At 50, NORAD turns its eye from the Soviet threat to homeland security
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NORAD celebrates 50 years of U.S.-Canadian partnership May 12, 2008. (Courtesy of NORAD)
A pilot sprints to an F-15 standing alert at Elmendorf Air Force Base in Alaska. (Photo courtesy of NORAD)
F-15 Eagles fly over the Pacific Ocean Aug. 9 during Exercise Valiant Shield. (Photo courtesy of NORAD)
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from flies away after refueling. (Capt Tana R.H. Stevenson)
NORAD and NORTHCOM commander Gen. Gene Renuart gives an update briefing at headquarters. (Photo courtesy of NORAD)
NORAD, the North Aerospace Defense Command, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this spring. The US-Canada military collaboration has undergone many changes since its Cold War beginning, but none have been as far reaching as those that came in the aftermath of 9/11.
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