“Space: The Way Ahead"

At the 2006 National Symposium and Ball, top military and commercial leaders will address the contributions of space to the combat environment and current challenges affecting the military, civilian, and commercial space partnership.

Speakers include:

Lieutenant General C. Robert "Bob" Kehler
Deputy Commander, U.S. Strategic Command

General Kevin P. Chilton
Commander, Air Force Space Command

Major General William L. Shelton
Commander, 14th Air Force, Air Force Space Command

The Honorable Ronald M. Sega
Under Secretary of the Air Force

Panel Discussion:
There will also be a panel discussion with aerospace industry leaders moderated by Lieutenant General Michael A. Hamel, Commander, Los Angeles Space and Missile Systems Center.

Panelist include:

Roger A. Krone
President, Network and Space Systems, The Boeing Company

Brian Arnold
Vice President of Strategic Systems, Raytheon

Jeffrey D. Grant
Vice President, Business Development, Space Technology, Northrop Grumman

Leonard Kwiatkowski
Vice President and General Manager of Military Space Programs, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company

The AFA National Symposium on Space
In the 21st Century, space capabilities serve all warfighters. Space provides for precise navigation and timing, missile warning, surveillance, space control, weather tracking, and communications. In fact, space assets are essential to all military operations and to the nation. Airmen, soldiers, sailors and marines in the field require critical information to do their jobs and to stay ahead of the enemy.

At the 2006 AFA Los Angeles National Space Symposium and Ball, top military and commercial leaders will address the contributions of space to the combat environment and current challenges affecting the military, civilian, and commercial space partnership.

The AFA Annual Air Force Ball
The 35th Annual AFA Air Force Ball will also be held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Friday evening, November 17th. For additional information regarding the Ball, and to reserve tickets and/or a table, please call Henry Sanders at 310 645-3982.

Beverly Hilton Hotel
If you plan to stay at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, please call the hotel directly to make reservations as soon as possible at 310 274-7777 or 1-800-HILTONS. Mention the AFA Symposium to receive the special Symposium rate of $215 for a single or double room, plus taxes, which are currently 14.05%, plus 1.37% surcharge. The deadline to receive these rates is October 17th, 2006. Please direct your questions to Michelle Makinen MMakinen@afa.org or 703-247-5800, extension 4877.

Symposium Registration
The fee for the Symposium is $465. This includes continental breakfast, coffee breaks, and lunch. For non-members, the fee is $550. To register, visit www.afa.org. For additional information, contact Barbara Coffey at bcoffey@afa.org or 703-247-5805 or call 800 727-3337, extension 5805.

Check the AFA website daily for the latest information on the symposium!