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Gen. Gene Renuart, commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, discusses the progress of several ongoing missions during the Aug. 20, 2007, commander's update briefing at NORAD and USNORTHCOM headquarters. This month, the two military commands have supported the space shuttle launch and landing, recovery efforts at the collapsed bridge in Minneapolis, rescue operations at Utah's Crandall Canyon mine, Russian bomber monitoring and Hurricane Dean response preparations.

Aug. 21, 2007

NORAD, USNORTHCOM meet challenges of multiple, diverse missions

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — This month, the two military commands charged with defending the

Aug. 20, 2007

Hurricane Dean response: USNORTHCOM ready to 'help save lives, prevent property loss'

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – U.S. Northern Command continues to monitor the progress of

Aug. 19, 2007

USNORTHCOM continuing to support Hurricane Dean operations

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – U.S. Northern Command is closely monitoring Hurricane Dean's

Aug. 16, 2007

ARNORTH deploys team in preparation for Hurricane Dean arrival

FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas – The Department of Defense has deployed a Defense Coordinating Officer and

The I-35 bridge collapse site over the Mississippi river 13 days after the collapse. Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2 are assisting other federal, state, and local authorities in the recovery efforts at the site.

Aug. 15, 2007

UCT-1 Integrates Engineering Skills to Support Minneapolis Search and Recovery Efforts

MINNEAPOLIS -- Seabees from Underwater Construction Team 1 (UCT-1) are assisting Divers from Mobile

Electrician’s Mate 1st Class (SS/DV) John Miller, from Monticello, Minn., volunteered to come to Minneapolis and assist in recovery efforts after the I-35 bridge collapse Aug 1st.Miller obtained persmission from his chain of command aboard USS Norfolk (SSN 714) and has been supporting MDSU-2 divers since his arrival August 6. USNORTHCOM is responsible for coordination of all active-duty military forces serving in Defense Support of Civil Authority roles.

Aug. 15, 2007

Minneapolis native diver returns home to help recovery efforts

MINNEAPOLIS -- When local native Electrician’s Mate 1st Class (SS/DV) John Miller heard the news and

Navy Diver 1st Class William Eversmann of Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 from Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, Va., surfaces after a salvage dive in the Mississippi River. MDSU-2 is assisting other federal, state, and local authorities managing disaster and recovery efforts at the site of the I-35 bridge collapse.

Aug. 13, 2007

Secretary of Transportation Praises DoD Efforts in Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS -- Secretary of Transportation, the Honorable Mary E. Peters, visited the site of the

Secretary of Transportation, Mary E. Peters, tours the site of the I-35 bridge collapse over the Mississippi river, with Col. Michael Chesney, defense coordinating officer, Aug. 10. Secretary Peters was briefed on the current situation and the progress of the multi-agency search and recovery effort. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joshua Adam Nuzzo

Aug. 13, 2007

Defense Coordination Element Works Towards Recovery

Minneapolis – Response to tragedies such as the I-35 bridge collapse Aug. 1 often requires

Aug. 10, 2007

Navy unit brings unique capability to Minneapolis bridge recovery

MINNEAPOLIS -- Navy divers from Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2 from Naval Amphibious Base Little

Aug. 9, 2007

Navy divers continue search, recovery efforts in Minneapolis

Navy divers continued efforts yesterday in support of search and recovery efforts at the site of the