LA National Symposium and Ball — November 16, 2007
"Space—Our Heritage, Our Future"

In the 21st century, space capabilities are truly joint in nature because they serve all warfighters. Space provides for precise navigation and timing, missile warning, surveillance, space control, weather tracking, and communications. In fact, space assets are essential to all military operations and to the nation. Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines in the field require critical information to do their jobs and to stay ahead of the enemy.

At the 2007 LA National Symposium and Ball, top military and commercial leaders will address the contributions of space to the combat environment and current challenges affecting the military, civilian, and commercial space partnership.

Invited speakers include:

General Kevin P. Chilton
Commander, Air Force Space Command

General Bruce Carlson
Commander, Air Force Materiel Command

Lieutenant General Claude R. Kehler
Deputy Commander, US Strategic Command

Mr. Gary Payton
Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force for Space Programs

There will also be a panel discussion with aerospace industry leaders moderated by Lt Gen Michael A. Hamel, Commander, Los Angeles Space and Missile Systems Center.

We believe it is important for AFA leaders to have the opportunity to attend the symposium, and will establish a special "AFA Leader" registration fee for National Officers, Region Presidents, Directors, State and Chapter Officers and Designees. A registration form for the symposium will be enclosed with the October issue of Newsline.

Check the AFA web site for the latest information on the symposium or contact the following people for additional details on specific functions:

Registration

Barbara Coffey
bcoffey@afa.org or 703-247-5805
Or
Katie Storm
kstorm@afa.org or 703-247-5848

Hotel Information

Meghan McClelland
mmcclelland@afa.org or 703-247-5815

Air Force Ball
Henry Sanders
hsanders@afa.org or 310-645-3982

Tentative Schedule

7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast

7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Symposium Registration

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Symposium Sessions and Panel Discussion

12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Luncheon

If you plan to stay at The Beverly Hilton Hotel, please call to make reservations as soon as possible (310-274-7777 or 1-800-HILTONS). Mention the AFA symposium to receive the special symposium rate of $199. The deadline to receive these rates is October 17.

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