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Alaska National Guard performs medical mission while shuttling Santa
An Alaska National Guard helicopter was shuttling Santa, Mrs. Claus and gifts to an Alaska Native village when it had to make a lifesaving detour.
A new design for homeland defense is in the works at NORTHCOM
U.S. Northern Command's chief is working on a plan for homeland defense that he claims will look vastly different than today's continental defense.
By Jen Judson
Why balloons are now in public eye — and military crosshairs
A look at why there are so many balloons up there; why they’re getting attention now; and how the U.S. is likely to watch for them and respond.
Biden wants ‘sharper rules’ on unknown aerial objects
The president has directed national security adviser Jake Sullivan to lead an “interagency team” to review U.S. procedures.
By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press
After UFO shoot-downs, senators fret over holes in homeland defenses
Lawmakers are eyeing NORAD's capabilities after a suspected Chinese spy balloon and other objects pierced North America's airspace.
Air Force jets intercept Russian aircraft near Alaska
The Russian activity in the North American ADIZ was not seen as provocative.
Trudeau: US warplane shot down object over Canada
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that on his order a U.S. warplane has shot down an unidentified object flying high over northern Canada.
Marines deliver toys to remote areas of Alaska for Toys for Tots
Marine Corps Reserve troops help deliver toys to children in remote areas of Alaska.
National Guard helps Santa visit frosty Alaska village
The Alaska National Guard's Operation Santa Claus program attempts to bring Santa and Mrs. Claus and gifts to children in Alaska Native villages each year.
White House Arctic strategy calls for enhanced military presence
The enhanced U.S. posture aims to deter increased Russian and Chinese activity in the region as global warming rapidly melts the Polar ice caps.
Campaigning at the top of the world: The Arctic and homeland defense
It is becoming increasingly apparent that competitors, such as Russia and China, desire to influence international norms and alter the behaviors of allies, partners and Arctic-focused countries for the benefit of these competitor nations.
By Gen. Glen D. VanHerck