Association of the United States Army and Air Force Association Symposium

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December 13, 1999

Association of the United States Army and Air Force Association Symposium
Responsive Power Projection: “From JUST CAUSE to Future Contingencies”
Thursday, December 16, 1999, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Atrium Ballroom
Reagan International Trade Center
Washington, DC

The Association of the United States Army (AUSA) and the Air Force Association (AFA) will sponsor an unclassified symposium on Responsive Power Projection: “From JUST CAUSE to Future Contingencies” for invited members of the military, industry and government. The purpose of this symposium is to stimulate dialogue among senior government officials, military leaders and industry executives regarding the new dimensions of power projection in the evolving international arena. Registration and continental breakfast will take place from 8:00 am - 9:00 am.

Morning Session - 9:00 am

Introductions
Gen Gordon R. Sullivan, United States Army Retired
President, Association of the United States Army

Gen John A. Shaud, United States Air Force Retired
Executive Director, Air Force Association

Gen William W. Hartzog, United States Army Retired
President, Burdeshaw Associates, Ltd.

“JUST CAUSE - A Historical Perspective”
Thomas M. Donnelly
Deputy Executive Director
Project for the New American Century

Panel:

“Reflections and Projections”
Gen William W. Hartzog, United States Army Retired
President, Burdeshaw Associates, Ltd.

RADM David F. Chandler, United States Navy Retired
Professor of Joint Military Operations, Naval War College

Lt Gen Bruce L. Fister, United States Air Force Retired

Maj Gen Thomas A. Braaten, Commanding General
Marine Corps Air Bases East

“The National Security Council Perspective”
Lt Gen Brent Scowcroft, United States Air Force Retired
The Forum for International Policy

LUNCHEON SPEAKER
“Increased Need for Joint Integration” Gen John M. Keane, Vice Chief of Staff
United States Army

Afternoon Session 1:30 pm
“CINC's Perspective - Assessment and Forecast”
Gen Charles E. Wilhelm, Commander In Chief
United States Southern Command

“From JUST CAUSE to Kosovo and Beyond”
Gen John A. Shaud, United States Air Force Retired
Executive Director, Air Force Association

“Power Porjection and Mobility: Meeting the Changing Environment”
Lt Gen Walter S. Hogle, Vice Commander, Air Mobility Command
United States Air Force

“The Expeditionary Aerospace Force: A New Paradigm”
Gen Michael E. Ryan, Chief of Staff
United States Air Force

The AUSA/AFA Power Projection Symposium is open to invited guests only. No substitutions will be accepted. For more information contact Melissa Braxton at (703) 247-5853 or e-mail mbraxton@afa.org before December 15, 1999.

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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.