NORAD NEWS

Oct. 21, 2004

Homeland Defense Symposium Highlights Challenges, Threats

PETERSON AFB, Colo. - Everything from possible cruise missile threats to securing an expanded agreement with Canada that includes maritime security highlighted discussions at the recent Homeland

Oct. 20, 2004

Eberhart: 'This May Be The Most Important War Ever'

PETERSON AFB, Colo. - The global war on terror "may be the most important war this nation has every engaged in" but winning a war " where the enemy hates you more than he loves life" will not be easy,

Sept. 8, 2004

Exercise Planners: Failure Now Could Mean Success Later In Real Life

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - No one wants to fail. But sometimes, failure in the present can lead to success in the future. At least that is how Marine Col. Gene Pino sees it. As director of the

Sept. 8, 2004

Lack Of Maritime Security Leaves U.S. Ports Open To Attack

PETERSON AFB, Colo. - Though the United States is safer today than it was three years ago from air and land attacks by terrorists, the nation has "a long way to go" to shield itself from seaborne

Aug. 17, 2004

Command Color Guard Seeks A Few Good Members

Though each wears the uniform of a different military service, they are a team in every sense of the word. "They" are the North  American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command Joint

Aug. 2, 2004

Vice President Rallies Troops at Peterson AFB

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - For Marine Sgt. Pedro Rodriquez, Vice President Dick Cheney's 20-minute speech here Monday struck more than a concordant note. It struck at the young Marine's heart

Aug. 2, 2004

Major Exercises Set For NORAD and USNORTHCOM

Two major exercises, Amalgam Virgo 04 (AV04) & Determined Promise 04 (DP04), kick off this week for the North American Aerospace Defense Command and the U.S. Northern Command to test the commands'

July 22, 2004

NORAD Statement on 9-11 Commission Report Release

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - North American Aerospace Defense Command officials expressed their gratitude for the effort of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks on the United States,

July 15, 2004

War On Terrorism Raises Legal Questions

Is the United States at war with al-Qaeda and other terrorist groups? If this nation is at war, how do we win the war?The answer to the first question is "yes," according to the executive, legislative

June 30, 2004

NORAD and USNORTHCOM Prepared to Engage Threats

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - As Independence Day (July 4) approaches, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) are taking appropriate measures to

June 22, 2004

NORAD Exercise Planned For Seattle, Wash.

NORAD Headquarters, Peterson AFB, Colo. - The North American Aerospace Defense Command will conduct a series of exercise training flights in the Seattle, Wash. airspace in coordination with the

June 18, 2004

NORAD and USNORTHCOM Senior Officer Announcement

Lieutenant General Joseph R. Inge will replace Lieutenant General Edward G. Anderson III as the Deputy Commander, United States Northern Command, and Vice Commander, U.S. Element, North American

June 16, 2004

New Commander Named

NORAD and USNORTHCOM Statement"We are pleased with the announcement of VADM Keating's appointment to the rank of Admiral and assignment as commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD)

June 14, 2004

Senior Officer Announcement

RADM Steven W. Maas will replace RADM Daniel H. Stone as the Director of Logistics and Engineering for North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and United States Northern Command, both

June 14, 2004

Senior Officer Announcement

Maj. Gen. William F. Hodgkins will replace Maj. Gen. Bob D. DuLaney as the Director of Plans, Headquarters NORAD, Peterson AFB, Colo.Hodgkins is currently the Deputy Commander, Combined Air Operations

May 27, 2004

General Begins, Ends Military Career at Fort Carson

PETERSON AFB, Colo. - It was a fitting end to his active-duty career. Army Lt. Gen. Edward G. Anderson III and his wife, Ann, began life as a military couple at Fort Carson in Colorado Springs nearly

May 27, 2004

General Anderson Retires After 39 Years of Service

PETERSON AFB, Colo. - Army Lt. Gen. Edward G. Anderson III will retire May 27, ending a military career spanning 39 years. The general is deputy commander at U.S. Northern Command and vice commander

May 24, 2004

NORAD Exercise Planned Along the Georgia Coast

NORAD Headquarters, Peterson AFB, Colo. - The North American Aerospace Defense Command will conduct a series of exercise training flights in coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration over

May 21, 2004

NORAD, U.S. NORTHCOM Airman Named Outstanding Enlisted Member

Tech. Sgt. Elvin Sanders was named one of three outstanding enlisted representatives in Colorado Springs for 2004 during the annual Armed Forces Day Luncheon, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce May

May 12, 2004

North American Aerospace Defense Command Celebrates 46th Anniversary

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - North American Aerospace Defense Command celebrated its 46th anniversary May 12 with a cake cutting ceremony and a rousing chorus of "Happy Birthday" in the foyer of