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The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) is set to execute Exercise FALCON VIRGO, a live-fly air defense dri...
05/27/2026

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) is set to execute Exercise FALCON VIRGO, a live-fly air defense drill, on May 28, 2026, from midnight EDT to 3:00 a.m.in the National Capital Region.

The exercises encompass scenarios such as airspace restriction violations, hijackings, and responses to unknown aircraft, and are meticulously orchestrated and closely supervised by .

https://www.dvidshub.net/news/566209/norad-air-defense-exercise-planned-national-capital-region

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The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) is set to execute Exercise FALCON VIRGO, a live-fly air defense dri...
04/21/2026

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) is set to execute Exercise FALCON VIRGO, a live-fly air defense drill, on April 22, 2026, from midnight EDT to 3:00 a.m.in the National Capital Region. The exercises encompass scenarios such as airspace restriction violations, hijackings, and responses to unknown aircraft, and are meticulously orchestrated and closely supervised by .

In the event of inclement weather, the exercise is scheduled to commence the next day at the same time.

https://www.dvidshub.net/news/563223/norad-air-defense-exercise-planned-national-capital-region

North American Aerospace Defense Command Air Combat Command Air National Guard United States Air Force Eastern Air Defense Sector Western Air Defense Sector Civil Air Patrol U.S. Coast Guard

The roar of 19,000 fans? No pressure!Members of the 601st Air Operations Center's binational color guard, comprising U.S...
03/30/2026

The roar of 19,000 fans? No pressure!

Members of the 601st Air Operations Center's binational color guard, comprising U.S. Air Force and Royal Canadian Air Force personnel, presented the colors at a Tampa Bay Lightning game, showcasing the partnership at the heart of the NORAD mission.

This event was a powerful display of the binational committment that protects North America 24/7/365.

Read the full story here: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/561591/norad-color-guard-highlights-us-canada-partnership-nhl-game



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A binational color guard, comprising U.S. Air Force and Royal Canadian Air Force members from NORAD, publicly demonstrated the trust and integrated defense partnership between the United States and Canada during a Tampa Bay Lightning NHL game.

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) is set to execute Exercise FALCON VIRGO, a live-fly air defense dri...
03/23/2026

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) is set to execute Exercise FALCON VIRGO, a live-fly air defense drill, on March 24, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to noon EDT in the National Capital Region. The exercises encompass scenarios such as airspace restriction violations, hijackings, and responses to unknown aircraft, and are meticulously orchestrated and closely supervised by .

In the event of inclement weather, the exercise is scheduled to commence the next day at the same time.

https://www.dvidshub.net/news/561100/norad-air-defense-exercise-planned-national-capital-region

North American Aerospace Defense Command Air Combat Command Air National Guard United States Air Force Eastern Air Defense Sector Western Air Defense Sector Civil Air Patrol U.S. Coast Guard

02/26/2026
A binational color guard composed of U.S. Air Force members assigned to the 601st Air Operations Center and a Royal Cana...
02/26/2026

A binational color guard composed of U.S. Air Force members assigned to the 601st Air Operations Center and a Royal Canadian Air Force member assigned to Continental U.S. NORAD Region, First Air Force (Air Forces Northern and Air Forces Space) presented the colors at the Tampa Bay Lightning-Toronto Maple Leafs game at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida, Feb. 25, 2026. The ceremony highlights North American Aerospace Defense Command’s binational partnership and shared responsibility for the defense of North America.
Photos by: Michael Sparks

Congratulations to our Airmen selected by state leadership as State Award winners in their respective categories! Their ...
02/25/2026

Congratulations to our Airmen selected by state leadership as State Award winners in their respective categories! Their hard work and professionalism continue to earn recognition at the highest levels as they advance to compete next.

02/08/2026

From the operations floor to the air, America’s AOC executes its 24/7/365 mission to defend North American airspace. Rest assured: we have the watch.

While the teams prepare for kickoff, America’s AOC stands the watch 24/7/365, supporting   as it secures the skies over ...
02/08/2026

While the teams prepare for kickoff, America’s AOC stands the watch 24/7/365, supporting as it secures the skies over Super Bowl LX. Through coordination across the homeland defense enterprise, we remain ready to protect the airspace over one of the nation’s largest events.

You watch the game — we’ll watch the skies.

Ever wonder what goes into keeping the skies above the Super Bowl safe?NBC News joined California Air National Guard F-1...
02/06/2026

Ever wonder what goes into keeping the skies above the Super Bowl safe?

NBC News joined California Air National Guard F-15 pilots to see how NORAD protects major events like Super Bowl LX.

You watch the game — we’ll watch the skies.

California’s Air National Guard is prepared for threats in the air ahead of the Super Bowl. NBC News’ Courtney Kube went up in an F-15 to see how fighter jets keep the airspace secure.

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