BGen Alain Pelletier, (right) Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Region Deputy Commander, talks with John Griffin, (left) Air Forces Northern Chief of Staff, and Richard Musgrave, Mayor of Parker, at the Bay County Chamber of Commerce First Friday event Dec. 5. The general was at the event to present a briefing about the NORAD Tracks Santa program and the CONR mission overall. First Friday is a monthly chamber event attended by civic leaders and business owners from throughout Bay County. (Photo by Mary McHale)