The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) was established as a result of an agreement between Canada and the United States to defend against increasing Soviet military capabilities. In the early years of World War II; the leaders of the United States and Canada agreed to military cooperation; thus beginning strong defense relations still evident today. Military and civilian personnel from both countries work together for the defense of North America. Established as a formal military command in 1958; NORAD has been headquartered in Colorado Springs since its inception. In the late 1950s; a decision was made to move the Continental Air Defense Command combat operations center to an underground facility to provide a secure and hardened location for air defense operations. After several locations were evaluated; Cheyenne Mountain; south of Colorado Springs; Colorado; was chosen for the new command center. In operation since 1966; Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station continues to be America�s fortress.
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