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May 21, 2009
Command Chief Master Sgt. W. Allen Usry assumes responsibility
In an unprecedented move, today Chief Master Sgt. W. Allen Usry assumed responsibility as North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command’s command senior enlisted advisor here during a change of responsibility ceremony from Army Command Sgt. Maj. Daniel R. Wood, who is retiring.Usry is the first-ever Air National Guard command
Command Sgt. Maj. Daniel R. Wood retires
After 28 years of service, Command Sgt. Maj. Daniel R. Wood retired today after an official change of responsibility ceremony in which Chief Master Sgt. W. Allen Usry assumed the duties of North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command’s command senior enlisted leader here.Nearly 100 military members and civilians braved a cold
May 15, 2009
DHS Secretary visits NORAD, USNORTHCOM
Secretary of Homeland Defense Janet Napolitano, visited North American Aerospace Defense Command and United States Northern Command yesterday to receive briefings and discuss the current status and future goals of both organizations with General Gene Renuart, commander of NORAD and USNORTHCOM.Napolitano provided unique insights into the new
May 11, 2009
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
April 29, 2009
NORAD and USNORTHCOM co-hosts the 3rd Annual Transportation Security Conference with Transportation Security Administration
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — North American Aerospace Defense Command’s and U.S. Northern Command’s Interagency Coordination Directorate co-hosted the 3rd Annual Transportation Security Conference at the headquarters building Tuesday and today. The conference was co-hosted by the commands’ close interagency partner, Transportation Security
April 27, 2009
First Air Force Command Chief selected as NORAD, NORTHCOM advisor
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - As the first ever Air National Guard command chief master sergeant to be selected as a Command Senior Enlisted Advisor for a combatant command, the current Continental U.S. NORAD Region-1st Air Force (AFNORTH) command chief takes a step into Air Force history. With the unprecedented selection, Chief Master Sgt. W.
April 21, 2009
NORAD and USNORTHCOM Presents First Commander’s Community Leader Commendations
Mr. William J. Hybl, Chairman and CEO, El Pomar Foundation, and Mr. William B. Tutt, Chairman of the Colorado Thirty Group, were recognized in the first Commander’s Community Leader Commendation Ceremony here at North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command headquarters today. General Victor E. Renuart, Jr., Commander, NORAD
March 31, 2009
McGuire AFB response element lends a hand in flood efforts
GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. - A five-man advance team from the 818th Contingency Response Group, McGuire Air Force Base, N.J., arrived at Grand Forks AFB, N.D. to assist in the flood efforts."We're here to look at what capabilities Grand Forks AFB has, what it can handle and to assist in executing airlift operations," said Col. Steven
Base establishes reach back control center in support of flood air operation
GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. - As the Federal Emergency Management Agency teams with the military to fight the Red River flood in North Dakota, Grand Forks Air Force Base continues its unwavering support as the National Logistics Staging Area.FEMA requested, and U.S. Northern Command is supporting, Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., as a
March 30, 2009
Fort Riley Aviators Deploy To Support Flood Relief Efforts
FORT RILEY, Kan. -- Six helicopters from the 1st Infantry Division’s Combat Aviation Brigade left Fort Riley over the weekend to join the flood relief mission along the Red River in eastern North Dakota.The task force includes four CH-47 Chinook heavy lift helicopters, two UH-60 Black Hawk utility helicopters, and 67 personnel from the CAB’s 2-1
March 29, 2009
U.S. Northern Command assists with North Dakota Flooding
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - U.S. Northern Command continues to coordinate additional and ongoing Department of Defense's support to Federal Emergency Management Agency, state and local authorities in North Dakota and Minnesota supporting disaster operations in response to flooding in North Dakota. New – Minnesota Mobilized a Defense
March 28, 2009
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - U.S. Northern Command continues to coordinate additional and ongoing Department of Defense's support to Federal Emergency Management Agency, state and local authorities in North Dakota and Minnesota supporting disaster operations in response to flooding in North Dakota. New North Dakota Deploying four CH-47
March 26, 2009
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – U.S. Northern Command is coordinating Department of Defense’s support to FEMA, state and local agencies in support of disaster operations in response to flooding in North Dakota.FEMA has requested, and USNORTHCOM will support, Grand Forks Air Force Base as a National Logistics Staging Area (NLSA). The NLSA will
March 20, 2009
Commander of NORAD and USNORTHCOM testifies before Armed Services Committees
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- The commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command gave "state of the commands" testimony March 17 and 18 in Washington, D.C., to the Senate and House Armed Services Committees. General Gene Renuart outlined the missions of both NORAD and USNORTHCOM, specifically stating, “Homeland
March 13, 2009
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