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North American Aerospace Defense Command @NORADCommand

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This week, Gen. Gregory Guillot, #NORAD and #USNORTHCOM commander, visited the 180th Fighter Wing to observe how the unit delivers rapid, ready aerospace control. He met with Airmen supporting the alert mission and flew backseat during a training sortie, underscoring the wing’s essential role in continental defense. #WeHaveTheWatch @1stAF
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Gen. Gregory Guillot, commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, shakes hands with Capt. TJ Copic, a fighter pilot, assigned to the Ohio National Guard's 180th Fighter Wing, before take-off for an aerospace control alert training mission, in Swanton, Ohio, June 11, 2026. As part of the NORAD enterprise, the 180th FW plays a pivotal role in providing aerospace control for continental defense. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Camren Ray)

ALT Gen. Gregory Guillot, commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, shakes hands with Capt. TJ Copic, a fighter pilot, assigned to the Ohio National Guard's 180th Fighter Wing, before take-off for an aerospace control alert training mission, in Swanton, Ohio, June 11, 2026. As part of the NORAD enterprise, the 180th FW plays a pivotal role in providing aerospace control for continental defense. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Camren Ray)

Gen. Gregory Guillot, commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, and Capt. TJ Copic, a fighter pilot, assigned to the Ohio National Guard's 180th Fighter Wing, step to a F-16 Fighting Falcon for an aerospace control alert training mission, in Swanton, Ohio, June 11, 2026. As part of the NORAD enterprise, the 180th FW plays a pivotal role in providing aerospace control for continental defense. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Camren Ray)

ALT Gen. Gregory Guillot, commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, and Capt. TJ Copic, a fighter pilot, assigned to the Ohio National Guard's 180th Fighter Wing, step to a F-16 Fighting Falcon for an aerospace control alert training mission, in Swanton, Ohio, June 11, 2026. As part of the NORAD enterprise, the 180th FW plays a pivotal role in providing aerospace control for continental defense. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Camren Ray)

Gen. Gregory Guillot, commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, and Master Sgt. Andrew Sabo, an alert crew supervisor, assigned to the Ohio National Guard's 180th Fighter Wing, discuss the aerospace control alert mission, prior to take-off, in Swanton, Ohio, June 11, 2026. As part of the NORAD enterprise, the 180th FW plays a pivotal role in providing aerospace control for continental defense. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Camren Ray)

ALT Gen. Gregory Guillot, commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, and Master Sgt. Andrew Sabo, an alert crew supervisor, assigned to the Ohio National Guard's 180th Fighter Wing, discuss the aerospace control alert mission, prior to take-off, in Swanton, Ohio, June 11, 2026. As part of the NORAD enterprise, the 180th FW plays a pivotal role in providing aerospace control for continental defense. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Camren Ray)

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Following a recent uptick in incidents involving Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) violations, media are invited to contact us to arrange interviews with #NORAD spokespersons regarding the Command’s support to the #FAA in enforcing TFR areas. Full advisory: norad.mil/Newsroom/Press-Rel… Contact us for details. #WeHaveTheWatch @1stAF @flywithaopa

NORAD Urges Pilot Vigilance After More Than a Dozen TFR Violations in

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) is available for media interviews regarding its support to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in enforcing Temporary Flight Restrictions

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Another TFR violation ocurred over New York this evening. Pilots: Check NOTAMs before EVERY flight. Know the airspace along your route and avoid restricted areas. Know a pilot? Remind them to check NOTAMs and verify Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) before every takeoff. #FlyInformed #FlySafe #WeHaveTheWatch
1st AF/America's AOC@1stAF
Jun 9
Pilots: Another TFR violation occurred over New York this evening. Reminder: Check NOTAMs before EVERY flight and verify restricted airspace along your route. tinyurl.com/2mrtwewp @NORADCommand @flywithaopa
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Temporary Flight Restriction violations continue in the New Jersey/New York region. Seven alone today and more than ten in #NORAD-enforced #FAA TFRs in the last three days. Fly professionally and check your NOTAMs before every flight. #FlyInformed #FlySafe #WeHaveTheWatch
1st AF/America's AOC@1stAF
Jun 8
Pilots! Multiple airspace violations have occurred in the FAA TFRs since Saturday. Remember: Check NOTAMs before EVERY flight! Stay safe. Fly Informed! tinyurl.com/bdhk56nj @NORADCommand @flywithaopa
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DOUBLE-DIGITS. There have been more than 10 violations of #NORAD-enforced #FAA TFR areas in the New Jersey/New York region in just the last three days. We want you to fly safe. Please check NOTAMs prior to flight. @flywithaopa
Imagery of NORAD track of interest (TOI) intercept demonstration.

ALT Imagery of NORAD track of interest (TOI) intercept demonstration.

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New Jersey and New York pilots, multiple violations of #NORAD enforced #FAA Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) airspace occurred in your region this past weekend. Today NORAD fighter aircraft will enforce the FAA-established VIP TFR over New York, New York. To avoid NORAD fighter aircraft on your flank, read your #NOTAMs. Operate safely, operate informed – wherever and whenever you fly in North America. #WeHaveTheWatch
1st AF/America's AOC@1stAF
Jun 8
Attention all aviators! There were multiple Bedminster TFR violations over the weekend. Keep the skies safe tonight: a TFR will be active over New York. Check NOTAMs before EVERY flight! Stay Safe. Fly Informed! tinyurl.com/yhwpytrd @NORADCommand @flywithaopa
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With World Cup ⚽ matches kicking off in the U.S. and Canada this week, we are reminding all pilots to ensure awareness of, and compliance with, all pertinent #NOTAMs and flight-planning resources – even for your routine flight patterns. 🇨🇦 In Canada ➡️ Watch for NAV CANADA NOTAMs, AICs, and special-use airspace publications for CYVR/Vancouver and CYYZ/CYTZ/Toronto. 🇺🇸 In the U.S. ➡️ Check all applicable #FAA NOTAMs, TFRs, and additional guidance for regions hosting World Cup activity. ⚠️ Reminder: Unauthorized entry into restricted airspace can trigger an undesired security response, including an intercept by #NORAD fighter aircraft. To avoid these outcomes, plan ahead. Fly informed. Fly safe. Enjoy the matches while NORAD watches the skies. Go Canada! Go USA! #WeHaveTheWatch
NORAD graphic depicting a fighter aircraft and soccer ball as part of World Cup 2026 coverage. Texts includes "We'll watch the skies. You watch the pitch." And, "We have the Watch" U.S. and Canda.

ALT NORAD graphic depicting a fighter aircraft and soccer ball as part of World Cup 2026 coverage. Texts includes "We'll watch the skies. You watch the pitch." And, "We have the Watch" U.S. and Canda.
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Earlier today, NORAD F-16 fighter aircraft assigned to the Continental U.S. NORAD Region responded to a general aviation aircraft that entered #FAA restricted airspace over Bedminster, New Jersey. The aircraft was safely intercepted and escorted out of the area without further incident. Pilots are reminded to review all applicable #FAA Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) and Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs), including those Bedminster areas. More General Aviation guidance on NORAD Intercept Procedures ➡️ norad.mil/General-Aviation/ #FlyInformed #FlySafe #WeHaveTheWatch

1st AF/America's AOC@1stAF
Jun 6
Pilots! @NORADCommand fighters intercepted an aircraft violating restricted airspace over Bedminster, NJ, resulting in flares being deployed. Remember: Check NOTAMs before EVERY flight! tinyurl.com/3v2avhbv @flywithaopa
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It was an honour to host @CanEmbUSA @MarkDWiseman during his visit to #NORAD HQ and Colorado Springs yesterday. The strength of NORAD has been and always will be two nations working together toward one common purpose —> #HomelandDefense. #WeHaveTheWatch #StrongerTogether
Mark Wiseman@MarkDWiseman
May 28
Yesterday, I visited @NORADCommand Headquarters and met with General Guillot and Lieutenant-General Huddleston to discuss our shared mission of defending North America. Through NORAD, Canadians and Americans serve side by side every day to detect, deter, and defend.
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Ever vigilant, ready, and present. #NORAD aircraft, including F-22 Raptors, operate from austere locations across Alaska, continually strengthening their ability to launch and patrol the skies of North America in any conditions while carrying out the Command’s aerospace warning and aerospace control missions. #WeHaveTheWatch #AirPower
Alaskan NORAD Region and Alaskan Command@ANRALCOM
May 27
Airmen from the 3rd Air Expeditionary Wing demonstrated the ability to rapidly launch 5th Gen combat airpower in support of ANR from USCG Air Station Kodiak, reinforcing the defense of North American airspace and deterring potential threats across the region. @NORADCommand
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Pilots in the #Bedminster, New Jersey region, take note. #NORAD is enforcing an #FAA Temporary Flight Restriction (#TFR) area in your vicinity May 22-24. Read your #NOTAMs to avoid provoking a NORAD response to violations. #FlySafe #FlyInformed #WeHaveTheWatch
NORAD F-15s intercept a track of interest during an exercise

ALT NORAD F-15s intercept a track of interest during an exercise

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It takes more than jet fighters to conduct #NORAD's aerospace warning and aerospace control mission to safeguard the skies of the 🇺🇸 & 🇨🇦. A special thanks to @AKNationalGuard's 176th LRS and 211th RQS at @JBER_Alaska. This type of training is critical to ensure NORAD can launch from anywhere at anytime in defense of #NorthAmerica. #WeHaveTheWatch #StrongerTogether
Alaskan NORAD Region and Alaskan Command@ANRALCOM
May 19
The 18th FIS conducted FARP training with the @AKNationalGuard 176th LRS and 211th RQS at JBER, ensuring units supporting the Alaskan NORAD Region #HomelandDefense mission are prepared to effectively operate from austere environments across AK. @NORADCommand | @EielsonAirForce
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Earlier today, NORAD F-16 fighter aircraft from the Continental U.S. NORAD Region safely intercepted a general aviation aircraft that violated #FAA restricted airspace over the United States National Capital Region, and escorted it clear of the area without further incident. Pilots are reminded to check all #FAA Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs) and FAA Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs), including in the National Capital Region and Mar-a-Lago regions. More General Aviation guidance on NORAD Intercept Procedures ➡️ norad.mil/General-Aviation/ #FlyInformed #FlySafe #WeHaveTheWatch

1st AF/America's AOC@1stAF
May 19
Heads up Pilots! @NORADCommand F-16 fighters intercepted an aircraft violating the Special Flight Rules Area over the National Capital Region. Remember: Check NOTAMs before EVERY flight! dvidshub.net/news/565668/nor…
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#NORAD recently conducted Exercise AMALGAM MUTE — a no-notice, life-fly exercise — to test the response capabilities of the Canadian NORAD Region. CF-18 Hornets responded to a potential airborne threat, simulated by a @RCAF_ARC CC-144 Challenger, during this exercise scenario, successfully intercepting the track of interest. #WeHaveTheWatch
A NORAD CF-18 Hornet intercepts a track of interest (CC-144 Challenger) during AMALGAM MUTE, a no-notice, live-fly exercise to test response capabilities of NORAD units.

ALT A NORAD CF-18 Hornet intercepts a track of interest (CC-144 Challenger) during AMALGAM MUTE, a no-notice, live-fly exercise to test response capabilities of NORAD units.

A NORAD CF-18 Hornet intercepts a track of interest (CC-144 Challenger) during AMALGAM MUTE, a no-notice, live-fly exercise to test response capabilities of NORAD units.

ALT A NORAD CF-18 Hornet intercepts a track of interest (CC-144 Challenger) during AMALGAM MUTE, a no-notice, live-fly exercise to test response capabilities of NORAD units.

A NORAD CF-18 Hornet intercepts a track of interest (CC-144 Challenger) during AMALGAM MUTE, a no-notice, live-fly exercise to test response capabilities of NORAD units.

ALT A NORAD CF-18 Hornet intercepts a track of interest (CC-144 Challenger) during AMALGAM MUTE, a no-notice, live-fly exercise to test response capabilities of NORAD units.

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#NORAD capped off it's 68th Birthday celebration with words from Gen. Gregory Guillot, commander, and LGen Iain Huddleston, deputy commander, followed by a ceremonial cake cutting, which featured Gen. Guillot and Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin Harvey, the youngest member of the NORAD and #USNORTHCOM team. #WeHaveTheWatch #StrongerTogether
Gen. Gregory Guillot provides comments during NORAD's 68th Birthday celebration.

ALT Gen. Gregory Guillot provides comments during NORAD's 68th Birthday celebration.

LGen Iain Huddleston provides comments during NORAD's 68th Birthday celebration.

ALT LGen Iain Huddleston provides comments during NORAD's 68th Birthday celebration.

Gen. Gregory Guillot, right, and Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin Harvey cut the ceremonial cake during NORAD's 68th Birthday celebration.

ALT Gen. Gregory Guillot, right, and Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin Harvey cut the ceremonial cake during NORAD's 68th Birthday celebration.
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General Gregory M. Guillot, commander North American Aerospace Defense Command (#NORAD) and U.S. Northern Command (#USNORTHCOM), visited Pituffik Space Base, Greenland following a week of engagements with Supreme Headquarters Allied Partners Europe (#SHAPE) in Mons, Belgium; the U.S. and Canadian Ambassadors to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (#NATO) in Brussels, Belgium; and the U.S. Ambassador to Denmark and the Danish Chief of Defense in Copenhagen, Denmark.  The discussions focused on Arctic security integration, based on close coordination with the Kingdom of Denmark and NATO. The Arctic is crucial to the security of all NATO Allies. #ArcticSecurity #StrongerTogether
Gen. Gregory Guillot and Supreme Allied Command Europe Gen. Alexus G. Grynkewich in Mons, Belgium

ALT Gen. Gregory Guillot and Supreme Allied Command Europe Gen. Alexus G. Grynkewich in Mons, Belgium

Gen. Gregory Guillot with U.S. Ambassador to Denmark Kenneth A. Howery in Copenhagen, Denmark.

ALT Gen. Gregory Guillot with U.S. Ambassador to Denmark Kenneth A. Howery in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Gen. Gregory Guillot with U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew G. Whitaker in Brussels, Belgium.

ALT Gen. Gregory Guillot with U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew G. Whitaker in Brussels, Belgium.
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Today marks 68 years that #NORAD has conducted the distinct missions of aerospace warning and aerospace control, as well as maritime warning since 2006. The images below show some of the past and current homes of the 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 bi-national command, as well as the various NORAD missions conducted 24/7/365. #WeHaveTheWatch #HappyBirthdayNORAD
North American Aerospace Defense Command 68th Birthday graphic

ALT North American Aerospace Defense Command 68th Birthday graphic

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Wishing 🇨🇦 and 🇺🇸 an awesome weekend, especially those setting their sights on the skies. Do us a favor ... check your #NOTAMs before leaving the ground. #WeHaveTheWatch
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“In close cooperation with allies and partners through exercises like #ArcticEdge and NORAD’s #OperationNobleDefender, we are enhancing our joint and allied interoperability, stressing our forces in harsh conditions, and ensuring that we are ready to defend the High North anytime under all conditions.” – General Guillot, Testimony before the House Armed Services Committee, Mar. 17, 2026 #WeHaveTheWatch #StrongerTogether
SHAPE - NATO Allied Command Operations@SHAPE_NATO
May 4
SHAPE welcomed the @USNorthernCmd and @NORADCommand Commander to its headquarters today to discuss the Arctic and Arctic Sentry, securing the strategic approaches to North America, and more, in advance of his visit to @NATO tomorrow.
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