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NEWS RELEASE
October 30, 2006
Air Force Association Announces Annual Air Warfare Symposium, Gala in Orlando
February 8-9, 2007
The Buena Vista Palace Hotel (formerly the Wyndham Palace Resort & Spa)
1900 Buena Vista Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Phone: 866-397-6516
12/18/2006 - ARLINGTON, Va. – With the theme “Striking the Balance: Today’s War, Tomorrow’s
Threats, Future Technology” top military leaders will examine air warfare at the start of the new century and what
the future may hold for the Air Force at the 23rd Annual Air Warfare Symposium Feb. 8-9, 2007.
Air, space and cyberspace power is the domain of US military capabilities.
Total situational awareness of the battle space brings asymmetrical advantages with a host of opportunities
as America's defense addresses current threats while transforming to meet future needs. Whether it is
intelligence provided by a spacecraft in geosynchronous orbit; streaming video courtesy of the Predator
unmanned aerial vehicle to the warfighter on the ground coordinating operations, an F-16 providing close air
support precision strike or detecting hostile ground activity, or fuel from a tanker crew, air warfare is
being challenged and is evolving in ways never seen before.
Speakers include Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne, Air Force Chief
of Staff Gen. T. Michael Moseley, Commander of Air Combat Command, Gen. Ronald E. Keys, Commander of US
Strategic Command, Gen. James E. Cartwright, Commander of Air Force Materiel Command, Gen. Bruce Carlson,
Commander of Pacific Air Forces, Gen. Paul V. Hester and General Duncan J. McNabb, Commander, Air Mobility Command.
EVENT AGENDA
| Thursday, February 8, 2007 |
| 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, President, AFA
Bob Largent, National Chairman of the Board, AFA |
| 2:10 - 2:55 p.m. |
Michael W. Wynne, Secretary of the Air Force |
| 2:55 - 3:40 p.m. |
General Michael T. 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 |
| 4:15 - 4:45 p.m. |
Dr. Rebecca Grant, IRIS Independent Research |
Room TBD
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| 4:45 - 5:30 p.m. |
General James E. Cartwright, Commander, US Strategic Command |
| 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. |
Reception/Buffet1st
(ticket necessary) |
Exhibit Hall |
| 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. |
-- Exhibit Hall |
Friday, February 9, 2007
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7:30 - 8:30 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast |
Exhibit Hall |
| 8:45 - 11:15 a.m. |
2nd Symposium Session |
Great Hall North/Center |
| 8:45 - 8:50 a.m. |
Welcome
Donald L. Peterson, President, AFA |
| 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 Duncan J. McNabb, Commander, Air Mobility Command |
| 10:35 - 11:20 a.m. |
General Bruce Carlson, Commander, UASF Materiel Command (Performance Based Maintenace) |
| 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. Additional
registration information is at http://www.afa.org/events/AWS/aws.asp.
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
Media need to pre-register by sending their information to POLCOM@afa.org, to include name, outlet, e-mail
and phone number. Media badges can be picked up 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
to pick up the media badge. 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 Anne Proctor at (703) 247-5847 or aproctor@afa.org.
Media organizations with camera crews should contact Ms. Proctor 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 Ms. Proctor at (703) 247-5847 or
aproctor@afa.org.
The Air Force Association (AFA) is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization promoting public
understanding of aerospace power and the pivotal role it plays in the security of the nation. AFA disseminates
information through AIR FORCE MAGAZINE, AIR FORCE MAGAZINE ONLINE, the EAKER INSTITUTE, public outreach and national
conferences and symposia. Learn more about AFA by visiting us on the web at www.AFA.org.
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