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May 9, 2017
Senate confirms Wilson as Air Force Secretary

Heather Wilson will be the next secretary of the Air Force, following her confirmation by the Senate May 8, 2017.
May 3, 2017
Fla. Wing Assists Air Force In Public Outreach to Increase S. Florida Flight Restrictions Awareness

A media team from West Palm Beach, Florida, had a front row seat March 22 for a regularly scheduled North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) air defense exercise.
April 27, 2017
New York Air National Guard pararescuemen aiding seamen on stricken ship in Mid-Atlantic

Seven New York Air National Guard pararescuemen are on board a cargo ship in the mid-Atlantic today, providing medical treatment for two injured crewmen after a five-hour flight and a night parachute jump into the sea.
April 19, 2017
WADS awarded 2nd Canadian Air Division Commander's Commendation

During the Western Air Defense Sector Canadian Detachment’s annual Mess Dinner marking the 93rd anniversary of the formation of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) April 7, the 2nd Canadian Air Division/Air Force Doctrine and Training Division commander recognized WADS with the 2nd CAD Commander’s
April 12, 2017
CONR-1AF (AFNORTH) leaders visit Canada

Commanders from across the North American Defense Command enterprise met April 11 at 1 Canadian Division Headquarters, 17 Wing, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada to discuss their mutual mission requirements. Here, gathered around the headquarters guest book are: (L-R) 1 CAD Chief Warrant Official Serge
March 30, 2017
Supporting the fight and breaking records

Air National Guardsmen from the 120th Airlift Wing departed for home in March following a four-month deployment at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia.
March 30, 2017
122nd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron participate in Frisian Flag 2017

The 122nd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, comprised of approximately 300 Airmen from the Louisiana Air National Guard, and F15s from both the Louisiana and Florida ANG, have deployed to Leeuwarden Air Base, Netherlands, as part of a Theater Security Package.
March 27, 2017
AFNORTH Communications & Information Directorate supports luncheon for veterans

In time-transcending tradition, the unyielding bond of past and present military service remained unbroken as residents of the Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home gathered with members of Air Forces Northern’s Communications & Information Directorate for a blend of food and fellowship
March 24, 2017
AFRCC & EADS members receive NORAD-USNORTHCOM Awards

Two members of the Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command Region - First Air Force (Air Forces Northern) [CONR-1AF (AFNORTH)] enterprise were honored as winners in the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and U.S. Northern Command’s (USNORTHCOM) 2016 Command Annual
March 23, 2017
114th Fighter Wing Airmen participate in joint training

Approximately 140 Airmen returned last week from a joint training exercise at Naval Air Station Key West, FL. The purpose of this deployment was to train alongside the U.S. Navy and Canadian Air Force.

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