Nov. 1, 2010

NORAD, USNORTHCOM commander outlines focus areas at homeland security symposium

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - The commander of the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command spoke at the National Symposium on Homeland Security and Defense at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo., Oct. 29.Navy Adm. James Winnefeld, NORAD and USNORTHCOM commander, outlined the commands’ eight primary focus areas and

Oct. 28, 2010

Vets tour NORAD and USNORTHCOM

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - Nearly 25 veterans from WWII, Korea and Vietnam visited the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command today to learn about the technology and missions of the commands and to share their stories with today's warfighters.The vets toured the headquarters building, including the command center,

Oct. 20, 2010

AFRCC assists Mexican RCC in locating fatal plane wreckage

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - In a sad turn of events that resulted in the death of four Americans, the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center here assisted the Government of Mexico in providing closure to the families during a search for a small aircraft that had gone missing near the U.S.- Mexico border Friday.The Beechcraft plane, carrying

Oct. 18, 2010

USNORTHCOM donates $10,000 to Bahamas Read to Lead program

NASSAU, The Bahamas – U.S. Ambassador to The Bahamas Nicole A. Avant donated $10,000 in books to the Ministry of Education Oct. 5 to support the United States Embassy-initiated "Read To Lead" program.Funding for the book donation was provided by the U.S. Northern Command as part of its long-standing partnership with the island nation. "Read To

Oct. 8, 2010

NORAD, USNORTHCOM hosts TAG conference

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – In an effort to foster relationships and further collaboration, the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command hosted adjutants general from 54 U.S. states and territories in the NORAD and USNORTHCOM and National Guard Bureau Senior Leader Conference Oct. 3 – 5.The conference, held at the

Oct. 6, 2010

USNORTHCOM Standing Joint Force Headquarters unveils new Emergency Response Vehicle

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – U.S. Northern Command Standing Joint Force Headquarters showed off their new Emergency Response Vehicle to North American Aerospace Defense Command and USNORTHCOM members in a display and question-and-answer session at the commands' headquarters Oct. 5.The ERV, a customized 2010 Chevrolet Suburban, is outfitted with

Oct. 4, 2010

Media availability for USNORTHCOM's Emergency Response Vehicle demonstration

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – United States Northern Command's Standing Joint Force Headquarters will host a demonstration of their Emergency Response Vehicle, USNORTHCOM’s newest communications capability, Tuesday, October 5, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. local time at the headquarters building adjacent to the East atrium entrance.Media interested in

Oct. 4, 2010

USNORTHCOM deputy receives third star

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Frank J. Grass received his third star in a ceremony hosted by the Commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, and the Chief of the National Guard Bureau, at the Garden of the Gods Club in Colorado Springs 6 p.m. Sunday.U.S. Navy Adm. James A. Winnefeld, Jr.

Oct. 4, 2010

NORAD deputy visits CONR, Canadians

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – The last time he was here, he was the Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command Region deputy commander, construction of the Killey Center for Homeland Operations was still on the drawing board, and Hurricane Katrina relief operations were in full swing.How time and circumstances change in a few

Sept. 27, 2010

601st AOC earns AF-level award for Haiti relief operations

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Forces from the 601st Air & Space Operations Center here earned the highest praise from the Air Force Chief of Staff for their contributions to Haiti after the island nation was rocked by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake Jan. 12, 2010.Air Forces Northern’s 601st Air Mobility Team, made up of airlift experts from the

Sept. 24, 2010

Maj. Gen. Grass nominated for promotion, assignment as USNORTHCOM deputy commander

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates announced today that the President has made the following nomination: Army National Guard Maj. Gen. Frank J. Grass for appointment to the grade of lieutenant general and assignment as deputy commander, U.S. Northern Command/vice commander, U.S. Element, North American Aerospace Defense

Sept. 20, 2010

NSBA conference attendees visit NORAD, USNORTHCOM

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Members of the National School Boards Association attending the NSBA Western Region Conference toured North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command facilities Sept. 17.The school board members saw the commands' headquarters as well as the alternate command center at Cheyenne Mountain Air Force

Sept. 15, 2010

NORAD, USNORTHCOM commander speaks to Defense Writers Group

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Navy Adm. James Winnefeld, North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command commander, spoke to more than 20 members of the Defense Writers Group Sept. 9 in Washington, D.C.The Defense Writers Group is an assemblage of the nation's leading national security reporters who gather for regular

Sept. 14, 2010

Chairman’s Corner: Calling All Stop-lossed Servicemembers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Time is running out for those who qualify to receive their Stop Loss Special Pay. The deadline to claim it is Oct. 21st, but less than half of the more than 145,000 people eligible have submitted claims.It’s not a scam. And it’s not a joke. It’s YOUR money, so come get it.Just in case you had forgotten, the 2009 War Supplemental

Sept. 13, 2010

USNORTHCOM conducts information exchange with Bahamas

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - Elements of the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command Public Affairs Office conducted an information exchange with public affairs officers from Bahamian government agencies at Royal Bahamas Defence Force Base Coral Harbour Sept. 7 and 8. Members of the RBDF, Royal Bahamas Police