MEDIA ADVISORY December 12, 2000

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MEDIA ADVISORY
December 12, 2000

Air Force Association Air Warfare Symposium
"Global Vigilance, Reach, and Power"

Aerospace power undeniably came of age in the last decade of the 20^th century. It is now at the pointed edge of US military capabilities. Today, at the dawn of a new millennium, Global Vigilance, Reach, and Power presents new and leveraging opportunities for the military as an instrument of national power. The 17^th Annual Air Warfare Symposium will examine these opportunities along with what the future may hold for the continued development and application of aerospace power.

DATES:		February 15-16, 2000
LOCATION:		Wyndham Palace and Resort 1900 Buena Vista Drive Lake Buena Vista, FL (800) 327-2990
MEDIA REGISTRATION:		Great Hall Booth North (News Media must show valid credentials; Photo ID and Press Badge, Pentagon Pass or letter from the editor) Thursday: 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday: 7:30 a.m. to Noon
ROOM RESERVATIONS:		Wyndham Palace Resort,$205 a night + tax (800) 327-2990 Grosvenor Hotel,$125.00 + tax (800) 624-4109

NOTE: Mention the AFA symposium for special hotel rates if rooms are still available.

INVITED SPEAKERS:

*First Session*		*Second Session*
Thursday, February 15, 2001		Friday, February 16, 2001
2 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.		8:30 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.
General Michael E. Ryan Chief of Staff, USAF		Brig Gen David A. Deptula Director, Air Force Quadrennial Defense Review
General John P. Jumper Commander, Air Combat Command		General Richard E. Hawley USAF (Retired)
General Gregory S. Martin Commander, U.S. Air Forces In Europe		General William F. Kernan USA, Commander in U.S. Joint Forces Command
General Patrick K. Gamble Commander, Pacific Air Forces		The Honorable Lawrence J. Delaney Secretary of the Air Force (Acting)

MEDIA AVAILABILITIES:

Media availabilities are not yet scheduled. Further information on availabilities may be obtained by contacting the Air Force Public Affairs office at, (703) 697-6061. Specific requests for interview should be directed to the respective Air Force Public Affairs offices.

MEDIA CONTACT: Melissa Braxton, (703) 247-5843, mbraxton@afa.org,
Napoleon Byars, Director, Policy & 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.