July 13, 2020

ARNORTH to oversee military COVID-19 operations in Texas, California

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and state officials, approximately 740 Department of Defense medical and support professionals from the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force are assigned as part of DOD’s ongoing COVID-19 operations in Texas and California. As part of the whole-of-America response, U.S. Army North, U.S. Northern Command’s Joint Forces Land Component Command, will oversee the military operation in support of federal efforts and the state.

June 25, 2020

Changes in Tech, Strategy Drive Missile Defense

WASHINGTON -- Changes to technologies, strategy and capabilities make a good case for closer cooperation among the combatant commands, the services and allies in regard to missile defense, military officers charged with this crucial mission said.

June 17, 2020

NORAD, USNORTHCOM Director of Joint Training, Exercises Retires

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Joseph C. Bonnet III ended his distinguished 50-year career of service to his country, retiring during a ceremony June 12, 2020, from his Colorado Springs home surrounded by family and streamed online to friends and coworkers.

May 29, 2020

USNORTHCOM Leads Major Homeland Defense Exercise

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Gen. Terrence O’Shaughnessy, commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command and United States Northern Command, visited the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in the Atlantic Ocean May 29, 2020, to witness first-hand the multi-combatant command homeland defense exercise.

May 14, 2020

U.S. military prepares for hurricane season in midst of COVID-19

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Military and interagency personnel held a virtual table top exercise here May 13, 2020, to discuss how U.S. Northern Command would perform its Defense Support to Civil Authorities mission in a COVID-19 environment.

May 8, 2020

Secretary of Defense visits NORAD, NORTHCOM

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The Secretary of Defense visited the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command here May 7, 2020. 

May 8, 2020

Military Spouse Appreciation Day: A salute to their sacrifices

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — This year, Military Spouse Appreciation Day is observed May 8 and we honor their commitment and support in helping to keep our country safe. They’re the silent heroes and they serve our country, just like their loved ones.

May 8, 2020

Nurses Week: Army Reserve surgical nurse answers call to assist in Philadelphia area hospital

PHILADELPHIA — This year marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, and has been designated as the Year of the Nurse by the World Health Organization.

May 8, 2020

Are you ready for hurricane season?

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. — May 3-9 is National Hurricane Preparedness Week and hurricane season is less than a month away, starting June 1. Are you ready?

April 24, 2020

Defense Official Provides Update on COVID-19 Response

Washington, D.C. — Jonathan Rath Hoffman, assistant to the secretary of defense for public affairs, briefed reporters on the Defense Department’s coronavirus response during a news conference at the Pentagon.

April 23, 2020

Additional 920th Medical Airmen Headed for COVID-19 Response

PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — Additional medical Airmen from the 920th Rescue Wing’s Aeromedical Staging Squadron (ASTS) have been sent to the New York City area to assist with pandemic response.

April 23, 2020

More than 770 AF Reservists called up providing medical support

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — More than 150 additional Air Force Reserve medical specialists were mobilized in the latest Air Force Reserve call-up in support of COVID-19 relief efforts with most Reservists set to assist medical staff in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.

April 23, 2020

Rapid Deployment Team assists ARNORTH medical units supply needs

MECHANICSBURG, Pennsylvania — Charlie Hughley is helping the RDT determine supply needs for ARNORTH medical units mobilizing to assist hard-hit communities. He’s expediting and tracking delivery for items like respirators, protective gowns and gloves for the 337th Theater Sustainment Command, as well as the 3rd, 4th and 13th Expeditionary Support Commands. 

April 23, 2020

Bringing safety home while teleworking

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the nation moves to adapt and minimize the spread of the Coronavirus 2019, the Department of the Air Force is prioritizing the health and safety of our Airmen and Space professionals, civilian personnel, and families. By encouraging prevention measures and making modifications to ensure all essential missions get off the ground, many now find themselves supporting the Air Force mission to ‘fly, fight, and win’ from a home office.

April 22, 2020

DOD Starts Tiered COVID-19 Testing Process to Ensure Safety

The Defense Department is moving to a tiered COVID-19 testing program to protect service members and ensure they can continue to do the nation's business, the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said.