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Defense Secretary Jim Mattis stands behind a podium at a town hall.

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.

Representatives from North American Aerospace Defense Command, U.S. Northern Command, the Mexican military and U.S. and Mexican federal civilian agencies, participate in Amalgam Eagle 2017, a live-fly exercise requiring a cooperative response to a an illicit flight that crossed the U.S.-Mexico border, at the exercise command center at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado.

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

Vice President Michael Pence receives a mission briefing from U.S. Air Force General Lori J. Robinson, the commander of the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command inside the Alternate Command Center at Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station, June 23, 2017. The Vice President was accompanied by the Secretary of the Air Force, the Honorable Heather Wilson, and received briefings to better familiarize them with the unique mission that NORAD and USNORTHCOM have in defense of Canada and the United States. (DoD Photo By: N&NC Public Affairs/Released)

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.

A Canadian NORAD Region CF-18 Hornet practices intercept and escort procedures alongside a United States Air Force (USAF) B-52 Stratofortress bomber during Exercise VIGILANT SHIELD 17-1, June 15-16, 2017.

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

U.S. Air Force General Lori J. Robinson, Commander of the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command offers opening remarks during NORAD’s 59th Anniversary Celebration on Peterson AFB, CO May 12th. (DoD Photo by: N&NC Public Affairs/Released)

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

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 strengthening relationships and interoperability with military mission partners. Attendees included the National Guard, National Guard Bureau, the Royal Bahamas Defence Force Command Chaplain, Canadian Armed Forces Chaplain General Representative, NORAD & USNORTHCOM Region, and Component and Subordinate Command Chaplains.

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

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 American Revolution meeting. More than 80 members, spouses and prospective members gathered at the El Paso Club in downtown Colorado Springs for lunch, socializing and to hear the service’s highest ranking female speak about her role leading the only bi-national command in the world. The general spoke about the complexity of the Commands’ missions to defend the United States and Canada and the trust she has in the U.S. and Canadian service members who work daily to perform the missions. Before closing, the general thanked the organization for their continued support of the military and for embracing the service members into the Colorado Springs community.

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

The 104th Fighter Wing, Massachusetts Air National Guard, F-15 fighter jets launch during night flying training at Barnes Air National Guard Base. The 104th Fighter Wing received the highest rating of "Mission Ready" on the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Inspector General (IG) Alert Force Evaluation, January 27, 2017.(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey)

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

Service members with 4 Wing, Royal Canadian Air Force, conduct exercise PUMA STRIKE with 24 CF-188 Hornet fighter aircraft board Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 31. Twice a year, 410 Tactical Fighter (Operational Training) Squadron deploys to locations in the southern United States to conduct fighter training operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Pruitt/Released)

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.

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker belonging to the 912th Air Refueling Squadron from March Air Force Base, Calif., waits for takeoff at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, to provide refueling capabilities to Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18s while both units participate in the Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise 20 Oct., 2016, in the high arctic.

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.

F-15 Eagles from the 142nd Fighter Wing arrive in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, for Exercise Vigilant Shield 2017, Oct. 17, 2016. Vigilant Shield 17 represents a unique opportunity to practice and hone joint interoperability and cooperation skills between Canada and the United States in order to protect borders as well as national interests. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Shelly Davison, 142nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs).

Oct. 19, 2016

Exercise VIGILANT SHIELD 17 Takes off in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories

Yellowknife, Northwest Territories — Aircraft, personnel and equipment from the Canadian Armed Forces and the United States Air National Guard have deployed to Yellowknife, N.W.T. as part of Exercise VIGILANT SHIELD 17 from October 17 to

Gen. Lori Robinson, Commander of NORAD and USNORTHCOM, accepts the original NORAD emblem artwork from Ms. Mona Rowe, daughter of the late Mr. Paul Jaffe, designer of the original emblem at the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command Headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colo., Sept. 23, 2016. In honor of her father, Rowe donated his artwork to the commands. "My father's work resides with family," Rowe said.

Sept. 26, 2016

Original artwork forever links family with NORAD

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Gen. Lori Robinson, Commander of NORAD and USNORTHCOM, accepted the original NORAD emblem artwork from Ms. Mona Rowe, daughter of the late Mr. Paul Jaffe, designer of the original emblem at the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command Headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colo., Sept. 23, 2016.

Visit of Pilot Classes of WWII reunion are Army Air Corps Cadet graduates from 1940-1945.

Sept. 12, 2016

WWII Pilots Receive Heartfelt Welcome to NORAD and USNORTHCOM Headquarters

September 8, 2016 — A group of WWII veterans and their families were pleasantly surprised and touched to receive such an enthusiastic and warm welcome from the men and women of NORAD and USNORTHCOM during their visit to the Commands on Thursday.

Aug. 22, 2016

Air Refueling: Here Comes the Boom

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Laying down soaring through the sky clouds are visible as far as the eye can see. In the distance appears a speck, which grows larger by the second, finally becoming recognizable as an aircraft.

Aug. 19, 2016

Georgia Community Leaders Visit NORAD, NORTHCOM

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Community leaders from the state of Georgia visited NORAD and USNORTHCOM Headquarters here Aug. 19, 2016.

Major-General Christian Drouin (right), Commander of 1 Canadian Air Division, welcomes General Lori Robinson (left), Commander of the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, to 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada, August 15, 2016.

Aug. 17, 2016

NORAD Commander Visits Canadian Armed Forces

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — General Lori Robinson, Commander of the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, visited 4 Wing and Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada, August 15, 2016.

U.S. Air Force Gen. Lori Robinson, North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command commander gives command of Alaskan NORAD Region and Alaskan Command to U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach during a change of command ceremony Aug. 16 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. Wilsbach also assumed command of 11th Air Force from Gen. Terrence O'Shaughnessy, Pacific Air Forces commander. Outgoing commander Lt. Gen. Russell Handy retired after more than 30 years of service and relinquished command to Wilsbach.

Aug. 17, 2016

New Commander at Alaskan NORAD Region, Alaskan Command

PETERSON AFB, Colo. — U.S. Air Force Gen. Lori Robinson, North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command commander gives command of Alaskan NORAD Region and Alaskan Command to U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach during a change of command ceremony Aug. 16 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.

Gen. Lori Robinson, commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command is greeted by Adm. Phil Davidson, commander, U.S. Fleet Forces (USFF) Command on the USFF quarterdeck at the start of her visit to Norfolk, Virginia, Aug. 11, 2016. The General’s visit included a maritime domain awareness brief at the USFF Maritime Operations Center, a tour of Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66), and a hall of fame induction ceremony at the Joint Forces Staff College. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Benjamin Dobbs/Released)

Aug. 12, 2016

Robinson visits Norfolk

Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. — Gen. Lori Robinson, commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, visited multiple units at Norfolk, Va. Aug. 11, 2016.

NORAD and USNORTHCOM Commander, Gen. Lori Robinson and the Honourable Stéphane Dion, Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs, pause in front of the 9/11 Memorial at the headquarters prior to the Minister receiving briefings on the commands’ missions during his visit to Peterson Air Force Base, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, August 8, 2016.

Aug. 9, 2016

Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs visits NORAD, NORTHCOM

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — NORAD and USNORTHCOM Commander, Gen. Lori Robinson and the Honourable Stéphane Dion, Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs, pause in front of the 9/11 Memorial in front of the headquarters, prior to the Minister receiving briefings on the commands’ missions during his visit here in Colorado Springs, Colo., August 8, 2016.