To: Assignment Desk, Daybook Editor

Contact: Anne Proctor of the Air Force Association, 703-247-5847 or aproctor@afa.org

News Advisory:

With the theme "Space-The Way Ahead" top military and commercial leaders will address the contributions of space to the combat environment and current challenges affecting the military, civilian and commercial space partnership at the annual Air Force Association National Symposium on Space, Nov. 17.

In the 21st century, space capabilities are truly joint in nature because they serve all warfighters. Space provides for precise navigation and timing, missile warning, surveillance, space control, weather tracking and communications. In fact, space assets are essential to all military operations and to the nation. Airmen, soldiers, sailors and Marines in the field require this critical information to do their jobs and to stay ahead of the enemy.

The Air Force Ball will occur on Friday evening with proceeds going to support education initiatives at both local and national levels.

Event Highlights and Invited Speakers:

Friday, Nov. 17

7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Onsite Symposium Registration, International Ballroom Lobby

7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. -- Continental Breakfast, International Ballroom Foyer

8:30 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. -- Symposium Session, International Ballroom

Maj. Gen. William L. Shelton, commander, 14th Air Force, Air Force Space Command

Lt. Gen. Claude R. Kehler, deputy commander, U.S. Strategic Command

9:50 a.m. to 10:10 a.m. -- Coffee Break, International Ballroom Foyer

10:10 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. -- Symposium Session, International Ballroom

Gen. Kevin P. Chilton, commander, Air Force Space Command

10:50 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. -- Industry Panel, International Ballroom

Moderated by Lt, Gen. Michael A. Hamel, commander, Los Angeles Space and Missile Center

Panel Members:

Roger Krone, president of Network and Space Systems, the Boeing Company

Brian A. Arnold, vice president of Strategic Systems, Raytheon

Jeffrey D. Grant, vice president of Business Development, Space Technology, Northrop Grumman

12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. -- Luncheon, Beverly Hills Ballroom

The Honorable Ronald M. Sega, under secretary of the Air Force

2 p.m. to 2:34 p.m. -- Media Availability with Generals Chilton and Hamel, Room TBD

5:30 p.m. -- Air Force Ball Will Call Desk, International Ballroom Lobby

6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. -- Air Force Ball Reception, Aqua Star Pool

8 p.m. to 12 a.m. -- Air Force Ball, International Ballroom

Media Registration: Members of the media can pre-register for the symposium online at http://www.afa.org/register/media_la.asp

The media registration desk will be located in the International Ballroom Lobby at The Beverly Hilton Hotel. Both a photo ID and a business card will be required for onsite media registration. AFA will not have a separate press office at this event.

If you have any questions regarding media registration or press events at the convention, please contact Anne Proctor at 703-247-5847 or aproctor@afa.org Media organizations with camera crews should contact Proctor at least a week before the event to make the necessary arrangements. Times and locations are subject to change.

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The AFA is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization promoting public understanding of aerospace power and the pivotal role it plays in the security of the nation. AFA has more than 230 chapters nationwide and overseas. To learn more about AFA visit http://www.afa.org

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