Feb. 8, 2006

NORAD, USNORTHCOM host senior enlisted leaders

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – The North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command hosted a visit Feb. 7 from more than 40 senior enlisted leaders representing every branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. The command sergeants major, sergeants major, chief master sergeants, command master chiefs and master chief petty officers are

Feb. 3, 2006

Statement on the Quadrennial Defense Review

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – The North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command actively participated in the Quadrennial Defense Review process and support its conclusions and recommendations. “The Quadrennial Defense Review reflects the lessons learned since the 9/11 attacks on the U.S., our engagement in the Global War on

Feb. 3, 2006

USNORTHCOM secures the Super Bowl

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – The men and women of U.S. Northern Command are "maintaining 24-hour vigilance and are ready to respond if needed" to a crisis at Sunday's Super Bowl in Detroit, said Michael Perini, the command's director of public affairs."We don't expect anything to happen," Perini said, "but, as always, USNORTHCOM is

Feb. 1, 2006

NORAD, USNORTHCOM support State of the Union Address

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) partnered with other military and civilian organizations to create a safe, secure environment for Tuesday’s State of the Union address, said U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Richard Rowe, USNORTHCOM chief of operations.The men

Jan. 11, 2006

Nation's newest combatant command defends homeland

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – If you've never heard of U.S. Northern Command, the nation's newest combatant command, you're probably not alone. Generally, the only time the public hears about the joint military service, Colorado-based command is when something bad – and big – happens inside America's borders. "We work hard to stay off the front

Nov. 22, 2005

Navy’s top enlisted promotes joint warfighting

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The Navy’s top senior enlisted leader met with Sailors, Marines and Coast Guard personnel assigned to the North American Aerospace Defense Command and United States Northern Command during his two-day visit to the military commands responsible for the Department of Defense’s homeland defense mission.“Your family,

Nov. 9, 2005

CJCS senior enlisted advisor visits homeland defenders

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff spent his first trip outside of the National Capital Region getting an up-close look at the military commands responsible for the Department of Defense’s homeland defense mission.Command Sgt. Maj. William J. Gainey, who became the first senior

Nov. 6, 2005

USNORTHCOM remains focused on homeland defense

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Although Mother Nature has captured the headlines since Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast Aug. 29, the U.S. military command coordinating the Department of Defense relief effort has not lost sight of its primary mission of defending the homeland. “As we act to support civil authorities in responding to

Nov. 4, 2005

NORAD-USNORTHCOM Announce 3rd Quarter Award Winners

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – The North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command recognized their top performers for July - September 2005 during a quarterly awards ceremony Oct. 26.Maj. Gen. Paul Sullivan, NORAD and USNORTHCOM chief of staff, presented the awards.The NORAD winners are:• Navy Lt. Andrew W. Boyden, Combined

Nov. 3, 2005

Group Studies U.S.-Canada Defense Relationship

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – In the history of international military cooperation, the North American Aerospace Defense Command Agreement is a notable example. For nearly 50 years, Canada and the United States have worked together to secure their homelands from aerospace threats. Yet NORAD remains the only bi-national defense organization that

Oct. 4, 2005

USNORTHCOM recalls past, keeps focus on future

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Look on the past with pride, but never forget there is still work to be done.This was the message U.S. Northern Command Deputy Commander Lt. Gen. Joseph Inge had for the men and women of his command Sept. 30 during its third anniversary celebration.“I’d be remiss if I didn’t thank every one of you for the work

Sept. 10, 2005

USNORTHCOM Commander: Primary Mission is Homeland Defense

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency in Hurricane Katrina relief efforts in no way detracts from U.S. Northern Command’s number one job, said USNORTHCOM Commander Adm. Timothy J. Keating in a press conference here Friday."Despite the enormous effort we are making to support the hurricane survivors,

Aug. 15, 2005

Alaska Shield/Northern Edge exercise to test preparedness

FT. RICHARDSON, Alaska – U.S. Northern Command, in coordination with the State of Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and other federal, state, and local government partners, will conduct the Alaska Shield/Northern Edge 2005 Homeland Defense/Homeland Security and Military Support for Civil Authority exercise during the

Aug. 4, 2005

USNORTHCOM vision focuses on defending homeland

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – To defend America’s homeland. Simply put, that is why the United States Northern Command was created in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.The command’s new vision statement, which was unveiled July 19 by its commander, Adm. Timothy J. Keating, takes to heart what he describes as the “most critical

July 25, 2005

NORAD and U.S. Northern Command support for STS-114

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