Tag: norad
-
A beloved tradition continues: NORAD set to track Santa for 69th year
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Continuing a beloved tradition now in its 69th year, North American Aerospace Defense Command will again track Santa Claus’ sleigh ride journey across the globe as he delivers presents to children all over the world. On Sunday, the military-run, all-volunteer tracking operation will launch its…
-
Colorado takes a quantum leap | Vince Bzdek
Colorado: the Quantum State. Get used to the sound of that. This summer, Colorado beat out 400 other applicants for a major infusion of federal funds to turbocharge its efforts to become the Silicon Valley of quantum computing. This isn’t some farfetched future thing we’re talking about. Colorado is already the epicenter of quantum tech…
-
NORAD fighters intercept small balloon over Utah
The North American Aerospace Defense Command based in Colorado Springs announced Friday it detected a small balloon and sent fighters to intercept it above Utah. The fighters determined it was not maneuverable and did not present a threat to national security, according to a news release. The balloon, detected between 43,000 and 45,000 feet, was no…
-
NORAD fighters intercept small balloon over Utah
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The North American Aerospace Defense Command based in Colorado Springs announced Friday it detected a small balloon and sent fighters to intercept it above Utah. The fighters determined it was not maneuverable and did not present a threat to national security, according to a news release. …
-
Outgoing NORAD, Northern Command general highlights ongoing threats, internal strife
The outgoing leader of Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command highlighted challenges the nation faces during a ceremony Monday, underscoring the threat of peer nations and violent extremists that are attacking our democracy online every day. “Our own discord is being perpetuated to create internal strife within our government and amongst our people,”…
-
PHOTOS: NORAD Tracks Santa
Each year on Christmas Eve, more than a thousand volunteers donate two hours of their time to work as Santa trackers with the NORAD Tracks Santa program. The tradition was born from a misdialed phone call in 1955, during which a young child reached the combat operations center at Continental Air Defense Command (CONAD) in Colorado…
-
‘Unsung hero of the Cold War’ helped kept nuclear apocalypse at bay
Richard “Dick” Feasel was the lead on an eventual three-man team that installed and manned the nation’s first missile warning system from a bunker deep within Cheyenne Mountain. (Video by Stephanie Earls)
-
Colorado Springs at 150 years | The military’s impact on growth and development
Editor’s note: This July, as Colorado Springs gears up for its 150th birthday on the 31st, The Gazette has prepared a series of articles on the history of our city. Check back for fascinating glimpses into the people and events that have shaped Colorado Springs into the landmark it is today. There was no social distancing…
-
Colorado Springs at 150 years | The military’s impact on growth and development
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Editor’s note: This July, as Colorado Springs gears up for its 150th birthday on the 31st, The Gazette has prepared a series of articles on the history of our city. Check back for fascinating glimpses into the people and events that have shaped Colorado Springs into…
-
Fort Carson soldiers set to put shots in arms as Pueblo site transitions from state to federally run
More than 100 Fort Carson soldiers will soon head to Pueblo to assist with COVID-19 vaccination efforts. The White House announced Monday that it will continue adding to the number of safe and trusted places people can get vaccinated during the pandemic, which has killed more than 555,000 in the U.S., including nearly 6,200 Coloradans.…