U.S. Air Force Gen. Glen VanHerck, Commander of the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, stands with participants during the NORAD and USNORTHCOM Commander’s Conference, May 19, 2021, outside the commands' headquarters at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. The NORAD and USNORTHCOM Commander’s Conference provides a forum for all Component, Subordinate, Region commands, as well as key partners from the U.S. Coast Guard, Space and Missile Defense Command, and the Canadian Joint Operations Command to gain a clear understanding of the Command Strategy, and develop actionable items for implementation. The conference focused on strategy, plans, integration, and processes to achieve Homeland Defense success in the new global competitive environment.