USAF NORAD

The United States Air Force (USAF) component of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) was established in 1958 as a bi-national organization between the United States and Canada to provide aerospace warning, air sovereignty, and defense for North America. Headquartered at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado, NORAD integrates USAF personnel with those of the Royal Canadian Air Force in a unique command structure. Over the decades, USAF NORAD units have monitored airspace for potential threats, managed responses to airborne incursions, and played a vital role in continental defense during the Cold War and beyond. Today, USAF NORAD continues to adapt to evolving threats, including missile and space-based dangers, ensuring the security of North American airspace.