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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Air Warfare Symposium and Annual Gala
February 2-3, 2006
The Buena Vista Palace Hotel (formerly the Wyndham Palace Resort & Spa)
1900 Buena Vista Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Phone: 866-397-6516
"Forging the Interdependent Force: The Path Ahead"
The Air Force Association will conduct its 22nd annual Air Warfare Symposium, February
2-3, 2006, at the Buena Vista Palace Hotel in Orlando, Florida. Speakers at the symposium will include Secretary of
the Air Force Michael W. Wynne, US Air Force Chief of Staff General T. Michael Moseley, Principal Deputy Director of
National Intelligence General Michael V. Hayden, Commander of Air Force Space Command General Lance W. Lord, Commander
of Pacific Air Forces General Paul V. Hester, Commander of Air Combat Command General Ronald E. Keys, and Commander of
U.S. Air Forces in Europe General William T. Hobbins.
In an era of shrinking budgets, aging weapons systems and high operations tempo in the
Global War on Terror, the Air Force is being called on to make hard decisions in balancing its portfolio of
capabilities. Central to guaranteeing mission success in the future will be the military’s ability to forge an
interdependent force. The services must find new ways to work together and share resources. Today, the Air Force
flies and fights as a member of a joint team. Joint warfighters know they can count on the service to do its part in
a rapidly changing world.
EVENT AGENDA
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| Thursday, February 2, 2006 |
| 12:00 noon – 1:45 p.m. |
Sandwich-Lunch --
Exhibit Hall (ticket necessary) |
| 2:00 - 5:30 p.m. |
1st Symposium Session |
Great Hall North/Center |
| 2:00 - 2:10 p.m |
Welcome
Donald L. Peterson, Executive Director, AFA/AEF
Pat Condon, Chairman of the Board, AFA |
| 2:10 - 2:55 p.m. |
The Honorable Michael W. Wynne, Secretary of the Air Force |
| 2:55 - 3:40 p.m. |
General T. Michael Moseley, Chief of Staff, USAF |
| 3:40 - 4:00 p.m. |
COFFEE BREAK |
| 4:00 - 4:45 p.m. |
General Paul V. Hester, Commander, Pacific Air Forces |
| 4:45 - 5:30 p.m. |
General William T. Hobbins, Commander, U.S. Air Forces in Europe |
| 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. |
Reception/Buffet -- Exhibit Hall (ticket necessary) |
Friday, February
3, 2006
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7:30 - 8:30 a.m. |
Symposium Continental Breakfast |
Exhibit Hall |
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8:45 - 11:20 a.m. |
2nd Symposium Session |
Great Hall North/Center |
| 8:45 - 8:50 a.m. |
Welcome
Donald L. Peterson, Executive Director, AFA/AEF |
| 8:50 - 9:35 a.m. |
General Ronald E Keys, Commander, Air Combat Command |
| 9:35 - 9:50 a.m. |
COFFEE BREAK |
| 9:50 - 10:35 a.m. |
General Michael V. Hayden, Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence |
| 10:35 - 11:20 a.m. |
General Lance W. Lord, Commander, Air Force Space Command |
| 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. |
AFA Central Florida Chapter Gala Reception (mess dress) |
Exhibit Hall |
| 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. |
AFA Central Florida Chapter Gala Dinner (mess dress) |
Great Hall |
HOTEL
Contact either the Lake Buena Vista Palace Hotel at 1-866-397-6516 or the Grosvenor Hotel at 1-800-624-4109. When
making the reservation, mention that you are attending in conjunction with AFA’s Symposium.
PARKING/TRANSPORTATION
General parking at the Lake Buena Vista Palace is free. Valet overnight parking is $11. Mears transportation shuttles
are available from the airport to the hotel at a rate of $17 one way or $29 round trip.
MEDIA REGISTRATION
Please note that there has been a change in the badging process for the 2006 symposium. Members of the media who have
pre-registered for the event should pick up their badges at the AFA Registration Booth directly across from the Great
Hall on the lower level of The Buena Vista Palace Hotel. Both a photo ID and a business card will be required for
registration. All other materials and information can be obtained at the AFA Press Office, which will be located in
the Cambridge Room of the hotel.
If you have any questions regarding media registration or press events at the
convention, please contact Ladd Everitt at (703) 247-5847 or
leveritt@afa.org. Media organizations with camera crews should contact Mr.
Everitt at least a week before the event to make the necessary arrangements.
MEDIA AVAILABILITIES
Media availabilities will be posted and announced in the press room at the hotel. To schedule space for media
availabilities at the hotel prior to the event, please contact Mary Ellen Dobrowolski at (703) 247-5823 or
mdobrowolski@afa.org.
The Air Force Association is an independent, non-profit, civilian aerospace organization promoting
public understanding of aerospace power and the pivotal role it plays in the security of the nation.
AFA publishes AIR FORCE Magazine, sponsors national symposia and disseminates information through the
outreach programs of its affiliate, the Aerospace Education Foundation. Learn more about AFA by visiting
us on the internet at www.afa.org.
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