Sept. 21, 2007

ARNORTH deploys defense coordinating element to Baton Rouge

FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas – At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Army North has deployed a defense coordinating element to Baton Rouge, La. as a precautionary measure in response to a tropical depression weather system moving through the eastern Gulf of Mexico, threatening the northern Gulf Coast.Responding to a U.S.

Sept. 11, 2007

A 9/11 Commemoration Message from Gen. Gene Renuart, Commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command

Today marks six years since the horrific attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, a day that sparked a range of emotions and response across our great nation. While all of us were deeply impacted by those events, some suffered more than others, losing family members or friends on that day. To those who experienced sorrow, we offer our continued condolences, and

Sept. 6, 2007

46TH Engineers help secure U.S. – Mexico Border

After the tragic events that occurred on September 11, 2001, securing our nation’s border against all potential threats is a national priority.  In response to a request for Department of Defense assistance submitted by the Department of Homeland Security’s Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, Soldiers from B Company, 46th Engineer Battalion,

Sept. 6, 2007

USNORTHCOM hosts Canada, Mexico at pandemic influenza conference

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Representatives from American, Canadian and Mexican military and government agencies came to U.S. Northern Command headquarters this week to discuss their plans and preparedness for a possible pandemic influenza. About 80 officials are attending USNORTHCOM's first Tri-National Pandemic Influenza Conference.

Aug. 30, 2007

Exercise Vigilant Shield ’08 slated for October

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command along with U.S. Pacific Command, the Department of Homeland Security as well as local, state and other federal responders will exercise their response abilities against a variety of potential threats during Exercise Vigilant Shield ‘08, a Chairman of

Aug. 21, 2007

NORAD, USNORTHCOM meet challenges of multiple, diverse missions

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — This month, the two military commands charged with defending the homeland have also answered the call to support the launch and landing of Space Shuttle Endeavour, provide divers to assist in underwater recovery efforts in Minneapolis, transport rescue crews to Utah's Crandall Canyon mine, monitor Russian bombers

Aug. 20, 2007

Hurricane Dean response: USNORTHCOM ready to 'help save lives, prevent property loss'

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – U.S. Northern Command continues to monitor the progress of Hurricane Dean and is working closely with the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the National Guard and the state of Texas on hurricane response preparations."While we remain fully engaged in defense of the homeland,

Aug. 19, 2007

USNORTHCOM continuing to support Hurricane Dean operations

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – U.S. Northern Command is closely monitoring Hurricane Dean's progress and continues to respond to requests for Department of Defense support in preparation for landfall.USNORTHCOM has deployed the following personnel to support the federal response:• The Region X Defense Coordinating Officer and six-person Defense

Aug. 16, 2007

ARNORTH deploys team in preparation for Hurricane Dean arrival

FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas – The Department of Defense has deployed a Defense Coordinating Officer and Defense Coordinating Element to the Caribbean in preparation for the landfall of Hurricane Dean, which was upgraded from a tropical storm yesterday. The DCO and DCE deployed to support a FEMA Emergency Response Team - Advance in Puerto Rico and the

Aug. 15, 2007

UCT-1 Integrates Engineering Skills to Support Minneapolis Search and Recovery Efforts

MINNEAPOLIS -- Seabees from Underwater Construction Team 1 (UCT-1) are assisting Divers from Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2 (MDSU-2) in the continuing search and recovery efforts at the site of the Interstate 35W bridge collapse in Minneapolis. Lt. Li Ping Sung, the executive officer of UCT-1, has been working with MDSU-2 divers in Minneapolis

Aug. 15, 2007

Minneapolis native diver returns home to help recovery efforts

MINNEAPOLIS -- When local native Electrician’s Mate 1st Class (SS/DV) John Miller heard the news and saw the images of the I-35W bridge collapse here Aug. 1, he knew he needed to go and help.Miller, who is from Monticello, a small city about 35 miles north of here, is a nuclear electrician and diving leading petty officer aboard the Los Angeles

Aug. 13, 2007

Secretary of Transportation Praises DoD Efforts in Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS -- Secretary of Transportation, the Honorable Mary E. Peters, visited the site of the Interstate 35W bridge collapse here, where Department of Defense forces are supporting search and recovery efforts.Secretary Peters met with Army Col. Mike Chesney, the Defense Coordinating Officer responsible for all military assets supporting civil

Aug. 13, 2007

Defense Coordination Element Works Towards Recovery

Minneapolis – Response to tragedies such as the I-35 bridge collapse Aug. 1 often requires coordination among many agencies, whether local, state or federal. As more people and agencies - including active-duty military organizations and troops - join a disaster response, the amount of coordination involved may be the true test of success in the

Aug. 10, 2007

Navy unit brings unique capability to Minneapolis bridge recovery

MINNEAPOLIS -- Navy divers from Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2 from Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, Va., bring unique expeditionary diving and salvage capabilities to the search and recovery efforts at the site of the Interstate 35W bridge collapse. MDSU-2 has earned its reputation during combat salvage operations to open the Al Faw waterway

Aug. 9, 2007

Navy divers continue search, recovery efforts in Minneapolis

Navy divers continued efforts yesterday in support of search and recovery efforts at the site of the Interstate 35W bridge collapse in Minneapolis, Minn. The divers of Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2 from Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, Va., reentered the waters of the Mississippi River before 7 a.m. to continue a meticulous, hand-over-hand