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Sept. 6, 2008
U.S. Northern Command continues hurricane response as focus shifts to Ike
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – U.S. Northern Command is coordinating Department of Defense support to FEMA, state and local response in the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav and Tropical Storm Hanna. The command is also monitoring Hurricane Ike and preparing for its potential landfall in the United States.The following is a list of DoD assets and
Sept. 4, 2008
USNORTHCOM repositions forces, prepares for Tropical Storm Hanna, Hurricane Ike
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – U.S. Northern Command is continuing to coordinate Department of Defense support to FEMA, state and local response in the wake of Hurricane Gustav. The following is a list of DoD assets and personnel that are part of U.S. Northern Command’s support efforts:NEW OPERATIONS: USNORTHCOM has redeployed the Operational
Sept. 3, 2008
U.S. Northern Command prepares for Tropical Storm Hanna
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – U.S. Northern Command is coordinating defense support of civil authority’s emergency response efforts in preparation for Tropical Storm Hanna’s landfall in the eastern United States.The following is a list of DoD assets and personnel that are part of U.S. Northern Command’s support efforts: Four Defense
USNORTHCOM continues Gustav response, begins return of some evacuees
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – U.S. Northern Command is continuing to coordinate Department of Defense’s support to FEMA, state and local response in the wake of Hurricane Gustav. The following is a list of DoD assets and personnel that are part of U.S. Northern Command’s support efforts:NEW OPERATIONS: USNORTHCOM, working with U.S.
Sept. 1, 2008
USNORTHCOM ready in Hurricane Gustav aftermath
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – U.S. Northern Command is coordinating Department of Defense’s support to FEMA, state and local response as Hurricane Gustav moves through the Southern United States.The following is a list of DoD assets and personnel that are part of U.S. Northern Command’s support efforts:NEW OPERATIONS: Designated two military
Aug. 31, 2008
U.S. Northern Command, Canada Command Implement Civil Assistance Plan
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – For the first time, U.S. Northern Command and Canada Command used the Civil Assistance Plan to coordinate Canadian military support that was in response to Hurricane Gustav."This was a great first use of the Civil Assistance Plan, “said Gen. Gene Renuart, Commander of U.S. Northern Command. “Everything went exactly
USNORTHCOM Continues Preparations in Anticipation of Hurricane Gustav
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – U.S. Northern Command is coordinating department of defense’s support to FEMA, state and local response efforts in preparation for Hurricane Gustav’s landfall in the Southern United States.The following is a list of DoD assets and personnel that are part of U.S. Northern Command’s support efforts:NEW OPERATIONS:
AFNORTH Hurricane Hunters on the move for Gustav & Hanna
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Eight Hurricane Hunters with five crews on three missions are deployed to assess the severity of conditions of Hurricane Gustav, with one Hurricane Hunter deployed to prepare for Tropical Storm Hanna.The Hurricane Hunters are Air Force WC-130J aircraft deployed to support Gustav from Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., and
JPRC Continues to Prepare for Gustav
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – The 601st Air and Space Operations Center’s Joint Personnel Recovery Center continues to make preparations with states in the potential path of Hurricane Gustav.As Gustav makes its way through the Gulf of Mexico, the JPRC has requested each state’s search and rescue plan.“By knowing what assets they have available, we
AFNORTH assisting with Gustav MedEvac
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Air Forces Northern here is coordinating with numerous civilian and government agencies in Texas and Louisiana to assist with the evacuation of critical-care patients in anticipation of Hurricane Gustav’s landfall.AFNORTH is providing U.S. Northern Command with visibility on all Air Force assets available for medical
EPLOs move into place to support Gustav
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – As Hurricane Gustav nears landfall, Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officers from all over the nation have been brought in to help.EPLOs from as far away as Alaska have moved into place in Louisiana, Texas and Alabama to coordinate military assets to support civil authorities.Lt. Col. Kelly Carmen, an Alaska-assigned
AFNORTH provides search and rescue for Gustav
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Joint search and rescue forces are responding in three states as Hurricane Gustav bears down on the U.S. Gulf Coast.After five days of mobilization of forces and equipment, a new search and rescue group has been established to assist in human relief efforts in areas affected by Hurricane Gustav.Col. Steve Kirkpatrick,
Aug. 30, 2008
AFNORTH ready to support Gustav relief efforts
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – With Hurricane Gustav rapidly approaching, Air Forces Northern is ready to provide military resources to civil authorities if requested.“We’re ready and leaning forward to anticipate mission assignments,” said Maj. Gen. Hank Morrow, 1st Air Force (AFNORTH) commander. “We bring a wealth of military capabilities to save
AFNORTH activates JPRC for Gustav
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – The 601st Air and Space Operations Center has activated the Joint Personnel Recovery Center in preparation for landfall of Hurricane Gustav.Located at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., the JPRC focuses specifically on large-scale search and rescue operations in the event of a hurricane or natural disaster. When a disaster
EPLOs ready for emergency response role
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officersnationwide stand ready to respond to national emergencies and events whenrequested.U.S. Air Force Reserve EPLOs are stationed in every state to coordinate military assetsto support civil authorities in the event of a natural or man-made disaster or a nationalspecial security
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