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American and Canadian personnel monitor activity in the North American maritime and air domains in the new North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command command center. NORAD and USNORTHCOM unveiled their new integrated command center in a May 13 ceremony at the commands’ headquarters at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo.

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Gen. Gene Renuart, center, commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, and Kirk Brown, NORAD and USNORTHCOM Combined Federal Campaign chairperson, accept the CFC Regional Excellence Award from Pikes Peak CFC Regional Director Barbara Fitz during a ceremony at command headquarters Jan. 7, 2008. The commands earned the award by increasing their percentage of participants more than any other agency in the region's 2007 Combined Federal Campaign. The commands also raised five thousand dollars more than their goal of $203,000. Directorates in the commands received 14 gold, one silver and one bronze award for their CFC donations, and Brown and Air Force Capt. Mark Walker both received CFC Hero Awards. Brown also was designated as the CFC Regional Civilian Hero and is now eligible for national recognition. During the same time period as CFC, Canadian servicemembers in NORAD raised $21,000 for the Canadian National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign.

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The North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command 4th quarter award winners are, front row, left to right: Joyce Frankovis, Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jaime Viramontes, Air Force Capt. Mark Walker, Air Force Lt. Col. William Alvey, Air Force Maj. Valerie Long and NORAD and USNORTHCOM Command Senior Enlisted Leader Command Sgt. Maj. Daniel Wood. Back row, left to right: NORAD and USNORTHCOM Commander Gen. Gene Renuart, Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Newcomer, Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Bergeski, Gunnery Sgt. Shawn Moran, Army Capt. Richard Szabo, Air Force Lt. Eric Astle and Roy Stanley. Not pictured are Army Maj. Patrice Harris and Scot Southard.

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Brig. Gen. Frances Auclair, Maine National Guard chief of staff, and Col. Mark Lovejoy, Vermont National Guard director of Force Structure, Resources and Assessment, discuss a briefing at the Joint Task Force Commander Training Course Jan. 29, 2008, at U.S. Nothern Command headquarters at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. USNORTHCOM conducts the four-day course twice each year for Army and Air National Guard senior officers who have been nominated by their state adjutants general as potential joint task force commanders. The course presents attendees with a compilation of current policy, directives, guidance and lessons learned regarding the command of a joint task force in the United States and prepares the officers to effectively operate in situations requiring the mobilization of National Guard and active-duty forces.

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Staff Sgt. Sean Arce, a member of the NORAD and USNORTHCOM Joint Color Guard rehearses present arms recently. The Joint Color Guard has been chosen to represent the nation's armed forces during opening ceremonies for Super Bowl XLII Jan. 3, in Phoenix, Ariz.

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The Donoghue family was forced to evacuate their home moments before it was overtaken by a wildfire in southern California. The family has received assistance from March Air Force Base, Calif., and various military and community organizations. From left to right are Andrew, Madison, Kiera, Brendan, Rosalind, Kendra and Shavonne.
The Donoghue family from left to right: Andrew, Madison, Kiera, Brendan, Rosalind, Kendra and Shavonne.

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Fire retardant lines are placed in front of the advancing Poomacha fire burning in the Mount Palomar area. C-130s launched from Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Calif., Oct., 26, 2007 are participating in the Southern California firefighting effort.

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Fire retardant lines are placed in front of the advancing Poomacha fire burning in the Mount Palomar area. C-130s launched from Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Calif., Oct., 26, 2007 are participating in the Southern California firefighting effort.

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Civilians from the PHOS CHECK Air Attack Team, control the mixture of fire retardant powder being emptied out from it's bin in preparation for loading the mixture on to a C-130 as it prepares to launch from Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Calif., on Oct. 25, 2007 in support of the California firefighting efforts. The U.S. Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard are participating in the Southern California firefighting effort.

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A C-130 turns to taxi at Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Calif., on Oct. 25, 2007 in support of the California firefighting efforts. The U.S. Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard are participating in the Southern California firefighting effort.

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Civilians from the PHOS CHECK Air Attack Team, control the mixture of fire retardant powder being emptied out from it's bin in preparation for loading the mixture on to a C-130 as it prepares to launch from Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Calif., on Oct. 25, 2007 in support of the California firefighting efforts. The U.S. Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard are participating in the Southern California firefighting effort.

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Civilians from the PHOS CHECK Air Attack Team, control the mixture of fire retardant powder being emptied out from it's bin in preparation for loading the mixture on to a C-130 as it prepares to launch from Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Calif., on Oct. 25, 2007 in support of the California firefighting efforts. The U.S. Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard are participating in the Southern California firefighting effort.

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MAFFS Operation Center at Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Calif., on Oct. 25, 2007 in support of the California firefighting efforts. The U.S. Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard are participating in the Southern California firefighting effort.

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Heavy smoke hangs in the air as the Poomacha Fire in North San Diego county, Calif. continues to burn. C-130s launched from Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Calif., Oct., 26, 2007 are participating in the Southern California firefighting effort.

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Air Force Master Sgt. Tom Freeman (right) and Tech. Sgt. Lamont Wood prepare to deploy 3,000 gallons of fire retardant over the Poomacha Fire in North San Diego county, Calif. The C-130 and crew are assigned to the 302nd Airlift Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. The aircraft launched from Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Calif., Oct., 26, 2007. The US Air Force Reserves is participating in the Southern California firefighting effort.

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Navigator, Lt. Colonel Robert Thomas supports the firefighting effort as his C-130 dumps 3,000 gallons of fire retardant over the Poomacha Fire in North San Diego county, Calif., Oct., 26, 2007. The C-130 and crew are assigned to the 302nd Airlift Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. The aircraft launched from Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Calif.

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Heavy smoke hangs in the air as the Poomacha Fire in North San Diego county, Calif. continues to burn. C-130s launched from Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Calif., Oct., 26, 2007 are participating in the Southern California firefighting effort.

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Heavy smoke hangs in the air as the Poomacha Fire in North San Diego county, Calif. continues to burn. C-130s launched from Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Calif., Oct., 26, 2007 are participating in the Southern California firefighting effort.

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Heavy smoke hangs in the air as the Poomacha Fire in North San Diego county, Calif. continues to burn. C-130s launched from Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Calif., Oct., 26, 2007 are participating in the Southern California firefighting effort.

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A Navy MH-60S "Seahawk" from the "High Rollers" of Helictoper Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 85 drops water from a 420-gallon capacity Bambi bucket Tuesday in coordination with civillian fire fighters.

HSC-85 flew two MH-60S each specially equipped with a Bambi bucket.

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