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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION
2002 NATIONAL CONVENTION & AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY EXPOSITION
"Global War on Terrorism - The Air Force Responds"
SEPTEMBER 15–18, 2002
MARRIOTT WARDMAN PARK HOTEL
2660 WOODLEY ROAD, NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008
Arlington, VA, August 21, 2002 -- The 2002 Air Force Association
National Convention and Aerospace Technology Exposition will highlight the
contributions of Air Force people in the global war on terrorism and the
pivotal role of air and space power plays in defense of the nation. It will
take place from September 15-18, 2002 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel,
Washington, D.C. The National Convention brings together AFA grass-roots
leaders from around the country to discuss association policies for the
coming year, and the Aerospace Technology Exposition showcases the latest
technology from across the defense industry.
Schedule of Events
Monday, September 16, 2002
9:30a.m. – 11:00a.m.
Keynote
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense
Marriott Ballroom
10:00a.m. – 4:00p.m.
Aerospace Technology Exposition
Exhibit Halls
1:45p.m. – 2:45p.m.
Seminar: Special Operations Forces Brief
Lt Gen Paul V. Hester, Commander, Air Force Special Operations Command
Salon II & III
8:00p.m. – 10:30p.m.
Outstanding Airmen Dinner
Gen Robert Foglesong, Air Force Vice Chief of Staff
Marriott Ballroom
(Tickets Required)
Tuesday, September 17, 2002
10:00a.m. – 4:00p.m.
Aerospace Technology Exposition
Exhibit Halls
10:00a.m. – 11:00a.m.
Policy Forum
Dr. Rebecca Grant, President, IRIS Independent Research
Maryland Suite
12:00p.m. – 1:30p.m.
Chief of Staff’s Luncheon
Gen John Jumper, Air Force Chief of Staff
Marriott Ballroom
(Tickets Required)
6:30p.m. – 10:30p.m.
Air Force Anniversary Reception & Dinner
Exhibit Halls & Marriott Ballroom
(Tickets Required)
Wednesday, September 18, 2002
10:00a.m. – 4:00p.m.
Aerospace Technology Exposition
Exhibit Halls
10:00a.m. – 11:00a.m.
Policy Forum
Lt Gen Daniel James, III, Director, Air National Guard
Maryland Suite
12:00p.m. – 1:30p.m.
Secretary’s Luncheon
The Honorable Dr. James G. Roche, Secretary of the Air Force
Marriott Ballroom
(Tickets Required)
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. Updated information will be
posted in the media room at www.afa.org.
The Air Force Association (AFA) is an independent, non-profit, civilian
organization promoting public understanding of aerospace power and the pivotal
role it plays in the security of the nation.
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 |
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