AFA Focuses on Aerospace Successes and Challenges in Annual Air & Space Conference

ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Air Force Association's 2012 Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition is a week away with an exceptional line-up of speakers and sessions, to include addresses by:

• Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Eric Shinseki
• Deputy Secretary of Defense, Ashton Carter
• Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Martin Dempsey

This year's Conference will be held September 17-19, 2012, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center on the Potomac, in National Harbor, minutes from downtown Washington, DC. It promises to attract the top echelon of USAF senior leadership, including the commanders of every USAF command and military dignitaries from air forces worldwide. It also brings together Air Force leadership, industry experts, academia and current aerospace specialists from around the world. 

With more than 65 conference addresses and an expo floor displaying the latest advancements in air and space technology, attendees will learn about the current issues and challenges facing America and the aerospace community. Guest speakers will also include the Secretary of the Air Force, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force.

For the full agenda, click here.

In addition, the Air & Space Conference includes several sessions and panels addressing sharing the stories of Air Force heritage and spotlighting airpower pioneers.

Heritage highlights include:

• Panel comprised of Fighter Pilots of World War II
• Panel comprised of Aircrews of the Berlin Airlift
• Panel comprised of Korean War Aircrews
• Book signing by Clarence "Bud" Anderson, To Fly and Fight: Memoirs of a Triple Ace
• Book signing by Gail Halverson, The Berlin Candy Bomber

This year's Technology Exposition has expanded to now include a Speakers Corner, giving Air Force directors of requirements from various commands and industry leaders the opportunity to share critical information on upcoming and ongoing programs and missions with audiences.

The 2012 Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition is a great opportunity to network with colleagues, Air Force leadership, guest speakers, and professionals and pioneers from the private sector. Be a part of AFA's premier national forum for aerospace professionals.

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 at www.afa.org.

SOURCE Air Force Association

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