June 24, 2017
Vice President visits front range
Colorado Springs, Colo. — Vice President Michael Pence made history by being the first vice president to send a payload command to a Global Positioning System satellite, Friday, June 23, at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado.
June 19, 2017
Canadian NORAD Region aircraft practice intercept and escort procedures with United States Air Force bombers
OTTAWA, Canada — On June 15 and 16, 2017, Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF-18 Hornet fighter jets, under the control of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), practiced identification and intercept
May 12, 2017
NORAD Celebrates 59, Looks Forward to its Diamond Anniversary
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The North American Aerospace Defense Command celebrated its 59th Anniversary Friday with a ceremony in the Eberhart-Findley Building on Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colo.During the
March 29, 2017
NORAD and USNORTHCOM Office of the Command Chaplain at holds religious affairs workshop
Peterson AFB, Colo. — The NORAD and USNORTHCOM Office of the Command Chaplain at held a religious affairs workshop titled "Embracing Complexity-Navigating Uncertainty" March 23, 2017. The three-day event focused on
March 21, 2017
Gen. Robinson meets with Zebulon Pike Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution members
Peterson AFB, Colo. — General Lori Robinson, North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command commander, spoke to a full house Saturday afternoon at the Zebulon Pike Chapter of the Daughters of the
Jan. 31, 2017
104th Fighter Wing Airmen Aim High on Alert Status Defending the Northeast
WESTFIELD , MA — The 104th Fighter Wing screams over the Northeast protecting the skies after receiving the call. The Airmen at Barnes Air National Guard Base scramble whether it is a National emergency or it is for
Nov. 10, 2016
Exercise PUMA STRIKE: Royal Canadian Air Force conducts training aboard Miramar
Marine Corps Airstation Miramar, Calif. — Service members with the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) began Exercise PUMA STRIKE with 24 CF-18 Hornets aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Oct. 31.
Oct. 21, 2016
VIGILANT SHIELD 17 Field Training Exercise
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK — Vigilant Shield 17 (VS17) is an annual exercise sponsored by The North American Aerospace Defense Command and led by Alaskan NORAD Region, in conjunction with Canadian NORAD Region and Continental NORAD Region, who undertake field training exercises aimed at improving operational capability in a bi-national environment.
Oct. 19, 2016
Exercise VIGILANT SHIELD 17 Takes off in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories — Aircraft, personnel and equipment from the Canadian Armed Forces and the United States Air National Guard have deployed to Yellowknife, N.W.T. as part of Exercise VIGILANT SHIELD 17 from October 17 to
Sept. 26, 2016
Original artwork forever links family with NORAD
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Gen. Lori Robinson, Commander of NORAD and USNORTHCOM, accepted the original NORAD emblem artwork from Ms. Mona Rowe, daughter of the late Mr. Paul Jaffe, designer of the original emblem at the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command Headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colo., Sept. 23, 2016.
Sept. 12, 2016
WWII Pilots Receive Heartfelt Welcome to NORAD and USNORTHCOM Headquarters
September 8, 2016 — A group of WWII veterans and their families were pleasantly surprised and touched to receive such an enthusiastic and warm welcome from the men and women of NORAD and USNORTHCOM during their visit to the Commands on Thursday.
Aug. 22, 2016
Air Refueling: Here Comes the Boom
EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Laying down soaring through the sky clouds are visible as far as the eye can see. In the distance appears a speck, which grows larger by the second, finally becoming recognizable as an aircraft.
Aug. 19, 2016
Georgia Community Leaders Visit NORAD, NORTHCOM
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Community leaders from the state of Georgia visited NORAD and USNORTHCOM Headquarters here Aug. 19, 2016.
Aug. 17, 2016
NORAD Commander Visits Canadian Armed Forces
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — General Lori Robinson, Commander of the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, visited 4 Wing and Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada, August 15, 2016.
New Commander at Alaskan NORAD Region, Alaskan Command
PETERSON AFB, Colo. — U.S. Air Force Gen. Lori Robinson, North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command commander gives command of Alaskan NORAD Region and Alaskan Command to U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach during a change of command ceremony Aug. 16 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.
Aug. 12, 2016
Robinson visits Norfolk
Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. — Gen. Lori Robinson, commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, visited multiple units at Norfolk, Va. Aug. 11, 2016.
Aug. 9, 2016
Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs visits NORAD, NORTHCOM
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — NORAD and USNORTHCOM Commander, Gen. Lori Robinson and the Honourable Stéphane Dion, Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs, pause in front of the 9/11 Memorial in front of the headquarters, prior to the Minister receiving briefings on the commands’ missions during his visit here in Colorado Springs, Colo., August 8, 2016.
Aug. 6, 2016
Multilateral Forces Work Together
Eielson Air Force Base — Two Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 Hornet aircraft pilots assigned to the 409th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, Canada, walk from the Thunderdome, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 5, 2016.
Aug. 5, 2016
SBIRS GEO Flight 3 Arrives in Florida, Prepares for October Launch
CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Fla — The U.S. Air Force’s Space Based Infrared Systems program completed a major program milestone on Aug. 2, successfully delivering a Geosynchronous Earth Orbit satellite Flight 3 to Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida.
U.S., South Korea, Japan Discuss Recent North Korean Missile Launches
WASHINGTON — Representatives of the United States, South Korea and Japan conducted a senior-level videoconference to share information regarding two recent North Korean missile launches.