Press Releases
December 13, 2001

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.
Where: Wyndham Palace Hotel
Orlando, Florida
800) 327-2990
 
When: February 14-15, 2002

Tentative Schedule of Events

Thursday, February 14, 2002
12:00 noon - 1:45 p.m.   Sandwich-lunch/Exhibit Hall
2:00 p.m.- 5:30 p.m.   Symposium Session
5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.   Reception/Buffet/Exhibit Hall (Ticket necessary)
Friday, February 15, 2002
7:00 a.m.-8:15 a.m.   Continental Breakfast/Exhibit Hall
8:30 a.m. -12:00 noon   Symposium Session
7:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.   AFA Central Florida Chapter Gala
Reception/Exhibit Hall
8:00 p.m.   AFA Central Florida Chapter Gala Dinner

Invited Speakers

  • Governor Tom Ridge, Director, Office of Homeland Security
  • The Honorable E.C. "Pete" Aldridge, Jr., Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics
  • 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 Charles R. Holland, CINC, Special Operations command
  • General Hal M. Hornburg, Commander, Air Combat Command
  • Lieutenant General Charles F. Wald, Deputy Chief of Staff for Air and Space Operations

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, (800) 327-2990, and mention the Air Force Association to receive the AFA single or double rate of $215.00, plus tax. If rooms are not available, try the Grosvenor Hotel (located nearby) at 1-800-624-4109. Discount rates not available after Tuesday, January 8, 2002.

MEDIA REGISTRATION: Media badges issued in the Chelsea Room. 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 may be obtained by contacting the Air Force Public Affairs Office, (703) 697-2842.

As updated information becomes available, the media will be notified via newswire, email and on the internet at www.AFA.org. For all other inquiries, please contact:
Melissa Braxton   Napoleon Byars
AFA Media Relations Assistant   Director, Policy & Communications
(703) 247-5843   (703) 247-5850
mbraxton@afa.org   nbyars@afa.org


 

 

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