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A North American Aerospace Defense Command E-3 Sentry flies during Operation POLAR VORTEX over Interior Alaska, Sept. 14, 2024. U.S. and Canadian personnel with the 611th Air Operations Center conduct operations in Alaska to validate operational capabilities from strategic locations in the Arctic, expand multi-domain awareness, and demonstrate resiliency through remote deployment in defense of the homelands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Hanson)

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A North American Aerospace Defense Command F-16 Fighting Falcon refuels from an Alaska Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker during Operation POLAR VORTEX over Interior Alaska, Sept. 14, 2024. The continued presence in the Arctic through training and operations demonstrates how NORAD and U.S. Northern Command campaign daily in coordination with mission partners to deter aggression; enhance deterrence, stability and resilience; advance capabilities and posture; and detect and respond to threats in support of the layered defense of our nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Hanson)

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A U.S. Strategic Command B-52 Stratofortress prepares to refuel from an Alaska Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker during Operation POLAR VORTEX over Interior Alaska, Sept. 14, 2024. The operation demonstrated First Air Force (Air Forces Northern) ability to rapidly deploy forces to the Arctic and execute a range of capabilities and response options to deter, disrupt, degrade and deny competitor activity in support of U.S. Northern Command and integrated, layered defense of the Homeland. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Hanson)

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Two North American Aerospace Defense Command F-16 Fighting Falcons escort a U.S. Strategic Command B-52 Stratofortress across Alaska along with two Alaska Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotankers during Operation POLAR VORTEX over Interior Alaska, Sept. 14, 2024. U.S. and Canadian personnel conduct operations in Alaska to validate operational capabilities from strategic locations in the Arctic, expand multi-domain awareness, and demonstrate resiliency through remote deployment in defense of the homelands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Hanson)

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B-52 Stratofortress crosses Alaska

Published Sept. 19, 2024
By Airman 1st Class Spencer Hanson
354th Fighter Wing

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska --

Recently North American Aerospace Defense Command F-16 Fighting Falcon’s escorted a U.S. Strategic Command B-52 Stratofortress across Alaska during Operation POLAR VORTEX to rapidly deploy forces to the Arctic in support of First Air Force and U.S. Northern Command’s homeland defense mission.

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