Aug. 30, 2004

Command Surgeon Boldly Goes Where None Have Gone Before

PETERSON AFB, Colo. – Medicine: It may not be the final frontier but the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command Surgeon’s office here really is on a mission “to boldly go where no one has gone before.”Primarily, the command surgeon (SG) coordinates federal military assistance to civil authorities and advises the NORAD

Aug. 27, 2004

SG Forging Relationships, Finding Solutions To Save Lives

PETERSON AFB, Colo. – While the command surgeon’s office (SG) here is not out “to explore strange new worlds and seek out new civilizations,” it is trekking across the nation in an effort to build relationships and find solutions that could ultimately save lives. “Part of what we are doing is defining our roles and responsibilities. But we are also

Aug. 17, 2004

Command Color Guard Seeks A Few Good Members

Though each wears the uniform of a different military service, they are a team in every sense of the word. “They” are the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command Joint Color Guard and they are looking for a few good men and women to join them.The color guard supports military retirements, memorial services, parades and

Aug. 14, 2004

Efforts in Florida in Aftermath of Hurricane Charley

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Various units from the Department of Defense are supporting U.S. Northern Command’s efforts to meet several Requests for Assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency as it continues to provide relief to areas in Florida most impacted by Hurricane Charley.USTRANSCOM, following a request from FEMA (the

Aug. 12, 2004

Local, State, Federal and DoD Agencies Participate in Disaster Response Exercise

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – It was a nightmare; worst-case scenario. But that’s what U.S. Northern Command officials had intended for “Determined Promise ’04.”The exercise was designed to test USNORTHCOM’s ability to respond to multiple, simultaneous homeland defense and federal relief efforts. This year’s exercise was combined with North

Aug. 9, 2004

Joint Force Headquarters NCR Readies For Battle

A new command is taking its shakedown cruise this week in the National Capital Region. With spanking-new systems for protecting the seat of government, new team of joint service members to work with and an awesome mission of safeguarding the people and their institutions, the Joint Force Headquarters – National Capital Region is coming into its

Aug. 2, 2004

Vice President Rallies Troops at Peterson AFB

PETERSON AFB, Colo. – For Marine Sgt. Pedro Rodriquez, Vice President Dick Cheney’s 20-minute speech here Monday struck more than a concordant note. It struck at the young Marine’s heart and soul.Rodriquez, a missile technician assigned to the Cheyenne Mountain Operational Center, was on duty at the missile-warning center three years ago when the

Aug. 2, 2004

Major exercises set for NORAD and USNORTHCOM

Two major exercises, Amalgam Virgo 04 (AV04) & Determined Promise 04 (DP04), kick off this week for the North American Aerospace Defense Command and the U.S. Northern Command to test the commands’ response to terrorist events on a national, state, and local level.AV04 will evaluate NORAD in both live-fly and simulated exercises with a focus on air

Aug. 2, 2004

NORAD and USNORTHCOM To Host Media Opportunity On Major Exercises

On August 4, NORAD and NORTHCOM officials will brief media on the commands’ upcoming exercises taking place August 5-10, 2004. Officials will explain the exercises, participants, and overall objectives for Determined Promise 04 and Amalgam Virgo 04.AV04 will evaluate NORAD in both live-fly and simulated exercises with a focus on air piracy,

July 15, 2004

War On Terrorism Raises Legal Questions

Is the United States at war with al-Qaeda and other terrorist groups? If this nation is at war, how do we win the war?The answer to the first question is “yes,” according to the executive, legislative and judicial branches of U.S. government, said Jeffrey Addicott, a recent guest lecturer for the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S.

July 2, 2004

The Homeland Security and Defense Education Consortium

The Homeland Security and Defense Education Consortium, or HSDECA, (www.hsdeca.org) is committed to building and maintaining a community of higher education institutions supporting this mission and the overall homeland security effort through the sharing and advancement of knowledge. The Homeland Security and Defense Education Consortium, or HSDECA

July 1, 2004

NORAD and USNORTHCOM Prepared to Engage Threats

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – As Independence Day (July 4) approaches, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) are taking appropriate measures to help ensure the safety of Americans throughout the holiday period. “We adjust our alert levels and irregular air patrols as appropriate,” said Mike

June 29, 2004

Honore nominated to receive third star; will take command of First US Army

(NORFOLK, Va. - June 17, 2004) – Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld announced today that Army Maj. Gen. Russel L. Honore` has been nominated to receive a promotion to Lieutenant General and serve as Commander, First U.S. Army.As Commander, First U.S. Army, Honore` will oversee the training, mobilization and deployment of Army Reserve and

June 18, 2004

NORAD and USNORTHCOM Senior Officer Announcement

Lieutenant General Joseph R. Inge will replace Lieutenant General Edward G. Anderson III as the Deputy Commander, United States Northern Command, and Vice Commander, U.S. Element, North American Aerospace Defense Command (USELEMNORAD), headquartered at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo.Inge is currently Commanding General, First United States Army,

June 14, 2004

New Commander Named

We are pleased with the announcement of VADM Keating’s appointment to the rank of Admiral and assignment as commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and U.S. Northern Command. We look forward to a successful confirmation process and transition. Gen Eberhart intends to retire at the end of the calendar year, pending official