January 15, 2002

Air Force Association's Eighteenth Annual Air Warfare Symposium
"Air and Space Warfare in the New Century"

Air and space power is at the leading edge of U.S. military capabilities in the new century. It is an asymmetrical advantage that presents us with a host of opportunities as America's defense addresses current threats while transforming to meet future needs. The 18th Annual Air Warfare Symposium will examine air and space warfare at the start of the new century and what the future may hold for the Air Force.

• The Honorable Dr. James G. Roche, Secretary of the Air Force
• General John P. Jumper, Air Force Chief of Staff
• General Ralph "Ed" Eberhart, CINC NORAD and U.S. Space Command, and Commander, Air Force Space Command
• General William J. Begert is Commander, Pacific Air Forces
• General Gregory S. Martin, Commander, U.S. Air Forces in Europe
• General Hal Hornburg, Commander, Air Combat Command
• General Tommy R. Franks, Commander in Chief, U.S. Central Command
• Lieutenant General Russell C. Davis, Chief, National Guard Bureau

HOTEL RESERVATION: Rooms are limited. Due to heavy convention activity in Orlando, rooms in other hotels may not be available so please, book early. Contact the Wyndham Palace Hotel, (407) 827-3333 or the Grosvenor Hotel (located nearby) at 1-800-624-4109.

MEDIA REGISTRATION: Media will register and receive symposium badges on site. News media must show valid credentials, including photo identification and a business card, Pentagon Press Badge or letter from your organization stating your business at the symposium.

MEDIA AVAILABILITIES: Media availabilities are not scheduled at this time. Further information on availabilities will be announced and posted in the press room at the symposium.

As updated information becomes available, the media will be notified via newswire, email and on the internet at www.AFA.org. Please let us know if you or someone from your organization plan to attend. For further information and to R.S.V.P. please contact:

The Air Force Association is an independent, non-profit, civilian aerospace organization promoting public understanding of aerospace power and the pivotal role it plays in the security of the nation. AFA publishes Air Force Magazine, sponsors national symposia and disseminates information through outreach programs of its affiliate, the Aerospace Education Foundation. Learn more about AFA by visiting us on the Web at www.AFA.org.