Fri, Feb 04, 2011
AFA's 27th Annual Symposium Explores Air Warfare With Senior
Air Force Leadership
The Air Force Association (AFA) is hosting their 27th annual
Air Warfare Symposium and Technology Exposition on Feb. 17 –
18, 2011, at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, FL. This
Symposium, themed "Resetting the Force for the Future," features
speakers that represent the top echelon in Air Force leadership,
including Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Vice Chief of
Staff of the Air Force General Philip M. Breedlove and Chief Master
Sergeant of the Air Force James A. Roy.
Featured Speakers booked for the conference include:
- Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley
- Gen. Philip Breedlove, Vice Chief of Staff of the Air
Force
- Gen. Duncan J. McNabb, Commander, U.S. Transportation
Command
- Gen. Robert C. Kehler, Commander, U.S. Strategic Command
- Gen. William M. Fraser, Commander, Air Combat Command
- Gen. Craig McKinley, Chief, National Guard Bureau
- Gen. Donald J. Hoffman, Commander, Air Force Materiel
Command
- Gen. Doug Fraser, Commander, U.S. Southern Command
- Gen. Gary L. North, Commander, Pacific Air Forces
- Gen. Edward A. Rice, Commander, Air Education and Training
Command
- Gen. William Shelton, Commander, Air Force Space Command
- Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James Roy
Exhibits highlighting aerospace technology and education,
sponsored by leading aerospace companies, will be on display as
part of the Technology Exposition.
In conjunction with the Symposium, CyberPatriot will be hosting
the semifinal round for the All Service Division. CyberPatriot,
managed by AFA, is the national competition geared toward high
school students that serves as an interactive learning tool for
cyber security. Results from this round determine which five teams
compete for the Commander-in-Chief Trophy and scholarships at the
finals on March 31 – April 1, 2011, in Washington, D.C.
More News
Light Gun A handheld directional light signaling device which emits a brilliant narrow beam of white, green, or red light as selected by the tower controller. The color and type of>[...]
"The journey to this achievement started nearly a decade ago when a freshly commissioned Gentry, driven by a fascination with new technologies and a desire to contribute significan>[...]
Aero Linx: JAARS, Inc. For decades now, we’ve landed planes on narrow rivers and towering mountains. We’ve outfitted boats and vehicles to reach villages that rarely se>[...]
"Our driven and innovative team of military and civilian Airmen delivers combat power daily, ensuring our nation is ready today and tomorrow." Source: General Duke Richardson, AFMC>[...]
Aircraft Conflict Predicted conflict, within EDST of two aircraft, or between aircraft and airspace. A Red alert is used for conflicts when the predicted minimum separation is 5 na>[...]