Air Force Association 2001 National Convention & Aerospace Technology Exposition

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August 17, 2001AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION 2001 NATIONAL CONVENTION & AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY EXPOSITION
SEPTEMBER 17-19, 2001
MARRIOTT WARDMAN PARK HOTEL
2660 WOODLEY ROAD, NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008

Monday, September 17, 2001

8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Keynote Speech
Marriott Ballroom

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

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
AFA Annual Reception/
Outstanding Airmen Reception
Marriott Ballroom

8:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Outstanding Airmen Dinner
          Gen. John W. Handy
          Vice Chief of Staff, USAF
          Marriott Ballroom

Tuesday, September 18, 2001

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Aerospace Technology
Exposition Open
Exhibit Halls

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Policy Forum
          Lt. Gen. Ronald T. Kadish,
          Director, Ballistic Missile
          Defense Organization, DOD,
          USAF
          Maryland Room

12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Chief of Staff’s Luncheon
          Gen. John P. Jumper
          Commander, Headquarters
          Air Combat Command, USAF
          Marriott Ballroom

8:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Air Force Anniversary Dinner
Marriott Ballroom

Wednesday, September 19, 2001

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

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Policy Forum
          Maj. Gen. John L. Barry,
          Director of Strategic
          Planning, Deputy Chief of
          Staff for Plans and
          Programs, USAF
          Virginia Room

12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Secretary of the Air Force
Luncheon
          Dr. James G. Roche
          Secretary of the Air Force
          Marriott Ballroom

MEDIA REGISTRATION:
The media registration desk (located in the AFA Convention registration lobby) will be open Sept. 17^th and 18^th from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., and Sept. 19^th from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. News media must show valid credentials — Congressional Gallery pass, Pentagon press pass or the equivalent. 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. 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.

MEDIA AVAILABILITIES:
Media availabilities are not scheduled at this time. Further information on availabilities may be obtained by contacting the Air Force Public Affairs Office, (703) 697-2842.

For more information contact:

Melissa Braxton
AFA Media Relations Assistant
(703) 247-5843
Mbraxton@afa.org

Napoleon Byars
Director, AFA Policy and Communications
703) 247-5850
Nbyars@afa.org

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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.