MEDIA ADVISORY
ARLINGTON, VA, Jan. 17, 2001 -- Aerospace power undeniably
came of age in the last decade of the 20th 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 17th Annual Air Warfare Symposium will
examine these opportunities along with what the future may hold
for the continued development and application of aerospace power.
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DATES:
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February 15-16, 2001
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LOCATION:
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Wyndham Palace and Resort
1900 Buena Vista Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL
(800) 327-2990
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MEDIA REGISTRATION:
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Oxford Room
(News Media must show valid credentials; Photo ID and Press
Badge, Pentagon Pass or letter from the editor)
Thursday: 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Friday: 7:00 a.m. to Noon
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ROOM RESERVATIONS:
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Wyndham Palace Resort, $205 a night + tax
(800) 327-2990
Grosvenor Hotel, $125.00 + tax
(800) 624-4109
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INVITED SPEAKERS:
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First Session - Great Hall North
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Second Session - Great Hall North
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Thursday, February 15, 2001
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Friday, February 16, 2001
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2 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
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8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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2:10 p.m.
General Michael E. Ryan
Chief of Staff, USAF
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8:35 a.m.
General Richard E. Hawley
USAF (Retired)
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2:55 p.m.
General John P. Jumper
Commander, Air Combat
Command
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9:20 a.m.
Brig Gen David A. Deptula Director, Air Force
Quadrennial Defense Review
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3:55 p.m.
General Gregory S. Martin
Commander, U.S. Air Forces
In Europe
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10:20 a.m.
General William F. Kernan
USA, Commander in Chief,
U.S. Joint Forces Command
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4:40 p.m.
General Patrick K. Gamble
Commander, Pacific Air
Forces
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11:05 a.m.
The Honorable Lawrence J. Delaney
Secretary of the Air Force (Acting)
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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.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
For more information on the Orlando Symposium, contact:
Mr. Napoleon Byars
Director, Policy & Communications
(703) 247-5850
Nbyars@afa.org
For media registration information, and to R.S.V.P. ,
contact:
Ms. Melissa Braxton
Assistant for News and Information
(703) 247-5843
Mbraxton@afa.org
For help coordinating a space for your one-on-one
interviews, contact:
Ms. Rosemary Pacenta
Meetings and Conference Services Director
(703) 247-5800
Rpacenta@afa.org
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