Adm. Bill Gortney, Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command-U.S. Northern Command, makes a point during a visit to the 601st Air Operations Center Aug. 12. Along with a tour and meetings at the 601st AOC, the admiral also met with senior Air Forces Northern leadership and received briefings about the status of current issues. (U.S. Air Force photo released/Capt. Jared Scott)