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Two Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 Hornet aircraft pilots assigned to the 409th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, Canada, walk from the Thunderdome, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 5, 2016, during the familiarization day of RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 16-3, while a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 35th Fighter Squadron, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, taxis for take off. Free exchange of ideas between multilateral forces during RF-A enhances not just partners and sister-service relationships, but also their operational efficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Nickel)

Aug. 6, 2016

Eielson Air Force Base — Two Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 Hornet aircraft pilots assigned to the 409th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, Canada, walk from the Thunderdome, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 5, 2016.

Aug. 5, 2016

SBIRS GEO Flight 3 Arrives in Florida, Prepares for October Launch

CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Fla — The U.S. Air Force’s Space Based Infrared Systems program completed a major program milestone on Aug. 2, successfully delivering a Geosynchronous Earth Orbit satellite Flight 3 to Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida.

Aug. 5, 2016

U.S., South Korea, Japan Discuss Recent North Korean Missile Launches

WASHINGTON — Representatives of the United States, South Korea and Japan conducted a senior-level videoconference to share information regarding two recent North Korean missile launches.

Defense Secretary Ash Carter administers the oath of office to incoming National Guard Bureau chief Air National Guard Gen. Joseph Lengyel, Aug. 3, 2016, at the National Guard Bureau change of responsiblity ceremony at the Pentagon.

Aug. 3, 2016

Lengyel becomes 28th chief of National Guard Bureau

Citizen-warriors and the entire National Guard family are vital to the security of the United States, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said at the National Guard Bureau change-of-responsibility ceremony at the Pentagon today.

Aug. 3, 2016

Deterrence Symposium

Peterson AFB, Colo. — NORAD Deputy Commander, Lt.-Gen Pierre St-Amand, speaks at the U.S. Strategic Command Deterrence Symposium panel July 27, 2016, in Omaha, NE.

A Canadian Forces CF-18 fighter intercepts a U.S. Strategic Command B-52 bomber over Canada Aug. 1, 2016 as part of a coordinated exercise. NORAD and STRATCOM conducted intercept and safe passage escort procedures in all three of the NORAD regions to ensure NORAD’s rapid response capability.

Aug. 2, 2016

NORAD Exercise Intercepts In All Regions

PETERSON AFB, Colo. — The North American Aerospace Defense Command, in close collaboration with U.S. Strategic Command, conducted intercept and safe passage escort procedures in all three of its regions Aug. 1, 2016.

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Canadians and American military and their family members celebrate Canada Day on June 30, 2016. The event brings together members of North American Aerospace Defense Command, the bi-national Canadian and American command that provides maritime warning, aerospace warning and aerospace control for Canada and the United States. (Courtesy photo)

Aug. 1, 2016

Common defense leads to unique partnership

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — On the grounds of Peterson Air Force Base, there is a building housing one of the most unique military commands in the world. The North American Aerospace Defense Command is a well-known entity, associated with more than a few classified mysteries. However, one thing many people do not know is unclassified.

Lt. Gen. Daniel Hokanson, Deputy Commander of U.S. Northern Command, and Mr. Peter Neffenger, Administrator for the Transportation Security Administration, talk just before entering headquarters of North American Aerospace Defense Command and USNORTHCOM. Neffenger was at the command talking with senior NORAD and USNORTHCOM officials on the importance of current information sharing between TSA and the two commands and to share Neffenger’s vision for mitigating current and future threats to transportation both in the homeland and abroad.

July 27, 2016

TSA Administrator visits NORAD and USNORTHCOM Headquarters

July 26, 2016 — PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colorado - During a recent visit to the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command headquarters in Colorado Springs, the head of the Transportation Security Administration reaffirmed that sharing information at all levels between federal agencies is critical to the success of security and homeland defense-focused organizations.

Gen. Lori Robinson, commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command and United States Northern Command, passes the guidon to Lt. Gen. Scott Williams, the incoming commander of Continental U.S. NORAD Region-1st Air Force (Air Forces Northern), at the CONR-1st AF change of command ceremony at Tyndall AFB, Fla., July 6, 2016. First Air Force has the responsibility of ensuring the air sovereignty and air defense of the continental United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cody R. Miller/Released)

July 11, 2016

CONR- 1st Air Force (Air Forces Northern) changes leadership

TYNDALL AFB, Fla. — Top leadership of the Continental U.S. Aerospace Defense Region – 1st Air Force, (Air Forces Northern) organization changed here during a change of command ceremony today.

Gen. Darren McDew, U.S. Transportation Command commander, visited NORAD and USNORTHCOM June 29, 2016, to welcome Gen. Lori Robinson, the new commander of NORAD and USNORTHCOM, and to discuss her vision for the two commands. The two commanders also discussed their shared equities regarding military air transportation and Defense Support of Civil Authorities missions. (Photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Laws)

June 30, 2016

TRANSCOM Commander talks mobility at NORAD, USNORTHCOM

Peterson Air Force Base — Gen. Darren McDew, USTRANSCOM commander, visited NORAD and USNORTHCOM June 29, 2016, to welcome Gen. Lori Robinson, the new commander of NORAD and USNORTHCOM, and to discuss her vision for the two commands.

The Honorable Katherine Hammack, Assistant Secretary of the Army (Installations, Energy, and Environment) visited NORAD and USNORTHCOM June 29, 2016, to discuss Army installations with Gen. Lori Robinson, commander of NORAD and NORTHCOM. They discussed how the Army installations support the two commands’ missions. (Photo by Dennis L. Carlyle)

June 30, 2016

Army Assistant Secretary visits NORAD, NORTHCOM

Peterson Air Force Base — The Honorable Katherine Hammack, Assistant Secretary of the Army, visited NORAD and USNORTHCOM June 29, 2016, to discuss Army installations with Gen. Lori Robinson, commander of NORAD and NORTHCOM.

A Transfer of Authority ceremony held to recognize the realignment of the Civil Air Patrol-U.S. Air Force – or CAP-USAF – from Air Education and Training Command to Air Combat Command began with the arrival of a CAP C-182 Cessna carrying CAP’s National Commander CAP Maj. Gen. Joe Vazquez and the CAP-USAF commander, Col. Mike Tynismaa. The aircraft landed and approached Tyndall Air Force Base’s base operations, rolling through a ceremonial greeting of fire trucks pumping arching water sprays high over the aircraft.

June 24, 2016

1st Air Force participates in Civil Air Patrol Transfer of Authority ceremony

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — The storied history between the U.S. Air Force and Civil Air Patrol added yet another chapter June 24 during a Transfer of Authority ceremony held to recognize the realignment of the Civil Air Patrol-U.S. Air Force – or CAP-USAF – from Air Education and Training Command to Air Combat Command.

Lt.-Gen Pierre St-Amand, NORAD Deputy Commander, and Col Douglas Schiess, 21st Space Wing Commander, cut the ribbon on the new display of a CF-188A Hornet (tail number 188723) fighter jet at the Peterson Air and Space Museum at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. June 24, 2016. The jet was donated by the Government of Canada to the USAF Heritage Program as a gesture of appreciation for the U.S. and Canada’s longstanding and continued partnership through the North American Aerospace Defense Command. The CF-188 has been used by Canada since 1984 to conduct NORAD’s missions. (Photo by TSgt Joe Laws, Released)

June 24, 2016

Peterson museum unveils Canadian fighter jet display

Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. — Lt.-Gen Pierre St-Amand, NORAD Deputy Commander, and Col Douglas Schiess, 21st Space Wing Commander, unveiled the new display of a CF-188A Hornet (tail number 188723) fighter jet at the Peterson Air and Space Museum at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., June 24, 2016.

Incoming 1 Canadian Air Division commander MGen. Christian Drouin (left), NORAD and USNORTHCOM commander, Gen. Lori Robinson (center), and outgoing 1 CAD commander MGen. David Wheeler (right), sign the Change of Command scrolls during the 1 CAD Change of Command ceremony at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, June 21, 2016.

As Commander of 1 CAD, Major-General Drouin also assumes command of the Canadian NORAD Region and the Joint Forces Air Component Command for the Canadian Joint Operations Command.
(Photo by Cpl Paul Shapka)

June 21, 2016

Canadian NORAD Region Change of Command

17 Wing Winnipeg, Manitoba — Major-General Christian Drouin today assumed command of 1 Canadian Air Division (1 CAD) from Major-General David Wheeler at a ceremony held at 17 Wing Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Royal Canadian Air Forces LCol Larry Weir, outgoing Canadian Detachment Commander, congratulates Royal Canadian Air Forces Maj David Kruger, Continental U.S. Aerospace Defense Region-1st Air Force (Air Forces Northern) Intelligence Directorate, after presenting him with the Canadian Forces’ Decoration Clasp, prior to the Canadian Detachment Change of Command Ceremony May 18. The decoration is awarded to members of the Canadian Forces of all ranks who have completed 12 years of service with a record of good conduct. A clasp is awarded for every subsequent 10 years designated by a silver rosette. (Air Force Photo released/Mary McHale)

May 25, 2016

Canadian Det changes command

TYNDALL AFB, Fla. —

Members from 5 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group dismount and conduct mine clearance drills in the training area of 3rd Canadian Division Support Group, Wainwright, AB during the main thrust of the advance party for Exercise MAPLE RESOLVE 15, 6 May 15.

May 23, 2016

Exercise MAPLE RESOLVE

Canadian Manoeuvre Training Centre, Wainwright, AB — Members from 5 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group dismount and conduct mine clearance drills in the training area of 3rd Canadian Division Support Group, Wainwright, AB, during the main thrust of the advance party for Exercise MAPLE RESOLVE 15, 6 May 15.

U.S. Air Force Gen. Lori J. Robinson receives the North American Aerospace Defense Command guidon from the Canadian Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. J.H. Vance signifying her acceptance of command, May 13, 2016 on Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. Gen. Robinson is the 24th NORAD commander.

May 13, 2016

Gen. Robinson assumes command of NORAD, USNORTHCOM

May 13, 2016 — PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Air Force Gen. Lori Robinson assumed command of the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command from Navy Adm. Bill Gortney during a ceremony here today.

May 11, 2016

Exercise Marlin Shield

New Providence, The Bahamas — The Royal Bahamas Defence Force and U.S. Special Operations Forces worked together during exercise Marlin Shield in New Providence, The Bahamas, May 2016.

Lt. Gen. Pierre St. Amand, deputy commander for North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), speaks during the Canadian Mess Dinner April 15 at the American Lake Conference Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. St. Amand upheld the brief speech tradition of the mess but did take the time to touch on the long history of the RCAF and he praised the long standing close relationship the U.S. and Canadian military have shared, specifically in NORAD and at the Western Air Defense Sector.

April 28, 2016

Western Air Defense Sector Canadians celebrate Royal Canadian Air Force Anniversary

April 15, 2016 — JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCChord, Wash. -- The 92nd Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) was celebrated by the Western Air Defense Sector (WADS) Canadian Detachment's annual RCAF Mess Dinner at the American Lake Conference Center April 15.

Feb. 18, 2016

CMSAF visits NORAD and USNORTHCOM, speaks with local Airmen

February 12, 2016 — The Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force visited Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, February 10-12, to meet with Airmen from nearby bases and tour North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command.