More than 700 emergency first responders from across the Department of Defense gathered in Orlando Fla., March 7-11, 2011 for the 2nd Annual National Joint Defense Support of Civil Authorities Symposium hosted by Air Forces Northern. Attendees heard presentations from various senior leaders including the chief of the National Guard Bureau, deputy commander of U.S Northern Command, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s director. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Susan A. Romano)