U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt. Heather Watson and Canadian Army Master Corporal John Stead lay a wreath during the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command remembrance ceremony outside the commands headquarters on Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, Sept. 11, 2018.On Sept 11, 2001, the Federal Aviation Administration grounded all flights across the United States and NORAD launched combat aircraft to defend against a possible follow-on attack in a mission that continues today known as Operation Noble Eagle. USNORTHCOM was born out of the lessons learned in the months following Sept. 11, and the two commands work together to defend the U.S. an Canada against future attacks.
Date Taken: | 09.11.2018 |
Date Posted: | 09.11.2018 17:01 |
Photo ID: | 4720350 |
VIRIN: | 180911-F-ZB121-615 |
Resolution: | 6627x4734 |
Size: | 14.18 MB |
Location: | PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, COLORADO, US |
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