Latest "us northern command" stories

NORAD boss wants to get creative about defeating cruise missiles

The U.S. commander responsible for North America says he’s open for new ways to defend against cruise missile attacks on the homeland, including electronic warfare and other non-kinetic means.

20 months ago

Why Space Command should stay in Colorado Springs

In this commentary, a former commander of NORAD and NORTHCOM argues why he supports reviewing the process that selected Huntsville, Alabama, over Colorado's Peterson Air Force Base for U.S. Space Command's headquarters.

By Gen. Gene Renuart (ret.)

3 years ago

US Northern Command apologizes for retweeting Trump campaign

The U.S. Northern Command based in Colorado Springs has apologized for retweeting a post by President Donald Trump that announced his campaign stop earlier this week in a western Pennsylvania city.

3 years ago

Esper: Pentagon ready for any new wave of coronavirus

Defense Secretary Mark Esper has stressed that the military cannot expect to resume business as usual any time soon.

By Robert Burns, The Associated Press

4 years ago

Intercepted Russian reconnaissance aircraft were watching US submarines during ICEX

O’Shaughnessy said the Russian aircraft loitered about 2,500 feet above a camp that was established for the submarine exercise. He said the Russian aircraft “loitered” with an F-22 and and F-18 on their wing.

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

NORTHCOM increases base force protection measures in wake of 2 deadly base shootings

In an emailed statement to Military Times, NORTHCOM said it has directed its facilities and units “to immediately assess force protection measures and implement increased random security measures appropriate for their facilities.”

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago