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More than 1,000 military and civilian volunteers answered nearly 95,000 telephone calls and more than 10,000 e-mails at the NORAD Tracks Santa Operations Center on Christmas Eve at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. Click to download hi-res version |
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The U.S. Air Force has and continues to meet NORAD mission requirements for operations such as Operation Noble Eagle and other Air Sovereignty Alert missions assigned to the command. As the transition of the U.S. Air Force F-15s back into operational status takes place, those F-15s not yet cleared may still fly under a mandatory scramble order. Other mission requirements have been and will continue to be met by airframes such as the F-16 and F-22. NORAD's mission to deter, detect and defend North American skies remains unabated. Click to download hi-res version |
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Gen. Gene Renuart, left, commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, met with Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert, commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command, during the admiral's Oct. 19, 2007, visit to NORAD and USNORTHCOM headquarters at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. USFFC is the Joint Force Maritime Component Command for U.S. Northern Command. The admiral's visit coincided with all three commands' participation in the Vigilant Shield '08 exercise. Click to download hi-res version |
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Members of the Joint Interagency Coordination Group at the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command discuss how best to respond to scenarios in the Vigilant Shield '08 exercise at the commands' headquarters at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. The exercise provides local, state, tribal, interagency, Department of Defense and non-governmental organizations and agencies involved in homeland security and homeland defense the opportunity to participate in a full range of exercise scenarios that will better prepare participants to prevent and respond to national crises. Click to download hi-res version |
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A "Super Sentinel" emergency response vehicle from U.S. Army North was deployed to Phoenix, Ariz., to support Army North’s command assessment element team as part of Exercise Vigilant Shield '08. ARNORTH's CAE deployed in support to the Department of Homeland Security to respond to a simulated radiological dispersal device explosion in Phoenix. Click to download hi-res version |
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A team that developed a system that allows users at North American Aerospace Command and U.S. Northern Command to quickly and easily access detailed geospatial data has been selected to receive the 2007 United States Geospatial Foundation's achievement award in the military category. Members of the Space and Naval Warfare Center C4I Engineering Support Team are, left to right, Gary Koch, Chris Mayfield, Dave Gokey and Dave McKinley. Click to download hi-res version |
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A CF-18 Hornet supporting the Canadian NORAD Region escorts a US Air Force B-52. The aircraft participated in Exercise Amalgam Dart on September 18, which included aircraft from the Canadian and the Continental US NORAD Regions. Click to download hi-res version |
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A Coast Guard HH-
65C Dolphin helicopter passes over Washington D.C.,
Feb. 9 during a National Capital Region air defense
training mission. With the new engine and communication
upgrades from the Deepwater program increasing
the helicopter’s capabilities, the Coast Guard has been
tasked with intercepting low-flying, slow-speed aircraft in restricted air space.Click to download hi-res version |
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Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense Paul McHale, center, participates in a roundtable discussion with the commander and senior leaders of North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command during an Aug. 28, 2007, visit to the commands' headquarters at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. Click to download hi-res version |
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Two F-15 Eagles similar to these from the 44th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, intercepted a small aircraft in viloation of the Temporary Flight Restriction zone over Crawford, Texas, August 23. The fighters launched eight flares during the intercept, gaining the pilot's attention and escorting the aircraft out of the TFR. Click to download hi-res version |
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Gen. Gene Renuart, commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, discusses the progress of several ongoing missions during the Aug. 20, 2007, commander's update briefing at NORAD and USNORTHCOM headquarters. This month, the two military commands have supported the space shuttle launch and landing, recovery efforts at the collapsed bridge in Minneapolis, rescue operations at Utah's Crandall Canyon mine, Russian bomber monitoring and Hurricane Dean response preparations. Click to download hi-res version |
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Kirk Brown (second from left) takes time for a photo after receiving the National Combined Federal Campaign Military Civilian Volunteer of the Year Award, during a ceremony in Washington DC, July 26. Accompanying him in the photo (from left to right) is Dale Reick, Chair, CFC Awards Committee; Maj Gen Paul Sullivan, NORAD and USNORTHCOM Chief of Staff; and Curtis Rumbaugh, Office of CFC Operations. Click to download hi-res version |
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Noble Mission -- LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- An F-15 Eagle moves into position for take off before a sortie supporting Operation Noble Eagle here July 16. The F-15 is assigned to the 71st Fighter Squadron.Click to download hi-res version |
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The lighted service structures on Launch Pad 39A cast Space Shuttle Endeavour in shadow after its arrival on Launch Pad 39A after rolling out of the Vehicle Assembly Building. First motion was at 8:10 p.m. July 10 and the shuttle was hard down on the pad at 3:02 a.m. July 11. Endeavour is scheduled to launch on mission STS-118 on Aug. 7. During the mission, Endeavour will carry into orbit the S5 truss, SPACEHAB module and external stowage platform 3. Click to download hi-res version |
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Gen. Gene Renuart, left, commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command; Lt.-Gen. Rick Findley, center, outgoing NORAD deputy commander; and Lt.-Gen. Charlie Bouchard sign the orders appointing Bouchard to office as NORAD deputy commander during a change of office ceremony Aug. 2, 2007, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. Findley's wife, Carla, was asked to observe the signing of the documents. Click to download hi-res version |
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North American Aerospace Defense Command directed two Air National Guard F-16 fighters, similar to these California Air National Guard F-16s, to intercept a small Cessna aircraft in the National Capital Region Air Defense Identification Zone Aug. 1, 2007. The civilian pilot responded to the intercept and landed without incident at an airport in Maryland. Click to download hi-res version |
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The "Canadian Milkers" – a wild cow milking team made up of personnel assigned to North American Aerospace Defense Command – won first place in a preliminary round at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo in Colorado Springs, Colo., July 12, 2007. The team returned to the rodeo July 15 to compete for overall honors in the finals, but was out-milked by a team from Fort Carson, Colo. The rodeo is a charitable organization dedicated to funding programs and services that benefit local military personnel and their families. Click to download hi-res version |
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Gen. Gene Renuart, commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, and his wife, Jill Renuart, kick off the July 12, 2007, performance of the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo in Colorado Springs, Colo. The rodeo is a charitable organization dedicated to funding programs and services that benefit local military personnel and their families. Click to download hi-res version |
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Partners in the NORAD Tracks Santa program came to NORAD headquarters at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., June 19, 2007, to begin preparing for the 2007 NTS holiday season. NTS corporate sponsors donate services ranging from web design and internet servers to animation artwork, language interpretation and Santa's mail service. Attending were, left to right, Tech. Sgt. John Lobato of NORAD and USNORTHCOM Public Affairs; Peter Hope and Sherilyn Whiting of Booze Allen Hamilton; Fadia Gnoske of Globelink Culture Center; Kim Gerber of Booze Allen Hamilton; Cindy Kersey of Official Santa Mail; Melissa Crounse of Google; Air Force Maj. Stacia Reddish, NTS project officer; Joanne Welsh of Analytical Graphics Inc.; and Diana Kersey of Official Santa Mail. Click to download hi-res version |
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A float created by the Senior Enlisted Council of North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command was awarded the Gen. William Palmer Trophy in the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Parade July 7, 2007, in Colorado Springs, Colo. Since World War II, the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo organizers have donated a significant portion of the rodeo proceeds to military installation personnel and family support programs and military-related organizations in the Colorado Springs area. Click to download hi-res version |
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North American Aerospace Defense Command deputy commander, Lt.-Gen. Rick Findley, second from right, hosted the annual Canada Day Garden Party in Colorado Springs, Colo., on July 1, 2007. Joining him were NORAD and U.S. Northern Command commander, Gen. Gene Renuart, second from left, and Royal Canadian Mounted Police representatives. Canadian and military guests celebrated Canada's 140th birthday at the annual social event that is sponsored by the Government of Canada through the Department of National Defense. The Garden Party provides an opportunity for the Canadian Forces assigned to NORAD to thank local leaders for their support to the Canadian Forces families. Click to download hi-res version |
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A bicycle team composed primarily of Canadian Forces and American personnel assigned to the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command rode 422 miles through the Rocky Mountains in Colorado’s annual Ride the Rockies bike ride in June 2007. The Canadians also raised $4,400 (Canadian) in donations for the "Soldier On" fund supporting injured Canadian military members. Shown here presenting the donation check to NORAD Deputy Commander Lt.-Gen. Rick Findley at NORAD and USNORTHCOM headquarters at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., are, left to right, Canadian Forces Maj. Don Hilton, Capt. Andrew Hepburn, Findley, Col. André Dupuis, Maj. Dave Rudnicki and Maj. Mike Ashcroft. Not shown are Canadian Forces Maj. Jeff Lebouthillier and Americans Mike Ordonez and Ron Morgan. Click to download hi-res version |
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Inside the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command command center at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., NORAD Air Director Bill Glover, left, and NORAD fighter duty officer Air Force Lt. Col. Jim Robinson, center, monitor missile, space and air events in the NORAD area of responsibility. NORAD has about 25 fighter duty officers, who rotate six-and-a-half-hour shifts in the command center. Click to download hi-res version |
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Major 'Rambo' Kirk Soroka prepares to land his CF-18 Hornet during Exercise Amalgam Dart. Amalgam Dart is a NORAD exercise that tests Canadian fighter forces' ability to respond quickly, effectively and efficiently to potential airborne threats. Click to download hi-res version |
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Major 'Rambo' Kirk Soroka from 409 Squadron Cold Lake, gives a last minute check before take off during a scramble of aircraft in support of Amalgam Dart. Amalgam Dart is a NORAD exercise that tests Canadian fighter forces' ability to respond quickly, effectively and efficiently to potential airborne threats. Click to download hi-res version |
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Corporal Chantal Lefebre, Avionic Systems Technician from 409 Squadron, prepares a fire suppression system while Captain (Capt) Edward Miller prepares for take off. Click to download hi-res version |
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LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. (AFPN) -- An F-22A Raptor refuels from a KC-135R Stratotanker Jan. 21. This refueling was part of the Raptor's first operational mission. The KC-135 is with the 916th Air Refueling Wing. Click to download hi-res version |
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ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Maj. Tom O'Berg sprints to an F-15 Eagle standing alert here. The 12th Fighter Squadron stands alert as part of Operation Noble Eagle, the defense of North American airspace. Within minutes of receiving a call reporting unidentified aircraft approaching U.S. airspace, he and other pilots will taxi their aircraft out of the combat alert cell and fly over Alaska's Chugach mountain range. Click to download hi-res version |
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U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptors from the 94th Fighter Squadron. Click to download hi-res version |
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Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Rodney McKinley talks with several NORAD and USNORTHCOM senior enlisted personnel during a visit to the commands' headquarters June 6. McKinley received several command briefings and met with the senior enlisted from each service before an all Airmen's call at the Peterson Air Force Base theater. Click to download hi-res version |
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A U.S. Air Force jet flies over NASA's Cape Canaveral recently. NORAD and USNORTHCOM routinely provide military support to NASA shuttle launches, ensuring airspace safety and security for the launch and landing by enforcing the FAA's Temporary Flight Restriction zones. Click to download hi-res version |
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Guests look on as video presentation is displayed on new data wall at dedication of new AFNORTH air and space operations center. The AOC will enable First Air Force to protect America's skies from attack, as well as provide life-saving relief during natural and man-made disasters. Click to download hi-res version |
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Gen. Gene Renuart, commander of the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, cuts NORAD's birthday cake with Canadian Forces Cpl. Julie Lehoux (left) and Chief Warrant Officer 4 Mary Koepp. Canada and the United States signed the NORAD Agreement May 12, 1958 Click to download hi-res version |
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Gen. Gene Renuart, commander of NORAD and USNORTHCOM addresses more than 700 military and civilians from the space industry at the 23rd National Space Symposium April 11. Renuart spoke to conference atendees about the operator's point of view on space technology, and the importance of continuing to develop space-based capabilities. He said that space-based technology is vital to NORAD and USNORTHCOM's missions. Click to download hi-res version |
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Command Sgt. Maj. Daniel R. Wood, command senior enlisted leader of North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, leads a discussion with the commands' senior enlisted troops. Wood, a 26-year Army veteran, assumed his position at NORAD and USNORTHCOM March 26. Click to download hi-res version |
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Sgt. Maj. D. Scott Frye, Senior Enlisted Advisor of NORAD and USNORTHCOM, gestures to Color Guard members during a rehearsal for the NORAD and USNORTHCOM change of command March 23. Frye retires March 30 after 32 years of service in the U.S. Marine Corps. Click to download hi-res version |
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A CF-18 Hornet tops up its tanks from a CC-130T Hercules, both from the Canadian North American Aerospace Defense Command Region, while two F-15 Eagles from Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, fly nearby. The aircraft were in the Canadian north in March 2007 to practice joint long-range detection missions and other NORAD procedures. Click to download hi-res version |
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Gen. Gene Renuart talks with reporters for the first time as commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command at a press conference March 23, 2007, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. Renuart assumed command of NORAD and USNORTHCOM from Adm. Timothy J. Keating in a change-of-command ceremony at the base. Click to download hi-res version |
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Adm. Timothy J. Keating, commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, speaks at a March 22 press conference at NORAD and USNORTHCOM headquarters at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. Keating will relinquish command of NORAD and USNORTHCOM to Air Force Gen. Victor E. Renuart Jr. at a March 23 change-of-command ceremony at Peterson Air Force Base. Keating is scheduled to assume command of U.S. Pacific Command March 26 in Hawaii. Click to download hi-res version |
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Maj.-Gen. Brett D. Cairns, Operations director for North American Aerospace Defense Command, speaks at the Defending America/SPACECOMM 2007 Symposium Jan. 24 in Colorado Springs, Colo. The symposium is a forum for government and industry experts in the command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance domains. Click to download hi-res version |
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Local civic leaders, airport managers and elected officials in the greater Miami-Dade County area received a visual reminder (above) that the Continental U.S. NORAD Region is supporting Super Bowl XLI operations beginning Feb 2. In addition to increased air defense deterrence missions CONR fighters will be making low approaches at Boca Raton, Pompano Beach Airpark, Fort Lauderdale Executive, Opa Locka, and Kendel Tamiami Executive on February 2. The missions are carefully planned and closely controlled to ensure public safety, and are not in response to any specific threat. Click to download hi-res version |
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Maj. Gen. Robert B. Ostenberg (right), director of Reserve Forces for the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, presents Lt. Col. David Newberry with the Welcome Home Warrior-Citizen Award Jan. 20 at NORAD and USNORTHCOM headquarters. The award was mandated by Congress for all Army Reservists who have been activated in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom or Enduring Freedom. Click to download hi-res version |
