Originally established with the Cold War early warning and air defense mission for the U.S. and Canada, the way NORAD does business completely changed on Sep. 11, 2001 | North American Aerospace Defense Command

Operation NOBLE EAGLE is the name given to the military response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and applies to all air sovereignty and air defense missions in North America. NORAD is a binational command focused on the defense of both the U.S. and Canada, the response to potential aerospace threats does not distinguish between the two nations, and draws on forces from both countries. | North American Aerospace Defense Command

142nd Wing Airmen support Operation Noble Eagle