Operation Noble Eagle

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Operation Noble Eagle is a U.S. homeland defense and civil support mission launched after the September 11, 2001 attacks to protect American airspace and critical infrastructure.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf homeland defense mission
military operation
aim defense of critical infrastructure
deterrence of further terrorist attacks on U.S. territory
protection of U.S. airspace
support to civil authorities in homeland security
coordinatedWith Department of Homeland Security NERFINISHED
Federal Aviation Administration
Royal Canadian Air Force
Transportation Security Administration NERFINISHED
country United States
hasCause September 11 attacks
hasPart National Guard security deployments
aerospace control alert missions
air defense alert sites
airborne surveillance missions
airspace security operations
civil support missions
combat air patrols
critical infrastructure protection missions
maritime homeland defense support
military assistance to civil authorities
involves Air Force Reserve
Air National Guard NERFINISHED
Army National Guard NERFINISHED
active duty forces
civil aviation authorities
location Alaska NERFINISHED
Canada
North American airspace
United States
continental United States
namedAfter American national symbol of the bald eagle
notableFor continuous air defense alert over North America after 9/11
operator North American Aerospace Defense Command
United States Air Force
United States Army
United States Coast Guard NERFINISHED
United States Department of Defense
United States Marine Corps
United States Navy
United States Northern Command
partOf Global War on Terrorism
startTime 2001-09-11
status ongoing
uses aerial refueling aircraft
airborne early warning and control aircraft
command and control networks
fighter aircraft
ground-based air defense radars

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