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June 14, 2004
Senior Officer Announcement
RADM Steven W. Maas will replace RADM Daniel H. Stone as the Director of Logistics and Engineering for North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and United States Northern Command, both headquartered at Peterson AFB, CO.Maas is currently the Director, Logistics/Fleet Supply Officer, N41, United States Atlantic Fleet, Norfolk, Va.Stone will
May 27, 2004
General Begins, Ends Military Career at Fort Carson
PETERSON AFB, Colo. – It was a fitting end to his active-duty career. Army Lt. Gen. Edward G. Anderson III and his wife, Ann, began life as a military couple at Fort Carson in Colorado Springs nearly 38 years ago. On May 27, the couple returned to the Army base for the general’s retirement ceremony.Anderson was deputy commander at U.S. Northern
Threat Of Attack Means Business As Usual For USNORTHCOM
PETERSON AFB, Colo. – While Attorney General John Ashcroft alerted Americans to possible terrorist attacks over the next few months, U.S. Northern Command officials said the command is continuing business as usual.“We’re not changing anything as of now,” said Col. Michael Bradley, chief of homeland defense in USNORTHCOM’s policy and planning
General Anderson Retires After 39 Years of Service
PETERSON AFB, Colo. – Army Lt. Gen. Edward G. Anderson III will retire today, May 27, ending a military career spanning 39 years. The general is deputy commander at U.S. Northern Command and vice commander of U.S. Element, North American Aerospace Defense Command at Peterson AFB. By joining the Army, Anderson followed in the footsteps of his
May 24, 2004
First USNORTHCOM Deputy Commander Retires May 27
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Lieutenant General Edward G. Anderson III, United States Army, will retire on May 27 at Fort Carson, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Lieutenant General Anderson is the first Deputy Commander, United States Northern Command, and Vice Commander, U.S. Element, North American Aerospace Defense Command, headquartered at
May 21, 2004
NORAD and U.S. NORTHCOM Airman Named Outstanding Enlisted Member
Tech. Sgt. Elvin Sanders was named one of three outstanding enlisted representatives in Colorado Springs for 2004 during the annual Armed Forces Day Luncheon, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce May 14.Sanders, who is assigned to North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command at Peterson AFB, won in category two, which
April 22, 2004
Air Force Doctor Wows 8th Graders with Civil War Presentation
At least once a month Air Force Col. (Dr.) Anthony M. Rizzo travels to cities across the United States to talk about medicine, the role of North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command in homeland defense and homeland security missions, and other topics related to the military.Regardless of audience size, the deputy command
April 8, 2004
Mission Complete for Operation Freedom Lodging
Due to the overwhelming response to its salute to troops returning from duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, Vail Resorts has stopped accepting reservations for the 1,000 free night promotion.In just two weeks, Vail Resorts in Colorado received reservations for 1,800 nights, nearly doubling their initial offer of 1,000 complimentary nights. “After
April 2, 2004
It Doesn’t Take A Hero But It Did Take The Marines
PETERSON AFB, Colo. -- Following the war against Iraq in 1991, a former “Desert Storm” Army commander wrote an autobiography entitled: “It Doesn’t Take A Hero.” On April 12, 2003, it did not take a hero but it did take 35 Marines to rescue the seven American soldiers who were being held prisoners in Iraq.Almost a year after the rescue, Maj. Gordon
NORAD And USNORTHCOM Tap Academia To Answer Questions
“What would be the political and economic impact of a catastrophic attack on the United States and what capabilities does the Department of Defense need to respond to such an attack?”“What medical support, training and equipment would the U.S. military need to respond to a national incident such as the employment of a weapon of mass destruction,
March 30, 2004
Interns Spread the Word About USNORTHCOM
U.S. Northern Command is tapping virtually every communications route available – including “word of mouth” – to educate Americans about its homeland defense and support to civil authorities missions.In this case students from the University of Denver Graduate School of International Studies will carry the message to the public. They will, that is,
Mountain Men Change at Mountain Man
The end of an era led to a "new Deal" at the Cheyenne Mountain Operations Center. On March 15, Maj. Gen. Kenneth M. “Mike” DeCuir relinquished command of CMOC to Brig. Gen. Duane Deal. The ceremony took place high above the city at Mountain Man Park while family, friends, service members, and well-wishers viewed the ceremony.The presiding officer
Standing Joint Force Headquarters-HLS Accomplishments Recognized
NORFOLK, Va. (March 26, 2004) – In a recognition ceremony held here today at the Joint Forces Staff College, Standing Joint Force Headquarters-Homeland Security (SJFHQ-HLS), a component command of United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM), was awarded the Joint Meritorious Unit Award and Global War on Terrorism Medal for their accomplishments and
March 23, 2004
NORAD, USNORTHCOM Net Over 30 Hoops Title
It was what a championship game is supposed to be … hard fought from the tipoff until the final buzzer sounded. Each team had its share of leads, but neither team could pull away from the other. With just 15 seconds remaining, the game was deadlocked at 49.NORAD/U.S. Northern Command (N/NC) point guard Tony Little surveyed the court as he watched
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