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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.
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 21, 2016.The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) led, bi-national exercise aims to deploy and conduct air sovereignty operations in the
Oct. 10, 2016
South Carolina National Guard Continues Hurricane Matthew Response
HILTON HEAD, S.C. — The South Carolina National Guard responded to missions along the state’s coastal region yesterday in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, clearing roads so people could return to their homes.
Oct. 8, 2016
South Carolina National Guard assists with life-saving mission during Hurricane Matthew
ADAMS RUN, S.C. - Soldiers with the South Carolina National Guard responded to a request from emergency services to assist with transportation to a 9-1-1 call in Adams Run, South Carolina, Oct. 8, 2016, as flood waters rise throughout the lowcountry restricting access to citizens who remain behind.
Guard members carry out search and rescue, other operations as Hurricane Matthew batters Southeast coast
ARLINGTON, Va. – National Guard members in Florida began aerial and ground search and rescue operations Friday as Hurricane Matthew continued to move northward, pummeling the southern East Coast with heavy rains and wind.
Oct. 6, 2016
DoD Assistance Team Arrives in Haiti for Post-Hurricane Support
WASHINGTON — U.S. military assistance is on the ground in Haiti to assist and support the tiny island nation with the impact felt from Hurricane Matthew, Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook told reporters.
More Guard members activated in South Carolina and Florida as Hurricane Matthew takes aim
As Hurricane Matthew barreled Thursday toward the southeastern United States, about 4,400 National Guard members were on the ground in South Carolina and Florida helping with preparations and plans for recovery.
Oct. 5, 2016
U.S. Army North Stands Ready in Event of Disasters, Attacks
WASHINGTON — Army Lt. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan, commander of U.S. Army North, said he agrees with a previous commander’s statement that “if you weren’t paranoid when you came to this command, you certainly will be when you leave.” The command is charged with defending the homeland in the event of a natural disaster or an act of war.
National Guard Assists Southeastern States as Hurricane Matthew Approaches
ARLINGTON, Va. — National Guard members in South Carolina, Florida, Georgia and North Carolina are on duty or ready to be called up to serve as Hurricane Matthew approaches the United States.
Oct. 4, 2016
East Coast Military Bases Prepare for Hurricane Matthew
WASHINGTON — Hurricane Matthew is "a serious storm and … we do stand ready to provide support in the region as needed,” Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook told reporters during a Pentagon briefing.
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.
Sept. 21, 2016
Army Lt. Gen. Daniel Hokanson confirmed as National Guard Bureau vice chief
September 19, 2016 — Army Lt. Gen. Daniel Hokanson was confirmed Thursday as the vice chief of the National Guard Bureau by the U.S. Senate.
Sept. 16, 2016
Active Shooter Exercise
Fort Belvoir, Va. — U.S. Soldiers clear the Fort Belvoir Community Hospital at Fort Belvoir, Va., Sept. 13, 2016, during an active shooter exercise.
Sept. 15, 2016
FEMA Administrator visits U.S. Northern Command
September 6, 2016 — Gen. Lori Robinson, Commander of the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, welcomed Craig Fugate, Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator, to the commands' headquarters at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colo., Sept. 6, 2016.
Sept. 12, 2016
WWII Pilots are touched by warm welcome in their honor
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.
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