A North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) F-16 fighter aircraft intercepts a U.S. Strategic Command B-1 bomber aircraft over Alaska March 6, 2025. NORAD conducts sustained, dispersed operations across the North American continent, through one or all NORAD regions. Strategic Bomber missions enhance the readiness and training necessary to respond to any potential crisis or challenge around the glove. Strategic Bomber missions demonstrate credibility of our forces to address an ever-evolving global security environment. (U.S. Department of Defense video)
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — More information has been released regarding the Alaskan Command Airman killed during a civilian aircraft accident on June 18, 2024.