Feb. 23, 2006

Hon. Paul McHale visits USNORTHCOM

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – “I’m leaving with a clear sense of confidence in the vision and planning of U.S. Northern Command to deal with any emerging threat, whether an occurrence of pandemic flu, a 2006 hurricane in the vicinity of New Orleans or a terrorist attack still being planned by our adversaries,” said Paul McHale, Assistant

Feb. 13, 2006

Military leaders prepare for 2006 hurricane season

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Do the right thing for the American people.This was the clear message Adm. Timothy J. Keating, commander of U.S. Northern Command, had for the group of senior military leaders who gathered for the 2006 Hurricane Preparation Conference Feb. 13 at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo.The admiral in charge of coordinating

Feb. 8, 2006

NORAD, USNORTHCOM host senior enlisted leaders

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – The North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command hosted a visit Feb. 7 from more than 40 senior enlisted leaders representing every branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. The command sergeants major, sergeants major, chief master sergeants, command master chiefs and master chief petty officers are

Feb. 3, 2006

Statement on the Quadrennial Defense Review

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – The North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command actively participated in the Quadrennial Defense Review process and support its conclusions and recommendations. “The Quadrennial Defense Review reflects the lessons learned since the 9/11 attacks on the U.S., our engagement in the Global War on

Feb. 3, 2006

USNORTHCOM secures the Super Bowl

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – The men and women of U.S. Northern Command are "maintaining 24-hour vigilance and are ready to respond if needed" to a crisis at Sunday's Super Bowl in Detroit, said Michael Perini, the command's director of public affairs."We don't expect anything to happen," Perini said, "but, as always, USNORTHCOM is

Feb. 1, 2006

NORAD, USNORTHCOM support State of the Union Address

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) partnered with other military and civilian organizations to create a safe, secure environment for Tuesday’s State of the Union address, said U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Richard Rowe, USNORTHCOM chief of operations.The men

Jan. 31, 2006

USNORTHCOM prepares for possible pandemic

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – U.S. Northern Command recently hosted representatives from more than 40 international, federal and state agencies for an exercise designed to provoke discussion and determine what governmental actions, including military support, would be necessary in the event of an influenza pandemic in the United States."We're

Jan. 24, 2006

USNORTHCOM: business as usual despite Bin Laden tape

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo.– The recently released audio tape by Osama Bin Laden announcing that planning was underway for an attack on the homeland stole the headlines Jan. 19. While the tape stirred concern around the nation, the folks at U.S. Northern Command continued their daily regimen of ensuring Bin Laden’s devious plans remain a mere

Jan. 23, 2006

“Welcome Home Warrior-Citizen” Award honors Army Reserve Soldiers

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Twelve Army Reserve soldiers from North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command’s Army Reserve Element were honored Saturday using a new soldier recognition program enacted recently by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Bush.The NORAD-USNORTHCOM members were thanked for their

Jan. 11, 2006

Nation's newest combatant command defends homeland

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – If you've never heard of U.S. Northern Command, the nation's newest combatant command, you're probably not alone. Generally, the only time the public hears about the joint military service, Colorado-based command is when something bad – and big – happens inside America's borders. "We work hard to stay off the front

Dec. 15, 2005

Vandenberg Helicopter Crews Help Seize Drugs

VANDENBERG Air Force BASE, Calif. - The 76th Helicopter Squadron here helped seize $284 million of marijuana while supporting Joint Task Force North counterdrug operations this year. The joint task force bases operations on requests for Department of Defense assistance from the Department of Homeland Security’s U.S. Border Patrol in coordination

Nov. 22, 2005

Navy’s top enlisted promotes joint warfighting

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The Navy’s top senior enlisted leader met with Sailors, Marines and Coast Guard personnel assigned to the North American Aerospace Defense Command and United States Northern Command during his two-day visit to the military commands responsible for the Department of Defense’s homeland defense mission.“Your family,

Nov. 9, 2005

CJCS senior enlisted advisor visits homeland defenders

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff spent his first trip outside of the National Capital Region getting an up-close look at the military commands responsible for the Department of Defense’s homeland defense mission.Command Sgt. Maj. William J. Gainey, who became the first senior

Nov. 6, 2005

USNORTHCOM remains focused on homeland defense

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Although Mother Nature has captured the headlines since Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast Aug. 29, the U.S. military command coordinating the Department of Defense relief effort has not lost sight of its primary mission of defending the homeland. “As we act to support civil authorities in responding to

Nov. 4, 2005

NORAD-USNORTHCOM Announce 3rd Quarter Award Winners

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – The North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command recognized their top performers for July - September 2005 during a quarterly awards ceremony Oct. 26.Maj. Gen. Paul Sullivan, NORAD and USNORTHCOM chief of staff, presented the awards.The NORAD winners are:• Navy Lt. Andrew W. Boyden, Combined