Rebel Pirate
09-17-2020, 09:12 AM
When the Continental U.S. North American Air Force Aerospace Control Alert Maintainer of the Year for 2020 was announced, there was some shock. The prestigious Air Force award went to … a Coastie!!??!!
The Continental Division of the North American Aerospace Defense Command is comprised of the United States Air Force, Air National Guard, Army National Guard, Canadian Air Force and to the surprise of many – the Coast Guard.
The National Capital Region Air Defense Facility of the Coast Guard is housed under the command of NORAD in Washington, D.C and is their only permanent air defense unit. Operating simultaneously as both a military branch and law enforcement within the Department of Homeland Security allows the elite Coast Guard unit the ability to respond to potential threats on a moment's notice. One of their most vital missions is protecting the restricted air space around the White House. When a threat to the capital is detected, Coasties are the first on deck to respond.
Read the article here: Prestigious NORAD Air Force award goes to… a coastie - Americas Military Entertainment Brand (https://www.wearethemighty.com/news/norad-af-award-coastie?rebelltitem=1#rebelltitem1)
The Continental Division of the North American Aerospace Defense Command is comprised of the United States Air Force, Air National Guard, Army National Guard, Canadian Air Force and to the surprise of many – the Coast Guard.
The National Capital Region Air Defense Facility of the Coast Guard is housed under the command of NORAD in Washington, D.C and is their only permanent air defense unit. Operating simultaneously as both a military branch and law enforcement within the Department of Homeland Security allows the elite Coast Guard unit the ability to respond to potential threats on a moment's notice. One of their most vital missions is protecting the restricted air space around the White House. When a threat to the capital is detected, Coasties are the first on deck to respond.
Read the article here: Prestigious NORAD Air Force award goes to… a coastie - Americas Military Entertainment Brand (https://www.wearethemighty.com/news/norad-af-award-coastie?rebelltitem=1#rebelltitem1)