2002 National Convention (Media Advisories)

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June 19, 2002

AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION 2002 NATIONAL CONVENTION & AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY EXPOSITION
SEPTEMBER 15-18, 2002
MARRIOTT WARDMAN PARK HOTEL
2660 WOODLEY ROAD, NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008

Monday, September 16, 2002
8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
     Keynote Speech
     Marriott Ballroom

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
     Aerospace Technology Exposition Open
     Exhibit Halls

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
     AFA Annual Reception/
     Outstanding Airmen Reception

8:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
     Outstanding Airmen Dinner
     Marriott Ballroom

Tuesday, September 17, 2002

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
     Aerospace Technology Exposition Open
     Exhibit Halls

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
     Policy Forum
     Maryland Room
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
     Chief of Staff’s Luncheon
     Marriott Ballroom

8:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
     Air Force Anniversary Dinner
     Marriott Ballroom

Wednesday, September 18, 2002

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
     Aerospace Technology Exposition Open
     Exhibit Halls

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
     Policy Forum
     Virginia Room

12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
     Secretary of the Air Force Luncheon
     Marriott Ballroom

MEDIA REGISTRATION:

The media registration desk (located in the AFA Convention registration lobby) will be open Monday, Sept. 16 - Tuesday, Sept. 17 from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., and on Wednesday, Sept 18, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. News media must show valid credentials — Congressional Gallery pass, Pentagon press pass or the equivalent. If you are on assignment for another publication, freelancing or researching, you must have a letter indicating this from the publication’s editor along with photo identification. Media badges will be issued at the media registration desk. Soliciting or accepting orders for any product or service (including advertising space) in the Exhibit Halls of any other Air Force Association-controlled area of the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel is strictly prohibited. Distribution of your organization’s publications or other promotional material is also prohibited. AFA reserves the right to revoke the privileges of anyone violating these restrictions. For more information contact:

Melissa Braxton
AFA Media Relations Assistant
(703) 247-5843
Mbraxton@afa.org Napoleon Byars
Director, AFA Policy and Communications
(703) 247-5850
Nbyars@afa.org

RETURN TO THE 2002 NATIONAL CONVENTION FRONTPAGE

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AFA is a non-profit, independent, professional military and aerospace education association. Our mission is to promote a dominant United States Air Force and a strong national defense, and to honor Airmen and our Air Force Heritage. To accomplish this, we: EDUCATE the public on the critical need for unmatched aerospace power and a technically superior workforce to ensure U.S. national security. ADVOCATE for aerospace power and STEM education. SUPPORT the total Air Force family, and promote aerospace education.