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Mission

Defend the homeland and conduct operations through integrating all-domain effects, future capabilities, and allies & partners to safeguard our nation.

Vision

  • An Elite Warfighting Force
  • Stronger Together
  • Stronger Tomorrow

PRIORITIES:

  • Defend & Respond
  • Take Care of People
  • Partnerships & Campaigning
  • Accelerate & Integrate Future Capabilities

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@NGB_SEA Tony Whitehead, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the chief of the @NGB, visited with members of the C1AA during a trip to @TeamTyndall AFB, FL last week. https://t.co/dcMFa1yOzd @NGB_SEA Tony Whitehead, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the chief of the @NGB, visited with members of the C1AA during a trip to @TeamTyndall AFB, FL last week. https://t.co/dcMFa1yOzd
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The @NORADCommand will conduct Exercise FALCON VIRGO, a live-fly air defense drill, on April. 16, 2024, from midnight to 2:30 a.m. EDT in the NCR. Scenarios are meticulously supervised by #NORAD. @aircombatcmd|@usairforce|@AirNatlGuard| @CivilAirPatrol|@uscoastguard https://t.co/qOwDcubSdE The @NORADCommand will conduct Exercise FALCON VIRGO, a live-fly air defense drill, on April. 16, 2024, from midnight to 2:30 a.m. EDT in the NCR. Scenarios are meticulously supervised by #NORAD. @aircombatcmd|@usairforce|@AirNatlGuard| @CivilAirPatrol|@uscoastguard https://t.co/qOwDcubSdE
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A NORAD F-16 demonstrates intercept operations with a general aviation aircraft during SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, FL, this week. #WeHaveTheWatch (PHOTO CREDIT: ERIC COECKELBERGH) https://t.co/eEyVYZRNbu A NORAD F-16 demonstrates intercept operations with a general aviation aircraft during SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, FL, this week. #WeHaveTheWatch (PHOTO CREDIT: ERIC COECKELBERGH) https://t.co/eEyVYZRNbu
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This month, 1AF demonstrated its ability to execute a coordinated defense of our homeland despite simulated degraded communications. Operators successfully transmitted crucial data between commanders over thousands of miles, ensuring complete preparedness in our no-fail mission. https://t.co/Wjohgpk501 This month, 1AF demonstrated its ability to execute a coordinated defense of our homeland despite simulated degraded communications. Operators successfully transmitted crucial data between commanders over thousands of miles, ensuring complete preparedness in our no-fail mission. https://t.co/Wjohgpk501
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The @NORADCommand will conduct Exercise FALCON VIRGO, a live-fly air defense drill, on Mar. 19, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. EDT to noon in the NCR. Scenarios are meticulously supervised by #NORAD. @aircombatcmd|@usairforce|@AirNatlGuard| @CivilAirPatrol|@uscoastguard https://t.co/VFZMdcUaGm The @NORADCommand will conduct Exercise FALCON VIRGO, a live-fly air defense drill, on Mar. 19, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. EDT to noon in the NCR. Scenarios are meticulously supervised by #NORAD. @aircombatcmd|@usairforce|@AirNatlGuard| @CivilAirPatrol|@uscoastguard https://t.co/VFZMdcUaGm
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@NORADCommand launched aircraft on Feb. 29 during Op. NOBLE DEFENDER for intercept training with STRATCOM B-1 bombers in the Air Defense Identification Zone off North America's east coast. OND validates NORAD's aerospace & maritime warning mission. @RCAF_ARC @AirNatlGuard https://t.co/RZAWlj9vWO @NORADCommand launched aircraft on Feb. 29 during Op. NOBLE DEFENDER for intercept training with STRATCOM B-1 bombers in the Air Defense Identification Zone off North America's east coast. OND validates NORAD's aerospace & maritime warning mission. @RCAF_ARC @AirNatlGuard https://t.co/RZAWlj9vWO
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The @NORADCommand will conduct Exercise FALCON VIRGO, a live-fly air defense drill, on Feb. 13, 2024, from midnight to 2:30 a.m. EDT in the NCR. Scenarios are meticulously supervised by #NORAD. @aircombatcmd | @usairforce | @AirNatlGuard | @CivilAirPatrol | @uscoastguard https://t.co/DdLaw1AbZW The @NORADCommand will conduct Exercise FALCON VIRGO, a live-fly air defense drill, on Feb. 13, 2024, from midnight to 2:30 a.m. EDT in the NCR. Scenarios are meticulously supervised by #NORAD. @aircombatcmd | @usairforce | @AirNatlGuard | @CivilAirPatrol | @uscoastguard https://t.co/DdLaw1AbZW
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Continental U.S. NORAD Region (CONR) fighter aircraft along w/interagency partners will be securing the skies around the Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada for Super Bowl LVIII Sunday, Feb. 11. CONR has proudly conducted this particular mission for every Super Bowl since '02. https://t.co/mFYXIUIDSJ Continental U.S. NORAD Region (CONR) fighter aircraft along w/interagency partners will be securing the skies around the Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada for Super Bowl LVIII Sunday, Feb. 11. CONR has proudly conducted this particular mission for every Super Bowl since '02. https://t.co/mFYXIUIDSJ
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Watch CBS News' Kris Van Cleave as he flies with CANG's 144 FW at Fresno Air National Guard Base, to learn about NORAD’s mission to secure the skies with its interagency partners over Allegiant Stadium on Super Bowl Sunday. You watch the game, we’ll watch the skies. https://t.co/s4Ipj9GwUA
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RT @NORADCommand: Today, Gen. Gregory M. Guillot assumed command of the @NORADCommand & #USNORTHCOM from Gen. Glen D. VanHerck, who retires…
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AFNORTH hosted top-level training for senior leaders from the @USArmy, @USNavy, @usairforce, @USMC, & the @uscoastguard as 1st-year Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officers (EPLOs). In disasters, EPLOs help by making vital connections & enabling the sharing of critical resources. https://t.co/R2UgTiKZOs AFNORTH hosted top-level training for senior leaders from the @USArmy, @USNavy, @usairforce, @USMC, & the @uscoastguard as 1st-year Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officers (EPLOs). In disasters, EPLOs help by making vital connections & enabling the sharing of critical resources. https://t.co/R2UgTiKZOs
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The exercise was originally scheduled to commence on Jan. 9, 2024, but was rescheduled for Jan. 10, 2024, due to weather.
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The @NORADCommand will conduct Exercise FALCON VIRGO, a live-fly air defense drill, on Jan 9, 2024, from midnight to 2:30 a.m. EDT in the NCR. Scenarios are meticulously supervised by #NORAD. @aircombatcmd | @usairforce | @AirNatlGuard | @CivilAirPatrol | @uscoastguard https://t.co/2ZpojUahOe The @NORADCommand will conduct Exercise FALCON VIRGO, a live-fly air defense drill, on Jan 9, 2024, from midnight to 2:30 a.m. EDT in the NCR. Scenarios are meticulously supervised by #NORAD. @aircombatcmd | @usairforce | @AirNatlGuard | @CivilAirPatrol | @uscoastguard https://t.co/2ZpojUahOe
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Royal Canadian Air Force Maj. Gen. S.T. Boyle, Continental U.S. NORAD Region Deputy Commander, shares with CNBC about @NoradSanta 68th year of watching St. Nick, his sleigh, and nine reindeer cross the skies. https://t.co/VFDRxHNO81
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The @NORADCommand will conduct Exercise FALCON VIRGO, a live-fly air defense drill, on Dec 6, 2023, from midnight to 2:30 a.m. EDT in the NCR. Scenarios are meticulously supervised by #NORAD. @aircombatcmd | @usairforce | @AirNatlGuard | @CivilAirPatrol | @uscoastguard https://t.co/L8i6djLwsC The @NORADCommand will conduct Exercise FALCON VIRGO, a live-fly air defense drill, on Dec 6, 2023, from midnight to 2:30 a.m. EDT in the NCR. Scenarios are meticulously supervised by #NORAD. @aircombatcmd | @usairforce | @AirNatlGuard | @CivilAirPatrol | @uscoastguard https://t.co/L8i6djLwsC
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RT @usairforce: This Veteran's Day we honor the men & women who have served in all the U.S. Armed Forces and thank them for their ongoing d…
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In AMALGAM EAGLE 23, AFNORTH & interagency partners collaborated with SEDENA’s army & air force members & SENEAM for a live-fly air defense exercise Nov 7. This event simulated U.S. and Mexican aircraft intercepting two "Track of Interest" planes crossing at the US/Mexico border. https://t.co/SxOGC2qBPg In AMALGAM EAGLE 23, AFNORTH & interagency partners collaborated with SEDENA’s army & air force members & SENEAM for a live-fly air defense exercise Nov 7. This event simulated U.S. and Mexican aircraft intercepting two "Track of Interest" planes crossing at the US/Mexico border. https://t.co/SxOGC2qBPg
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A USCG MH-65 helicopter, under the direction of NORAD intercepted a general aviation aircraft that violated the VIP Temporary Flight Restricted area near Rehoboth Beach, DE this morning. The event concluded without incident. https://t.co/XVhDDY4TAw A USCG MH-65 helicopter, under the direction of NORAD intercepted a general aviation aircraft that violated the VIP Temporary Flight Restricted area near Rehoboth Beach, DE this morning. The event concluded without incident. https://t.co/XVhDDY4TAw
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NORAD F-16 fighter aircraft and helicopter intercepted a general aviation aircraft that violated the VIP Temporary Flight Restricted area near Wilmington, DE this afternoon. The event concluded without incident. https://t.co/GPa5ktSsWo NORAD F-16 fighter aircraft and helicopter intercepted a general aviation aircraft that violated the VIP Temporary Flight Restricted area near Wilmington, DE this afternoon. The event concluded without incident. https://t.co/GPa5ktSsWo
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RT @NORADCommand: CDR 🇺🇸 Continental NORAD Region (CONR) Lt.-Gen. Nordhaus’ (C) visited Winnipeg today, where he had the chance to speak in…