Feb. 18, 2009

Keystone participants visit NORAD, USNORTHCOM

Senior enlisted leaders from all U.S. military services, the U.S. Coast Guard and one member of the Canadian Forces visited North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command on Feb. 10 as part of the Keystone course.Keystone is designed for Command Senior Enlisted Leaders currently serving in, or slated to serve in, a joint or

Jan. 20, 2009

NORAD and USNORTHCOM Commander's statement on Commander in Chief Transition

From Gen Renuart: "Today marks an historic event and we view the inauguration of our new Commander-in-Chief with hope and purpose. Our mission continues … Our task clear …Our leadership resolute. The people in our commands commemorate this historic transition with renewed focus on the families we protect, on the communities we protect and on the

Sept. 30, 2008

Canada-U.S. conference focuses on situational awareness, maritime and border security

It is necessary to work together “to defeat any threat that comes into North America,” said the commander of Canada’s Joint Task Force Atlantic and Maritime Forces Atlantic at the second annual Command Senior Enlisted Leader (CSEL) Northern Border Conference at Canadian Forces Base Halifax in Nova Scotia.Maritime security is vital to the economic

Sept. 14, 2008

Special Boat Operators ready to respond to Hurricane Ike relief efforts

ALEXANDRIA, La. – Nearly 50 Naval Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewmen (SWCC) from Special Boat Team 22 and the Naval Small Craft Instruction and Technical Training School (NAVSCIATTS) are standing by with eight Patrol Boats Light (PBL) at England Air Force Base to assist as called upon to perform search and rescue or clean-up

Sept. 12, 2008

Weather forecasts protect Air Force, Americans

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – With Hurricane Ike taking aim at the east coast of Texas and its path still unpredictable, forecasters with the 601st  AOC CONR Weather Support Team continue working around the clock to answer the No. 1 question on people’s minds: Where will it strike? As local, state and federal disaster response forces brace for

July 15, 2008

Keystone visits NORAD, USNORTHCOM

North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command hosted senior enlisted leaders from all the services July 12-14 as part of the Keystone command senior enlisted leader course.Keystone gives senior enlisted leaders the opportunity to broaden their horizons as they visit many joint and combatant commands, learning about the issues

June 29, 2008

Military moves aerial firefighting operations to McClellan Park

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – To better support the people of California, Airmen and aircraft from the 302nd Air Expeditionary Group have relocated from Chico Municipal Airport to McClellan Park June 27.The move comes as overhead smoke has cleared enough for flight operations to begin, allowing Air Force aircraft here to begin dropping fire retardant on the

June 10, 2008

Gates addresses Air Force personnel at Peterson Air Force Base

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates addressed the men and women of Air Force Space Command here today, discussing the recent upheaval in the Air Force’s senior leadership.“By now, you all know about my decision to accept the resignations of Secretary Wynne and General Moseley,” Gates began.“I have asked the

April 15, 2008

Space-based capabilities ‘critical’ to NORAD, USNORTHCOM missions

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Whether tracking wildfires in California or missile launches in North Korea, North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command count on space-based technologies to conduct their missions, said Gen. Gene Renuart at last week’s 24th National Space Symposium.“Whether it’s things like search and rescue or

April 14, 2008

Canada’s Minister of Defence visits NORAD, USNORTHCOM

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – The Honourable Peter Gordon MacKay, Canada's Minister of National Defence and Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, visited North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command headquarters here April 11 and acknowledged the critical role NORAD plays in preserving the relationship

March 12, 2008

USNORTHCOM to host Hurricane Preparation Conference

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – U.S. Northern Command will host more than 50 representatives from military and civilian agencies during the third annual Hurricane Preparation Conference March 13-14 at Peterson Air Force Base.USNORTHCOM is charged with coordinating Department of Defense disaster relief efforts and is working with other agencies to

Sept. 21, 2007

ARNORTH deploys defense coordinating element to Baton Rouge

FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas – At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Army North has deployed a defense coordinating element to Baton Rouge, La. as a precautionary measure in response to a tropical depression weather system moving through the eastern Gulf of Mexico, threatening the northern Gulf Coast.Responding to a U.S.

Sept. 6, 2007

46TH Engineers help secure U.S. – Mexico Border

After the tragic events that occurred on September 11, 2001, securing our nation’s border against all potential threats is a national priority.  In response to a request for Department of Defense assistance submitted by the Department of Homeland Security’s Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, Soldiers from B Company, 46th Engineer Battalion,

Aug. 3, 2007

DOD Support to manned space operations for STS-118

U.S. Northern Command is the focal point for military emergency support to the Space Shuttle.  Support includes astronaut rescue and recovery and orbiter recovery.  USNORTHCOM, established in 2002 and fully operational Sept. 11, 2003, coordinates U.S. military support for the Department of Defense efforts to assist the Space Shuttle astronauts in

July 18, 2007

NORAD and USNORTHCOM Think Safety

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — With the Hot Summer finally here, the winter chill has faded, and people are increasingly taking part in outside activities. Along with all the summer fun are the day-to-day summer dangers like family travel, sunburns, heat exposure, severe weather, and poisonous plants.  How do North American Aerospace Defense