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

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

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

May 27, 2004

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

May 27, 2004

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