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Northcom Commander: Response Framework Working Well in Florence Aftermath
September 18, 2018 — The National Response Framework is operating as designed as the Carolinas face the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, the commander of U.S. Northern Command said at a news briefing... MORE

Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dunford's Meeting with Norwegian Chief of Defense Adm. Haakon Bruun-Hanssen
September 18, 2018 — Joint Staff Spokesperson Col. Patrick S. Ryder provided the following readout: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. met today with Norwegian Chief of Defense Adm. Haakon Bruun-Hanssen in Washington D.C. ... MORE

National Guard Answers the Call for Hurricane Florence
September 17, 2018 — National Guard members have flowed in from at least 28 states to help North and South Carolina units support civil authorities as Hurricane Florence, now a tropical storm, lingers over the Carolinas... MORE

Northern Command Provides DoD Hurricane Support Update
September 16, 2018 — More than 13,000 Defense Department personnel are supporting relief efforts by the Federal Emergency Management Agency along with state and local responders as Tropical Storm Florence moves inland. ... MORE

Dunford Trip Aimed at Maintaining, Growing Alliances
September 14, 2018 — Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford’s recent trip around the world illustrated how maintaining and building alliances is one of the tenets of the National Defense Strategy... MORE

Senior Enlisted Leaders Discuss Cooperation at Indo-Pacom Conference
September 14, 2018 — Senior enlisted leaders from across the globe came together to discuss strategic leadership and the role of senior enlisted leaders in a complex world during a conference in Hawaii. ... MORE

More than 7,000 Service Members ‘Leaning Forward’ to Aid Fellow Citizens
September 13, 2018 — Hurricane Florence made landfall in North Carolina bringing devastating wind and storm surge, with flooding expected across the Carolinas. More than 7,000 service members are ready to assist residents... MORE

Northern Command Provides Response Support for Hurricane Florence
September 13, 2018 — In support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Northern Command is leaning forward and actively posturing Defense Department forces in preparation for Hurricane Florence... MORE

Airmen Monitor Florence, Provide Data to National Hurricane Center
September 12, 2018 — The Air Force Reserve's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron is flying missions over the Atlantic Ocean this week to monitor Hurricane Florence... MORE

Information and Resources: Hurricane Florence
September 11, 2018 — As Hurricane Florence bears down on the U.S. East Coast, we will update this page with the latest information, including tips for preparedness and dealing with the storm’s aftermath... MORE