Feb. 11, 2009

DMO conducts first-ever warfighter training

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Positive progress continues for the Air Forces Northern Distributed Mission Operations program as a first-ever individualized warfighter training event was held at the 601st Air and Space Operations Center Jan. 28.DMO is a complex and comprehensive series of interconnected, manned command, control, communications and

Feb. 11, 2009

Command visit prompts tech upgrade

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – A command visit to the Joint Task Force-Space Transportation System, operations center prompted a major overhaul in the force tracking system used during space shuttle launches.During previous shuttle launches, Air Forces Northern commander Maj. Gen. Hank Morrow„s rescue teams, tracked the location of task force

Feb. 6, 2009

Experts convening in Virginia to evaluate technology solutions for warfighters and first responders

WILLIAMSBURG, VA – Historic Williamsburg, Virginia will temporarily become home for more than 300 military, government and industry experts beginning Sunday, Feb. 8 through Friday, Feb. 13. Motivated by the prospect of better equipping today’s warfighters and first responders, these multinational visitors are poised to attend the U.S. Coalition

Feb. 5, 2009

ARNORTH, FEMA host conference on nuclear terrorism

“The greatest danger to the American people is the threat of a terrorist attack with a nuclear weapon,” states the President’s foreign policy agenda published by the White House Jan. 21.This fact is an everyday reality for the men and women of U.S. Army North at Fort Sam Houston.The headquarters, commonly referred to as simply ARNORTH, is

Feb. 2, 2009

California has wheels up for new airborne firefighting system

ARLINGTON, Va. (Jan. 30, 2009) – A long anticipated upgrade to the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) that’s used to battle the nation's wildfires was recently approved for operational use.MAFFS II was approved for use on the California Air National Guard's 146th Airlift Wing C-130J Hercules cargo aircraft, according Air Guard officials

Jan. 20, 2009

NORAD and USNORTHCOM Commander's statement on Commander in Chief Transition

From Gen Renuart: "Today marks an historic event and we view the inauguration of our new Commander-in-Chief with hope and purpose. Our mission continues … Our task clear …Our leadership resolute. The people in our commands commemorate this historic transition with renewed focus on the families we protect, on the communities we protect and on the

Nov. 25, 2008

U.S. Fleet Forces Command Tailors Operational Support for Vigilant Shield 09

NORFOLK (NNS) -- U.S. Fleet Forces Command's (USFF) staff enhanced its capabilities to support global regional combatant commanders while simultaneously supporting U.S. federal disaster response efforts as it wrapped up its participation in Vigilant Shield 2009 (VS09) Nov. 12-18.The focus of the North American Aerospace Defense Command- and U.S.

Nov. 18, 2008

NORAD, USNORTHCOM complete Exercise Vigilant Shield 09

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command finished participation  Nov. 17 in Exercise Vigilant Shield 09.            The focus of VS09 was on homeland defense and civil support. The exercise included scenarios to achieve exercise objectives within the maritime, aerospace, ballistic missile

Nov. 10, 2008

NORAD and USNORTHCOM support Space Shuttle launch

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) will again provide distinctly different but important support to NASA and the upcoming shuttle program’s mission.NORAD, the bi-national command responsible for aerospace warning and aerospace control of Canada and the

Nov. 10, 2008

DOD Support to manned space operations for STS-126

U.S. Northern Command is the focal point for military emergency support to the Space Shuttle.  Support includes astronaut rescue and recovery and orbiter recovery.  USNORTHCOM, established in 2002 and fully operational Sept. 11, 2003, coordinates U.S. military support for the Department of Defense efforts to assist the Space Shuttle astronauts in

Nov. 5, 2008

NORAD, USNORTHCOM participate in Exercise Vigilant Shield 09

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command will participate in Exercise Vigilant Shield 09 Nov. 12 - 18.The focus of VS09 is on homeland defense and civil support. The exercise will include scenarios to achieve exercise objectives within the maritime, aerospace, ballistic missile defense,

Oct. 31, 2008

NORAD, U.S. Northern Command host international officials at Homeland Defense and Civil Support forum

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – For the second year running, North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command hosted international government and military leaders at a Homeland Defense and Civil Support Perspectives forum yesterday and today in Colorado Springs, Colo. About 60 officials from Australia, Canada, Mexico, Norway, Singapore,

Oct. 17, 2008

Defense Coordinating Officer, Element deploy for Hurricane Omar

FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas – A United States Army North defense coordinating officer deployed Oct. 15 from New York City to the Virgin Islands as part of the federal team to assist with a possible federal response to Hurricane Omar. Col. Robert Freehill will serve as the Department of Defense representative on the ground to coordinate requests for

Oct. 16, 2008

Sanchez, Litchfield recognized for excellence in mentoring

Senior Master Sgt. Steven Sanchez and Cmdr. Charles Litchfield were recognized recently for their efforts to coordinate a mentorship program involving members of North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command and two local high schools.Tasked with the execution of the commands’ mentorship program, Sanchez enlisted Litchfield’s

Oct. 7, 2008

NORAD, USNORTHCOM recognize NORAD’s heritage

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – International cooperation has made North American Aerospace Defense Command an unparalleled success, an example of ways in which the militaries of two nations can work together for the mutual benefit of both nations.  In recognition of 50 years of such cooperation, Gen. Gene Renuart, commander of NORAD and U.S.