Feb. 3, 2009

CONR fighters patrol Super Bowl XLIII

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – While a large portion of the world tuned in Sunday for Super Bowl XLIII, Continental U.S. NORAD Region fighters were busy protecting the skies around Raymond James

Jan. 20, 2009

NORAD and USNORTHCOM Commander's statement on Commander in Chief Transition

From Gen Renuart: "Today marks an historic event and we view the inauguration of our new Commander-in-Chief with hope and purpose. Our mission continues … Our task clear …Our leadership resolute. The

Jan. 16, 2009

Blum assumes Deputy Commander, USNORTHCOM

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Army Lt. Gen. H Steven Blum took over as Deputy Commander, United States Northern Command, and Vice Commander, U.S. Element, North American Aerospace Defense Command

Dec. 29, 2008

NORAD TRACKS SANTA MISSION A SUCCESS

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – North American Aerospace Defense Command announced today that Christmas Eve 2008 marked another successful year for NORAD Tracks Santa. The NORAD Tracks Santa

Nov. 25, 2008

U.S. Fleet Forces Command Tailors Operational Support for Vigilant Shield 09

NORFOLK (NNS) -- U.S. Fleet Forces Command's (USFF) staff enhanced its capabilities to support global regional combatant commanders while simultaneously supporting U.S. federal disaster response

Nov. 24, 2008

NORAD Tracks Santa Web site going live

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The North American Aerospace Defense Command is again getting ready to track Santa! On Dec. 1, the NORAD Tracks Santa (NTS) Web site, www.noradsanta.org, will go live

Nov. 18, 2008

NORAD, USNORTHCOM complete Exercise Vigilant Shield 09

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command finished participation  Nov. 17 in Exercise Vigilant Shield 09.            The focus of VS09 was on

Nov. 10, 2008

NORAD and USNORTHCOM support Space Shuttle launch

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) will again provide distinctly different but important support to NASA

Nov. 10, 2008

DOD Support to manned space operations for STS-126

U.S. Northern Command is the focal point for military emergency support to the Space Shuttle.  Support includes astronaut rescue and recovery and orbiter recovery.  USNORTHCOM, established in 2002 and

Nov. 5, 2008

NORAD, USNORTHCOM participate in Exercise Vigilant Shield 09

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command will participate in Exercise Vigilant Shield 09 Nov. 12 - 18.The focus of VS09 is on homeland

Oct. 31, 2008

NORAD, U.S. Northern Command host international officials at Homeland Defense and Civil Support forum

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – For the second year running, North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command hosted international government and military leaders at a Homeland Defense and

Oct. 16, 2008

Sanchez, Litchfield recognized for excellence in mentoring

Senior Master Sgt. Steven Sanchez and Cmdr. Charles Litchfield were recognized recently for their efforts to coordinate a mentorship program involving members of North American Aerospace Defense

Oct. 7, 2008

NORAD, USNORTHCOM recognize NORAD’s heritage

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – International cooperation has made North American Aerospace Defense Command an unparalleled success, an example of ways in which the militaries of two nations can work

Sept. 30, 2008

Canada-U.S. conference focuses on situational awareness, maritime and border security

It is necessary to work together “to defeat any threat that comes into North America,” said the commander of Canada’s Joint Task Force Atlantic and Maritime Forces Atlantic at the second annual

Sept. 18, 2008

NORAD and USNORTHCOM official response to final GAO Report on the Integrated Command Center

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – The commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, Gen. Gene Renuart, made the following public statement today: “Today, I provided

Sept. 15, 2008

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 a two day exercise, Falcon

Aug. 20, 2008

Speedway helps celebrate 50 years of NORAD

BROOKLYN, Michigan – The roars of CF-18 and F-16 fighters and NASCAR machines filled the air at Michigan International Speedway last weekend as the speedway and NASCAR helped North American Aerospace

Aug. 12, 2008

NORAD at NASCAR

Hold on to your helmet and rev up your engine because on August 17, NORAD is coming to NASCAR.NASCAR, the legendary megalithic stock car racing series, is holding its 3M Performance 400 race at the

Aug. 4, 2008

NORAD exercise planned for Washington D.C.

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – The North American Aerospace Defense Command and its geographical component, the Continental United States NORAD Region (CONR), will conduct Exercise Falcon Virgo

July 24, 2008

NORAD, USNORTHCOM announce 2nd quarter award winners

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command recognized their top performers for April-June 2008 during a July 21 awards ceremony at the