Air Force Association Announces 2002 National Convention & Aerospace Technology Exposition

9/12/2002

From: Melissa Braxton, 703-247-5843; E-mail: Mbraxton@afa.org Napoleon Byars, 703-247-5850; E-mail: Nbyars@afa.org Both of the Air Force Association

News Advisory:

WHAT: Air Force Association 2002 National Convention & Aerospace Technology Exposition: "Global War on Terrorism - The Air Force Responds"

WHEN: Sept. 15-18

WHERE: Marriott Wardman Park Hotel 2660 Woodley Road, NW, Washington, DC 20008

The 2002 Air Force Association National Convention and Aerospace Technology Exposition will highlight the contributions of Air Force people in the global war on terrorism and the pivotal role of air and space power plays in defense of the nation. It will take place from September 15-18, 2002 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, D.C. The National Convention brings together AFA grass-roots leaders from around the country to discuss association policies for the coming year, and the Aerospace Technology Exposition showcases the latest technology from across the defense industry.

Schedule of Events Monday, Sept. 16

9:30a.m. - 11 a.m. Opening Address and Awards Ceremony Marriott Ballroom

Immediately Following 10:45 a.m. Ribbon Cutting MEDIA AVAILABILITY SAF/PA Special Viewing of "Cross Into the Blue" Air Force commercials/ Q&A Delaware A

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Aerospace Technology Exposition Exhibit Halls

1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Policy Forum: Special Operations Forces Brief Colonel Lyle M. Koenig, Jr. Special Assistant to the Commander, AFSOC Maryland A-B-C

8 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Outstanding Airmen Dinner Gen. Robert Foglesong, Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Marriott Ballroom (Tickets Required)

--- Tuesday, Sept. 17

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Aerospace Technology Exposition Exhibit Halls

10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Policy Forum: Transformation Dr. Rebecca Grant, president, IRIS Independent Research Maryland Suite

12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Chief of Staff's Luncheon Gen John Jumper, Air Force Chief of Staff Marriott Ballroom (Tickets Required)

1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. MEDIA AVAILABILITY Gen. John Jumper, Air Force Chief of Staff The Honorable Dr. James G. Roche, Secretary of the Air Force Exhibit Hall Floor

6:30 p.m. - 10:30p.m. Air Force Anniversary Reception & Dinner Exhibit Halls & Marriott Ballroom (Tickets Required)

--- Wednesday, Sept. 18

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Aerospace Technology Exposition Exhibit Halls

10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Policy Forum: ANG's Role in Homeland Defense Lt. Gen Daniel James, III, Director, Air National Guard Maryland A-B

12 p.m. - 1:30p.m. Secretary's Luncheon The Honorable Dr. James G. Roche, Secretary of the Air Force Marriott Ballroom (Tickets Required)

Media Registration: There is no pre-registration for media. Registration will be done on site each morning of convention.

The media registration desk (located in the AFA Convention registration lobby) will be open Monday, Sept. 16 - Tuesday, Sept. 17 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., and on Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. News media must show valid credentials from their agency (Press badge), photo identification to enter ALL events and a business card if available to expedite the registration process. If you are on assignment for another publication, freelancing or researching, you must have a letter indicating this from the publication's editor along with photo identification. Media badges will be issued at the media registration desk. Tickets for some eating events have been reserved for media as guests only and will be issued on a first come basis the day of the event. Soliciting or accepting orders for any product or service (including advertising space) in the Exhibit Halls of any other Air Force Association-controlled area of the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel is strictly prohibited. Distribution of your organization's publications or other promotional material is also prohibited. AFA reserves the right to revoke the privileges of anyone violating these restrictions. Updated information will be posted in the media room at http://www.afa.org.

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The Air Force Association (AFA) is an independent, non-profit, civilian organization promoting public understanding of aerospace power and the pivotal role it plays in the security of the nation.