July 27, 2006

Command Senior Enlisted Leaders visit NORAD AND USNORTHCOM

Forty-two Keystone Fellows visited North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) July 24 to learn about the operational, training and legal challenges involved in the homeland defense and civil support missions.“Our number one strategic objective in the national defense strategy is to defend the

July 26, 2006

DEPT. OF HOMELAND SECURITY CHIEF OF STAFF VISITS NORAD AND USNORTHCOM

Dept. of Homeland Security Chief of Staff Mr. John Wood and Dept. of Homeland Security Senior Military Advisor Rear Adm. Daniel B. Lloyd traveled here July 21 to formally announce the selection of Mr. William Brundage as the Senior Dept. of Homeland Security Advisor to the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and United States Northern

July 21, 2006

USNORTHCOM and National Guard leaders discuss homeland security issues

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. –The Homeland Security Committee of the Adjutants General Association of the United States (AGAUS) met July 18 with the leadership of United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) to discuss homeland security collaborative efforts and support of civil authorities after a man-made or natural disaster.“This conference is

July 21, 2006

NORAD-USNORTHCOM community provides fire victims with new home

“Daddy, I want to go home.”Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Hernandez was speechless when his 2-year-old daughter spoke these words July 6, for this time the Hernandez family had no home to return to following an early morning house fire.“We lost everything,” Hernandez said. “I’m just glad we all got out safe … everything else can be replaced.”And

July 5, 2006

U.S. Northern Command confirms 7th missile launch by DPRK

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – U.S. Northern Command officials acknowledged today that the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea has launched a sixth short-range ballistic missile from Kittaeryong into the Sea of Japan.It is the seventh launch from the DPRK that trained personnel stationed at the headquarters of the command based in Colorado

July 4, 2006

USNORTHCOM statement on DPRK missile launches

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – As of 5:30 p.m. MST today, U.S. Northern Command officials acknowledged that the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea launched six ballistic missiles, including a long-range Taepodong-2 missile, from Taepodong at approximately 4 p.m. EDT.USNORTHCOM personnel were immediately able to detect the launch of all the

June 30, 2006

USNORTHCOM, Canada Command work together to secure North America

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – United States Northern Command has a new partner in defending North America from future terrorist and natural disasters. During his first official visit as the commander of Canada Command, Lt.-Gen. Marc Dumais promised the two nations would take their already strong military cooperation to new heights.Canada Command

June 30, 2006

DoD provides support to Discovery launch

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. — U.S. Northern Command is the focal point for military emergency support to the space shuttle, including 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

June 30, 2006

U.S. Northern Command, NORAD support shuttle launch

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – U.S. Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command provide support to NASA and the shuttle program’s return to flight with distinctly different but important missions.NORAD — the bi-national command responsible for air defense of the North American air space — is ensuring airspace safety and security

June 30, 2006

U.S. Northern Command, NORAD support shuttle launch

NEW YORK – United States Northern Command was awarded the Silver Anvil Award June 8 in recognition of outstanding achievement in strategic public relations planning and implementation in response to Hurricane Katrina.   USNORTHCOM received the Public Relations Society of America-sponsored award for its public affairs efforts in the crisis

June 29, 2006

U.S. Northern Command ready to support flood relief efforts

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – U.S. Northern Command continues to monitor the Mid-Atlantic region flooding situation, according to Michael B. Perini, director of NORAD-USNORTHCOM Public Affairs. "USNORTHCOM is providing a Department of Defense representative to the Federal Emergency Management Agency's National Response Coordination Center,"

June 8, 2006

Statement of U.S. Northern Command in response to the death of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – The death of al Qaeda terrorist leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi is a victory in the Global War on Terror. However, other terrorists will continue the war against freedom without him. USNORTHCOM has not and will not change its readiness posture as a result of this news. Make no mistake, we remain vigilant. We vigorously

May 31, 2006

Rumsfeld: USNORTHCOM progress ‘truly impressive’

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – The progress United States Northern Command has made since its inception Oct. 1, 2002 to defend the homeland from natural or man-made disasters is “truly impressive,” Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld said during a visit here May 31.  Rumsfeld visited USNORTHCOM the day prior to the official start of hurricane

May 31, 2006

USNORTHCOM seminar focuses on possible major power outage

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – United States Northern Command sponsored a scenario-driven electric power grid terrorism seminar here May 23 which provided a forum for the 65 participants to build relationships, refine coordination procedures and de-conflict responsibilities relating to a possible major power outage. Representatives from the

May 5, 2006

USNORTHCOM prepared for any disaster

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – The U.S. military command charged with coordinating Department of Defense disaster relief efforts is primed and ready for any disaster, including the upcoming hurricane season which officially starts June 1.“I can’t imagine anything else we could do or should do,” Adm. Timothy J. Keating, commander of U.S. Northern