ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Air Force Association is just less than two weeks away from its 28th Annual Air Warfare Symposium and Technology Exposition in Orlando, Florida. The Air Warfare Symposium is AFA's premier professional development event of the winter season, focusing on the latest issues facing the Air Force and our national security, covering topics such as "Priorities for 21st Century Defense" by STRATCOM, "Future Learning" by Air Education and Training Command, and "The Next Steps for Space & Cyberspace" from Air Force Space Command.

This national event will take place February 23-24, 2012, at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel in Orlando, Florida.

Coming just weeks after the Obama Administration announces its FY13 budget, the Air Warfare Symposium also provides access to the top echelon of USAF senior management and commanders with two days of sessions and panels addressing the challenges that lie ahead for the nation.

The line-up of speakers includes:

• Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley
• Chief of Staff General Norton A. Schwartz
• Gen. C. Robert Kehler, Commander, U.S. Strategic Command
• Gen. Donald J. Hoffman, Commander, Air Force Materiel Command
• Gen. Gary L. North, Commander, Pacific Air Forces
• Gen. Edward A. Rice, Commander, Air Education and Training Command
• Gen. G. Michael Hostage, Commander, Air Combat Command
• Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James A. Roy
• Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt, Director, Air National Guard
• Lt. Gen. Eric E. Fiel, Commander, Air Force Special Operations Command
• Lt. Gen. James M. Kowalski, Commander, Air Force Global Strike Command
• Lt. Gen. Michael J. Basla, Vice Commander, Air Force Space Command
• Lt. Gen. Charles E. Stenner, Chief of Air Force Reserve
• Maj. Gen. Yvan Blondin, Assistant Chief of the Air Staff, Canadian Air Force
• Brig. Gen. Les A. Kodlick, Director of Public Affairs
• See the full agenda online

During the Symposium, exhibits highlighting aerospace technology and education, sponsored by leading aerospace companies, will be on display. Also, AFA's Central Florida Chapter will again sponsor its annual Air Force Gala, where the chapter will celebrate "Air Force Research & Development" at its black-tie dinner on Friday, February 24, 2012. For additional Gala information please contact Tim Brock at brock1874@bellsouth.net.

Media registration: Advanced media registration is available at https://registration.afa.org/reg/reg1.aspx?event=orlando2012&regtype=Media. Please contact Merri Shaffer at mshaffer@afa.org for more information.

The Air Force Association is a non-profit, independent, professional military and aerospace education association. Our mission is to promote a dominant United States Air Force and a strong national defense, and to honor Airmen and our Air Force Heritage.  To accomplish this, we:

• EDUCATE the public on the critical need for unmatched aerospace power and a technically superior workforce to ensure U.S. national security.
• ADVOCATE for aerospace power and STEM education.
• SUPPORT the Total Air Force family and promote aerospace education.
  

AFA has 200 chapters nationally and internationally representing more than 108,000 members.  Visit AFA on the internet at www.afa.org.

 

 

SOURCE Air Force Association

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