Media Registration Open for AFA’s 2008 Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition

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Media Registration Available for 2008 Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition

Arlington, VA – The Air Force Association’s 2008 Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition is just around the corner, and media registration is now available.

The three-day event, September 15-17, 2008, features more than 30 speakers, including topical forums, professional development workshops, addresses by the Air Force’s senior leaders and a Four Star Forum.

Among this year’s highlighted speakers are best selling author Dale Brown and Gen. Richard Myers, USAF (Ret), former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, with additional speakers to be announced.

More than 6,500 people attended last year’s Conference & Exposition, which featured 137 exhibitions showcasing the latest in aerospace technology developments.

Plan now to attend at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, 2660 Woodley Road NW, Washington, DC. Your first stop should be the Media Room at Room 8228 at the hotel. Media badges giving you access to all the forums and additional press availabilities will be available for reporters showing valid credentials from your news agency, photo ID and a business card. Freelancers need a letter from the editor of the assigning publication. For your convenience, please register in advance online at http://www.afa.org/events/Conference/2008/media.asp.

For a listing of more than 30 confirmed speakers, go to http://www.afa.org/events/conference/2008/Conference2008_speakers.asp.

Contact: Joel Hannahs at 703.247.5847 or JHannahs@afa.org.

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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. Learn more about AFA by visiting us on the web at www.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.