Press Releases

2000 National Convention & Aerospace Technology Exposition
September 10-13, 2000
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, DC

"Global Vigilance, Reach, and Power"

MEDIA ADVISORY

August 9, 2000

KEY PRESENTATIONS

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2000

Gen Richard B. Myers, Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff
Keynote Address
9 a.m., Marriott Ballroom

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2000

Brig Gen David A. Deptula, Director, Air Force QDR
PRESENTATION: "Quadrennial Defense Review"
10 a.m., Maryland Room

Gen Michael E. Ryan, Air Force Chief of Staff
Media Availability
1:30 - 2:00 p.m., Delaware "A" Room

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2000

Lt Gen Robert H. Foglesong, DCS/Air & Space Operations
PRESENTATION: "The Air Force in the Next Conflict — The Expeditionary Aerospace Force"
10 a.m., Virginia Room

F. Whitten Peters, Secretary of the Air Force
Media Availability
1:30 - 2:30 p.m., Virginia "A" Room

Media must register for the convention. Registration is located to the right of the main hotel lobby, underneath the escalators. Press room operating hours are as follows:

Monday, September 11, 2000 — 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesday, September 12, 2000 — 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Wednesday September 13, 2000 — 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

News media must show valid press credentials C Congressional Gallery pass, Pentagon press pass or the equivalent. If on assignment for a publication, freelancing or researching, obtain a letter from the editor and provide photo ID. There is no pre-registration process for media. Registration will occur during the convention only.

For advance information on specific speakers, please contact their public affairs offices or press secretaries.

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Point of Contact: MELISSA BRAXTON, MEDIA RELATIONS ASSISTANT
(703) 247-5843, E-MAIL: mbraxton@afa.org


 

 











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