May 12, 2004

North American Aerospace Defense Command Celebrates 46th Anniversary

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - North American Aerospace Defense Command celebrated its 46th anniversary May 12 with a cake cutting ceremony and a rousing chorus of "Happy Birthday" in the foyer of

April 2, 2004

It Doesn't Take A Hero But It Did Take The Marines

Following the war against Iraq in 1991, a former "Desert Storm" Army commander wrote an autobiography entitled: "It Doesn't Take A Hero." On April 12, 2003, it did not take a hero but it did take 35

April 2, 2004

NORAD, USNORTHCOM Tap Academia To Help Answer Questions

"What would be the political and economic impact of a catastrophic attack on the United States and what capabilities does the Department of Defense need to respond to such an attack?""What medical

March 28, 2004

Operation Freedom Lodging Offers 1,000 Nights to Returning Troops

Vail Resorts in Colorado is offering 1,000 free nights to service members who served in Iraq and Afghanistan as part of 'Operation Freedom Lodging.'Service members from any branch of service who

Dec. 25, 2003

NORAD Tracking Santa a Success

On Christmas Eve the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), a bi-national command of Canadian and U.S. military forces, once again tracked Santa Claus on his Yuletide trip. Using data

Dec. 22, 2003

NORAD and USNORTHCOM Prepared to Engage Threats

The Department of Homeland Security raised the U.S. terror threat level from yellow (elevated) to orange (high) Sunday, warning of possible terrorist strikes more devastating than 9/11 attacks. "As a

Dec. 15, 2003

New Senior Enlisted Adviser Named for NORAD and USNORTHCOM

Marine Corps Sergeant Major D. Scott Frye was named as the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) Senior Enlisted Adviser today. Frye replaces

Dec. 10, 2003

Four Year Plan Becomes 31-Year Career

Like so many people who enlist in the military, Kevin Estrem was going to do his four years and get out.One of only two in his high school graduating class to join the military, the 18 year-old left

Nov. 12, 2003

NORAD Remembers Veterans, Continues Legacy

The men and women of the North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD, paused Nov. 11 to honor the Americans and Canadians who demonstrated true courage and gallantry while serving in

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