Sept. 24, 2012

Alaska NORAD Region depends on U.S., Canadian binational cooperation

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska. - Cold, determined and isolated atop a mountain in the middle of Alaska, a silent sentinel scans the skies. The men and women receiving the data from this

Sept. 21, 2012

CONR to enforce TFR during U.N. General Assembly

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command Region fighters will be protecting the skies during the United Nations General Assembly being held in New York

Sept. 20, 2012

NORAD to conduct exercise flights over eastern Texas

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) is conducting exercise flights this morning as they practice intercept and identification procedures. Exercise

Sept. 13, 2012

NORAD fighters intercept civilian aircraft

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - Two F-16 fighter aircraft under the direction of North American Aerospace Defense Command intercepted a civilian aircraft that entered a temporary flight restricted

Sept. 11, 2012

NORAD, USNORTHCOM holds 9/11 remembrance ceremony

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - U.S. military, Canadian Forces and civilians assigned to the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command attended a solemn remembrance ceremony

Sept. 6, 2012

Reminder: NORAD exercise in Washington, D.C. concluding tomorrow

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - Falcon Virgo continues today and tomorrow. The North American Aerospace Defense Command and its geographical component, the Continental United States NORAD Region

Sept. 4, 2012

New NORAD Canadian Deputy Commander

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - Lieutenant-General Alain Parent became the new Deputy Commander of NORAD during a Change of Office ceremony presided over by General Charles H. Jacoby, Jr., Commander

Sept. 4, 2012

NORAD fighters intercept small GA aircraft

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - Two F-16 fighters from the Toledo Air National Guard and under the direction of North American Aerospace Defense Command intercepted a small general aviation aircraft

Sept. 4, 2012

NORAD exercise planned for Washington, D.C.

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - The North American Aerospace Defense Command and its geographical component, the Continental United States NORAD Region (CONR), will conduct exercise Falcon Virgo 12-12

Aug. 31, 2012

CONR to enforce TFR during Democratic National Convention

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command Region fighters will be protecting the skies during the Democratic National Convention being held in Charlotte,

Aug. 30, 2012

NORAD, Russian Federation wrap up Vigilant Eagle 12

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - Members of the North American Aerospace Defense Command and the Russian Air Force completed Exercise Vigilant Eagle 12 Aug. 29.Vigilant Eagle 12, a joint

Aug. 23, 2012

CONR to fly air defense exercise in preparation for DNC

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command Region fighters will be active prior to the Democratic National Convention preparing to protect the skies

Aug. 23, 2012

CONR to fly air defense exercise in preparation for RNC

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command Region fighters will be active prior to the Republican National Convention preparing to protect the skies

Aug. 16, 2012

NORAD pilots talk flight restrictions, intercepts with civilian pilots

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - Sometimes you need pilots to talk to pilots. Working under this premise, three pilots from North American Aerospace Defense Command, the binational U.S. and Canadian

Aug. 16, 2012

Law Enforcement, Public Safety Agencies Announce Security Restrictions, Transportation Plan for 2012 Republican, Democratic National Conventions

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - The U.S. Secret Service released the security restrictions and transportation plans for the 2012 Republican and Democratic National Conventions.Security and

Aug. 16, 2012

NORAD conducts exercise flights over Wisconsin and off the coast of California

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) will conduct exercise flights this afternoon as they practice intercept and identification procedures. Exercise

Aug. 12, 2012

NORAD Fighter Intercepts General Aviation Aircraft in Chicago Area

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – An F-16 fighter under the direction of the North American Aerospace Defense Command intercepted a general aviation aircraft today.The fighter intercepted the aircraft

Aug. 11, 2012

NORAD Intercepts Two General Aviation Aircraft in Chicago Area

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – An F-16 fighter under the direction of the North American Aerospace Defense Command intercepted two general aviation aircraft during separate responses today.The

Aug. 10, 2012

NORAD, Russian Federation Air Force to participate in joint exercise

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – The Russian Federation Air Force and the North American Aerospace Defense Command will conduct their third cooperative air defense exercise, Aug. 27-29, 2012.This

Aug. 8, 2012

NORAD will conduct exercise flights to test its response capability

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) will conduct exercise flights on Thursday morning to early afternoon as they practice intercept and identification