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

July 21, 2005

U.S. Northern Command Statement: Incidents in London

PETERSON AFB, Colo. – USNORTHCOM is aware of reports indicating that several underground train stations in London have been evacuated while local authorities investigate reports of smoke at one of these stations. USNORTHCOM officials have been coordinating with Department of Homeland Security and other federal agencies to ensure full situational

July 20, 2005

U.S. Northern Command to Support Wildland Firefighting Efforts

PETERSON AFB, Colo. – U.S. Northern Command officials have authorized the deployment of four C-130 aircraft equipped with the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) in support of the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC). NIFC has increased the National Preparedness Level for firefighting to Level 3. Due to this change, combined with the

July 20, 2005

NORAD and USNORTHCOM BRAC Statement

PETERSON AFB, Colo. – North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command fully participated in the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) 2005 process. The BRAC recommendations will achieve the goals and objectives set by the Secretary of Defense. We worked closely with our Department of Defense counterparts to ensure BRAC 2005 would

July 8, 2005

USNORTHCOM monitors Hurricane Dennis

U.S. Northern Command officials continue to monitor Hurricane Dennis and coordinate closely with federal and state agencies to ensure a quick response to assist if called upon.As of mid-afternoon today, Hurricane Dennis was moving slowly toward the Gulf Coast of the United States."Forces that could be assigned under U.S. Northern Command during a

July 7, 2005

Explosions in London

U.S. Northern Command officials are monitoring the situation in London following several early morning explosions there that appear to be an act of terrorism.Senior USNORTHCOM officials were notified within moments of the explosions and began coordinating with Department of Homeland Security and other federal agencies to ensure full situational

May 24, 2005

Visual Warning System for the Washington, D.C. area

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - Recently a new warning signal for communicating with aircraft was deployed within the Washington, D.C. area. The Visual Warning System fielded by North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), in coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration and the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office, became operational

May 19, 2005

NORAD, USNORTHCOM Honor Quarter’s Best

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - The North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command recognized its top performers for January through March 2005 during a quarterly awards ceremony May 9.NORAD Deputy Commander Lt. Gen. Rick Findley presented the NORAD awards and USNORTHCOM Deputy Commander Lt. Gen. Joseph Inge presented the

May 5, 2005

Explosions at British Consulate in NYC

U.S. Northern Command officials are monitoring the situation in New York City after explosions occurred outside the British Consulate early Thursday, officials said. "We want to reassure the public that we are watching this incident very carefully and that the command is ready to provide military assistance to civil authorities and consequence