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US Northern Command team visits Mexico
September 18, 2011 12:00 PM
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. (AP) - Personnel from the U.S. military command responsible for homeland security have met with members of Mexico's military in a visit to that country. Army Gen. Charles H. Jacoby Jr., head of U.S. Northern Command, writes in his blog that the visit occurred last... more » -
NORAD has a new deputy commander
August 16, 2011 1:27 PM
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. (AP) - NORAD has a new deputy commander, Canadian Lt. Gen. Tom Lawson. Lawson formally stepped into the job during a change-of-command ceremony on Monday at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., the headquarters of the command. He replaces Canadian Lt. Gen. Marcel Duval, who is... more » -
Northcom's role in storm relief
February 3, 2011 7:24 AM
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE (AP)-U.S. Northern Command is working with civilian agencies to see whether the military's help is needed to respond to a powerful winter storm moving across the U.S. The Northern Command said Wednesday that its personnel are working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The... more » -
Northcom officer to help with hurricane aftermath
August 31, 2010 4:56 PM
The Colorado Springs-based U.S. Northern Command has sent an officer to the U.S. Virgin Islands to consult with civil authorities over its response to Hurricane Earl. Army Col. Robert Freehill was sent to the islands on Saturday. Northern Command says Freehill will work with federal, state and local... more » -
Change of Command at NORAD, NORTHCOM
May 19, 2010 12:50 PM
The top military and civilian commanders of the United States and Canada are in Colorado Springs to oversee the transfer of power at NORAD and US Northern Command. Gen. Victor E. Renuart relinquished command to his successor Admiral James A. Winnefield, Jr. during a ceremony at Peterson Air Force... more » -
NORAD commander concerned about radar
April 21, 2010 1:32 PM
A top U.S. general is trying to reassure the public the military supports wind power and other alternative energy, despite his concerns that turbines may block radar that detects threats to North America. Air Force Gen. Gene Renuart, head of U.S. Northern Command and the North American Aerospace Defense... more » -
CSU-Pueblo: Homeland Security Economic Development
March 11, 2010 9:53 AM
Pueblo aims to take a bigger role in Homeland Security, a move that will lead to economic growth and job opportunities. To help get the ball rolling, an Economic Development Forum will be hosted by Colorado State University-Pueblo in April. Representatives from NORAD, NORTHCOM, Homeland Security and a host of... more » -
Northcom pitching-in with Haiti relief
February 19, 2010 8:39 AM
The U.S. military is helping transport a Mexican army field kitchen to Haiti to feed earthquake victims and relief workers. The U.S. Northern Command, based at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, says the field kitchen is expected to arrive in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on Friday. Northcom helped... more » -
NORAD, NORTHCOM commander to retire
February 11, 2010 8:51 AM
The general in charge of the North American Aerospace Defense Command and the U.S. Northern Command says he will retire. Air Force Gen. Gene Renuart said Wednesday he plans leave the military on July 1 after a 39-year career. NORAD, a joint U.S.-Canada command, monitors air and space... more » -
Earthquake in Haiti: local connection
January 14, 2010 8:52 PM
Service Members with the U.S. Northern Command at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs have helped with efforts to help in Haiti. According to a NorthCom release, An Air Force Reserve C-130 and aircrew from the 302nd Airlift Wing, stationed at Peterson provided the short notice airlift for... more »
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