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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
U.S. Northern Command's Preparations in Anticipation of Hurricane Gustav
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – U.S. Northern Command is coordinating defense support of civil authority’s emergency 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: Department
Aug. 29, 2008
U.S. Northern Command Prepares for Tropical Storm Gustav
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – U.S. Northern Command is deploying unique military capabilities as part of its defense support to civil authority’s emergency response efforts in preparation for Tropical Storm Gustav’s landfall in the Southern U.S.The following is a list of DoD assets and personnel that are or could become part of U.S. Northern
Aug. 11, 2008
USNORTHCOM hosts Private Sector Conference
When a community is in a crisis, it takes resources from both the public and private sectors to help with the full recovery efforts. Waiting until a crisis is the wrong time to realize vital resources are not available. Hurricane, Tornado, flood and wild fire survivors need items, such as water, bleach to purify and disinfect, communication and
July 24, 2008
NORAD, USNORTHCOM announce 2nd quarter award winners
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command recognized their top performers for April-June 2008 during a July 21 awards ceremony at the commands' headquarters on Peterson Air Force Base, Colo.Gen. Gene Renuart, NORAD and USNORTHCOM commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Daniel Wood, NORAD and
July 23, 2008
302nd AEG is prepared to conduct California wild fire support operations
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Aircraft of the 302nd Air Expeditionary Group are prepared to conduct their 30th day of aerial firefighting support missions July 22 in a coordinated effort to control wildfires in California.Monday, the 302nd AEG military aviation assets performed a total of two air drops delivering 5,600 gallons of fire retardant. For the
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