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.

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