AFCEA/U.S. Naval Institute to Host the Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team

Tuesday, January 24, 6:30 p.m. at PETCO Park

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AFCEA and the U.S. Naval Institute are pleased to host the Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team (WWAST) at their "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" reception. The event will be held at PETCO Park on January 24 at 6:30 p.m. and will be a casual evening of networking with the best of ballpark food and atmosphere. The highlight of the evening will be a softball game featuring the WWAST versus the West 2012 Anchors.

WWAST represents some of our nation's bravest and most determined heroes, soldiers and veterans. These young extremely athletic men have sustained severe injuries resulting in amputation while serving in the military/war, and through extensive rehabilitation, they have become competitive athletes again. Their armor now includes prosthetic legs and arms, along with extreme perseverance and attitude.

The West 2012 Anchors team is comprised of local military Command representatives, West 2012 panelists and Patron Company seniors, and San Diego Padres alumni. In addition, the team will be coached by several current San Diego Padres players.

Tickets for this event may be purchased through the West 2012 registration process. On-site registration is available beginning Monday, January 23. For online registration and a complete schedule of events, please visit http://www.westconfexpo.org.

West 2012, January 24-26, is the largest event on the West Coast for communications, electronics, intelligence, information systems, imaging, military weapon systems, aviation, shipbuilding, and more. For more information, visit http://www.westconfexpo.org.

AFCEA International, established in 1946, is a non-profit membership association serving the military, government, industry, and academia as an ethical forum for advancing professional knowledge and relationships in the fields of communications, IT, intelligence, and global security. For more information, visit www.afcea.org.

The U.S. Naval Institute, founded in 1873, is the only non-profit, professional military association offering an independent, nonpartisan forum on sea power and national security issues.  Its publications, conferences and heritage resources help military and civilians understand the role each plays in safeguarding national security – and our obligation to the men and women of the all-volunteer force who provide it.

SOURCE AFCEA International