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MEDIA ADVISORY
September 12, 2007
The Eaker Institute Presents: Victory in Cyberspace
Hosts Panel Discussion at National Press Club
Washington, DC – The Eaker Institute will release a report “Victory in Cyberspace” and host a panel discussion about the Cyberspace domain at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 9, at the National Press Club.
America is under widespread attack in cyberspace. Senior defense officials believe that cyberspace could grow into a top arena for competition – and that the United States must take steps now to secure that domain.
Aware of these trends, in 2005 the Air Force declared a new mission “to fly and fight in air, space and cyberspace.” Soon the Air Force will stand up an all-new Cyber Command.
It’s not just the Internet – most aspects of joint warfighting now depend on exploiting the electromagnetic spectrum. The Air Force has been a leader in developing secure, battlespace networks that take precision air warfare to a new level. At the same time, a national debate has unfolded about the military’s role in protecting national infrastructure from cyberspace threats.
This Eaker Institute Panel will discuss how cyberspace should become equal with air and space in the Air Force’s mission set and how that affects the airman’s profession and the nation’s security priorities. Participants include
Lt. Gen. Elder, who commands the Air Force headquarters for cyberspace, global strike and network operations, including establishing a new Cyber Command;
Gen. Jumper (ret.), former Chief of Staff of the Air Force; and
Lt. Gen. Baker (ret.), former Vice Commander, Air Mobility Command.
| Date: |
Tuesday, October 9, 2007 |
| Time: |
1 p.m. (doors open at 12:30 p.m.) |
| Where: |
National Press Club
Lisagor Room (13th Floor)
529 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC |
| Who: |
Lt. Gen. Robert Elder, Gen. John Jumper (ret.), and Lt. Gen. John Baker (ret.) |
| To Attend: |
Please register at
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/73620200 |
| Contact: |
Joel Hannahs 703-247-5847or
jhannahs@afa.org. |
The Eaker Institute is the public policy/research arm of the Air Force Association. The study was authored by
Dr. Rebecca Grant, President of IRIS Independent Research. Dr. Grant has worked for the former Secretary of the Air Force and the former Chief of Staff of the Air Force.
The 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 has more than 230 chapters nationwide and overseas. To learn more about AFA visit
http://www.afa.org.
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