AFA National Convention 2003

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"Up From Kitty Hawk: 100^th Anniversary of
Powered Flight"

September 13-17, 2003
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel
Washington, DC 20008

The 2003 Annual Air Force Association National Convention will be a historic gathering of leaders from government, the Department of Defense and aerospace industry, as well as over 100 Air Chiefs from around the world. AFA Convention activities will include keynote and award ceremonies, symposia, Anniversary Dinner, Salute to the Twelve Outstanding Airmen, Aerospace Technology Exposition and more. Bookmark this page for regular updates.

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CONVENTION SCHEDULE & INVITED SPEAKERS
(as of September 11, 2003)

Date/Time	Event/Activity	Location
Monday, September 15, 2003
8:00 AM- 8:00 PM	AFA Registration Desk Open	Convention Lobby
8:30 AM- 10:00 AM	Opening Ceremony	Marriott Ballroom
10:00 AM- 10:30 AM	Ribbon Cutting Ceremony	Exhibit Hall
10:30 AM- 12:00 PM	AFA Awards Ceremony General Hal M. Hornburg, Commander, Air Combat Command	Marriott Ballroom
10:30 AM- 4:00 PM	Aerospace Technology Exposition Open	Exhibit Halls A-B-C
1:00 PM- 3:00 PM	GACC Forum	Marriott Ballroom
6:00 PM- 8:00 PM	Annual Reception & Outstanding Airman Reception	Exhibit Halls A-B-C
8:00 PM- 10:30PM	Outstanding Airmen Dinner General T. Michael Moseley, Vice Chief of Staff, USAF CMSAF Gerald R. Murray	Marriott Ballroom
Tuesday, September 16, 2003
8:00 AM- 8:00 PM	AFA Registration Desk Open	Convention Lobby
8:30 AM- 10:30 AM	GACC Forum	Marriott Ballroom
10:00 AM- 4:00 PM	Aerospace Technology Exposition Open	Exhibit Halls A-B-C
11:30 AM- 1:00 PM	AFA International Air Power Luncheon	Cotillion Ballroom
1:30 PM	AFA International Symposium General John P. Jumper, Chief of Staff, USAF General Gregory S. Martin, Commander, Air Force Materiel Dr. Rebecca Grant President, IRIS, Independent Research	Marriott Ballroom
4:30 PM- 6:00 PM	AFA Symposium Reception	Exhibit Halls A-B-C
Wednesday, September 17, 2003
8:00 AM- 8:00 PM	AFA Registration Desk Open	Convention Lobby
9:00 AM- 12:00 PM	AFA International Symposium Hon. Norman Y. Mineta, Secretary of Transportation Hon. James G. Roche, Secretary of the Air Force General Peter Pace, Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff	Marriott Ballroom
10:00 AM- 4:00 PM	Aerospace Technology Exposition Open	Exhibit Halls A-B-C
1:00 PM- 3:00 PM	GACC Forum	Marriott Ballroom
6:30 PM- 7:45 PM	Air Force Anniversary Reception	Exhibit Halls A-B-C
7:45 PM- 11:00 PM	Air Force Anniversary Dinner	Marriott Ballroom
OTHER CONVENTION - RELATED EVENTS Wednesday, September 17, 2003
9:00 AM- 4:05 PM	Centennial of Flight Symposium Sponsored by the Office of Air Force Chief Scientist in conjunction with AFA	Maryland Suite

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Contact the following people for details on specific functions, tickets and additonal information:

DoD/Attache Contact	Barbara Coffey	703-247-5805	bcoffey@afa.org
Industry Contact	Jennifer Anderson	703-247-5838	janderson@afa.org
Media Contact	Ladd Everitt	703-247-5847	leveritt@afa.org
Hotel Reservations & Event Schedule Questions	Laura McKlveen Rosemary Pacenta	703-247-5815 703-247-5820	lmcklveen@afa.org rpacenta@afa.org

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ATTIRE
Business suit/Service Dress for Convention forums/sessions and Outstanding Airmen Dinner. Dress for Wednesday evening Air Force Anniversary Reception & Dinner is black tie/Mess Dress.

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HOTEL
Marriott Wardman Park is our host hotel. To make reservations at the group rate of $249 single $279 double (+tax), please call 202-328-2000. The hotel will automatically charge the first nights' deposit to your account when you make your reservation. The deadline for hotel reservations at the AFA reate is August 11, 2003, and will be assigned on a first-come first-served basis. If this rate is not available, the next available rate will be confirmed.

Reservations will not be accepted without a deposit. The Marriott will accept room cancellations with a seven-day advance notice. Cancellations within seven days shall forfeit, or be billed for the first night's lodging.

Active Duty Military/Civilian DoD employees will receive a separate mailiing with information on government room rate availability. Government/military ID must be presented at time of check in to receive this rate.

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TRANSPORTATION
Click here for the bus schedule to the hotel from Pentagon, Rosslyn, Bolling AFB, and Andrews AFB.

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GOLF OUTING
The Nation's Capital Chapter of the Air Force Association will host the Global Air Chiefs at a Golf Outing at Andrews Air Force Base Golf Course, Friday, September 19th. To receive additional information on this event or to register for a foursome or sponsorship, please contact Rosemary @ (703) 247-5820, rpacenta@afa.org or Laura @ (703) 247-5815, lmcklveen@afa.org.

STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
The Department of Defense finds this event meets the minimum regulatory standards for attendance by DoD employees. This finding does not constitute a blanket approval or endorsement for attendance. Individual DoD component commands or organizations are responsible for approving attendance of its DoD employees based on mission requirements and DoD regulations.

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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.