Aug. 26, 2026

We Have the Watch: NORAD and USNORTHCOM Provided Support to Freedom 250 Grand Prix in the National Capitol Region

North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) demonstrated the strength of their integration in homeland defense efforts this week by respectively securing the airspace and supporting interagency partners with specialized military forces during the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in the National Capital Region (NCR).

Aug. 25, 2026

NORAD & USNORTHCOM host legal symposium, improve interoperability

PETERSON SFB, CO – The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) 2026 Legal Symposium concluded Aug. 20 following three days of focused engagement on this year’s theme: Building Operational Resilience and Translating it into Legal Clarity.

Aug. 21, 2026

NORAD, USNORTHCOM host talks with Air Combat Command to strengthen Homeland Defense

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) headquarters hosted staff talks with Air Combat Command Aug. 18–19 to strengthen homeland defense integration, enhance information sharing, and identify opportunities for enhanced collaboration among the headquarters and forces.

Aug. 17, 2026

NORAD, USNORTHCOM commander highlights Arctic readiness with Denmark defence chief during Alaska visit

Gen. Gregory Guillot, commander of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM), hosted Gen. Michael Hyldgaard, the Kingdom of Denmark’s Chief of Defence, for strategic visits to key military installations in Alaska, August 12-14.

Aug. 14, 2026

Pituffik Space Base Celebrates 75th Anniversary

PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — Pituffik Space Base celebrated its 75th anniversary with a ceremony Aug. 12.

Aug. 13, 2026

USS Cooperstown Visits Freeport, Strengthening U.S.-Bahamas Partnership

FREEPORT, Bahamas — The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Cooperstown (LCS 23) arrived in Freeport, Bahamas, for a scheduled port visit on Aug. 13. This visit highlights the strong, enduring partnership between the United States and The Bahamas and underscores a shared commitment to maritime security and regional stability.

Aug. 11, 2026

Operation POLAR DAGGER activities set to begin Aug. 15

PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — U.S. military assets and personnel will conduct training and community engagement activities near Nome, Point Hope, St. Lawrence Island, Wales, Tin City and Little Diomede Island, Alaska, August 15-31, 2026, as part of Operation POLAR DAGGER.

Aug. 5, 2026

SOCNORTH Pioneers Augmented Reality Tele-Mentoring (ARTM) Technology to Bring Surgical Expertise to the Battlefield

PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — U.S. Special Operations Command North, supported by NORAD and U.S. Northern Command, is pioneering a new technology designed to project life-saving surgical expertise to the most austere, isolated environments on the globe. The Augmented Reality Tele-mentoring (ARTM) system was recently demonstrated for U.S. Army Col. Matthew Tucker, SOCNORTH Commander, and U.S. Army Col. Ted Brown, U.S. Northern Command Surgeon, highlighting its strategic value for future operations.

July 31, 2026

NORAD and USNORTHCOM Host Senior Leaders to Shape Arctic Capability Defense

North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) convened defense leaders on July 29, 2026, to finalize a strategic framework prioritizing binational Arctic military capabilities.

July 30, 2026

NORAD and USNORTHCOM host DASW for Counternarcotics and Global Threats

This week, NORAD and USNORTHCOM hosted Mr. Michael Buemi, Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Counternarcotics and Global Threats, on Peterson Space Force Base.

July 23, 2026

NORAD and USNORTHCOM Commander General Gregory M. Guillot Meets with Mexican Military Leadership in Veracruz

Gen. Greg Guillot, Commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM), joined Mexico’s military leadership, Adm. Raymundo Pedro Morales Ángeles, Secretary of the Navy of Mexico (MARINA), and Gen. Ricardo Trevilla Trejo, Secretary of National Defense of Mexico (DEFENSA), for a series of strategic engagements in Veracruz, Mexico, July 22, 2026.

July 22, 2026

USNORTHCOM Leaders Hosts FEMA Leaders to Discuss Disaster Response Preparedness

U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) senior staff, including Deputy Director of Operations, Brig. Gen. Thaddeus Fineran, Deputy Director, Strategy, Policy, and Plans, Ms. Karen Pound, and Director of Joint Training, Exercises, and Wargaming, Mr. David Kang, met with Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) Assistant Administrator of Response, Mr. Matt Payne and Director of Response Operations Division, Mr. Russ Clarke, to discuss areas of joint focus.

July 17, 2026

NORAD, USNORTHCOM provide 'quiet, behind-the-scenes support' to World Cup

PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo — PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — As the FIFA World Cup 2026 approaches its highly anticipated final match, U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) and the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) continue to execute defense and security support missions to ensure safety and security across North America.

July 16, 2026

Wyoming Air Guardsmen Activate for Wildland Firefighting in Western U.S.

The Wyoming Air National Guard's 153rd Airlift Wing was activated to support wildland firefighting operations in the western United States, with significant fire activity in the Southwest, Great Basin, Rocky Mountain and Northwest geographic areas.

July 15, 2026

NORAD and USNORTHCOM Commander General Gregory M. Guillot Meets With Norwegian Chief of Defence General Eirik J. Kristoffersen

NORAD and USNORTHCOM Commander Gen. Gregory Guillot met with Norwegian Chief of Defence Gen. Eirik Kristoffersen today at the NORAD and USNORTHCOM headquarters. The two leaders discussed the steadfast defense relationship between the United States and Norway.