May 13, 2010

NORAD, USNORTHCOM commander holds final press conference

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. –PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – The commander of the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command held his final press conference on Peterson AFB May 13.Air Force Gen. Gene Renuart has led the dual commands since 2007 and will relinquish command to Navy Vice Adm. James Winnefeld May 19.During

May 12, 2010

NORAD and USNORTHCOM support Space Shuttle launch

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – North American Aerospace Defense Command and United States Northern Command provide support to NASA and the shuttle program’s mission 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 for

May 7, 2010

Air defense exercise to be conducted in Savannah area May 16-20

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. –The Savannah Air National Guard Base will host more than 200 Soldiers, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen, while a U.S. Navy destroyer will patrol Georgia coastal waters, and military fighters and helicopters and federal aircraft will cruise the skies while participating in a major North American Aerospace Defense Command and

May 5, 2010

USNORTHCOM responds to Deepwater Horizon oil spill

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – United States Northern Command, in support of a whole-of-government response to the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, is working closely with the U.S. Coast Guard and other federal partners in responding to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The following is a list of DoD assets and personnel in support of this

April 26, 2010

NORAD, USNORTHCOM recognize community leaders

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. –Five local civilian community leaders were recognized for their support and advocacy for the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command at the Commander’s Community Leader Commendation Program recognition ceremony on Peterson Air Force Base April 26. Recognized were Don Addy, National

April 14, 2010

AFNORTH presents awards to top performers

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Air Forces Northern members from across North America converged here Tuesday evening at a banquet to acknowledge the superior accomplishments of several Airmen and civilian employees who contributed to Continental U.S. NORAD Region – 1st Air Force’s vital homeland defense mission during 2009. In addition to the

April 2, 2010

NORAD and USNORTHCOM support Space Shuttle launch

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

March 31, 2010

USNORTHCOM responds to Northeast flooding

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – U.S. Northern Command received and approved a mission assignment to prepare to support the emergency response to flooding in the Northeast, March 30. USNORTHCOM activated U.S. Army North Defense Coordinating Officer and Defense Coordinating Element in support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Region I to

March 18, 2010

Commander of NORAD and USNORTHCOM testifies before House Armed Services Committee

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – The commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command gave a "state of the commands" testimony to the House Armed Services Committee March 18 in Washington, D.C. Air Force Gen. Gene Renuart outlined the missions of both NORAD and USNORTHCOM and stated in his written testimony,

March 15, 2010

U.S. NORTHCOM support of flooding in North Dakota

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – U.S. Northern Command has received and approved two mission assignments in support of flooding in North Dakota. U.S. Army North Defense Coordinating Officer/Element has been activated in support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Region VIII, to provide assessment and coordination as required. DCOs and

March 11, 2010

Commander of NORAD and USNORTHCOM testifies before Senate Armed Service Committee

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – The commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command gave a "state of the commands" testimony March 11 in Washington, D.C. to the Senate Armed Services Committee. Gen. Gene Renuart outlined the missions of both NORAD and USNORTHCOM, and stated in his written testimony, “Every day,

Feb. 17, 2010

ARNORTH tests homeland defense unit

LAS VEGAS — U.S. Army North's Team B, West Division, Civil Support Training Activity, evaluated the Soldiers and Airmen of the Nevada National Guard’s 92nd Civil Support Team during a certification exercise Feb. 10 at the National Guard Readiness Center in Las Vegas.CSTs, such as the 92nd CST, are designed to assess hazards, advise civil

Feb. 4, 2010

NORAD and USNORTHCOM support space shuttle launch

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – North American Aerospace Defense Command and United States Northern Command provide support to NASA and the shuttle program’s mission 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 for

Jan. 21, 2010

NORAD and USNORTHCOM train in Novel Strain

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command put their skills into practice during a pandemic exercise, which ran Jan. 11-14. Exercise NOVEL STRAIN is a USNORTHCOM Commander directed Tier 1 command post exercise focused on operations in a Pandemic Influenza environment. PI is a relatively

Jan. 14, 2010

USNORTHCOM supports response to Haiti Earthquake

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – U.S. Northern Command is supporting U.S. Southern Command’s response and support for Haiti Earthquake relief efforts. USNORTHCOM has extensive experience in disaster response. The Department of Defense has capabilities that save lives as well as many other unique support capabilities such as air lift,