Brig. Gen. Christopher Coates, Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command Region deputy commander, shows the medals he’s earned throughout his career, to include his most recent – the Order of Military Merit, which is Canada’s second-highest honor for its military members. General Coates was inducted as an Officer of the Order of Military Merit in a ceremony Feb. 18 at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, Canada, by Governor General David Johnston, the representative of Queen Elizabeth II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jerry Harlan)