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COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – U.S. Army Capt. Alexis Acuna, a critical care nurse assigned to the 627th Hospital Center, provides care to a COVID positive patient during the COVID response operations at Kootenai Health regional medical center in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Sept. 26, 2021. U.S. Northern Command, through U.S. Army North, remains committed to providing flexible Department of Defense support to the whole-of- government COVID response. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Kaden D. Pitt)

Nov. 9, 2021

ARNORTH military hospital support to FEMA begins in Montana, continues in three states

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, one team of approximately 20 military medical personnel deployed to Montana to support civilian healthcare workers treating COVID-19 patients in one city at one hospital.

Officials broke ground on a new Special Operations Command North headquarters building at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Nov. 8, 2021. The groundbreaking ceremony included Lt. Gen. A.C. Roper, deputy commander of U.S. Northern Command; Brig. Gen. Shawn R. Satterfield, commander of Special Operations Command North; Col. Shay Warakomski, commander, Peterson-Schriever Garrison; Heather Duggan, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; and Craig Stearns, senior vice president of JE Dunn Construction. The $43.78 million project is scheduled for completion in September 2023. (DoD Photo by Tom Paul)

Nov. 9, 2021

Officials break ground on new $43.78m headquarters at Peterson Space Force Base

PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — Officials broke ground on a new Special Operations Command North headquarters building at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Nov. 8.

Corina Stahl, an Activity Lead for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, coordinates “Kite Day” for Afghan children at Camp Atterbury, Ind., Oct. 21, 2021, as part of Operation Allies Welcome. Children decorated and flew kites alongside Soldiers and their inter-agency partners. The Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command, and in support of the Department of Homeland Security, is providing transportation, temporary housing, medical screening, and general support for at least 50,000 Afghan evacuees at suitable facilities in permanent or temporary structures as quickly as possible. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Trinity Carter / 14th Public Affairs Detachment)

Nov. 4, 2021

Task Force Atterbury: Coming together during Operation Allies Welcome

CAMP ATTERBURY, Ind. — Sacrifice is such a strong word for the public. At times this word can be overlooked and forgotten. However, through Operation Allies Welcome, sacrifice is anything but overlooked.

Nov. 3, 2021

ARNORTH military hospital support to FEMA begins in Utah, continues in four states

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, one monoclonal antibody infusion team, consisting of approximately 15 active duty military medical personnel, deployed to Utah.

Glen D. VanHerck, the Commander of U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM), officially delivered a $2.4 million-dollar radar system to the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) and the Government of The Bahamas, during an official handover ceremony at the Coral Harbour base on New Providence.

Oct. 29, 2021

NORTHCOM Commander VanHerck Delivers Radar System to RBDF

NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS — On October 28, General Glen D. VanHerck, the Commander of U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM), officially delivered a $2.4 million-dollar radar system to the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) and the Government of The Bahamas, during an official handover ceremony at the Coral Harbour base on New Providence.

Senior Enlisted Leaders visit NORAD and NORTHCOM

Oct. 25, 2021

Senior enlisted combatant command leaders discuss global integration

PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — Top enlisted leaders from three combatant commands and the National Guard Bureau met to discuss global integration at Peterson Space Force Base, Colo., Oct. 22.

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – U.S. Army Capt. Alexis Acuna, a critical care nurse assigned to the 627th Hospital Center, provides care to a COVID positive patient during the COVID response operations at Kootenai Health regional medical center in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Sept. 26, 2021. U.S. Northern Command, through U.S. Army North, remains committed to providing flexible Department of Defense support to the whole-of- government COVID response. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Kaden D. Pitt)

Oct. 19, 2021

ARNORTH military hospital support to FEMA begins in Washington, continues in five states

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, approximately 40 military medical personnel deployed to Washington in two cities to support civilian healthcare workers treating COVID-19 patients in two local hospitals.

Ballistic missile defense is a critical mission for defending North America. Vista Intercept 22 provided a forum for participants to evaluate NORAD’s threat warning and assessment capabilities and U.S. Northern Command’s ballistic missile defense, integrated deterrence and additional capabilities required to defeat complex threats.

Oct. 18, 2021

Leaders discuss ballistic missile defense at Vista Intercept 22

PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — Ballistic missile defense is a critical mission for defending North America. Vista Intercept 22 provided a forum for participants to evaluate NORAD’s threat warning and assessment capabilities and U.S. Northern Command’s ballistic missile defense, integrated deterrence and additional capabilities required to defeat complex threats. 

Aircrew from the 92nd Air Refueling Wing, Fairchild Air Force Base, WA, wave the U.S. and Mexican flags during the Feria Aeroespacial México (FAMEX), or the Mexico Aerospace Fair at Base Aérea No.1 de Santa Lucía, Mexico, Sep. 25, 2021. The U.S. participated in the air show as the “country of honor,” a special designation signifying the partnership and cooperation between both countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Danny Rangel)

Oct. 7, 2021

U.S. participates in FAMEX 2021 air show in Mexico

SANTA LUCIA, Mexico — More than 100,000 people are estimated to have attended FAMEX 2021. Mexico invited the U.S. to the country’s largest air show as “country of honor,” a special designation signifying the partnership and cooperation between both countries.

U.S. Army Capt. Breanna Alis, attached to 10th Field Hospital, Task Force McCoy, vaccinates an Afghan evacuee during a mass vaccination campaign at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, Sept. 16, 2021, as part of Operation Allies Welcome. The Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command, and in support of the Department of Homeland Security, is providing transportation, temporary housing, medical screening, and general support for at least 50,000 Afghan evacuees at suitable facilities, in permanent or temporary structures, as quickly as possible. This initiative provides Afghan personnel essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Rhianna Ballenger, 55th Signal Company)

Oct. 4, 2021

Operation Allies Welcome Completes Vaccination Campaign for Measles and Varicella for Afghan Evacuees

WASHINGTON — Operation Allies Welcome (OAW) has completed a historic and nationwide vaccination campaign for measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), and varicella (chickenpox) to Afghan evacuees who are temporarily staying at eight military installations in the United States.