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Gen. Darren McDew, U.S. Transportation Command commander, visited NORAD and USNORTHCOM June 29, 2016, to welcome Gen. Lori Robinson, the new commander of NORAD and USNORTHCOM, and to discuss her vision for the two commands. The two commanders also discussed their shared equities regarding military air transportation and Defense Support of Civil Authorities missions. (Photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Laws)

June 30, 2016

TRANSCOM Commander talks mobility at NORAD, USNORTHCOM

Peterson Air Force Base — Gen. Darren McDew, USTRANSCOM commander, visited NORAD and USNORTHCOM June 29, 2016, to welcome Gen. Lori Robinson, the new commander of NORAD and USNORTHCOM, and to discuss her vision for the two commands.

The Honorable Katherine Hammack, Assistant Secretary of the Army (Installations, Energy, and Environment) visited NORAD and USNORTHCOM June 29, 2016, to discuss Army installations with Gen. Lori Robinson, commander of NORAD and NORTHCOM. They discussed how the Army installations support the two commands’ missions. (Photo by Dennis L. Carlyle)

June 30, 2016

Army Assistant Secretary visits NORAD, NORTHCOM

Peterson Air Force Base — The Honorable Katherine Hammack, Assistant Secretary of the Army, visited NORAD and USNORTHCOM June 29, 2016, to discuss Army installations with Gen. Lori Robinson, commander of NORAD and NORTHCOM.

A Transfer of Authority ceremony held to recognize the realignment of the Civil Air Patrol-U.S. Air Force – or CAP-USAF – from Air Education and Training Command to Air Combat Command began with the arrival of a CAP C-182 Cessna carrying CAP’s National Commander CAP Maj. Gen. Joe Vazquez and the CAP-USAF commander, Col. Mike Tynismaa. The aircraft landed and approached Tyndall Air Force Base’s base operations, rolling through a ceremonial greeting of fire trucks pumping arching water sprays high over the aircraft.

June 24, 2016

1st Air Force participates in Civil Air Patrol Transfer of Authority ceremony

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — The storied history between the U.S. Air Force and Civil Air Patrol added yet another chapter June 24 during a Transfer of Authority ceremony held to recognize the realignment of the Civil Air Patrol-U.S. Air Force – or CAP-USAF – from Air Education and Training Command to Air Combat Command.

Lt.-Gen Pierre St-Amand, NORAD Deputy Commander, and Col Douglas Schiess, 21st Space Wing Commander, cut the ribbon on the new display of a CF-188A Hornet (tail number 188723) fighter jet at the Peterson Air and Space Museum at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. June 24, 2016. The jet was donated by the Government of Canada to the USAF Heritage Program as a gesture of appreciation for the U.S. and Canada’s longstanding and continued partnership through the North American Aerospace Defense Command. The CF-188 has been used by Canada since 1984 to conduct NORAD’s missions. (Photo by TSgt Joe Laws, Released)

June 24, 2016

Peterson museum unveils Canadian fighter jet display

Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. — Lt.-Gen Pierre St-Amand, NORAD Deputy Commander, and Col Douglas Schiess, 21st Space Wing Commander, unveiled the new display of a CF-188A Hornet (tail number 188723) fighter jet at the Peterson Air and Space Museum at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., June 24, 2016.

Incoming 1 Canadian Air Division commander MGen. Christian Drouin (left), NORAD and USNORTHCOM commander, Gen. Lori Robinson (center), and outgoing 1 CAD commander MGen. David Wheeler (right), sign the Change of Command scrolls during the 1 CAD Change of Command ceremony at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, June 21, 2016. As Commander of 1 CAD, Major-General Drouin also assumes command of the Canadian NORAD Region and the Joint Forces Air Component Command for the Canadian Joint Operations Command. (Photo by Cpl Paul Shapka)

June 21, 2016

Canadian NORAD Region Change of Command

17 Wing Winnipeg, Manitoba — Major-General Christian Drouin today assumed command of 1 Canadian Air Division (1 CAD) from Major-General David Wheeler at a ceremony held at 17 Wing Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Royal Canadian Air Forces LCol Larry Weir, outgoing Canadian Detachment Commander, congratulates Royal Canadian Air Forces Maj David Kruger, Continental U.S. Aerospace Defense Region-1st Air Force (Air Forces Northern) Intelligence Directorate, after presenting him with the Canadian Forces’ Decoration Clasp, prior to the Canadian Detachment Change of Command Ceremony May 18. The decoration is awarded to members of the Canadian Forces of all ranks who have completed 12 years of service with a record of good conduct. A clasp is awarded for every subsequent 10 years designated by a silver rosette. (Air Force Photo released/Mary McHale)

May 25, 2016

Canadian Det changes command

TYNDALL AFB, Fla. —

Members from 5 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group dismount and conduct mine clearance drills in the training area of 3rd Canadian Division Support Group, Wainwright, AB during the main thrust of the advance party for Exercise MAPLE RESOLVE 15, 6 May 15.

May 23, 2016

Exercise MAPLE RESOLVE

Canadian Manoeuvre Training Centre, Wainwright, AB — Members from 5 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group dismount and conduct mine clearance drills in the training area of 3rd Canadian Division Support Group, Wainwright, AB, during the main thrust of the advance party for Exercise MAPLE RESOLVE 15, 6 May 15.

U.S. Air Force Gen. Lori J. Robinson receives the North American Aerospace Defense Command guidon from the Canadian Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. J.H. Vance signifying her acceptance of command, May 13, 2016 on Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. Gen. Robinson is the 24th NORAD commander.

May 13, 2016

Gen. Robinson assumes command of NORAD, USNORTHCOM

May 13, 2016 — PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Air Force Gen. Lori Robinson assumed command of the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command from Navy Adm. Bill Gortney during a ceremony here today.

Royal Bahama Defence Force Commandos breach a room as part of a simulated interdiction exercise during Marlin Shield on Pike Cay, Bahamas May 10, 2016. Marlin Shield promotes interoperability between the RBDF, U.S. Northern Command, and U.S. Special Operations Command North and allows both nations to combat terrorism and illicit trafficking in the Caribbean region.

May 11, 2016

Exercise Marlin Shield

New Providence, The Bahamas — The Royal Bahamas Defence Force and U.S. Special Operations Forces worked together during exercise Marlin Shield in New Providence, The Bahamas, May 2016.

Lt. Gen. Pierre St. Amand, deputy commander for North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), speaks during the Canadian Mess Dinner April 15 at the American Lake Conference Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. St. Amand upheld the brief speech tradition of the mess but did take the time to touch on the long history of the RCAF and he praised the long standing close relationship the U.S. and Canadian military have shared, specifically in NORAD and at the Western Air Defense Sector.

April 28, 2016

Western Air Defense Sector Canadians celebrate Royal Canadian Air Force Anniversary

April 15, 2016 — JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCChord, Wash. -- The 92nd Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) was celebrated by the Western Air Defense Sector (WADS) Canadian Detachment's annual RCAF Mess Dinner at the American Lake Conference Center April 15.

Feb. 18, 2016

CMSAF visits NORAD and USNORTHCOM, speaks with local Airmen

February 12, 2016 — The Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force visited Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, February 10-12, to meet with Airmen from nearby bases and tour North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command.

Feb. 9, 2016

SELs Given Glimpse Of Daily Front-Line Missions, Local Preparations For Larger-Scale Disasters

February 9, 2016 — It’s cool outside as the sun drops and families settle in for the night just as they do each day in the Pacific Northwest. At the dinner table, slight vibrations are felt and seen as drinks sway in their glasses -- a subtle sign of just another small tremor, one of hundreds that occur yearly in this region. Just as quickly as it’s dismissed by desensitized residents though, it shakes the ground again … this time not so subtly. This is no small, normal tremor.

Jan. 21, 2016

Statement by Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan

January 20, 2016 — COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO — Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan paid his first visit to the North American Aerospace Defense Command Headquarters (NORAD) at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado today. During his visit, he met with Admiral Bill Gortney, Commander of NORAD and U.S. Northern Command, and Canadian Lieutenant-General Pierre St-Amand, Deputy Commander of NORAD. Discussions focused on a number of issues important to the Canada-U.S. defence relationship, including continental defence, new challenges to North American aerospace defence and NORAD's continuing evolution to meet those challenges.

Admiral Bill Gortney, Commander of the North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) and U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM), together with, Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan, John Forster, Deputy Minister of National Defence, and Canadian Lieutenant-General Pierre St-Amand, Deputy Commander of NORAD, pose for a photo in front of the 9/11 memorial at NORAD headquarters in Colorado on January 20, 2016. Photo by Jhomil Bansil/released.

Jan. 20, 2016

Canadian Defence Minister visits NORAD

Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. — Canadian Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan visited NORAD and USNORTHCOM Jan. 20, 2016.

Oct. 30, 2015

TRAINING TOGETHER TO BETTER PROTECT THE NORTH

Oct 29, 2015 — Approximately 700 military members from the Canadian Armed Forces, the United States Air Force, the United States Navy, and the United States Air National Guard braved the beginning of the Canadian winter during the VS16 NORAD Field Training Exercise in Iqaluit, Nunavut, and 5 Wing Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador from October 15 to 26, 2015.

July 9, 2015

New NORAD Deputy Commander hosts this year’s Canada Day Celebrations in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, Colo. — Celebrating Canada Day in Colorado Springs has been a longstanding tradition in the region. Each July 1st the NORAD Deputy Commander and senior Canadian military officer in the United States hosts more than 400 guests to honor Canada’s birth and share Canadian culture with Canadian Armed Forces personnel, their families, U.S. military partners and local leaders.

June 30, 2015

NORAD, USNORTHCOM and the Mexican Air Force to participate in AMALGAM EAGLE 15

PETERSON AIR FORCE, Colo. — The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM), will participate, with the Mexican Air Force, in AMALGAM EAGLE 15, a tactical exercise, to be conducted Jun.30 - Jul.2, 2015, in which Mexico and the United States will respond to an illegal flight transiting the border of both countries. AMALGAM EAGLE 15 is designed to enhance air control procedures between both countries and lay the foundation to streamline a bi-national response.

June 8, 2015

Canada's Chief of Defence Staff concludes bilateral meetings with American counterpart

OTTAWA — The Chief of the Defence Staff,General Tom Lawson, completed bilateral meetings with his United Statescounterpart, General Martin Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff inWashington D.C. on

Adm. Bill Gortney, commander, U.S. Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command, at the winter National Guard Senior Leader Conference, Arlington Hall Station, Arlington, Virginia, Feb. 24, 2015. On Thursday, he called the New York National Guard’s 109th Airlift Wing’s capabilities “absolutely critical” to mission success in the Arctic. (U.S. Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Jim Greenhill) (Released)

March 14, 2015

Combatant commanders praise National Guard contributions

The contributions to joint force efforts made by the National Guard State Partnership Program and the New York National Guard’s 109th Airlift Wing were among those lauded by combatant commanders testifying here this week.

Feb. 11, 2015

Budget Cuts Mean Long-term Risk, Northcom Chief Says

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11, 2015 – Though the United States has seen military budgets drop following wars, today’s cuts are piling on to a complex security environment seldom seen in history, the commander

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