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REPORT: SECURITY CONCERNS: The Air Force alone can't protect the nation's air and space defense command center at Peterson Air Force base from a hijacked plane, security consultants said, raising questions about why Colorado Springs Airport officials weren't consulted about moving the center there from Cheyenne Mountain. Although the consultants...; Tags: Air Force, North American Aerospace Defense Command, SECURITY; Research articles 2008-06-23
F-15 GROUNDING HASN'T HARMED NORAD MISSIONS, OFFICIAL SAYS: The Air Force's grounding of its F-15 aircraft had no impact on operations of the North American Aerospace Defense Command, the joint command with Canada based at Peterson Air Force Base. "The Air Force provides capability to NORAD to defend North American aerospace, and they've done that...; Tags: Air Force, Manufacturing, North American Aerospace Defense Command; Research articles 2008-01-10
General Ralph E. "Ed" Eberhart Joins VSE Board of Directors: ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- VSE Corporation (NASDAQ:VSEC) announced today that retired U.S. Air Force General Ralph E. "Ed" Eberhart, former commander in chief, North American Aerospace Defense Command NORAD and U.S. Northern Command, has been appointed to the company's Board of Directors. Don Ervine, VSE Chairman, President and CEO/COO said,...; Tags: Air Force, Alexandria, board, Company, North American Aerospace Defense Command, Virginia, VSE Corp.; Research articles 2007-08-20
Closing NORAD may cost $12B: Moving the nation's air, space and homeland defense operations out of Cheyenne Mountain would cost more than $12 billion, according to the Air Force. NORAD/NorthCom has said the move would cost about $42 million. The Air Force estimate, compiled during the 2005 Base Realignment...; Tags: Air Force, analysis, North American Aerospace Defense Command, Peterson, SECURITY; Research articles 2007-06-15
NorthCom commander: Cooperation, staff are up since Katrina: Northern Command has improved how it responds to disasters since Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans in August 2005. But the fiveyear-old command still isn't hitting on all cylinders, its new commander said last week. The command has tightened links with federal and state agencies and bolstered logistical...; Tags: agency, Air Force, MARKETING, North American Aerospace Defense Command; Research articles 2007-06-02

NorthCom will see a change in leadership, if Senate agrees: The top officer at U.S. Northern Command in Colorado Springs could be headed to Hawaii, the Pentagon said Friday. If the Senate concurs, Adm. Timothy Keating will move to Pacific Command in Hawaii and oversee American defense programs throughout eastern Asia. He would be replaced in Colorado...; Tags: Air Force, CAREER, Hawaii, leadership, Manufacturing, North American Aerospace Defense Command, U.S. Senate; Research articles 2007-02-03
NorthCom chief says attack not inevitable: Despite an astounding array of threats, the United States is getting better at defending itself, said Adm. Timothy Keating, commander in chief of U.S. Northern Command. And, though others say a future terrorist attack here is guaranteed, he's not so sure. "I do not...; Tags: Air Force, attack, Government, North American Aerospace Defense Command, SECURITY; Research articles 2006-10-06
GETTING PAST THE GATE: VISITING PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE'S AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM or attending a Fort Carson chapel service means clearing security gates at a time when military installations are edgy about who comes and goes. Since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the military has imposed "force protection plans" that tighten who...; Tags: Air Force, North American Aerospace Defense Command, SECURITY; Research articles 2005-08-10
Air Force considers moving Space Center: A study is under way to determine whether the Air Force's Space Control Center needs to stay inside Cheyenne Mountain. The Space Control Center, which tracks satellites and space junk, has been inside the underground Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station since 1979, but it could wind up...; Tags: Air Force, attack, Government, NETWORKING, North American Aerospace Defense Command, SECURITY; Research articles 2005-02-12
Fighters often called to guard Air Force One: When President Bush travels aboard Air Force One, fighter jets are often called upon to shoo away aircraft that accidentally get in the way, the deputy commander of the nation's homeland defense agency said Tuesday. "Just about every time the president moves, somebody flies into his airspace...; Tags: Air Force, MARKETING, North American Aerospace Defense Command, president; Research articles 2005-02-09
Commander says NORAD should widen its watch: The nation's air and space defense command should expand to oversee seaborne threats and possibly Mexico, the mission's commander said Wednesday. Air Force Gen. Ed Eberhart also said the nation's homeland defense command could grow into a full-fledged combatant command with more forces. Eberhart,...; Tags: Air Force, North American Aerospace Defense Command, SECURITY; Research articles 2004-08-26
US Air Force almost shot governor out of the sky during Reagan's funeral: WASHINGTON AFP ? The US Air Force came close to shooting Kentucky Governor Ernie Fletcher out of the sky when his twin-engine plane intruded into banned air space over the US capital during the funeral for ex-president Ronald Reagan. "They had the general on the phone, and he was...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Air Force, Government, North American Aerospace Defense Command, Washington; Research articles 2004-07-08
NORAD's new chief may come from Navy: The North American Aerospace Defense Command likely will be commanded by someone outside the Air Force for the first time in its 46-year history. Navy Vice Adm. Timothy Keating has been nominated to lead NORAD and U.S. Northern Command, based at Peterson Air Force Base. ...; Tags: Air Force, Leadership, North American Aerospace Defense Command, officer; Research articles 2004-07-05
Analysts defend NORAD's 9/11 role: The international command that monitors incoming airstrikes shouldn't be blamed for being unprepared for the Sept. 11 attacks because no one could have foreseen the strikes, defense policy analysts said Wednesday. Their comments came in response to a New York Times report that the independent government panel...; Tags: Air Force, carpenter, commission, North American Aerospace Defense Command, SALES; Research articles 2004-06-17
Eyes on the skies: 1st Air Force looks inward to keep America safe: It was the day the screens went black. Sept. 11, 2001, was the day that breathed life into what some considered a "sunset mission." It was the day when everything changed. In the hours before the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington, D.C., 1st Air Force and the Continental...; Tags: Air Force, aircraft, Manufacturing, North American Aerospace Defense Command, radar, U.S.; Research articles 2004-05-01
Major General Larry K. Arnold: MAJOR GENERAL LARRY K. ARNOLD Retired Oct. 1, 2002. Major General Larry K. Arnold is commander, 1st Air Force, Air Combat Command, and commander, Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command Region, Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. The 1st Air Force is responsible for organizing, equipping and operating...; Tags: Air Force, Ala, Manufacturing, North American Aerospace Defense Command, training; Research articles 2004-01-01
Major General Gordon Harrison Austin: MAJOR GENERAL GORDON HARRISON AUSTIN Retired Nov. 30, 1966. Maj. Gen. Gordon Harrison Austin is commander of the Eastern North American Air Defense Command/Continental Air Defense Command Region and additionally commander of the First Air Force, Air Defense Command, headquartered at Stewart Air Force Base, N. Y. The...; Tags: Air Force, France, Manufacturing, North American Aerospace Defense Command, U.S.; Research articles 2004-01-01
Brigadier General George C. Cannon Jr: BRIGADIER GENERAL GEORGE C. CANNON JR. Retired June 1, 1978. Brigadier General George C. Cannon Jr., is deputy commander, 22d North American Air Defense Command Region, with headquarters at Canadian Forces Base North Bay, Ontario, Canada. Commanded by a Canadian Forces major general, the 22d is the largest...; Tags: Air Force, Manufacturing, North American Aerospace Defense Command, officer, Staff; Research articles 2004-01-01
Brigadier General Randall C. Gelwix: BRIGADIER GENERAL RANDALL C. GELWIX Retired April 1, 2001. Brig. Gen. Randall C. Gelwix is deputy commander, Canadian North American Aerospace Defense Command Region, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He is the principal adviser to the commander on North American Aerospace Defense Command matters and assumes command of NORAD forces...; Tags: Air Force, Ala, Manufacturing, North American Aerospace Defense Command, officer; Research articles 2004-01-01
Lawrence B. "Jake" Henry Jr: LAWRENCE B. "JAKE" HENRY JR. Lawrence B. "Jake" Henry, Jr., a member of the Senior Executive Service, is Director of Programs and Resources, Headquarters North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. He serves as the principal spokesman and advocate for the command's...; Tags: acquisition, Air Force, director, FINANCE, Investment, North American Aerospace Defense Command, SOFTWARE; Research articles 2004-01-01