Operation Noble Eagle (ONE) is the name given to military operations related to homeland security and support to federal, state, and local agencies. The ongoing operation began 14 September 2001, in response to the September 11 attacks, although it is believed this operation simply earned its name after 14 September 2001, and began much earlier.
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