Operation Noble Eagle
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Operation Noble Eagle is the U.S. military operational designator refers to the military's efforts in the War on Terrorism that were carried out on US soil. The operation began September 15, 2001, in response to the September 11 terrorist attacks, and continues to the time of this writing. Operation Noble Eagle comprises, among other things, air interceptor patrols over and around cities and the mobilization of thousands of National Guard and Reserve troops to perform security missions on military installations, airports and other potential targets such as bridges.
Conducted under the Garden Plot contingency plan.
See also
External links
- Global Security: [Operation Noble Eagle]
- Air Force Link: [Noble Eagle Overview]
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