US Air Defense | Guarding North America's Skies for Decades | USAF Colonel Norm Potter Interview

In this video, I interview Col (Ret) Gary Breedlove about his time in the United States Air Force Air Defense which spans decades. We discuss air defense systems such as Semi-Automatic Ground Environment (SAGE), The DEW Line, Airborne Warning and Control System, NORAD, and Sector Operation Centers. A 1950's video of the SAGE System and a real-world interception of Russian Bear Bombers by Alaskan F-22's are included.

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I have bestowed on a warrior. I have exalted a young man from among the people. Psalm 89:19

[kirk]

Amazing interview and direct historical context from Col. Breedlove, thank you, sir! Growing up in northern Arizona, there was a radar station nearby and I always heard stories about B-1s doing training maneuvers in the area. My grandfather was an Army Air Corps photographer in WWII and he was excited about that back in the day. Thanks to him, I am grateful for everyone who stands watch over our skies every day.

[jonkomatsu]

Been a minute! Great to see you back.

Interesting interview with Colonel Breedlove! That comment about learning to read upside down is golden.

And man, developing all those air defense strategies on vacuum tube computers?! The rest in this digital age spoiled with our cell phones cannot imagine how much effort all that must've taken.

Thanks much for featuring the Colonel. See ya! 👍

[garyburgmylifeandtimes]

I was born and raised in Sioux City, Iowa. Never knew we had a center there. Learn something new everyday.😁😁. Great interview, thanks for sharing Stormin!

[muletown]

It's amazing how far these systems have come.

All those northern radar systems to make sure the safety of the US didn't have to rely on Patrick Swayze and the Wolverines.