Newsroom - Year 2017

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