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April 4, 2025
NORAD INTERCEPTS AIRCRAFT VIOLATING TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS OVER PALM BEACH, FLORIDA

North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) F-16 fighter aircraft from the Continental U.S. NORAD region responded to a general aviation aircraft over Palm Beach, Florida, on April 4, 2025.
April 1, 2025
Air Force Space, Detachment 3 Hone Astronaut Recovery Skills in URT-12

As NASA prepares for Artemis II, a mission poised to propel astronauts further into space than ever before, Air Forces Space and First Air Force, Detachment 3 (1AF/Det3), stand ready to ensure their safe return. Building upon a six-decade legacy of partnership with NASA, the Department of Defense
March 31, 2025
Department of Defense completes Underway Recovery Test 12 with NASA

NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems Landing and Recovery team and the Department of Defense successfully completed the third recovery test for the crewed Artemis II mission aboard amphibious transport dock USS Somerset (LPD 25) off the coast of San Diego, March 31.
March 24, 2025
NORAD AIR DEFENSE EXERCISE PLANNED FOR NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

The North American Aerospace Defense Command will conduct Exercise FALCON VIRGO, a live-fly air defense exercise, on March 25, 2025, between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. EDT in the National Capital Region.
March 9, 2025
NORAD INTERCEPTS AIRCRAFT VIOLATING TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTION OVER PALM BEACH, FLORIDA

NORAD F-16 fighter aircraft from the Continental U.S. NORAD region responded to a general aviation aircraft over Palm Beach, Florida on March 9, 2025.
March 8, 2025
NORAD INTERCEPTS AIRCRAFT VIOLATING TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTION OVER PALM BEACH, FLORIDA

NORAD F-16 fighter aircraft from the Continental U.S. NORAD region responded to a general aviation aircraft over Palm Beach, Florida on March 8, 2025.
March 1, 2025
NORAD INTERCEPTS MULTIPLE AIRCRAFT VIOLATING TFR OVER PALM BEACH, FL

North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) F-16 fighter aircraft from the Continental U.S. NORAD region responded to multiple general aviation aircraft over Palm Beach, Florida on March 1, 2025.
Feb. 19, 2025
1AF DET 3 DIVERS TRAIN FOR ARTEMIS II ENSURING ASTRONAUT SAFETY THROUGH JOINT EFFORTS AND PARTNERSHIPS

Divers from the First Air Force (AFSPACE) Detachment 3, along with NASA astronauts and the U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group One (EODGRUONE), are undergoing specialized training from February 3-14, 2025. The training focuses on handling the Orion Crew Module and providing specialized
Feb. 18, 2025
NORAD intercepts aircraft violating TFR over Palm Beach, Florida

North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) F-16 aircraft responded to a civilian aircraft Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) violation at approximately 10:49 a.m. EST on Feb. 18, 2025, over Palm Beach, Florida.
Feb. 13, 2025
Air Force Staff Talks 2024: Strengthening Bonds for a Secure Future

The 2024 Air Force Staff Talks (AFST), held December 10–11 at Base Aérea Militar No. 1 in Santa Lucía, State of Mexico, marked a major step forward in the partnership between the United States and Mexican Air Forces. Over two days, military leaders from both nations, including Maj. Gen. Michael A.

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