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Aug. 3, 2016

New York Guard team catches unusual ride to work for Vigilant Guard exercise

A 5 a.m. commute in a 50,000 pound Army helicopter isn't a normal morning commute for most people, but for the National Guard members of the 2nd Civil Support Team—military personnel specially trained to find chemical, biological, and radiological weapons—it's just another day in the office.

Aug. 2, 2016

JTF-CS Change of Command

Major General Richard Gallant, U.S. Army National Guard, accepts the flag and command for Joint Task Force Civil Support from General Lori Robinson, NORAD and USNORTHCOM Commander. The change of command ceremony took place at Fort Eustis, Va., July 29, 2016.

Aug. 1, 2016

Common defense leads to unique partnership

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.

July 27, 2016

TSA Administrator visits NORAD and USNORTHCOM Headquarters

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.

July 15, 2016

NORAD, NORTHCOM Commander Mentors Tyndall Airmen

Gen. Lori J. Robinson, commander of the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, visited Airmen from Tyndall Air Force Base at the 337th Air Control Squadron July 6.

July 11, 2016

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

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.

June 30, 2016

TRANSCOM Commander talks mobility at NORAD, USNORTHCOM

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.

June 30, 2016

Army Assistant Secretary visits NORAD, NORTHCOM

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.

June 24, 2016

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

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.

June 24, 2016

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

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.

June 8, 2016

ARNORTH hosts Alaskan Command

FORT SAM HOUSTON. U.S. Army North hosted planners from Alaska from Feb. 3-5 to explore and develop options that will allow for effective response to the “Last Frontier” state in times of need.The meeting stemmed from a regional realignment of forces in the Northern Command (NORTHCOM), Pacific Command (PACOM), and Alaska areas. Alaska Command

May 26, 2016

Spiritual and Emotional Care in Disasters Summit

Mr. James Parlier, retired U.S. Navy command master chief, speaks to one of his slides during his keynote speech at the annual Spiritual and Emotional Care in Disasters Summit May 24, 2016, at the Glen Eyrie Castle in Colorado Springs, CO.

May 23, 2016

Exercise MAPLE RESOLVE

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 19, 2016

USNORTHCOM, RBDF to Execute Upcoming Exercise

Nassau, Bahamas - U.S. Northern Command, U.S. Special Operations Command North, and Royal Bahamas Defence Force are working together to execute Exercise MARLIN SHIELD the first two weeks in May. During the exercise, areas in and around Nassau, Bahamas will experience an increased military presence, particularly in the air and sea.

May 13, 2016

Gen. Robinson assumes command of NORAD, USNORTHCOM

AirForce Gen. Lori Robinson assumed command of the North American AerospaceDefense Command and U.S. Northern Command from Navy Adm. Bill Gortney during aceremony here today. Thechange of command ceremony was presided over by the U.S. Secretary of Defense,Ash Carter, and the Canadian Chief of the Defence Staff, Gen. Jonathan H.Vance. Also in