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Nov. 7, 2003
NORAD Statement in response to 9-11 Commission
Since 9-11, NORAD has taken extraordinary steps to ensure the safety and security of Americans and Canadians and our key infrastructure. We have increased the number of fighters on alert, improved
Sept. 9, 2003
NORAD maintains vigilance
NORAD Headquarters Colorado Springs, Colo. - The men and women of NORAD will mark the second anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 with unrelenting vigilance.Since 9/11, NORAD has
July 14, 2003
Findley assumes NORAD Deputy Commander in Chief role
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - Canadian Forces Lt. Gen. Eric A. "Rick" Findley assumed duties as Deputy Commander in Chief, North American Aerospace Defense Command today during a change of office
July 1, 2003
Allies unite to celebrate Canada Day 2003
In a show of camaraderie, members of the Canadian Armed Forces hosted their U.S. friends and allies to celebrate the 136th anniversary of Canada's birth July 1 at the Penrose House in Colorado
May 23, 2003
NORAD/USNORTHCOM Announce Annual Communications Award Winners
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and the U. S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) recognized their annual communications awards winners during a
May 19, 2003
NORAD exercise planned for Washington D.C.
NORAD Headquarters, Peterson AFB, Colo. - The North American Aerospace Defense Command will conduct exercise training flights over the National Capital region on 21 May and 29 May, as well as on 4
May 9, 2003
Key Senior Executive Service Official Retires After Nearly 42 Years of Service
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - In 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite. The satellite itself wasn't large, about the size of a basketball, but it was gigantic in
April 18, 2003
NORAD maintains Vigilance
NORAD Headquarters Colorado Springs, Colo. -- The North American Aerospace Defense Command is deploying Canadian and American fighter aircraft to Forward Operating Locations in Alaska and Northern
March 17, 2003
Canadian Generals Selected for New Appointments
The Honourable John McCallum, the Canadian Minister of National Defence, recently announced upcoming promotions and appointments. These NORAD appointments will take place during the summer of
Feb. 24, 2003
NORAD Announces Annual Award Winners
North American Aerospace Defense Command named its outstanding military and civilian workers for 2002 during a Feb. 24 luncheon at the Officers Club. NORAD commander in chief and U.S. Northern Command
Feb. 7, 2003
NORAD and USNORTHCOM Provide Support in Response to Columbia Disaster
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- "The crew in the Cheyenne Mountain command center was monitoring NASA's television channel when communications broke with the space shuttle Columbia," said Maj. Barry
May 13, 2002
NORAD Celebrates 44th Anniversary
PETERSON AFB, CO -- The men and women of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) recently celebrated NORAD's 44th anniversary during a ceremony at the Officers Club on Peterson Air Force
May 8, 2002
General Eberhart's Statement on Nomination as Commander, U.S. Northern Command
PETERSON AFB, Colo. ? U.S. Air Force Gen. Ed Eberhart, Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command and United States Space Command, makes the following statement regarding the announcement
April 17, 2002
Changes Made to Unified Command Plan
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Richard B. Myers today announced changes to the Unified Command Plan (UCP),
Feb. 7, 2002
NORAD/USSPACECOM Annual Award Winners Announced
The North American Aerospace Defense Command and the United States Space Command recognized their annual awards winners during a luncheon Feb. 7, at the Peterson Air Force Base Enlisted Club.More than
Dec. 19, 2001
Santa Tracking Test Deemed Success
NORAD Headquarters, Peterson AFB, Colo: North Pole and NORAD officials conducted a successful early morning Santa sleigh tracking test high in the Canadian Arctic before dawn today to ensure all
Dec. 13, 2001
NORAD to Help Millions Track Santa Claus
NORAD Headquarters, Peterson AFB, Colo: On Christmas Eve the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), a bi-national command of Canadian and U.S. military forces, will once again track Santa
Nov. 1, 2001
Doctor Finkleman Receives Presidential Award
PETERSON AFB, CO -- Dr. David Finkleman, Director of Analysis and Chief Technical Officer for the North American Aerospace Defense Command and United States Space Command, was recognized as a
Sept. 9, 2001
NORAD Maintains Northern Vigilance
CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN AFS, Colo. – The North American Aerospace Defense Command shall deploy fighter aircraft as necessary to Forward Operating Locations (FOLS) in Alaska and Northern Canada to monitor a