Operation Noble Eagle
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Operation Noble Eagle is the U.S. military operational designator to the military's efforts in the "War on Terrorism". The ongoing operation began September 14, 2001, in response to the September 11 terrorist attacks. 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. This operation also marks the first combat mission of the F-22 Raptor. The F-15 Eagle[1] and F-16 Fighting Falcon were also flown during this mission.
Conducted under the Garden Plot contingency plan.
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- GlobalSecurity.org: Operation Noble Eagle
- Air Force Link: Noble Eagle Overview
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