://t.co/NwgYzkrSq4
What an incredible weekend at the #AirDotShow in Orange County, NY! 🇺🇸✈️ Our #NORAD team had an amazing time showcasing live-fly demos of how we enforce Temporary Flight Restrictions under Operation #NOBLEEAGLE. The energy from the crowd was fantastic, and we’re grateful for https://t.co/kFS3REiWmh
Pilots, do you know what to do if you are flying and suddenly find a #NORAD F-16 on your wing? Find our airshow team at the #AirDotShow again tomorrow & watch our live-fly demo on NORAD's response to TFR violations. 🛑 Friendly tip: Don’t be that pilot who flies into a TFR and https://t.co/zyZ0ZxxaYN
Practice like a pro! No pre-flight brief is complete without checking your NOTAMs. Our #NORAD airshow team was up early for the #NewYorkAirShow Air Boss brief this morning and took to the skies shortly after to practice our demo in this weekend’s #AirDotShow in Orange County, https://t.co/2Kbvgjg8CZ
PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo– The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) detected and tracked one IL-20 COOT operating in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on Aug. 21, 2025. NORAD responded with an E-3, two F-16s, and one KC-135 tanker to intercept, https://t.co/OUquaWvUsY
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) detected and tracked one IL-20 COOT operating in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on 20 August 2025. The Russian military aircraft remained in international airspace and did not https://t.co/ypGLOkzrXc
Well done Alaskan aviation community! No TFR violations today during the Presidential summit. Thank you!
Heads up to all pilots flying near #Anchorage, #Alaska this Friday. Remember to check your #FAA NOTAMs during pre-flight preparation. #NORAD will be enforcing the #FAA Temporary Flight Restriction as per NOTAM #5/7142. NOTAMs can be found on the FAA website. https://t.co/29Hqt19qcy
A reminder to all pilots to read your NOTAMs and pay particular attention to restricted airspace. https://t.co/hs8lGYjSiU
Once more, a strong reminder to pilots to read #FAA NOTAMs when preparing for and conducting all flights. Specifically for the Bedminster, New Jersey area. Fly informed. Fly safe. https://t.co/yYiZgBrhM1
A reminder from our Continental U.S. NORAD Region to all pilots ➡️ read your NOTAMs to #flyinformed and #flysafe #WeHaveTheWatch https://t.co/pINe0xyRA0
NORAD responded to a plane violating a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) over Bedminster, NJ on Aug 2, 2025. Pilots, a reminder to check FAA NOTAMs before you fly! ➡️ https://t.co/FRZsrPhaMg Fly informed. Fly safe. #NORAD #AviationSafety https://t.co/7pDN6dOVa2
BZ @ANRALCOM! This intercept demonstrates a cooperative and collaborative defense, strengthening our ability to deter shared threats through a layered defense of the 🇺🇸 U.S. and 🇨🇦 Canada by linking defense activities abroad. #WeHaveTheWatch #OpNobleDefender #GlobalGuardian https://t.co/OHUQLtlR34
📸 Striking imagery captured by our Alaskan NORAD region from last night's ADIZ incursion by Russian military aircraft #WeHaveTheWatch https://t.co/7LfQn27X1l
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) detected and tracked Russian military aircraft operating in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on 22 July 2025. The Russian aircraft remained in international airspace and did not enter American or Canadian
A warm welcome to LGen Iain Huddleston as the new Deputy Commander NORAD, succeeding LGen Blaise Frawley. Ceremony held at Peterson Space Force Base. #NORAD #WeHaveTheWatch https://t.co/m9CpFVu6Tu https://t.co/ICpYsWJgLt
🌎😀📆 - It’s World Emoji Day!🎉When you think of NORAD & USNORTHCOM, which Emoj...
NORAD and USNORTHCOM Commander, General Terrence O’Shaughnessy, spoke to the sol...
NORAD, USNORTHCOM and the Mexican Air Force coordinate on procedures during AMAL...
The New York City Fire Department in concert with U. S. Army North (Fifth Army) ...
Practice makes perfect! Soldiers with the 287th Engineer Detachment (Fire) from...
Thanks to Fleet Master Chief Russell Smith for stopping by to discuss the Navy's...
A bi-national team from #NORAD will be participating in the 2018 #NijmegenMarche...
There are currently four MAFFS-equipped C-130s supporting the National Interagen...
Gen. Terrence O'Shaughnessy, Commander of NORAD and U.S. Northern Command, met w...
The National Multi-Agency Coordinating Group (NMAC) at the National Interagency ...
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176th Air Defense Squadron Fields State-of-the-Art Battle Command Center
NORAD completed a $13.1 million agile operations project in December at the 176th ADS Battle Command Center’s 3rd generation AN/FYQ-156 Tactical Command and Control System, also known as Battle Control System-Fixed.
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Canadian NORAD Region welcomes new commander
The Canadian North American Aerospace Defense Command Region (CANR) welcomed its new commander July 11, 2024, during a ceremony at Canadian Forces Base Winnipeg.
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NORAD celebrates 66 years of excellence
North American Aerospace Defense Command, a binational partnership between the United States and Canada, celebrated the organization’s decades of service during a 66th Anniversary event May 10, 2024.
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