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Nov. 1, 2018
Bi-national exercise, Vigilant Shield 19, enhances readiness to defend the homelands
OAK HARBOR, Wash. — As the sun crept over the Olympic Mountains October 27, sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Mobile Unit (EODMU) 1 assembled their gear on the shore. Their mission – find, render safe, and exploit
Oct. 31, 2018
NORAD personnel continue to support the mission in the wake of Hurricane Michael
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — Hurricane Michael made landfall near Florida’s Tyndall Air Force Base on October 10 with sustained winds of 155 mph as a category four hurricane. A Category 5 hurricane, with sustained winds of 157
July 26, 2018
WADS organizes large air intercept exercise
Portland Air National Guard Base, Ore. — Aircrews and associated support personnel from across the military air defense enterprise completed a three-day Aerospace Control Alert CrossTell live-fly training exercise here July 26.
July 13, 2018
WADS Welcomes New Canadian Detachment Commander
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. — The Canadian Detachment at the Western Air Defense Sector officially changed command Tuesday. Lt. Col. Michael Fawcett assumed command from Lt. Col. Matthew Wappler, who finished a three-year tour of duty as the Canadian Detachment commanding officer. Fawcett’s responsibilities will include leading the 15-member Canadian Detachment and serving as part of the WADS staff. Wappler is transferring to 1 Canadian Air Division in Winnipeg, Manitoba, as the senior staff officer for Aerospace Capabilities and Readiness.
June 21, 2018
NORAD and USNORTHCOM host CBRN exercise
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — More than 95 personnel from the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear community gathered here to advance the enterprise during the Vista Crossing Tabletop Exercise and International CBRN
May 24, 2018
Gen. O’Shaughnessy assumes command of NORAD, USNORTHCOM
Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. — Air Force Gen. Terrence J. O'Shaughnessy assumed command of the North American Aerospace Defense Command and United States Northern Command from Air Force Gen. Lori Robinson during a ceremony held at
May 14, 2018
NORAD 60th celebrates enduring partnership to defend North America
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colorado — Canadian Snowbirds performed stunning aerobatic maneuvers to cap off a series of tributes to those who keep the peace as Canada and the United States celebrated a 60-year military partnership
March 14, 2018
Special operation forces battle Arctic conditions during Arctic Edge 18
FAIRBANKS, Alaska — The U.S. military conducts mission-based training events year-round, but Arctic Edge 2018 is a unique opportunity that has brought over 1,500 U.S. military personnel from more than 20 units together
Feb. 28, 2018
98-year-old Royal Canadian Air Force WWII veteran gets surprise visit
Colorado Springs, Colo. — A 98-year-old Royal Canadian Air Force World War II veteran and former Prisoner of War now living in Colorado Springs, Colorado, received a surprise visit Feb. 23, 2018.George Sweanor, a retired Royal
Nov. 17, 2017
SECDEF visits NORAD, U.S. Northern Command
PETERSON AFB, Colo. — Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis visited Headquarters North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command Nov. 16 to discuss the topics of homeland defense, ballistic missile defense and
July 28, 2017
Pentagon Spokesman Comments on North Korean Missile Launch
WASHINGTON — A Pentagon spokesman said the Defense Department detected and tracked a single North Korea missile launch and that it did not pose a threat to North America.
July 17, 2017
NORAD, USNORTHCOM and the Mexican Air Force successfully accomplish objectives in AMALGAM EAGLE 17
PETERSON AFB, Colo. — The North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, along with the Mexican Air Force, successfully conducted AMALGAM EAGLE 17, a tactical exercise, which was designed to enhance
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.