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

Monday, September 16, 2002

9:30a.m. – 11:00a.m.
Opening  Address and Awards Ceremony
Marriott Ballroom 

Immediately Following 10:45a.m. Ribbon Cutting
MEDIA AVAILABILITY
SAF/PA
Special Viewing of “Cross Into the Blue” Air Force commercials/ Q&A
Delaware A

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

1:45p.m. – 2:45p.m.
Policy Forum: Special Operations Forces Brief
Colonel Lyle M. Koenig, Jr.
Special Assistant to the Commander, AFSOC
Maryland A-B-C

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: Transformation
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)

1:30p.m. – 2:00p.m.
MEDIA AVAILABILITY
Gen John Jumper, Air Force Chief of Staff
The Honorable Dr. James G. Roche, Secretary of the Air Force
Exhibit Hall Floor

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: ANG’s Role in Homeland Defense
Lt Gen Daniel James, III, Director, Air National Guard
Maryland A-B

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:

There is no pre-registration for media. Registration will be done on site each morning of convention.

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 from their agency (Press badge), photo identification to enter ALL events and a business card if available to expedite the registration process. 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. Tickets for some eating events have been reserved for media as guests only and will be issued on a first come basis the day of the event. 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.

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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.