2003 AFA National Convention
"Up From Kitty Hawk: 100th Anniversary of Powered Flight"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 4, 2003

Air Force Association 2003 National Convention &
Aerospace Technology Exposition

September 13-17, 2003
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel
2660 Woodley Road NW,
Washington, DC 20008

"Up from Kitty Hawk: 100th Anniversary of Powered Flight"
The 2003 Annual Air Force Association National Convention will be a historic gathering of leaders from government, the Department of Defense and aerospace industry, as well as over 100 Air Chiefs from around the world. AFA Convention activities will include keynote and award ceremonies, symposia, Anniversary Dinner, Salute to the Twelve Outstanding Airmen, Aerospace Technology Exposition and more...

Schedule of Events>

Date/Time Event/Activity Location

Monday, September 15, 2003
8:00 AM-
8:00 PM
AFA Registration Desk Open Convention Lobby
8:30 AM-
10:00 AM
Opening Ceremony & Keynote Address Marriott Ballroom
10:00 AM-
10:30 AM
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Exhibit Hall
10:30 AM-
12:00 PM
AFA Awards Ceremony
General Hal M. Hornburg,
Commander, Air Combat Command
Marriott Ballroom
10:30 AM-
4:00 PM
Aerospace Technology Exposition Open Exhibit Halls A-B-C
1:00 PM-
3:00 PM
GACC Forum Marriott Ballroom
6:00 PM-
8:00 PM
Annual Reception & Outstanding Airman Reception Exhibit Halls A-B-C
8:00 PM-
10:30PM
Outstanding Airmen Dinner
Lt. Gen. T. Michael Moseley,
Commander, Ninth Air Force, ACC
CMSAF Gerald R. Murray
Marriott Ballroom

Tuesday, September 16, 2003
8:00 AM-
8:00 PM
AFA Registration Desk Open Convention Lobby
8:00 AM-
10:00 AM
GACC Forum Marriott Ballroom
10:00 AM-
4:00 PM
Aerospace Technology Exposition Open Exhibit Halls A-B-C
11:30 AM-
1:00 PM
AFA International Air Power Luncheon
Cotillion Ballroom
1:30 PM AFA International Symposium
General John P. Jumper,
Chief of Staff, USAF
General Gregory S. Martin,
Commander, US Air Forces Europe and Commander,
Allied Air Forces Northern Europe
Marriott Ballroom
4:30 PM-
6:00 PM
AFA Symposium Reception Exhibit Halls A-B-C
Wednesday, September 17, 2003
8:00 AM-
8:00 PM
AFA Registration Desk Open Convention Lobby
9:00 AM-
12:00 PM
AFA International Symposium
Hon. James G. Roche,
Secretary of the Air Force
Hon. Edward C. "Pete" Aldridge, Jr.
Dr. Rebecca Grant
President, IRIS, Independent Research
Marriott Ballroom
10:00 AM-
3:00 PM
Aerospace Technology Exposition Open Exhibit Halls A-B-C
1:00 PM-
3:00 PM
GACC Forum Marriott Ballroom
6:30 PM- 7:45 PM Air Force Anniversary Reception Exhibit Halls A-B-C
7:45 PM-
11:00 PM
Air Force Anniversary Dinner Marriott Ballroom
OTHER CONVENTION - RELATED EVENTS
Wednesday, September 17, 2003
9:00 AM-
5:00 PM
Centennial of Flight Symposium
Sponsored by the Office of Air Force Chief Scientist in conjunction with AFA
Cotillion Ballroom

Contact the following people for details on specific functions, tickets and additonal information:

DoD/Attache Contact Barbara Coffey 703-247-5805 bcoffey@afa.org
Industry Contact Jennifer Anderson 703-247-5838 janderson@afa.org
Media Contact Ladd Everitt 703-247-5847 leveritt@afa.org
Hotel Reservations & Event Schedule Questions Laura McKlveen
Rosemary Pacenta
703-247-5815
703-247-5820
lmcklveen@afa.org
rpacenta@afa.org

Media Registration:

Members of the media can pre-register for the 2003 AFA National Convention online at http://www.afa.org/register/media.asp.

During convention, the media registration desk will be located in the Carolinas Room at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel and will be open Monday, Sept. 15 - Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., and on Wednesday, Sept 17, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. News media must show valid credentials from their agency (Press badge), photo identification to enter ALL events and a business card to expedite the registration process. 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. Tickets for some eating events have been reserved for media as guests only and will be issued on a first come basis the day of the event.

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. Updated information will be posted in the media room.

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For more information, contact:
Ladd Everitt
Chief of Policy Development
(703) 247-5847
leveritt@afa.org
Napoleon Byars
Director, AFA Policy and Communications
(703) 247-5850
nbyars@afa.org

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