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Maps of Hotel and Convention Center______4

Map of Technology Exposition and Exhibitors______5-7

II. Air, Space & Cyber Conference Schedule of Events______22

Speaker Biographies______28

AFA Supporting Partners______45

III. Awards & AFA National Convention Convention Delegate Agenda______48

AFA Field and Aerospace Education Awards______50

In Memoriam______54

Conference Opening and Awards Ceremonies______56 TABLE OF CONTENTS OF TABLE Outstanding Airmen of the Year Reception and Dinner______58

Air Force Birthday Reception & Dinner and National Aerospace Awards______62

The Air Force Association has been serving, supporting, and championing the Air Force since 1946. We are committed to promoting a dominant United States Air Force and a strong national defense and honoring Airmen and our Air Force heritage. AFA is committed to educating the public on the invaluable benefits of air dominance, advocating for the Air Force, and supporting the Air Force family. The Air, Space & Cyber Conference was created to do just that. Our conference provides a forum for Air Force leadership and service members, industry, academia, and supporters to engage in open dialogue regarding the state and future of airpower, creating extensive networking and professional development opportunities.

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1 Welcome to the Air Force Association’s 2019 Air, Space & Cyber Conference

On behalf of 96,000 members of the Air Force Association worldwide, welcome to the 71st annual Air, Space & Cyber Conference and National Convention! We are delighted that you are joining us for the premier professional development event for air, space, and cyber-power advocates, allies, industry partners, DOD leaders, and Airmen for Life.

“Expanding the Competitive Edge,” this year’s theme, captures a critical national imperative reflected in the National Defense Strategy. Our theme reflects how the best Air Force the world has ever seen needs to even more closely partner with industry and others to even further improve our capabilities across every domain to counter the very real threats our nation faces. MQ-9B

We are excited to welcome for the first time to our conference Acting Secretary of the Air Force Matthew Donovan, who will address the conference on “The State of the Force” on Monday afternoon, and the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, General David Goldfein, who will deliver his “Air Force Update” on Tuesday morning. Also, we are pleased to have the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, Kaleth Wright deliver his address “Connecting Airmen to The Flight: Leading with Purpose” on Wednesday morning.

This year we are thrilled to have as our first conference keynote speaker Virgin Group Founder, Sir Richard Branson. He will discuss how innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit is rapidly transforming the business world and how that spirit can help our United States Air Force even better achieve its critical mission. The Secretary of Defense, the Honorable Mark Esper, will take the stage on Wednesday morning to provide his vision for the Air Force. THE FUTURE OF PERSISTENT While you’re with us, we encourage you to explore the 100,000 square feet of exhibit space in our exhibition hall, where nearly 140 companies are displaying cutting-edge technologies and capabilities. Please give special attention ATTACK & RECONNAISSANCE to our first small businesses pavilion as you visit the hall. Also, be sure to stop by the many charitable and service organizations that support our Airmen and their families, located outside of the main ballroom in the Potomac Foyer. • 40,000 hours design service life We also invite you to attend the 28 panels and speaker sessions covering groundbreaking topics in air, space and cyber. AFA is proud to host many outstanding speakers throughout this event, including several Major Command • Open architecture design for rapid integration of new payloads Commanders, Airmen of all ranks, and industry thought leaders. • All weather operations with lightning protection, de-ice and anti-ice And please be sure to visit AFA’s booth outside the main ballroom to learn more about your Air Force Association. Join the Fight with us in our mission to support the Total Air Force family. It is an honor for us to hold professional • Dual redundant SATCOM data links development events like this conference. • Short runway operations with direct lift spoilers We are glad you are here. • All airspace access with integrated Detect and Avoid suite Sincerely, • Nine hardpoints

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Boeing 13 Collins Aerospace 29 DynCorp International 35 ElbitAmerica Back Cover General Electric 8-9 General Atomics 3 Gulfstream 17 Lockheed Martin Inside Cover, Cover Gatefold Meggitt 35 Northrop Grumman 30-31 Owl Cyber Defense Solutions 39 Pratt & Whitney 35 Projects Unlimited 37 Rolls-Royce 33 Sierra Nevada Inside Back Cover Salesforce USAA 19 22 Wounded Warrior Project 39 The Air Force Integrated Personnel & Pay System (AFIPPS) 21

AFA Aerospace Education Programs 44 Military OneSource AFA Monthly Giving 60 20 AFA Social Media Channels 59 Air, Space & Cyber Conference 2020 37 Air Warfare Symposium 2020 40 DHS, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure ASC18 Mobile App 47 Security Agency (CISA) Become An Airman For Life 51 19 Doolittle Building Brick Campaign 45 National Military Family Association Wounded Airman Program 40 18 Air Force Historical Foundation 17

POTOMAC BALLROOM LEVEL EXHIBITS

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Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2) Air Force Sergeants Air Force Families Forever- Association Gold Star Survivors AT&T VR Experience Blue Skies Over Texas Wounded Warrior National Desert Storm Project War Memorial

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5 153 No Magic, Inc. 354 Air Force Space Command 554 Air Force CyberWorx 755 Klas Telecom Government, Inc. 955 Secretary of the Air Force 1055 Daktronics, Inc. 254 Defense Logistics Agency 355 Holloman AFB-MQ-9 Reaper Enterprise 555 The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) 854 Decision Lens Office of Small Business 1154 Tobyhanna Army Depot 454 Columbia Southern University 654 The Air Force Public Key 455 Clear-Com, LLC Infrastructure System Program Office

Beyond Marotta Trust Controls MOAA AAFES IFS 153 254 354 355 454 455 554 555 654 655 754 755 854 855 954 955 1055 1154 1155 1151 Kratos Defense & Security Solutions 149 Western Carolina University 451 Akrometrix 550 Ellis & Watts Global Industries Inc 740 Intellisense Systems 1248 Defense News/Air Force Times MIC PAE Air Force Siemens Group Kawasaki Gulfstream Patriot Excalibur Honeywell Life Cycle Government 151 250 451 550 Heavy Oracle 1151 1251 Aerospace Management Systecon Industries, Ltd. Aerospace Corp Technologies, Parsons IAI Corp. Center Inc. Veterans United Home Loans 149 North 549 649 749 849 949 1049 1149 1248 1249

America Dataminr Air Force Belcan 1045 IERUS Technologies 1144 American Military University

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Technologies Air University 147 246 247 447 546 647 847 946 PatchPlus Consulting 1145 LTC Partners

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USAA Spectrum 147 George Mason University, School of Business Corporation Lynch Fortem Technologies 144 345 445 544 645 Cubic 944 945 946 1045 1046 1144 1145 1244 Analytical

544 Snap-On Global Defense 445 Dräger Inc MBDA Inc. Graphics, CAE Physical Optics Industrial 742 Inc. Ace Computers

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International Carnegie Mellon University, Martin-Baker Software Engineering 141 441 540 541 641 740 741 841 940 1241 Institute 647 The Integrated Communi- Boeing Company 540 Blue Cross Blue Shield 940 Nicomatic 138 cations Systems Group Air Force Reserve Command History Program AAFMAA Palantir Bell 136 Insitu 1237 Leidos Pratt & Whitney Rolls-Royce BAE Systems

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Simulations 132 133 233 333 433 633 832 933

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Mercury Systems 126 1227 DynCorp General Atomics General Dynamics Waldorf University L3Harris Technologies Microsoft Mission Systems Battelle 124 International Aeronautical 1225 Lockheed Martin 123 322 822 1023 1123

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Spirit Consortium Meggitt Defense Systems AeroSystems 519 818 819 820 Draken Management Aerojet 1219 Inc International Group, Inc. Rocketdyne Projects Unlimited Thinklogical, 117 814 816 817 917 1017 1117 1217 A Belden Brand

114 Northrop Grumman

Sierra Nevada Parker MaxVision Corporation Saab Airbus Aerospace 112 Corporation 1213 AT&T SAIC Top Cobham Sall ine Pavilion 111 510 611 810 911 Aces 814 Omega Air

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Laboratory 816 IMSAR LLC 817 Activu 108 209 1009 1109 818 Owl Cyber Defense Solutions 819 ZMicro Marvin Test 820 King Aerospace, Inc. Solutions Collins Raytheon SRC, Inc. Bombardier 905 Air Force Air Force FLIR Aerospace Company Strategic ElbitAmerica GE Aviation Research Development Planning and AECOM Laboratory Experimentation

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6 153 No Magic, Inc. 354 Air Force Space Command 554 Air Force CyberWorx 755 Klas Telecom Government, Inc. 955 Secretary of the Air Force 1055 Daktronics, Inc. 254 Defense Logistics Agency 355 Holloman AFB-MQ-9 Reaper Enterprise 555 The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) 854 Decision Lens Office of Small Business 1154 Tobyhanna Army Depot 454 Columbia Southern University 654 The Air Force Public Key 455 Clear-Com, LLC Infrastructure System Program Office

America Dataminr Air Force Belcan 1045 IERUS Technologies 1144 American Military University

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Technologies Air University 147 246 247 447 546 647 847 946 PatchPlus Consulting 1145 LTC Partners

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USAA Spectrum 147 George Mason University, School of Business Corporation Lynch Fortem Technologies 144 345 445 544 645 Cubic 944 945 946 1045 1046 1144 1145 1244 Analytical

544 Snap-On Global Defense 445 Dräger Inc MBDA Inc. Graphics, CAE Physical Optics Industrial 742 Inc. Ace Computers

Co. Ltd. Corporation Aircraft

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International Carnegie Mellon University, Martin-Baker 141 441 540 541 641 740 741 841 940 1241 Software Engineering PHOTOGRAPHY Institute 647 The Integrated Communi- Boeing Company 540 Blue Cross Blue Shield 940 Nicomatic PROHIBITED 138 cations Systems Group Air Force Reserve Command WITHOUT AFA History Program PERMISSION. AAFMAA Palantir Bell 136 Insitu 1237 Leidos Pratt & Whitney Rolls-Royce BAE Systems

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America’s 120 Sall ine Pavilion THE AIR, SPACE & CYBER CONFERENCE Spirit Consortium Meggitt Defense Systems 519 818 819 820 Draken Aerojet 1219 IS A NO-DRONE ZONE. AeroSystems Management UNMANNED AERIAL Inc International Group, Inc. Rocketdyne Projects Unlimited SYSTEMS Thinklogical, 117 814 816 817 917 1017 1117 1217 ARE PROHIBITED. A Belden Brand

114 Northrop Grumman

Sierra Nevada Parker MaxVision Corporation Saab Airbus Aerospace 112 Corporation 1213 AT&T SAIC Top Cobham Sall ine Pavilion 111 510 611 810 911 Aces 814 Omega Air

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9 LIST OF EXHIBITORS (FOR LIST OF POTOMAC BALLROOM LEVEL EXHIBITORS SEE PAGE 18)

AAFES Booth 954 Air Force Space Command Booth 354 The Department of Defense’s largest retailer, responsible to the Secretaries of the Army and Air Force. AFSPC provides military focused space capabilities with a global perspective to the joint warfighting One hundred percent of Exchange earnings support the military community. Roughly two-thirds team. Twitter: @AFSpace, Facebook: @AirForceSpaceCommand, Youtube: Air Force Space Command support Quality-of-Life programs critical to maintaining force readiness and resiliency, including Child Channel www.afspc.af.mil Development Centers, Youth Programs, Fitness Centers and more. www.aafes.com Air Force Test Center Booth 447 AAFMAA Booth 136 The Air Force Test Center is the Warfighter’s First Choice - Forging our Nation’s Sword and Shield. Our AAFMAA is the longest-standing not-for-profit financial solutions provider expressly for the military mission is to develop, test, and evaluate air, space, and cyberspace systems to deliver war-winning community. We empower our members and their families to achieve financial security by providing capabilities. The Air Force Test Center (AFTC), with its three wings - the Arnold Engineering Development them with affordable financial resources – including a full spectrum of life insurance policies, wealth Complex, 96th Test Wing and 412th Test Wing - and numerous locations across the United States, management solutions, and mortgage services. www.aafmaa.com focuses on supporting our nation’s warriors. www.arnold.af.mil

Ace Computers Booth 1241 Air University Booth 144 Ace Computers is a leading provider of information technology solutions and one of the Top 100 Custom Air University, headquartered at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., is a key component of Air Education and System Builders in the U.S. The federal government; Fortune 500 corporations; and state and local Training Command, and is the Air Force's center for professional military education. Air University governments rely on Ace to meet their technology challenges with intelligent solutions. Ace works with leading provides the full spectrum of Air Force education, from pre-commissioning to the highest levels of OEMs, such as Canon USA, and can provide custom solutions when required. www.acecomputers.com professional military education, including degree granting and professional continuing education for officers, enlisted and civilian personnel throughout their careers.www.uatp.com Activu Booth 817 Activu makes information visible for personnel in the command center tasked with monitoring and AIRBUS Booth 510 managing critical assets. Our enterprise software platform, ActivWare, allows users to see, share and Airbus, a global leader in aerospace, defense, space and related services, has contributed more than respond to critical events in real-time, with context. The software platform helps operators streamline $187 billion to the U.S. economy since 1990 and supports over 275,000 American jobs through its decision making, remove communication barriers and resolve issues more quickly. www.activu.com network of suppliers. Airbus offers a broad array of advanced solutions to meet U.S. military and commercial requirements, including fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft, homeland security systems, public AECOM Booth 901 safety communications, defense electronics and avionics, and threat detection systems. AECOM is a fully integrated company with nearly 100,000 employees operating internationally. We www.airbus-group.com deliver solutions for national government clients to address critical infrastructure resiliency, international development, contingency operations, and emerging markets. AECOM Management Services Group Akrometrix Booth 451 (AMSG) provides the US Air Force and other DoD customers with broad-based logistics support Akrometrix, over the last 25 years, has established itself as the worldwide leader of Warpage Measurement services, aviation maintenance support, test ranges, UAS operations center support and flight services. Systems and Testing Services. Our solutions determine the actual warpage characteristics of electronic www.aecom.com assemblies/components down to the sub-micron level, from extreme sub-freezing to high temperature conditions. Whether it be sample testing in a Q.C. lab, developing new products in engineering or room- Aerojet Rocketdyne Booth 1117 temperature testing on the manufacturing floor, Akrometrix metrology solutions provide our customers Aerojet Rocketdyne is a world-recognized aerospace and defense leader that provides propulsion and critical data that leads to repeatable and reliable electronic assemblies utilized in mission critical military energetics to the space, missile defense and strategic systems, tactical systems and armaments areas, in products as well as consumer electronics. www.akrometrix.com support of domestic and international markets. Additional information about Aerojet Rocketdyne can be obtained by visiting our website at www.Rocket.com America’s Airmen Booth 120 We're here to highlight our innovative airmen and the efforts they are making to improve our warfighting. AF PKI SPO Booth 654 www.airforce.com/mission/american-airmen The Air Force Public Key Infrastructure System Program Office (AFPKI SPO) is a recognized leader in the DoD for PKI implementation and customer support services, providing secure Information and identity American Military University Booth 1144 assurance through superior Public Key Enabling. By leveraging a pervasive platform of transparent AMU, a top provider of education to the military, provides online, relevant and affordable postsecondary identity assurance and cybersecurity capabilities, the AFPKI SPO enables the Air Force with flexible, education with an emphasis on serving the needs of the military and public service communities. trusted communication channels across the Air Force enterprise in every theater of operations. Programs are offered in Business, Security & Global Studies, STEM, Arts & Humanities, Health sciences intelshare.intelink.gov/sites/usaf-pki/ and Education. Visit www.amu.apus.edu.

AFLCMC Booth 849 P AT&T Booth 810 Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) provides the warfighter's edge by acquiring and Our first name has always been American, but today you know us as AT&T. By bringing together solutions supporting war-winning aircraft, engines, munitions, electronics, and cyber weapon systems and sub- that help protect, serve and connect – committed AT&T professionals are working with the public sector systems. udri.udayton.edu to transform the business of government. No company is more invested in America’s future than AT&T. www.att.com/publicsector AFRC History Program Booth 1237 Since the Air Force Reserve's formal establishment in April 1948, Reserve Citizen Airmen have amassed a P BAE Systems Booth 832 rich heritage with heroic accounts of responding to disasters, humanitarian aid, and conflicts. Our history is At BAE Systems, our dedication and commitment show in everything we create and deliver—from also the study of changing, adapting, and evolving from a strategic force held in "reserve" into a cost-effective, advanced electronic systems to cyber operations and intelligence analysis, from combat vehicles to naval operational Reserve force ready for the fight tonight.www.afrc.af.mil/About-Us/AFRC-History/ weapons, and from ship maintenance and modernization to vehicle upgrades and services. We push the edge with the technologies we create and the services we deliver to provide a critical advantage to our AFRL Booth 1001 customers where it counts. www.baesystems.com AFRL's mission is leading the discovery, development, and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our air and space forces. AFRL accomplishes this through nine technology directorates located throughout P Battelle Booth 1225 the United States, the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, and a central staff. AFRL's partners include the Government agencies and industry alike have trusted Battelle to solve their most complex challenges Air Force major commands that operate and maintain the full spectrum of Air Force weapons systems. It is a for 80+ years. With expertise spanning dozens of inter-related scientific disciplines, unmatched test full-spectrum laboratory, responsible for planning and executing the Air Force's entire science and technology facilities, advanced product design and engineering and objectivity as the world’s largest independent budget, basic research, applied research, and advanced technology development. www.afrl.af.mil R&D organization, Battelle provides comprehensive research, development and deployment solutions that protect people and save lives. www.battelle.org AFWERX/SDPE Booth 1201 Innovation through Experimentation - Air Force Strategic Development Planning and Experimentation Belcan Booth 847 (SDPE) and AFWERX will present efforts to provide the war fighter with innovative operational capabilities Belcan is a global supplier of engineering, supply chain, technical recruiting, and IT services to through experimentation. Recent efforts and activities will be presented to include light-attack, directed customers in the aerospace, defense, automotive, industrial, and government sectors. From jet engines, energy, and others. airframe, and avionics to heavy vehicles, automobiles, and cybersecurity, we take a partnering approach to provide solutions that are adaptable, integrated, and value added. Belcan has been earning the trust of AGI Booth 741 our customers for 60 years and counting. Please visit our website at: www.belcan.com Analytical Graphics, Inc. (AGI) develops software for engineers, operators, and analysts working on land, sea, air, and space systems. Our modeling, analysis, and visualization tools, coupled with legendary P Bell Booth 333 customer support, have been helping aerospace and defense organizations make critical decisions faster, Bell, a wholly owned subsidiary of Textron Inc., is an industry-leading producer of commercial and more accurately, and in a mission context since 1989. Visit www.agi.com. military, manned and unmanned vertical-lift aircraft and the pioneer of the revolutionary tiltrotor aircraft. Globally recognized for world-class customer service, innovation and superior quality, Bell's global Air Force CyberWorx Booth 554 workforce serves customers flying Bell aircraft in more than 120 countries.www.bellflight.com Air Force CyberWorx is a dynamic organization, part of the DoD innovation ecosystem, partnering a variety of innovative problem solvers - airmen, cadets, industry, and academia - to reimagine how BeyondTrust Booth 655 technology might enrich and protect our nation, businesses, and lives. As a human-centric design center, BeyondTrust is the worldwide leader in Privileged Access Management, offering the most seamless we seek unique ways to connect Air Force warfighters with solutions to current operational challenges approach to preventing privilege-related breaches. Our extensible platform empowers organizations to that feature current and future technology in meaningful ways that drive operational advantage. easily scale privilege security as threats evolve across endpoint, server, cloud, DevOps, and network www.afcyberworx.org device environments. We are trusted by 20,000 customers. Learn more at www.beyondtrust.com.

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P Boeing Company Booth 933 P Cubic Global Defense Booth 742 Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners, defense, At ASC, Cubic will showcase our industry-leading Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation (ACMI) space and security systems, and service provider of aftermarket support. Boeing products and tailored systems combined with next-generation Live, Virtual and Constructive (LVC) training. In addition, our services include commercial and military aircraft, satellites, weapons, electronic and defense systems, Cubic Mission Solutions team will demonstrate integrated C4ISR capabilities for defense, intelligence, launch systems, advanced information and communication systems, and performance-based logistics and security and commercial missions. www.cubic.com training. Boeing has a long tradition of aerospace leadership and innovation. www.boeing.com Daktronics, Inc. Booth 1055 Bohemia Interactive Simulations Booth 132 Founded in 1968 as a USA-based manufacturing company, Daktronics has grown into the world leader in Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) is a global software company at the forefront of simulation and audiovisual systems with more than 25,000 displays installed and offices around the globe. Using LED training solutions for defense and civilian organizations. Our mission is to harness the explosive potential video display technology, the company offers indoor video walls for control rooms and conference rooms of technology to revolutionize training and simulation. BISim leverages the latest commercial technology that provide crisp, clear imagery. Daktronics leverages a team of more than 500 engineers to design, and a large, experienced in-house team of engineers to develop high-fidelity, cost-effective training and develop and install TAA compliant products for its customers. Learn more at simulation software products and components for defense applications. www.bisimulations.com www.daktronics.com

P Bombardier Inc. Booth 501 Dataminr Booth 546 Bombardier Specialized Aircraft designs, develops and delivers a range of capabilities to operators First Alert, Dataminr’s pioneering AI platform for the public sector, detects, classifies and delivers the around the world, with more than 1,000 specialized aircraft in service. Bombardier’s diverse fleet, which most relevant information signals from public data sources to enable defense personnel in a wide range includes the Learjet, Challenger and Global business aircraft platforms, represents the ideal solution for of mission-critical operations to gain a clear, early line of sight into breaking events so they can respond government missions, from surveillance and reconnaissance to medical evacuations or VIP transport. quickly and act confidently in the face of crises.www.dataminr.com www.bombardier.com/en/aerospace.html Decision Lens Booth 854 CACI Booth 1227 Decision Lens is software delivering the complete process for identifying, prioritizing, analyzing, CACI uses Agile methods to rapidly respond to emerging threats with advanced technology and new and measuring which investments, projects, and resources will deliver the highest returns. Decision capabilities. We successfully transform government business processes, infrastructure, and applications Lens combines valuable organizational data with professional military judgements (PMJ) to establish at the enterprise level. A Fortune World’s Most Admired Company, CACI’s sustained commitment to priorities in an efficient, intelligent framework. Competency areas include: Budget Allocation/POM ethics defines its corporate culture and drives its success. With 22,000 employees worldwide, CACI decisions, Investment Prioritization, Risk/Trade off Analysis, and Workforce Planning/Allocation. provides dynamic career opportunities. Join us! careers.caci.com www.decisionlens.com

CAE Booth 841 Defense Logistics Agency Booth 254 CAE is the global leader in training for military and civil aviation. We train more than 135,000 pilots and As the Nation’s combat logistics support agency, the Defense Logistics Agency provides innovative aircrew each year, and no other company offers a more comprehensive portfolio of training solutions logistics, acquisition, and technical solutions. DLA provides nearly all consumable items America’s designed to help answer the question “where are your next mission ready aircrew coming from?” Please military forces need to operate, including: food, fuel and energy, uniforms, medical supplies, construction join our team at AFA ASC to learn more about our training systems integration capabilities and turnkey and barrier equipment, and spare parts. DLA also provides reutilization, disposition, cataloging, and aircrew training solutions. www.cae.com document automation and production services. www.dla.mil

Carnegie Mellon University, Software Engineering Institute Booth 138 P Defense News/Air Force Times Booth 1248 Operated by Carnegie Mellon University, the Software Engineering Institute has been a leader in software Defense News is the authoritative news source for the world's defense decision-makers. It provides engineering and cybersecurity since 1984. We research complex, long-term problems and deliver global coverage on defense policies, politics, legislation, programs, budgets, and more. Air Force Times solutions to the Department of Defense, government agencies, industry, and the global software and is a trusted source for news and information on the most important issues affecting airmen in their systems engineering community. The SEI is a national resource in pioneering emerging technologies, careers and personal lives such as military news, financial services, pay, benefits, transitioning to civilian cybersecurity, software acquisition, and software lifecycle assurance. www.cmu.edu life and more. For information visit defensenews.com and airforcetimes.com

Clear-Com, LLC Booth 455 Dräger Inc Booth 445 Clear-Com is a provider of professional communication and connectivity solutions for command and By working closely with military and other special forces, we have learned about the dangers you face control, training and simulation and net-centric applications. Our unmatched portfolio of COTS intercom on a daily basis. Using state-of-the-art technology, we develop products based on knowledge of your systems, including wired and wireless systems, fiber transport and intercom-over-IP conferencing special requirements. Dräger solutions include respiratory protection systems, chemical protection suits, solutions are used by different military, aerospace and government agencies for critical operations. Clear- portable gas detectors and monitors, thermal imaging cameras, diving equipment, and NBC/CBRNe Com meets critical communication needs across challenging settings. www.clearcom.com protection/detection systems – all backed by service and support points worldwide. www.draeger.com P Cobham Booth 1009 Cobham’s technology is embedded on many of today’s most advanced military aircraft to increase Draken International, Inc. Booth 917 their safety and mission capabilities. From development of cutting-edge communication and jamming Draken International has created a new standard in aviation service capabilities for all branches of the technology through to sensors that will help identify root cause of military aviation physiological events. United States Military, Department of Defense, and Allied Militaries globally. With a fleet of 100+ tactical Cobham is a capable through-life partner from nose to tail. www.cobham.com fighter aircraft, Draken owns and operates the world's largest commercial fleet of tactical ex-military aircraft. Draken supports military training objectives around the globe, providing tremendous cost P Collins Aerospace Booth 601 savings over the use of traditional military fighter assets. Collins Aerospace, a unit of United Technologies Corporation, is a leader in technologically advanced, www.drakenintl.com intelligent solutions that help to redefine the aerospace and defense industry. Our solutions make the skies and spaces we touch smarter and more amazing than ever. Created in 2018 by bringing together P DynCorp International Booth 123 UTC Aerospace Systems and Rockwell Collins, we have the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and DynCorp International, a leading global aviation services provider, provides uniquely tailored, full- expertise to solve your toughest challenges and to meet the demands of the global marketplace. spectrum aviation, logistics, training, intel and operational solutions for an ever-changing world. From www.collinsaerospace.com the VIP fleets at Andrews, A-10s at Davis-Monthan, and test assets at Navy China Lake/Pax River to aerial firefighting in California and training NASA pilots, our pilots and maintainers tackle the toughest aviation Columbia Southern University Booth 454 requirements. Come visit us at booth 123 and online at www.dyn-intl.com. Named as one of the top Military Friendly® schools, Columbia Southern University offers online associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs in relevant industries. With a military P ElbitAmerica Booth 201 student population of approximately 40 percent, CSU takes great pride in providing GI Bill transferability, ElbitAmerica helps keep America safe. We are an American-run company that delivers innovative and AU-ABC, transfer credit for military training and affordable tuition rates for military families. Call (877) advanced capabilities for our nation’s military, border patrol agents and commercial pilots; sustainment 347-6050 or visit ColumbiaSouthern.edu/Military to learn more. and support solutions for aircraft and ground combat vehicles; and life-saving medical instrumentation technologies. Consortium Management Group, Inc. Booth 1017 www.ElbitAmerica.com Consortium Management Group, Inc. (CMG) manages three Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) consortia – Consortium for Energy, Environment and Demilitarization (CEED); Consortium for Command, Control Ellis & Watts Global Industries Inc. Booth 550 and Communications in Cyberspace (C5); and Naval Aviation Systems Consortium (NASC). Through At Ellis & Watts, we create environments for people and high-value electronics by designing and building its OTAs, CMG offers a collaborative acquisition alternative to FAR-based contracts, and to date, has shelters and environmental control systems. We also provide critical safety components like blast doors, facilitated almost $2 Billion in project awards on behalf of the government for its consortia members. shields, heat exchangers, and air dryers. We support our products with spares and service. www.c56technologies.com www.elliswatts.com

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FlightSafety International Booth 441 IFS Booth 1155 FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of IFS is a globally recognized provider of both enterprise-wide solutions and best-of-breed point software flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The products designed specifically for the global aerospace & defense (A&D) markets, including commercial company provides training to pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and aviation and military operators, A&D manufacturers, in-service support and independent Maintenance, independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators at Repair and Overhaul (MRO) providers. www.ifsworld.com Learning Centers and training locations worldwide. www.flightsafety.com IMSAR LLC Booth 816 FLIR Booth 101 IMSAR is democratizing radar, making it more usable, affordable, and accessible than ever before. We FLIR’s Government & Defense Business has been providing advanced, effective and innovative develop high performance multi-mode radar systems capable of all-weather imaging, monitoring, and technology and systems to the U.S. government and its allies for more than 40 years. FLIR’s products surface search. Our radars are simple to integrate on manned and unmanned aircraft of all sizes. The are on the frontlines of the world’s most pressing military, defense and public safety challenges with a radars complement FMV and EW systems, increasing mission capability and effectiveness. Our advanced singular mission of saving lives and livelihoods. We deliver intelligent sensing and detection products software and processing techniques make radar simple to understand. www.imsar.com and integrated platform solutions that enable critical decisions and successful mission outcomes. www.flir.com P Insitu Booth 933 Insitu is an industry-leading provider of information for superior decision making. We create customized Fortem Technologies Booth 1244 unmanned aerial systems and information processing software solutions while providing 24/7 global Fortem Technologies provides total airspace security and defense for an autonomous world, protecting training, services and support. Our platforms - ScanEagle, Integrator, and Blackjack – have logged venues, infrastructures, sites, cities and regions from the ground up. Fortem digitizes any environment to more than one million operational flight hours and deliver high-quality, combat-proven ISR for land detect, classify and provide threat assessment for all ground and airborne objects, maximizing situational and maritime missions. Founded in 1994, Insitu is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company. awareness and ensuring appropriate integrated responses better than any system in the world. www.insitu.com www.fortemtech.com Intellisense Systems Booth 740 P GE Aviation Booth 400 Intellisense Systems, Inc. (ISI) is a small business committed to providing innovative, timely, and GE Aviation, an operating unit of GE (NYSE: GE), is a world-leading provider of jet and turboprop engines, cost-effective solutions for our defense customers in cutting-edge sensors, information processor, components, integrated digital, avionics, electrical power and mechanical systems for commercial, optoelectronic instrumentations, augmented intelligence, and visualization technologies. With well- military, business and general aviation aircraft. GE Aviation has a global service network to support rounded technical expertise and well-established processes and certifications, ISI has built an in-house these offerings and is part of the world’s Digital Industrial Company with software-defined machines and engineering and production facility and infrastructure to support technology transition. solutions that are connected, responsive and predictive. www.geaviation.com www.intellisenseinc.com

P General Atomics Aeronautical Booth 322 Kawasaki Heavy Industries Booth 549 General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) manufacturers Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Kawasaki Heavy Industries leads Japan’s aerospace industry in a wide range of aerospace businesses. systems, including the Predator® aircraft series that has flown six million flight hours, and the Lynx® In the defense sector, Kawasaki has played a major role as the prime contractor for the Japan Ministry Multi-mode Radar. GA-ASI builds long-endurance, mission-capable RPA for persistent situational of Defense’s various programs including C-2 transport aircraft, P-1 maritime patrol airplane, and so on. awareness and rapid strike. General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) develops tactical laser www.global.kawasaki.com weapon systems and space systems for high mission assurance. www.ga.com King Aerospace Booth 820 P General Dynamics Mission Systems Booth 1123 King Aerospace, Inc. (KAI) has a never-ending passion of service to God, Country and Family. Serving General Dynamics Mission Systems is an innovative leader in mission critical C4ISR solutions. as a government contractor to the United States Armed Forces has allowed KAI to serve its passion in Customers depend on our products and systems to perform in every domain – land, air, sea, space, and providing military agencies with the most responsive and committed aviation support services. At KAI, cyber. Follow us @GDMS. Explore our full spectrum of trusted solutions in global defense, civilian and serving as a government contractor is truly a blessing and an honor. Only those who share in the passion commercial markets at gdmissionsystems.com of service and commitment are allowed to join the King Aerospace team. www.kingaerospace.com George Mason University, School of Business Booth 147 Our Executive MBA in National Security transforms aspiring leaders from the military, government, Klas Telecom Government, Inc. Booth 755 and corporate defense sectors into business leaders who can provide mission-critical products and Communicate more, carry less with Voyager, a low-SWaP, modular, scalable and deployable services and understand the demands of the national security sector. In partnership with the Center for communications system of systems that extends secure networks to the tactical edge. Voyager’s range Government Contracting we provide students with the opportunity to connect with local national security of rugged networking and computer systems provide reliable, continuous communication throughout all and government contracting communities. www.business.gmu.edu phases of the mission, plus more capability per cubic inch than any other market solution, while reducing hardware footprint and saving deployment costs. P Gulfstream Booth 749 www.klastelecom.com Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world’s most technologically advanced business jets. Gulfstream has produced more than 2,400 aircraft Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Booth 1151 for customers around the world since 1958. The company product line offers an exceptional combination Kratos Defense & Security Solutions develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms of price, performance and value-added customer preferences in each segment of the mid- to large-cabin and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies and commercial enterprises. business-jet market. www.gulfstream.com Kratos specializes in unmanned systems, satellite communications, cyber security/warfare, microwave electronics, missile defense, hypersonic systems, training and combat systems. Holloman AFB - MQ-9 Reaper Enterprise Booth 355 Visit kratosdefense.com to learn more. Pilots and sensor operators from the MQ-9 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) operational and training communities. P L3Harris Technologies Booth 822 L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to- Honeywell Booth 649 end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on virtually every commercial, defense and commercial technologies across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. space aircraft around the world. Developing innovative solutions for more fuel-efficient automobiles and www.L3harris.com airplanes, more direct and on-time flights, safer flying and runway traffic, along with aircraft engines, cockpit and cabin electronics, wireless connectivity services, logistics, and more. P Leidos Booth 133 aerospace.honeywell.com Leidos is a Fortune 500® information technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and IAI North America Booth 345 health markets. The company’s 32,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial IAI North America is the U.S. subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries, Israel's largest aerospace customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $10.19 and defense company. IAI is a globally recognized technology and innovation leader specializing in billion for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2018. Visit us atwww.Leidos.com. developing and manufacturing advanced, state-of-the-art systems for air, space, sea, land, cyber and homeland security. www.iainorthamerica.com LinQuest Corporation Booth 945 LinQuest is blazing a trail in Digital Engineering, developing innovative and intuitive solutions to ICSG Booth 647 tomorrow’s challenges today. LinQuest delivers performance excellence from initial concept to game- We are a certified small business. Our intercom system, the AN/AYQ-27 and its variants have application changing capability, providing thought leadership, domain expertise, and Model-Based Systems across a wide range of fighter, attack, trainer, helicopter, gun ship, cargo and surveillance aircraft. We Engineering process discipline across the enterprise lifecycle. LinQuest is rapidly advancing Multi- now have wireless intercommunication assets for aircrews, ground-crews and loadmasters available for Domain Operations, expanding the competitive edge for the future Fully Networked Force. demonstration to Air Force personnel. We also have a new wireless intercom products to be introduced www.linquest.com to Air Force personnel to improve safety and mobility. www.icsg.us.com P Lockheed Martin Booth 519 IERUS Technologies Booth 1045 Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company IERUS Technologies specializes in electromagnetic phenomenology, analytical computing, and weapon that employs more than 105,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, systems engineering applicable to a variety of disciplines from hardware and software development to development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and engineering and consulting services. www.ierustech.com services. www.lockheedmartin.com

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LTC Partners Booth 1145 Nicomatic Booth 940 LTC Partners® is a versatile administrator of large-scale insurance and benefits programs. We administer Nicomatic is an ISO 9001-2015 and EN9100 Certified Designer, Manufacturer, and Leader of Harsh Flex both the Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program and BENEFEDS (a secure enrollment and premium Assemblies and Micro-Connectors. We specialize in standard and custom interconnect solutions for administration platform) under the oversight of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM). LTC the harsh mil/aero Environments. Over 20 million standard layouts for 2.00 mm metal and non-metal Partners is located at Pease International Tradeport in Portsmouth, NH. We are a wholly owned subsidiary rugged rectangular connectors. Visit booth 940 to see our new, EMM, 1.27 mm pitch rugged rectangular of John Hancock Life & Health Insurance Company. www.ltcpartners.com connector, SmartCo and our new EN4165 connectors. www.nicomatic.com

Marotta Controls Booth 754 No Magic, Inc. Booth 153 Marotta specializes in designing, developing and manufacturing customized motion, flow and electronic No Magic is one of the most respected providers of standards-compliant modeling, simulation and analysis control systems for partners around the world. Our engineering team understands the increasing solutions in the industry. MagicDraw® and the Cameo® Suite are best-of-breed tools enabling Model technical challenges of today’s next-gen platforms and develops custom solutions for aerospace, Based Systems Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, and Semantic Interoperability. Our products are used weapons and space system applications. Our portfolio includes power supplies and power conversion, by major organizations worldwide in industries such as government, defense, aerospace, healthcare and electronic motor controls, and advanced fin control actuation systems.www.marotta.com transportation to design architectures of complex systems and systems of systems. www.nomagic.com

Martin-Baker Aircraft Co. Ltd. Booth 641 P Northrop Grumman Corporation Booth 209 Martin-Baker is the worlds longest established and most experienced manufacturer of ejection seats Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and and related equipment to safeguard the aviator throughout the escape, survival, location and recovery solutions in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics and modernization to customers phases. Martin-Baker has headquarters in Denham (England) as well as 2 facilities in the United States worldwide. Please follow us on Twitter, @NGCNews, and visit news.northropgrumman.com and locations in France, Italy & Australia. Backed by over 70 years of experience, Martin-Baker has saved over 7,600 aircrew lives to date from 93 Air Forces around the World. www.martin-baker.com Omega Air Booth 814 Omega provides contract air-to-air refueling with a fleet of specially equipped and converted tankers to Marvin Test Solutions Booth 905 serve as air-refueling platforms that meet the operational needs of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and U.S. The U.S. market leader in Alternate Mission Equipment (AME) with a 50-year history in defense and allies. Omega currently provides probe and drogue refueling services. www.omegaairrefueling.com aerospace, the Marvin Group includes Marvin Engineering (MEC), Marvin Test Solutions (MTS), Marvin Land Systems (MLS), and Flyer Defense. On display will be MEC’s military aircraft weapons suspension Oracle Corp Booth 949 release equipment and MTS’ O-level / I-level aircraft & armament test systems, including the innovative Decision Advantage: Get Tomorrow’s Intelligence Today. Oracle, a global provider of enterprise and cloud SmartCan - an advanced O-level test set that supports smart weapon systems on multiple platforms. computing, leads the world in transforming data into actionable intelligence. Our secure and innovative www.marvintest.com technologies—including an integrated array of analytical applications, databases, infrastructure, and cloud technologies—support open standards and have advanced the nation’s intelligence mission for MaxVision Booth 112 more than 40 years. www.oracle.com Rugged Portable Computers (dba MaxVision®) specializes in ruggedizing the industry's best Commercial- Off-The-Shelf (COTS) technology to create the fastest rugged portable computers in the industry which P Owl Cyber Defense Solutions Booth 818 include deployable storage/servers and multi-screen workstations. Our designs provide competitive Owl Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC leads the world in data diode and cross domain network cybersecurity. pricing of COTS technology, built rugged for extreme environments. www.maxvision.com With a constant focus on customers in the military, government, critical infrastructure, and commercial communities, Owl develops market-first, one-way data transfer products to meet a variety of operational MBDA Inc. Booth 541 needs, from entry level to enterprise. www.owlcyberdefense.com With an annual turnover exceeding 3 billion, a forward order book of over 13 billion, and over 70 customers worldwide, MBDA is a world leading, global missile systems company. MBDA currently PAE Booth 151 has 45 missile system and countermeasure programs in operational service and has proven its ability Partner with PAE for your most important missions. We deliver critical maintenance, repair and overhaul as prime contractor to head major multi-national projects. MBDA is jointly owned by BAE SYSTEMS of aircraft, vehicles and associated ground equipment. We have skilled technicians performing every (37.5%), EADS (37.5%) and FINMECCANICA (25%). www.mbda-systems.com level of support, supply, logistics, technical expert services and equipment on more than 200 types and variants of aircrafts with 75 engine types. We maintain 900 aircraft across 37 types and variants and P Meggitt Defense Systems Booth 1219 more than 1,000 vehicles annually for U.S. and allied nation customers at 50 locations. www.pae.com Meggitt specializes in the design, manufacture, integration and operation of ammunition handling systems, thermal management systems and components including fans, pumps and compressors used P Palantir Booth 233 to support armed forces and defense agencies worldwide. www.meggittdefense.com Palantir offers commercial Data Management, Analytics, and Visualization platforms, used by leading global government agencies and commercial institutions. Palantir’s commercial products enable digital P Mercury Systems Booth 126 transformation by connecting nontechnical users, analysts, data scientists, developers, and third-party Mercury builds electronics for radar, EW, avionics, munitions and C2 applications. Featuring built-in security vendors in a single data ecosystem. Learn more at www.palantir.com. and made in DMEA-certified facilities, our solutions include: Secure servers for ground stations and UAVs, Adaptive Radar and cognitive EW capabilities, Safety-certifiable avionics and mission computing Mercury Parker Aerospace Booth 1213 supports F-35, B1B, F-15, Gorgon Stare, Global Hawk and other programs. We leverage commercial Parker Aerospace is a global leader in the research, design, integration, manufacture, certification, and technologies and OSAs to continuously deliver new capabilities to our Airmen. www.mrcy.com lifetime service of flight control, hydraulic, fuel and inerting, fluid conveyance, thermal management, lubrication, and pneumatic systems and components for aerospace and other high-technology markets. Merrill Lynch Booth 1046 The company supports the world's aircraft manufacturers, providing a century of experience and Advice can make all the difference! Whether defining goals, addressing change or knowing how to move innovation for commercial and military aircraft. www.parker.com forward, your Merrill Wealth Management Advisor can help you take the next step now for where you want to be. www.ml.com Parsons Booth 247 Parsons is a leading provider of technology-driven solutions focused on the defense, intelligence, MIC Group Booth 250 and critical infrastructure markets. Celebrating 75 years of operations, Parsons provides technical MIC Group based in Brenham, Texas, is an AS 9100 Rev D, Precision Machining, Milling, Casting design, engineering services and software products to address our customers' challenges. Parsons has and Electromechanical Assembly company with 54 year history of excellence! With 265,000 Sq Ft of differentiated capabilities in cybersecurity, intelligence, missile defense, space, physical infrastructure, manufacturing space MIC Group has the people, machines, and experience for your aerospace metal and mobility solutions. For more about Parsons, please visit www.parsons.com needs; aluminum, steel, titanium, you name it. Large pieces from 50’+ to very small pieces of <1, we have the machines and the capacity to meet your Aerospace needs! Call 979-277-7844 or come see us at PatchPlus Consulting Booth 946 www.micgrp.com or PatchPlus Consulting Inc. is a Service-Disabled Veteran and Woman Owned Small Business that provides highly trained and operationally experienced ISR, space and cyber experts. PatchPlus has the Microsoft Booth 1023 largest concentration of ISR/space/cyber weapons officers in the Industry. PPC makes a difference to the Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT” @microsoft) is the leading platform and productivity company for the warfighter with capable and credible subject matter expertise – Experience Matters! mobile-first, cloud-first world, and its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the www.PatchPlusConsulting.com planet to achieve more. www.microsoft.com/dynamics Patriot Excalibur Booth 1251 MOAA Booth 855 Patriot Excalibur (PEX) provides a unit-level software toolset that enables Air Force (AF), Joint Service, Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) is the country's largest, most effective association of and Foreign Military unit personnel to conduct accurate and real-time operational tasks and track military officers. More than 350,000 officers put their trust in us to champion their issues on Capitol Hill. readiness status. PEX supports both flying and non-flying units and MAJCOMs, and it is neither aircraft MOAA has the resources and lobbying expertise to aggressively defend the benefits and rights you've Mission Design Series (MDS) nor unit type limited. PEX is government owned software that is utilized by earned and deserve. Join today! www.moaa.org over 1200 units worldwide. www.pexmain.com

NDIA Booth 555 Physical Optics Corporation Booth 141 The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) is America's leading defense industry association Physical Optics Corporation (POC) celebrates their 33rd year as a technology and innovation leader promoting national security. With its members, NDIA convenes legal and ethical forums for industry and solving our customer’s toughest challenges in defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil and government to exchange information. Through its Divisions, Chapters, and Affiliates, NDIA champions space applications. Focused primarily on defense and aerospace technology, POC designs, develops, innovative and superior equipment, training, and support for warfighters and first responders. NDIA manufactures and supports a broad range of critical subsystems for Avionics, RF Mitigation and network- publishes the award-winning National DEFENSE Magazine. For more information, visit NDIA.org centric systems for airborne and ground applications. www.poc.com

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P Pratt & Whitney Booth 433 P Spirit AeroSystems Booth 117 Pratt & Whitney, is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. power units. Our military engines power tactical, strategic and mobility aircraft such as the F-15 Eagle, With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the U.S., U.K., France and Malaysia. The F-16 Fighting Falcon, F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II, as well as the B-52 Stratofortress bomber, C-17 company's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the world's Globemaster III military transport and the KC-46 Pegasus tanker.” www.pw.utc.com premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe. www.spiritaero.com P Projects Unlimited Booth 1217 Projects Unlimited is an Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider of circuit card assemblies P SRC, Inc. Booth 500 and wiring harness systems serving aerospace and defense worldwide. Working with your drawings and SRC, Inc., a not-for-profit research and development company, combines information, science, specifications, providing world-class workmanship, high-precision manufacturing, and in-house testing. technology and ingenuity to solve “impossible” problems in the areas of defense, environment and AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, and ITAR certified as well as Nadcap- accredited CCA & CHA. intelligence. Across our family of companies, we apply bright minds, fresh thinking and relentless www.pui.com determination to deliver innovative products and services that are redefining possible® for the challenges faced by America and its allies. For more information, visit www.srcinc.com. P Raytheon Booth 801 Raytheon Company, with 2018 sales of $27 billion and 67,000 employees, is a technology and innovation Systecon Booth 1149 leader specializing in defense, civil government and cybersecurity solutions. With a history of innovation Systecon provides AI Enhanced Decision Support for Optimized Performance & Cost. With a proven spanning 97 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration, C5I® platform that brings together artificial intelligence, optimization, and mission simulation that has been products and services, sensing, effects and mission support for customers in more than 80 countries. adopted by 30 nations' Defense Forces and mandated for use by the US Navy, UK MoD and Australian Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. www.raytheon.com Defense Force, USAF will thrive with Systecon's Opus Suite. With billions of US dollars in proven savings while providing increased mission capability (MC), Systecon has been vital in achieving OSD RGB Spectrum Booth 944 Readiness objectives. www.systecon.us RGB Spectrum provides innovative solutions for the display, recording, and distribution of computer, video, audio, and control signals. Since its founding in 1987, RGB Spectrum has established itself as a Tactical Air Support Booth 100 leading designer and manufacturer of cutting-edge video processors and decision support systems. RGB Tactical Air Support, Inc. (TacAir) specializes in advanced tactical air training support with a cadre of Spectrum's products are preferred by major defense and aerospace markets. www.rbg.com former fighter weapons school and operational commanders, instructors and test pilots. We provide the benefits of a cost-effective commercial center of excellence. TacAir mirrors the mission areas of a fighter P Rolls-Royce Booth 633 weapons school. Our operationally current instructor cadre, provides advanced flight training, subject Rolls-Royce is a leading engine maker for military aircraft and the second largest provider of defense matter expertise, tactics development & evaluation, and academic training. aero-engine products and services globally. 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Studio #: B1122-007389 Studio: Jessica Gannon Round #: 01 EXPANDING THE COMPETITIVE EDGE EXPANDING THE COMPETITIVE EDGE As of August 27, 2019. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS For updated information, please refer to our mobile app.

TIME LOCATION EVENT / SPEAKER

Saturday, September 14, 2019 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. AFA Registration Desk Registration

Sunday, September 15, 2019 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. AFA Registration Desk Registration

Monday, September 16, 2019 6:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. AFA Registration Desk Registration 9:00 a.m. - 9:10 a.m. Potomac A/B Welcome Remarks The Honorable F. Whitten Peters, AFA Chairman of the Board

9:10 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. Potomac A/B Keynote Sir Richard Branson, Founder, Virgin Group

9:55 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. Potomac A/B Awards Ceremony 11:10 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Potomac A/B Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 11:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall CDE Technology Exposition Open 11:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall CDE Lunch Break

1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Potomac A/B State of the Force The Honorable Matthew P. Donovan, Acting Secretary of the Air Force

1:55 p.m. - 2:40 p.m. Potomac A/B Faster, Smarter, Bolder: Big Bets to Achieve the NDS Dr. Will Roper, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics

1:55 p.m. - 2:40 p.m. Potomac C Panel: Preparing the Enlisted Force for the Future Fight CMSgt Anthony Johnson, Command Chief, Pacific Air Forces CMSgt Dong H. Kim, Aircraft Systems Career Field Manager CMSgt Sonia T. Lee, Command Chief, Air Force Recruiting Service CMSgt Kimberly S. Vinson, Chief, Chiefs’ Group CMSgt Tim White, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of Air Force Reserve

1:55 p.m. - 2:40 p.m. Potomac D Panel: Restoring America’s Military Competitiveness: Mosaic Warfare Lt Gen William J. Bender, USAF (Ret.), Senior Vice President, Strategic Account Executive/ Government Relations, Leidos Brig Gen S. Clinton Hinote, Deputy Director, Air Force Warfighting Integration Capability Lt Col Dan Javorsec, Strategic Technology Office Program Manager, DARPA Dan Patt, CEO, Vecna Robotics; Sr. Fellow, Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments Heather Penney, Senior Resident Fellow, Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies

2:40 p.m. - 3:40 p.m. Exhibit Hall CDE Coffee Break

3:40 p.m. - 4:25 p.m. Potomac A/B Space Power: Warfighing in Space to Win on Earth Gen John W. “Jay” Raymond, Commander, Air Force Space Command

3:40 p.m. - 4:25 p.m. Potomac C Panel: The Competitive Edge Only Small Business Can Deliver Ulick McEvaddy, Founder and Director, Omega Air Brian Romansky, CTO, Owl Cyber Defense Ryan Smith, President and CEO, IMSAR LLC

3:40 p.m. - 4:25 p.m. Potomac D Panel: Civilian Professional Development Timothy K. Bridges, Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection Gwendolyn R. DeFilippi, Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services John A. Fedrigo, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs Lynda T. Rutledge, Program Executive Officer Mobility and Training Aircraft

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Monday, September 16, 2019 (continued) 5:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Exhibit Hall CDE Outstanding Airmen of the Year Reception (Ticket Required) 7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Potomac A/B Outstanding Airmen of the Year Dinner (Ticket Required)

Tuesday, September 17, 2019 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. AFA Registration Desk Registration

9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Potomac A/B Panel: Demystifying Multi-Domain Command and Control Brig Gen David J. Kumashiro, Director, Joint Force Integration and Lead, Multi-Domain Command and Control CFT Chris Brose, Head of Strategy, Anduril Industries Preston Dunlap, Chief Architect, U.S. Air Force (Acquisition, Technology and Logistics)

9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Potomac C Panel: Improving the Warfighter and Industry Partnership Lt Gen Wendy M. Masiello, USAF (Ret), President, Wendy Mas Consulting LLC Lt Gen Duke Z. Richardson, Military Deputy, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics Maj Gen Robert F. Behler, USAF (Ret), Director of Operational Test and Evaluation, DOD Roger A. Krone, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Leidos

9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Potomac D Panel: Family Resilience Lt Col Daniel L. Wester, Commander, 28th Maintenance Squadron, 28th Bomb Wing MSgt Craig A. Dicks, First Sergeant, 28th Maintenance Squadron Linda K. Ambard, Kadena Air Force Base Community Support Coordinator Chelsey Mastalski, Key Spouse, 28th Maintenance Squadron Katelyn Tinsley, Air Force Spouse of the Year, Founder, Homefront Room Revival Natasha Williams, 96th Security Forces Key Spouse

9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall CDE Technology Exposition Open 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Exhibit Hall CDE Coffee Break

10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Potomac A/B Air Force Update General David L. Goldfein, Chief of Staff of the Air Force

11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Exhibit Hall CDE Lunch Break

1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Potomac A/B Panel: The Threat and the Strategy Gen Stephen W. “Seve” Wilson, Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force Elbridge Colby, Principal, The Marathon Initiative

1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Potomac C Panel: Book Discussion: Perspectives on Leadership Deborah Lee James, 23rd Secretary of the Air Force and Author, Aim High: Chart Your Course and Find Success Maj Gen Donald Shepperd, USAF (Ret.) Author, Bury Us Upside Down

1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Potomac D Panel: Healing Arts Therapy Wesley Geer, Founder & CEO, Rock to Recovery BJ Lange, Applied Improv Comedy Coach, AFW2 Abigail Selby, Music Therapist Melissa S. Walker, MA, ATR, Lead Art Therapist, NEA Creative Forces Healing Arts Program Coordinator, NICoE/WRNMMC Allison F. Winters Fisher, PhD, BC-DMT, E-RYT, Wellness Coordinator National Intrepid Center of Excellence

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Tuesday, September 17, 2019 (continued) 2:10 p.m. - 2:55 p.m. Potomac A/B Air Force Town Hall The Honorable Matthew P. Donovan, Acting Secretary of the Air Force Gen David L. Goldfein, Chief of Staff of the Air Force Dawn Goldfein, Spouse of the Chief of Staff of the Air Force CMSAF Kaleth O. Wright, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Tonya Wright, Spouse of the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force

2:55 p.m. - 3:55 p.m. Exhibit Hall CDE Coffee Break Sponsored by

3:55 p.m. - 4:40 p.m. Potomac A/B Global Strike – The Critical Competitive Edge Gen Timothy M. Ray, Commander, Air Force Global Strike Command and Commander, Air Forces Strategic - Air, U.S. Strategic Command

3:55 p.m. - 4:40 p.m. Potomac C Panel: Expanding the Competitive Airlift Edge Gen Maryanne Miller, Commander, Air Mobility Command Maj Gen Mark Camerer, Director of Strategic Plans, Requirements and Programs, Headquarters Air Mobility Command David L. Lange, Jr., Managing Director, Aircraft Charter Operations, Air Operations, FedEx Express

3:55 p.m. - 4:40 p.m. Potomac D Panel: Maritime Strike Gen Charles Q. Brown Jr., Commander, Pacific Air Forces and Air Component Commander for United States Indo-Pacific Command Lt Gen Thomas A. Bussiere, Commander, Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Command Region; Alaskan Command; Eleventh Air Force Lt Gen Dave Deptula, USAF (Ret.), Dean, Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Harry Foster, Vice President, Telemus Group Christopher J. Pehrson, Vice President, Strategic Development, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.

Wednesday, September 18, 2019 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. AFA Registration Desk Registration

8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Potomac A/B Address from the Secretary of Defense The Honorable Mark T. Esper, Secretary of Defense

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall CDE Technology Exposition Open

9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Exhibit Hall CDE Coffee Break

10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Potomac A/B Connecting Airmen To The Fight: Leading with Purpose CMSAF Kaleth O. Wright, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force

11:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall CDE Lunch Break

1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Potomac A/B Panel: Cyber Effects in the MDO Environment Lt Gen VeraLinn "Dash" Jamieson, Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Cyber Effects Operations Maj Gen Timothy D. Haugh, Commander, Cyber National Mission Force Maj Gen Mary F. O’Brien, Commander, Twenty-fifth Air Force Brig Gen David M. Gaedecke, Director, Cyberspace Operations and Warfighter Communication, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Cyber Effects Operations Dr. David Brumley, CEO, ForAllSecure

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Wednesday, September 18, 2019 (continued) 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Potomac C Panel: Expanding our Competitive Edge Gen Arnold W. Bunch, Jr., Commander, Air Force Materiel Command Andrew Builta,Director, Fixed Wing Programs, Phantom Works, Boeing Defense, Space & Security Erin Moseley, Vice President, Aeronautics Strategy & Business Development, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Brig Gen Richard S. Stapp, USAF (Ret), Sector Vice President of Resiliency & Rapid Prototyping, Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems

1:55 p.m. - 2:40 p.m. Potomac A/B Panel: Forward Power Projection in the 21st Century Gen Charles Q. Brown Jr., Commander, Pacific Air Forces and Air Component Commander for United States Indo-Pacific Command Gen Jeffrey L. Harrigian, Commander, U.S. Air Forces in Europe; Commander, U.S. Air Forces Africa; Commander, Allied Air Command Gen James M. Holmes, Commander, Air Combat Command Gen Timothy M. Ray, Commander, Air Force Global Strike Command and Commander, Air Forces Strategic - Air, U.S. Strategic Command Lt Gen James C. Slife, Commander, Air Force Special Operations Command

1:55 p.m. - 2:40 p.m. Potomac C First Sergeant Panel: Taking Care of the Force CMSgt Nathaniel M. Perry, Jr., Commandant, United States Air Force First Sergeant Academy SMSgt Latonia L. Booze, First Sergeant, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron MSgt Emily R. Mandarich, First Sergeant, 34th Intelligence Squadron MSgt Shaun Spencer, USAF Honor Guard First Sergeant

2:40 p.m. - 3:40 p.m. Exhibit Hall CDE Coffee Break

3:40 p.m. - 4:25 p.m. Potomac A/B Panel: Air Force Talent Management Update Lt Gen Brian T. Kelly, Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services Col Jason B. "Ned Stark" Lamb, Director of Intelligence, Analysis, and Innovation, Headquarters, Air Education and Training Command

3:40 p.m. - 4:25 p.m. Potomac C Panel: Using the Competitive Edge to Train How We Fight Lt Gen L. Scott Rice, Director, Air National Guard Lt Gen Richard W. Scobee, Chief of Air Force Reserve, Headquarters U.S. Air Force and Commander, Air Force Reserve Command Lt Gen Marshall B. “Brad” Webb, Commander, Air Education and Training Command

3:40 p.m. - 4:25 p.m. Potomac D Panel: Toward Future Air Force Warfighting Concepts and Capabilities Lt Gen Thomas A. Bussiere, Commander, Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Command Region; Alaskan Command; Eleventh Air Force Maj Gen Michael A. Fantini, Director, Air Force Warfighting Integration Capability Col Parker H. Wright, Commander National Air and Space Intelligence Center Mark Gunzinger, Director for Government Programs and Wargaming, Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies

6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Exhibit Hall CDE AFA’s Air Force Birthday Reception (Ticket Required) 7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Potomac A/B AFA’s Air Force Birthday Dinner (Ticket Required)

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Linda K. Ambard Chris Brose Kadena Air Force Base Community Support Head of Strategy, Anduril Industries Coordinator Brose is responsible for prioritizing business Ambard is responsible for resiliency, procoping investments and positioning Anduril to build strategies, and collaborating with the helping technologies that solve the most important defense agencies to decrease negative trends and increase problems. the positive trends in the base population to include military, civilians, families, and local national workers.

Maj Gen Robert F. Behler, USAF (Ret.) Gen Charles Q. Brown Jr. Director, Operational Test and Evaluation Commander, Pacific Air Forces and Air Component Commander for United States Indo-Pacific Command Behler is a Presidential appointee confirmed by the United States Senate, who serves as the senior Brown is responsible for Air Force activities spread advisor to the Secretary of Defense and Congress over half the globe in a command that supports on operational and live fire test and evaluation for more than 46,000 Airmen serving principally in Department of Defense weapon systems. Japan, Korea, Hawaii, Alaska, and Guam.

Lt Gen William J. Bender, USAF (Ret.) Dr. David Brumley Senior Vice President, Strategic Account Executive/ CEO, ForAllSecure Government Relations, Leidos Brumley co-founded ForAllSecure with the mission Bender is responsible for strengthening and to secure the world's critical software. In 2016, advancing trusted relationships with customers ForAllSecure went on to win the DARPA Cyber and advancing strategic initiatives to foster organic Grand Challenge with Mayhem, ForAllSecure’s growth. autonomous cyber security system.

SMSgt Latonia L. Booze Andrew Builta First Sergeant, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron Director, Fixed Wing Programs, Phantom Works, Boeing Defense, Space & Security Sergeant Booze serves as the key enlisted advisor to the Commander on matters concerning the welfare, Builta leads teams that develop advanced tactical career progression, and mission readiness of more and mobility aircraft, and is responsible for assess- than 500 military and civilian engineers. ing and maturing leading-edge technologies for new products.

Sir Richard Branson Gen Arnold W. Bunch Jr. Founder Virgin Group Commander, Air Force Materiel Command

Branson is the founder of the Virgin Group, comprised Bunch is responsible for installation and mission of more than 60 companies employing approximately support, discovery and development, test and 71,000 people in 35 countries, including space evaluation, life cycle management services and companies Virgin Orbit, Virgin Galactic, The SpaceShip sustainment of virtually every major Air Force Company and VOX Space. weapon system.

Timothy K. Bridges Lt Gen Thomas A. Bussiere Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Commander, Alaskan North American Aerospace Engineering and Force Protection Defense Command Region; Alaskan Command; Eleventh Air Force Bridges is responsible to the Chief of Staff for leadership, management and integration of Air Bussiere is the senior military officer in Alaska, Force civil engineering, force protection, logistics responsible for maintaining effective surveillance, readiness, supply, transportation, and aircraft and monitoring and defense of the region’s airspace, missile maintenance. synchronizing all military activities in the Alaskan joint operations area located in Alaska, Hawaii, and Guam.

26 To ensure an efficient and enjoyable experience for the reader of this program guide, we've listed the following speakers in alphabetical order, regardless of rank.

Elbridge Colby The Honorable Mark T. Esper Principal, The Marathon Initiative Secretary of Defense

Colby is a Principal at The Marathon Initiative. From Esper is the 27th Secretary of Defense. The defense 2017-2018 he served as Deputy Assistant Secretary secretary oversees the Defense Department and of Defense for Strategy and Force Development and acts as the principal defense policy maker and as lead official in the development and rollout of the advisor. 2018 National Defense Strategy.

Gwendolyn R. DeFilippi Maj Gen Michael A. Fantini Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Director, Air Force Warfighting Integration Capability Personnel and Services Fantini leads advanced efforts for design, DeFilippi is responsible for comprehensive plans integration and capability development across the and policies covering all life cycles of military and Total Force. civilian personnel management, including military end strength and civilian work-year execution, education and training, compensation and resource allocation.

Lt Gen David A. Deptula, USAF (Ret.) John A. Fedrigo Dean, AFA’s Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs Deptula is a recognized leader and pioneer in conceptualizing, planning and executing national Fedrigo acts for and assists in executing the security operations. responsibilities of the Assistant Secretary in the supervision of manpower, military and civilian personnel, Reserve component affairs, and readiness support for the Department of the Air Force.

MSgt Craig A. Dicks Harry Foster First Sergeant, 28th Maintenance Squadron Vice President, Telemus Group

As First Sergeant, Dicks is responsible for over 472 Specializing in defense forecasting, wargaming and Active Duty personnel. He advises the commander quantitative analysis, Foster previously served as on all matters concerning, morale, welfare, quality the Director of the Air Force Blue Horizons Program of life, professional development and discipline. at Air University. A former Air Force officer, he served as a strategist and combat experienced instructor-pilot in the F-16, B-2, and B-1.

The Honorable Matthew P. Donovan Brig Gen David M. Gaedecke Acting Secretary of the Air Force Director, Electromagnetic Spectrum Superiority, Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategy, Integration and Donovan is responsible for the affairs of the Requirements Department of the Air Force, including the organizing, training and equipping, and providing Gaedecke is responsible for gaining and maintain- for the welfare of 685,000 active-duty, Guard, ing EMS and electronic warfare superiority across Reserve, and civilian forces as well as their families. all Air Force core functions.

Preston Dunlap Wesley Geer Chief Architect, U.S. Air Force Acquisition, Founder & CEO, Rock to Recovery Technology and Logistics After retiring as touring guitarist with the band Dunlap is the first Chief Architect of the Air Force; Korn, Geer founded Rock to Recovery, a program he designs and develops future capabilities today which brings the healing power of music to more by shaping and leveraging defense and commercial than 100 facilities in the USA and to the Air Force innovation across every domain. Wounded Warrior (AFW2) program.

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Gen David L. Goldfein Gen James M. Holmes Chief of Staff of the Air Force Commander, Air Combat Command

Goldfein serves as the senior uniformed Air Force Holmes is responsible for organizing, training, officer responsible for the organization, training, equipping and maintaining combat-ready air, space, and equipping of 670,000 Active Duty, Guard, cyber and intelligence forces for rapid deployment Reserve, and civilian forces serving in the U.S. and and employment while ensuring strategic air overseas. defense forces are ready to meet the challenges of peacetime air sovereignty and wartime defense.

Dawn Goldfein Deborah Lee James Spouse of the Chief of Staff of the Air Force 23rd Secretary of the Air Force

Goldfein has accompanied her husband on 19 James, 23rd Secretary of the Air Force, business assignments around the globe. She supports leader and board member, is the author of Aim military families through her service to Military High Chart Your Course and Find Success, a book Child Education Coalition, the Ambassador that shares leadership lessons and strategies for Committee for Easter Seals, the Transition problem solving with case studies from her years Assistance Program for Survivors, and the Air Force leading the Air Force. Officers’ Spouses’ Club.

Mark Gunzinger Lt Gen VeraLinn “Dash” Jamieson Director of Future Aerospace Concepts and Deputy Chief of Staff, Intelligence, Surveillance, Capability Assessments, Mitchell Institute for Reconnaissance and Cyber Effects Operations Aerospace Studies Jamieson is the deputy chief of staff for Air Force Gunzinger’s studies have focused on future directed intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance and energy capabilities, operational concepts and tech- cyber effects operations where she supports a nologies needed to maintain the U.S. military’s domi- 73,000-person intelligence and cyber operations nance in the electromagnetic spectrum; and concepts enterprise with a portfolio valued at $72 billion and capabilities to create advantages in precision across the Air Force. strike competitions with China, Russia, and Iran. Gen Jeffrey L. Harrigian Lt Col Dan "Animal" Javorsek, Ph.D. Commander, U.S. Air Forces in Europe; DARPA Program Manager, Strategic Technology Commander, U.S. Air Forces Africa; Commander, Office Allied Air Command Javorsek is a program manager for DARPA's Harrigian is responsible for the air and missile Strategic Technology Office, with squadron defense of 29 NATO Alliance member nations while command and extensive flight test and engineering commanding U.S. airpower across 104 countries in experience in several different stealth and combat Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East, the Arctic, fighter aircraft. Atlantic, and Indian Oceans.

Maj Gen Timothy D. Haugh CMSgt Anthony W. Johnson Commander, Cyber National Mission Force Command Chief, Pacific Air Forces

Haugh serves as the Defend the Nation lead for the Johnson leads the 45,000 Total Force enlisted Commander, U.S. Cyber Command. He coordinates members in the Pacific where his responsibilities the prevention and response to cyber incidents and include advising the PACAF Commander on campaigns perpetrated by threat actors in order to all matters affecting the readiness, training, preserve United States critical infrastructure and professional development and effective utilization of key resources. assigned personnel.

Brig Gen S. Clinton Hinote Lt Gen Brian T. Kelly Deputy Director, Air Force Warfighting Integration Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel and Capability Services

Hinote supports the Director in leading advanced Kelly serves as the senior Air Force officer efforts for design, integration and capability responsible for comprehensive plans and policies development across the Total Force. covering all life cycles of military and civilian personnel management, which includes military and civilian end strength management, education and training, compensation, and resource allocation.

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CMSgt Dong H. Kim MSgt Emily R. Mandarich Aircraft Systems Career Field Manager First Sergeant, 34th Intelligence Squadron

Kim is responsible for providing leadership and MSgt Mandarich is a key advisor to the Commander developing maintenance management policies and on health, morale, welfare, and good order and procedures affecting readiness, morale, and welfare discipline for 450 Airmen conducting national of maintenance personnel assigned to 11 career intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance field specialties. missions.

Roger A. Krone Lt Gen Wendy M. Masiello, USAF (Ret) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Leidos President, Wendy Mas Consulting LLC

Krone manages approximately $10 billion in Masiello continues service as an acquisition and annual revenue and 32,000 employees worldwide contracting consulting, an advisor on various at Leidos. Prior to his current role he has held Senior Advisory Councils, and a Director on Boards leadership roles at some of the most prominent of KBR, Inc, EURPAC Services, Procurement organizations in aerospace for nearly 40 years. Round Table and National Contract Management Association.

Brig Gen David J. Kumashiro Chelsey Mastalski Director, Joint Force Integration and Lead, Multi- Key Spouse, 28th Maintenance Squadron, Outdoor Domain Command and Control CFT Recreation Manager, 28th Force Support Squadron

Kumashiro leads the Air Force’s Multi-Domain Mastalski is responsible for supporting mission Command and Control cross-functional team which readiness through expertly managed outdoor will develop the capabilities we need to meet our recreation programs and facilities delivering future force design. recreational and leisure activities to over 3,000 Airmen and their families.

Col Jason B. Lamb Ulick McEvaddy Director of Intelligence, Analysis, and Innovation Founder and Director, Omega Air Headquarters, Air Education and Training Command McEvaddy launched Omega Air, a U.S. corporation Lamb is a career intelligence professional who is specializing in the operation, maintenance, and a director on the Headquarters Air Education and modification of B-707 and DC-10 aircraft which Training Command staff, but best known for writing remains the world’s only commercial provider of a series of articles and op-eds about leadership, contract air-to-air refueling services after more than values, and promotion in the Air Force under the 19 years of service. pseudonym “Ned Stark.”

BJ Lange Gen Maryanne Miller Applied Improv Comedy Coach, AFW2 Commander, Air Mobility Command

Retired USAF medic BJ Lange is an actor, comedian As the Air Component Commander for U.S. and TV Host (MTV, Comedy Central, Jimmy Kimmel Transportation Command, Miller is responsible Live) and 2x testicular cancer survivor who pulls for providing responsive and flexible airlift, from his career as a graduate and performer of air refueling, aeromedical evacuation and air Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, iO West Theatre mobility support to meet joint force mission and and The Second City Hollywood Conservatory. sustainment requirements in support of national objectives.

CMSgt Sonia T. Lee Erin Moseley Command Chief, Air Force Recruiting Service Vice President, Strategy and Business Development, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics CMSgt Lee oversees more than 2,800 Airmen and civilians and approximately 1,040 recruiting offices Moseley is responsible for domestic and interna- across the U.S and abroad. She is responsible tional pursuits, leading new business captures for for all enlisted accessions and a variety of officer the Aeronautics portfolio, including fifth-generation accession programs. tactical aircraft, air mobility, unmanned and intelligence/surveillance/reconnaissance platforms at Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works®.

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Maj Gen Mary F. O’Brien Gen John W. "Jay" Raymond Commander, Twenty-fifth Air Force Commander, Air Force Space Command

O’Brien is responsible for more than 29,000 Raymond is responsible for organizing, training, personnel conducting worldwide operations. equipping and maintaining mission-ready space Twenty-fifth Air Force Airmen deliver multisource forces and capabilities for NORAD, STRATCOM and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance other combatant commands around the world. products, applications, capabilities and resources.

Daniel Patt Lt Gen L. Scott Rice CEO, Vecna Robotics, Senior Fellow, Center for Director, Air National Guard Strategic and Budgetary Assessments Rice is responsible for formulating, developing Patt is a technologist and strategist specializing in and coordinating all policies, plans and programs the intersection of society and automation, and was affecting more than 107,100 Guard members previously Deputy Director of DARPA’s Strategic and civilians in 90 wings, 11 centers, and 185 Technology Office and lead for the Department of geographically separated units across 213 locations Defense’s 2018 Modernization initiative. throughout the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin Islands.

Christopher J. Pehrson Lt Gen Duke Z. Richardson Vice President, Strategic Development, General Military Deputy, Office of the Assistant Secretary Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics Pehrson develops business strategy and leads a team of business development professionals to Richardson is responsible for research and promote the company’s full line of remotely piloted development, test, production, product support, aircraft and sensor payloads to the Department of and modernization of Air Force programs worth Defense and other U.S. Government customers. more than $60 billion annually.

Heather Penney Brain Romansky Senior Resident Fellow, Mitchell Institute for CTO, Owl Cyber Defense Aerospace Studies Brian Romansky is an innovation leader and Penney is a senior resident fellow for the Mitchell the CTO at Owl Cyber Defense where he applies Institute for Aerospace Studies, where she conducts his experience in developing and deploying extensive research on cutting-edge defense policy cybersecurity technology in military, transportation, with a focus on the leveraging the critical advantage healthcare, and financial services markets to shape that only aerospace power affords. next-generation security products and services.

CMSgt Nathaniel M. Perry, Jr. Dr. Will Roper Commandant, United States Air Force First Sergeant Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Academy Technology and Logistics

Chief Perry serves as the principle advisor to the Roper is responsible for and oversees Air Force Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, the First research, development and acquisition activities Sergeant Special Duty Manager, and the Barnes totaling an annual budget in excess of $40 billion Center for Enlisted Education on the development, for more than 465 acquisition programs. education and training of over 700 newly selected first sergeants per year.

Gen Timothy M. Ray Lynda T. Rutledge Commander, Air Force Global Strike Command Program Executive Officer Mobility and Training and Commander, Air Forces Strategic - Air, U.S. Aircraft Strategic Command Rutledge is Program Executive Officer for USAF Ray is responsible for the nation's intercontinental Mobility and Training Aircraft. Her program ballistic missile fleet and bomber force, conducting execution authority includes C-5, C-130H/J, C-17, activities relating to strategic deterrence, global Pilot Training and Legacy Aircraft. She manages strike and combat support to combatant commands activities of over 1700 personnel, executing a and organizations within the nuclear enterprise. portfolio in excess of $25 Billion.

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Lt Gen Richard W. Scobee Brig Gen Richard S. Stapp, USAF (Ret.) Chief of Air Force Reserve, Headquarters U.S. Sector Vice President, Resiliency and Rapid Air Force and Commander, Air Force Reserve Prototyping, Northrop Grumman Aerospace Command Systems

Scobee serves as the principal adviser on reserve Stapp leads the sector’s rapid prototyping and matters to the Secretary of the Air Force and Air resiliency programs across critical space missions Force Chief of Staff and has full responsibility of to advance industry culture and our warfighter’s organizing, training, and equipping over 70, 000 space capabilities. Reserve Citizen Airmen around the world.

Abigail Selby Katelyn Tinsley Music Therapist Air Force Spouse of the Year, Founder, Homefront Room Revival Selby has been in practice as a Board Certified Music Therapist for 10 years and currently works at Tinsley is piloting an innovative program through the Intrepid Spirit Center at Fort Belvoir Community her nonprofit Homefront Room Revival to creatively Hospital serving patients experiencing traumatic combat resiliency challenges bringing people brain injury and post-traumatic stress. together through art, outreach, and by furnishing hope in turning empty military houses into homes for families in need.

Maj Gen Donald W. Shepperd, USAF CMSgt Kimberly S. Vinson (Ret.) Chief, Chiefs’ Group Former head of the Air National Guard Chief Vinson is the principal advisor to the Deputy Shepperd was a Vietnam fighter pilot with Chief of Staff, Manpower, Personnel, Services and 247 missions, a Misty FAC over North Vietnam, the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force on all an author and covered the wars in Iraq and Chief Master Sergeant matters. Afghanistan for CNN.

Lt Gen James C. Slife Melissa S. Walker, MA, ATR Commander, Air Force Special Operations Lead Art Therapist, NEA Creative Forces Command Healing Arts Program Coordinator, NICoE/WRNMMC

Slife leads a team of more than 21,000 Total Force Walker is lead art therapist for the NEA Creative Airmen providing highly specialized air power Forces: Military Healing Arts Network, and healing to unified combatant commanders conducting arts program coordinator at the National Intrepid continuous operations around the world. Center of Excellence (NICoE), Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

Ryan Smith Lt Gen Marshall B. "Brad" Webb President and CEO, IMSAR LLC Commander, Air Education and Training Command

Ryan is the founder of IMSAR LLC, which is Webb is responsible for 60,000 people who recruit, working to democratize radar by making it more train, and educate Air Force personnel across Air usable, affordable, and accessible than ever before. Force Recruiting Service, two numbered Air Forces and Air University, training 300,000 students annually.

MSgt Shaun Spencer Lt Col Daniel L. Wester First Sergeant, USAF Honor Guard Commander, 28th Maintenance Squadron, 28th Bomb Wing MSgt Spencer is the First Sergeant, United States Air Force Honor Guard where he serves as the Wester serves as the leader of the 28 BW’s most key enlisted leader to the Commander and Chief diverse squadron, with 472 personnel, and 13 Enlisted Manager on matters concerning health, AFSCs responsible for off-equipment maintenance morale, welfare, and mission readiness of 303 and repair of $8.6B in assets, ensuring critical Air Ceremonial Guardsmen. Force combat capability and readiness.

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CMSgt Timothy C. White Jr. CMSAF Kaleth O. Wright Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of Air Force Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Reserve Wright represents the highest enlisted level of White is the commander’s primary advisor leadership and provides direction for the enlisted regarding the welfare, morale, discipline, proper force, representing their interests, as appropriate, utilization, operational readiness, and war-fighting to the American public, and to those in all levels of capability of enlisted U.S. Air Force Reserve government. personnel stationed worldwide.

Natasha Williams Tonya Wright 96th Security Forces Key Spouse Spouse of the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Natasha is a Key Spouse whom is active in facilitating family resiliency within the military and Wright joined the Air Force in 1995 as a materiel becoming a positive role model for all military management specialist and served in various spouses. materiel management assignments in the U.S. and overseas. She now dedicates her efforts to caring for Airmen and their families.

Gen Stephen W. “Seve” Wilson Col Parker H. Wright Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force Commander, National Air and Space Intelligence Center Wilson presides over the Air Staff and serves as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Requirements Wright serves as the Commander of the National Air Oversight Council and Deputy Advisory Working and Space Intelligence Center, providing scientific Group. He assists the Chief of Staff with organizing, and technical intelligence on foreign air, space, training, and equipping of 685,000 active-duty, missile, and cyber threats to enable full-spectrum Guard, Reserve and civilian forces serving in the multi-domain operations, drive weapon system United States and overseas. acquisition, and inform national defense policy.

Allison F. Winters Fisher, PhD Wellness Coordinator National Intrepid Center of Excellence

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Saturday, September 14, 2019 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. AFA Registration Desk Registration 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Chesapeake J Aerospace Education Council Meeting 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Chesapeake L AFA Region Presidents Meeting (Closed Meeting) 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Potomac C Foyer AFA Heads of Delegation Credentials Registration 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Pienza Spouse Breakfast Meet & Greet (Registration Required) 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Various Delegate Workshops 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Potomac C AFA Convention Business Session 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Potomac C Candidate Availability Period 5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Chesapeake F Catholic Mass 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Potomac A/B AFA Field Awards Reception & Dinner 9:00 p.m. - 10:15 p.m. Various Region Caucuses Sunday, September 15, 2019 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. AFA Registration Desk Registration 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Potomac C AFA Convention Business Session 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Potomac D AFA Delegate Lunch 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Potomac C AFA Convention Business Session 2:30 p.m. Gaylord Bus Loop Buses Depart Gaylord for National Cathedral 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. National Cathedral Air Force Band Performance 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. National Cathedral U.S. Air Force Interfaith Worship Service 5:00 p.m. National Cathedral Buses Depart National Cathedral for Gaylord 7:00 p.m. National Harbor 4 Exclusive Screening: The Last Full Measure (Registration Required) For the full conference agenda please reference page 22. The Air Force Association is proud to cultivate tomorrow’s leaders through grants, awards, and scholarships.

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Wright Memorial Chapter, OH Virginia President Ken Shin President Ken Spencer

Outstanding Chapters by Size Unit Exceptional Service Awards Presented to chapters by size categories for accomplishments across Presented to chapters for outstanding accomplishments in specific fields. multiple areas. Small Chapter Large Chapter Airmen and Family Programs Community Relations Mel Harmon Paul Revere Tyndall Chapter, FL Hurlburt Chapter, FL Chapter, CO Chapter, MA President Brett Roundtree President James Connors President Michael Sumida President Donald Vasquez Best Single Program Overall Programming Medium Chapter Extra Large Chapter Gen Charles A. Gabriel Paul Revere Chapter, MA Roanoke Chapter, VA Seidel Chapter, TX Chapter, VA President Donald Vasquez President Robin L. Thompson President Paul Hendricks President Mike Winters Veterans Affairs Communiations Ak-Sar-Ben Chapter, NE Aerospace Education Excellence Award Mel Harmon Chapter, CO President Chris Canada Presented to chapters by size category for excellence in aerospace education President Michael Sumida programming. AAS/SW Integration Community Partners Lance P. Sijan Small Chapter Large Chapter MiG Alley Chapter, Korea Chapter, CO Mel Harmon Chapter, CO Tennessee Valley Chapter, AL President Austin Hood President Charles Apodaca President Michael Sumida President Frederick J. Driesbach

Medium Chapter Extra Large Chapter Lincoln Chapter, NE Ak-Sar-Ben Chapter, NE President Richard T. Holdcroft President Chris Canada Aerospace Education Achievement Award Jack Gross Award Presented to chapters for outstanding achievement in aerospace education Presented to the chapter in each size category with the highest number of new programming. members as a percentage of chapter size at the beginning of the membership year.

Ak-Sar-Ben Chapter, NE Montgomery Chapter, AL Small Chapter Extra Large Chapter President Chris Canada President Dale B. Barton MiG Alley Chapter, Korea Martin H. Harris Chapter, FL President Austin Hood President Todd Freece Albuquerque Chapter, NM Mount Clemens Chapter, MI President Frederick J. Harsany President Randy Whitmire Medium Chapter Chapters Larger than 1,100 Lincoln Chapter, NE Langley Chapter, VA Gen Charles A. Gabriel Chapter, VA Paul Revere Chapter, MA President Richard T. Holdcroft President Mark R. “Buster” President Mike Winters President Donald Vasquez Douglas Large Chapter Lance P. Sijan Chapter, CO Richmond Chapter, VA Central Maryland, MD President Charles Apodaca President Harper S. Alford President Janell R. Kersh

Langley Chapter, VA Roanoke Chapter, VA President Mark R.“Buster” Douglas President Robin L. Thompson

Lincoln Chapter, NE Tennessee Valley Chapter, AL Arthur C. Storz Sr. Membership Award President Richard T. Holdcroft President Frederick J. Driesbach Presented to that AFA chapter which produces the highest number of new members during the 12-month period ending June 30, 2019, as a percentage of Martin H. Harris Chapter, FL Wright Memorial Chapter, OH total chapter membership as of July 1, 2019. President Todd Freece President Kent Shin

Mel Harmon Chapter, CO MiG Alley Chapter, Korea President Michael Sumida President Austin Hood

46 Community Partner Awards GOLD AWARD ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Presented to chapters whose Community Partners represent at least Presented to chapters whose Community Partners represent at least three six percent of overall chapter membership, with a minimum number of percent of overall chapter membership. Community Partners. Cheyenne Cowboy Chapter, WY Meridian Chapter, MS David D. Terry Jr Chapter, AR Palm Springs Chapter, CA Col H. M. Bud West Chapter, FL MiG Alley Chapter, Korea Gen David C. Jones Chapter, ND Miami-Homestead Chapter, FL Enid Chapter, OK Montgomery Chapter, AL Golden Triangle Chapter, MS Ute-Rocky Mountain Chapter, UT Fairbanks Midnight Sun Chapter, AK Northeast Texas Chapter, TX Hurlburt Chapter, FL Fort Wayne Chapter, IN Swamp Fox Chapter, SC Lincoln Chapter, NE Tennessee Valley Chapter, AL Mel Harmon Chapter, CO Special Recognition Membership Awards CHAPTER GROWTH These chapters have realized a growth in total membership from June 2018 to June 2019.

Abilene Chapter, TX Donald W. Steele Sr Memorial Lindbergh/Sikorsky Chapter, CT Sal Capriglione Chapter, NJ Altoona Chapter, PA Chapter, VA Lloyd R. Leavitt Jr Chapter, MI Salt Lake City Chapter, UT B/G Harrison R. Thyng Chapter, NH Eglin Chapter, FL Martin H Harris Chapter, FL Shooting Star Chapter, NJ Baltimore Chapter, MD Falcon Chapter, FL Metro Rhode Island Chapter, RI Snake River Valley Chapter, ID Bill Harris Chapter, OR Flying Yankee/General Kenney Miami-Homestead Chapter, FL South Alabama Chapter, AL Bob Newman Cape Fear Chapter, NC Chapter, CT MiG Alley Chapter, AP South Georgia Chapter, GA Cape Canaveral Chapter, FL Fort Dodge Chapter, IA Minuteman Chapter, MA Spirit of St Louis Chapter, MO Capt Eddie Rickenbacker Memorial Fort Wayne Chapter, IN Mount Clemens Chapter, MI Steel Valley Chapter, OH Chapter, OH Fort Worth Chapter, TX Nations Capital Chapter, DC Strom Thurmond Chapter, SC Central Indiana Chapter, IN Frank P. Lahm Chapter, OH Northeast Texas Chapter, TX Tarheel Chapter, NC Central Maryland Chapter, MD Gen Joseph W. Ralston Chapter, OH Northwest Iowa Chapter, IA Thomas B. McGuire Jr Chapter, NJ Central Oklahoma Chapter, OK Gold Coast Chapter, FL Otis Chapter, MA Thomas W. Anthony Chapter, MD Gen Charles A. Gabriel Chapter, VA Grissom Memorial Chapter, IN P-47 Memorial Chapter, IN Tokyo Chapter, AP Cheyenne Cowboy Chapter, WY Hangar One Chapter, NJ Paul Revere Chapter, MA Total Force Chapter, PA Chuck Yeager Chapter, WV Highpoint Chapter, NJ Pioneer Valley Chapter, MA Tyndall Chapter, FL Columbia Gorge Chapter, OR Hurlburt Chapter, FL Pope Chapter, NC Waterman-Twining Chapter, FL Columbia Palmetto Chapter, NC L D Bell Niagara Frontier Chapter, NY Prescott/Goldwater Chapter, AZ Wright Memorial Chapter, OH Delaware Galaxy Chapter, DE Langley Chapter, VA Pride of the Adirondacks Chapter, NY Denton Chapter, TX Liberty Bell Chapter, PA Red River Valley Chapter, ND Dobbins Chapter, GA Lincoln Chapter, NE Rushmore Chapter, SD

STATE GROWTH REGION GROWTH These states have realized a growth in total membership from June 2018 to These regions have realized a growth in total membership from June 2018 to June 2019. June 2019. Connecticut Iowa Oregon Central East Region New England Region Florida Massachusetts Rhode Island Florida Region Overseas Georgia New Hampshire West Virginia Great Lakes Region Southeast Region Idaho North Carolina Wyoming Indiana Ohio

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47 SECTIONAFA FIELD HEAD AND AEROSPACE EDUCATION AWARDS (continued)

Member of the Year Distinguished Sustained Aerospace Education Award

Susan Broderick Mallett David T “Buck” Buckwalter

Chairman's Citations CyberPatriot Awards

Sharon Branch Russ Lewey MENTOR OF THE YEAR COACH OF THE YEAR Joseph “Joe” Burke Michael “Mike” Liquori Kelly Jones Thomas “Chip” Moran Paul Johnson Thomas W. Johnson Dustin “Lucky” Lawrence Thomas “Tom” Veltri Del Norte High School Cheyenne Central High School San Diego, CA Cheyenne, WY

Individual Awards by Region

Central East Great Lakes (continued) Northwest Southeast

Medal of Merit Exceptional Service Award Medal of Merit Medal of Merit Nefertiti Barnes Craig Spanburg Robert Branscomb Rachel Sax David "DJ" Baylor Randy Whitmire Andrew Hockman Mitch Berger Fran McGregor-Hollums Southwest Christof Cordes Midwest Gabrielle “Gabbe” Kearney Janell Kersh Medal of Merit Donna Malone Medal of Merit Exceptional Service Award Carl Armstrong Hannah Richmond Lang Anderson William “Loyd” Patton William Goodall Patrick Rocke Todd Hunter Caroline Jok Richard “Rich” Shook Mark Musick Overseas Jim Nye William Polakowski Exceptional Service Award New England Medal of Merit Vickie Jo Ryder John “Jack” Diamond Robert Montalvo Susan Sullivan Cristina Lussier Medal of Merit Jeremy Nickel John “JR” Robinson Ashley Breen Exceptional Service Award Nick Cloe Rocky Mountain George Castle Far West Chris Forkey Gene Fenstermacher Shelly Lipman Medal of Merit Harold Thomas Medal of Merit Todd Meyers David Geuting Sareta Gladson Timothy Riley Texoma Alison Osterberg Donald “Bud” Vazquez Exceptional Service Award Margaret Eichman Medal of Merit Florida Exceptional Service Award John Campbell David Mark DeNofrio South Central Terry J Cox Medal of Merit Matt Mleziva Jennifer Deinhart John “Tim” Brock Jamie Navarro Medal of Merit Joel Hatch Edward “Ed” Hood Patrick Albrecht Thomas Peterson Marian McBryde North Central Joshua Anderson Janelle Stafford Gilberto Perez Leif Dunn Scott Wilson Ryan Price Medal of Merit Eric Jackson Jeff Johnson Langford Knight Exceptional Service Award Exceptional Service Award Paul Lips Jeffrey W James Christina English Northeast Joe Panza Deborah Landry Colleen Smith Ed Worley Mitzi Morrison Medal of Merit Anthony “Todd” Taylor Molly Mae Potter Great Lakes Kathryn Sheets Marc E Stewart Exceptional Service Award Medal of Merit Exceptional Service Award Paula Penson Pat Deem Raymond Donnelly Andy Potter Gene McManaway Steve Latus Mark Roland Kent Shin

48 AFA's 2019 National Teacher of the Year

Michael Vargas, of Pinnacle High School, Phoenix, has been STEM organizations and leadership garnered legislative support and named the 2019 AFA National Teacher of the Year (TOY) presented by funding to increase the number of certified STEM educators, quite an Rolls-Royce. impressive accomplishment.” Vargas has been an educator for 19 years and is currently a 9th- Vargas also provides his students with unique opportunities grade physics teacher at Pinnacle High School. Prior to that, he spent outside of the classroom. He has initiated numerous Near Space 10 years at DoDEA International School in Belgium, SHAPE American High altitude balloon launches and many rocket launches. He also High School, which provided a strong, global foundation for innovative has invited the local Civil Air Patrol members to teach his students to STEM instructional strategies and experiential learning. track locations using GPS systems in emergency rescue missions. He As part of AFA’s mission to encourage aerospace education in also allows the students to apply their knowledge by participating in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, the TOY simulated disaster days in the desert. Vargas involves the community program ensures America’s aerospace excellence by supporting and other STEM organizations in teaching his students, which in turn teachers who carry out that mission in the classroom. raises more awareness about his programs. “Congratulations to Michael Vargas for being named 2019 AFA Vargas has had a very successful career and will continue to National Teacher of the Year and for his outstanding achievements gain more opportunities where he can share his passion for educating in promoting STEM education. STEM is crucial for developing future children in physics. He has made an amazing impact in Arizona and we technology leaders for the US Air Force and for Rolls-Royce. We salute hope to see that spread throughout the nation. Mr. Vargas and the other 2019 Teacher of the Year recipients,” said Adam Riddle, Executive Vice President, Business Development and THE SECOND AND THIRD PLACE WINNERS FOR AFA NATIONAL Future Programs – Americas, Rolls-Royce. TEACHERS OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY ROLLS-ROYCE ARE: As a senior in college, he helped to form Team ASPIRE (Arizona Student Program Investing Resources in Education), and he traveled Roy Bartnick the state promoting college to students in rural areas. Vargas eventually Second Place Winner returned to Arizona and joined the Science Teachers Association which Coolidge Elementary School is partnered with the Arizona State University Physics Department. Enid, OK He built a close relationship with legislative champions and assisted in getting two major education bills passed in Arizona. Lori Nelson One of those bills was passed in 2016 and funded 150 Third Place Winner scholarships to address the critical shortfall of physics and chemistry Roger B Chaffee Elementary School teachers. The most recent bill, at the end of May, brought an additional Huntsville, AL $1.2 million to extend the scholarship program for three more years. The goal of these bills is to drive education policy toward the infusion The Air Force Association is grateful to its Aerospace Education of physics into every school as the foundational STEM driver and to Program Platinum sponsor, Rolls-Royce, for their continued double the number of physics teachers in Arizona in five years. sponsorship of the AFA Teacher of the Year program, allowing the “Our 2019 National Teacher of the Year, Michael Vargas of program to continue honoring educational innovators in STEM. The Arizona, is another great STEM educator selected to be a part of AFA Teacher of the Year program dates back to the early 1990s AFA’s prestigious Teacher of the Year program,” said Whitten Peters, when the mission to recognize classroom teachers (K-12) for their AFA Chairman of the Board. “His collaborative work with other innovative and successful instructional programs originally began.

Michael Vargas, 2019 AFA National Teacher of the Year, helping a student launch a meteorological weather balloon.

49 SECTIONMEMORIAL HEAD SERVICE As of August 27, 2019. e are Air Force Association Saturday, September 14, 2019 | 1:10 p.m.- 1:30 p.m. e are A or LF During the 2019 AFA National Convention, AFA members will gather much as they have every year for the last 70 years to recognize and remember those we have lost in the last year. We appreciate the life, service, and sacrifice of every person we honor today. The service will be conducted during the National Convention Business Session. or a /year Membership or a /year E-Membership you too can be part of an organiation that believes whether you are Active uty uard eserve or ivil Air Patrol in uniform or civilian students cadets or family members we are all Airmen or Lie.

The Air orce Association exists so we can all be Airmen or Lie. It is the very foundation on which eneral immy oolittle built AA. In Memoriam

Lt Col Robert A. Ashey CAP Cadet Lake Little f course the world and the Air orce have changed a lot since MSgt Ronald E. Axley, USAF (Ret.) Charles M. Lewis . owever one fact remains unchanged: e are all Airmen Ralph Powell Black Col Daniel H. Lufkin who believe deeply in a dominant Air orce for our nation. CMSgt Norman G. Brander, USAF (Ret.) Maj Edwin M. Lum, USAF (Ret.)

Col Cecil Gordon Brendle, USAF (Ret.) Col Norman G. Mathews

Col James Callahan, USAF (Ret.) Brig Gen Linda K. McTague

Sgt Ron Campbell Maj L. W. Moellenberg, USAF (Ret.)

Lt Col Dick Cole, USAF (Ret.) Lt Col Dennis M. Moran, USAF (Ret.)

Charles "Chuck" R. Corjay, USAF Lt Gen George K. Muellner, USAF (Ret.)

Oliver "Ollie" R. Crawford, USAF Lt Col Arthur C. Mussman, USAF (Ret.)

MSgt Paul E. Dwyer Capt Joseph Narbut, USAF (Ret.)

CMSgt Jarvis R. Everett, USAF (Ret.) Lois A. Nelson

Col Robert E. Frank, USAF (Ret.) Lt Col James R. Reardon

Col William "Goldie" Goldfein, USAF (Ret.) SMSgt John A. Ricke, USAF (Ret.)

W. Parker Greene Lt Col Roscoe B. Tanner, USAF (Ret.)

R. Chris Guenther Christopher Tanney, USAF

Col Tommy G. Harrison, USAF (Ret.) Claire Tanney

Lt Col Kent W. Hemphill, USAF (Ret.) SSgt Eugene "Gene" P. Todd

MSgt Keith L. Henley, USAF (Ret.) Brig Gen Donald J. Tressler

Gordon Hutson, USAF Mary Edith (Orth) Ward

Col Charles G. Johnson, USAF Ms. Marie Fredericka Weseloh

Col Robert H. Kjar, USAF (Ret.) Lt Col Joseph White, USAF (Ret.) oin the Fight TSgt Richard G. Kramer CMSgt John W. Wright, USAF (Ret.) isit the AFA ooth Carol Ann Lavin www.AFA.org to receive o. 50 e are Air Force Association e are A or LF

or a /year Membership or a /year E-Membership you too can be part of an organiation that believes whether you are Active uty uard eserve or ivil Air Patrol in uniform or civilian students cadets or family members we are all Airmen or Lie.

The Air orce Association exists so we can all be Airmen or Lie. It is the very foundation on which eneral immy oolittle built AA.

f course the world and the Air orce have changed a lot since . owever one fact remains unchanged: e are all Airmen who believe deeply in a dominant Air orce for our nation.

oin the Fight isit the AFA ooth www.AFA.org to receive o. 51 OPENING AND AWARDS CEREMONIES Monday, September 16, 2019 | 9:55 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. Professional, Civilian, Education, National Aerospace Awards Management, and Environmental Awards AWARDS AND RECIPIENTS AWARDS AND RECIPIENTS

David C. Schilling Award AFMC Management Award - Executive Division Most outstanding contribution in the field of flight Col Jason Bartolomei, Hill AFB, UT MQ-9 Operators AFMC Management Award - Middle Division* Theodore von Karman Award Lt Col Stuart Menn, Tinker AFB, OK Most outstanding contribution in the field of science and engineering Kessel Run Team AFMC Management Award- Junior Division* Capt Joseph Myers, Robins AFB, GA Gill Robb Wilson Award AFROTC Cadet of the Year Most outstanding contribution in the field of arts and letters Cadet Savannah Johnson, Det 410, University of St. Thomas, MN The Cold Blue USAFA Cadet of the Year Hoyt S. Vandenberg Award Cadet Gordon McCulloh, USAFA, CO Most outstanding contribution in the field of aerospace education Civil Air Patrol AFJROTC Cadet of the Year Cadet Sydney Cloutier, FL-012, Pensacola High School, FL Thomas P. Gerrity Award Most outstanding contribution in the field of systems and logistics CAP Aerospace Education Cadet of the Year Maj Timothy Foster, Spangdahlem AB, Germany Cadet Annika Walukas, Eau Claire Composite Squadron, WI

Lieutenant General Claire Lee Chennault Award Paul W. Myers Award for Physicians For outstanding aerial warfare tactician from ACC, PACAF, USAFE, ANG, and AFRC Maj David Dy, Patrick AFB, FL Maj Jeffrey Entine, Eglin AFB, FL Juanita Redmond Award for Nursing General Larry D. Welch Award-Officer Capt Leslie Green, JB Andrews, MD Most significant impact by an individual on the overall operations, safety, Stuart R. Reichart Award for Lawyers security, and effectiveness of the Air Force nuclear mission Col Rebecca Vernon, Hurlburt Field, FL Col Jason Bartolomei, Hill AFB, UT Verne Orr Award for Effective Utilization of Human Resources General Larry D. Welch Award-Enlisted 1st Special Operations Group, Hurlburt Field, FL Most significant impact by an individual on the overall operations, safety, security, and effectiveness of the Air Force nuclear mission Civilian Senior Manager of the Year SMSgt Thomas Podgorski, Whiteman AFB, MO Mrs. Connie Davis, Tinker AFB, OK

General Larry D. Welch Award-Civilian Civilian Program Manager of the Year Most significant impact by an individual on the overall operations, safety, Mr. Brian Bumgardner, Eglin AFB, FL security, and effectiveness of the Air Force nuclear mission Mr. Scott Bagnell, Offutt AFB, OK Civilian Program Specialist of the Year Ms. Olamarie Sheen, Ramstein AB, Germany General George C. Kenney Award Most significant contribution by an individual or team in the area of lessons learned Civilian Wage Employee of the Year 3rd Space Experimentation Squadron Weapons and Tactics Flight, Mr. Steven Fox, Tinker AFB, OK Schriever AFB, CO Lisa Disbrow Outstanding Civilian Award Joan Orr Spouse of the Year Award Mr. Leroy Coe, Pentagon, Washington D.C. For civilian spouses of military members for their significant contributions Gen Edwin W. Rawlings Award – Management* to the United States Air Force Mr. Christopher Brewster, Davis Monthan AFB, AZ Mrs. Elizabeth DuBe, Kadena AB, Japan Gen Edwin W. Rawlings Award – Technician* Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Thomas N. Barnes Award SSgt Michael Bagley, Peterson AFB, CO Most outstanding aircraft crew chief in the United States Air Force SSgt Brandon Deem, Kadena AB, Japan * presented at recipient's location Air Force Awards AWARDS AND RECIPIENTS General Larry O. Spencer Innovation Award - Individual International Affairs Excellence Award Maj Alexander Goldberg, Texas Air National Guard Officer - Lt Col Andrew Allen; Enlisted - MSgt Kyle Wilson;

General Larry O. Spencer Innovation Award - Team Senior Civilian - Ms. Jean-Anne Butler; Junior Civilian - Mr. Matthew Kessel Run Team, Hanscom AFB, MA Bradesca

52 Citations of Honor Crew and Team Awards RECIPIENTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS AWARDS AND RECIPIENTS Capt Roland Neal and Capt Phillip Huebner, Columbus AFB, MS Lt Gen Howard W. Leaf Award Captains Neal and Huebner enabled proof of concept for training 1,400 Best test team student pilots annually, leveraging virtual reality and integrating commercial AMCTES Strategic Airlift Test Team, JB McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ solutions to address the Air Force’s pilot crisis. Their careful orchestration of officer and enlisted members unlocked a pool of 275,000 potential Lt Gen William H. Tunner Award candidates. Their synergistic efforts within the Air Force and Federal Aviation Best airlift crew Administration enabled 480 training missions to be accomplished in support Crew of MOOSE 69, JB Charleston, SC of congressionally highlighted pilot production. Brig Gen Ross G. Hoyt Award 706th Fighter Squadron, Nellis AFB, NV Best air refueling crew The men and women of the 706th provided core subject matter expertise to Crew of PYTHON 61, McConnell AFB, KS Nellis’ mission of operational test, tactics development, and next-generation training, fielding over eight billion dollars of capabilities and upgrades Gen John P. Jumper Award to the Combat Air Forces. The team also led the integration of these new Best remotely piloted aircraft crew capabilities into six Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed exercises, improving the Pilot: Capt Ryan Perhala, Sensor Operator: SMSgt Joshua Sjoholm capabilities of over 3,600 units throughout the Department of Defense. Mission Intelligence Coordinator: SrA Darius Rivera Col Frederick Coleman and Lt Col Keith Anderson, MacDill AFB, FL Gen Curtis E. LeMay Award Colonels Coleman and Anderson led all strategic planning at United States Best bomber aircrew Central Command for Operation Inherent Resolve to defeat the Islamic State Crew of HAWK 91, Dyess AFB, TX in Iraq and Syria. They represented the planning nexus between Central Command, five service components, and two subordinate headquarters. Gen Thomas S. Power Award Their leadership of over 200 planners worldwide directly enabled all Coalition Best missile combat crew operations to dismantle the Islamic State in Iraq and the Syrian caliphate. Lt Austin Van Hoesen & Lt Jedediah Simpson, FE Warren AFB, WY 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan The 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron led the first operational F-35A Gen Mark A. Welsh III One Air Force Award reception, placing fifth generation aircraft in the priority theater designated For the team that best demonstrates improved effectiveness through by the 2018 National Defense Strategy. Additionally, they were an integrated solutions instrumental element of the pressure campaign against North Korea by Cyber Blue Book Team, Kirtland AFB, NM supporting the National Command Authority’s airborne platform during the Leader Summit. The squadron also led the Special Operations Forces Airborne Battle Management Crew of the Year Award deployment that saved lives of the 12-member Thai youth soccer team. Outstanding aircrew's battle management contribution 128th ACCS Combat Crew 8, Robins AFB, GA General Atomics & Affiliated Companies, San Diego, CA General Atomics & Affiliated Companies have a long record of advocating Best Space Operations Crew for STEM education and supporting and promoting aerospace education. Deployed Space Electronics Warfare Crew, Patrick AFB, FL The General Atomics Sciences Education Foundation funds non-profit STEM organizations, such as TutorMate, and develops educational resources BAVA Humanitarian Mission of the Year Award accessible to the local community and worldwide. General Atomics Energy Most outstanding humanitarian mission Group developed a Fusion Education and Outreach Program to educate 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota AB, Japan students, parents and teachers on the STEM elements that support research and development of fusion energy. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. and Electromagnetic Systems Group fund and support university-level STEM programs specializing in aeronautics, astronautics, robotics and cyber-related subjects. Air Reserve Component Awards AIR NATIONAL GUARD AWARDS AND RECIPIENTS AIR FORCE RESERVE COMMAND AWARDS AND RECIPIENTS

Earl T. Ricks Award President’s Award Outstanding ANG airmanship Outstanding flying achievement Lt Col Bryan Meek, JB San Antonio-Lackland, TX Capt Charles Phelps, Whiteman AFB, MO CMSgt Dick Red Award Air Force Reserve Unit Award Best ANG maintainer 926th Wing, Nellis AFB, NV TSgt Kaisha Gurtner-Hatton, Buckley AFB, CO Citizen Airman and Employer of the Year Award - Officer Outstanding ANG Unit Maj Sonja Demuth, Peterson AFB, CO Best ANG unit airmanship Mrs. Karen Anderson, Lockheed Martin Space, Denver, CO 148th Fighter Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard Citizen Airman and Employer of the Year Award - Enlisted MSgt Peter Thompson, Beale AFB, CA Mr. Robert Burton, Deuel Vocational Institution, Tracy, CA

53 SECTION HEADOUTSTANDING AIRMEN OF THE YEAR RECEPTION & DINNER MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 | 5:45 P.M. - 10 P.M.

SMSGT SYLVETRIS HLONGWANE Eleventh Air Force Paralegal Manager Eleventh Air Force, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK Home of Record: Sumter, SC

Senior Master Sergeant Sylvetris Hlongwane led five teams in the command’s largest military justice arena, servicing five wings, 26 sites, and 55,000 clients. As the Staff Superintendent and acting First Sergeant, she guided 380 mission partners through 320 joint taskers, linking critical mission gaps. She excelled as a Senior Enlisted Advisor during a commander-directed investigation, delivering 448 hours of testimony, supporting improvements in pilot training. Sergeant Hlongwane executed exercises to assess a $21 million security contract that authenticated safeguards of $3 billion in protection-level assets, contributing to the return of 26 defenders to home station. Her leadership to 534 peers and 800 junior leaders culminated in her recognition as the Pacific Air Forces’ Lance P. Sijan recipient.

SMSGT ANDREW J. KEHL Deputy Fire Chief 99th Civil Engineer Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, NV Home of Record: Indio, CA

Senior Master Sergeant Andrew Kehl led 124 firefighters at the busiest airfield in the command, providing command and control capabilities for 1,400 emergencies. While leading the best training program in the wing, he secured 624 manpower days to support America’s largest multi-nation exercises. As the Air Force’s Innovator of the Year, he built a standardized business platform to conduct all daily fire operations at 47 bases, eliminating 80 percent rework and setting the stage for the first-ever fire department vehicle standardization project. He pioneered an expeditionary tasking aid, syncing available posturing to 99 multi-national personnel at three areas of responsibility in support of 1,200 combat sorties. Simultaneously, he finished his master’s degree in Organizational Leadership and published a 287-page book on enlisted force growth.

SMSGT PHILIP B. MCALPIN JR. Heavy Repair Superintendent 5th Civil Engineer Squadron, Minot Air Force Base, ND Home of Record: Philadelphia, PA

Senior Master Sergeant Philip McAlpin Jr. led 28 multi-craft Airmen in the daily maintenance of Syria’s sole C-17A capable semi-prepared landing zone. His efforts delivered 7,900 warfighters, ensured 900 combat sorties, and the reception and deployment of 8,900 short tons of essential cargo supporting Operation INHERENT RESOLVE. He identified critical airfield deficiencies and established courses of action to ensure Air Line of Communications remained open throughout the region during the Battle of Ar Raqqa. His efforts and data led to him authoring the U.S. Air Force’s first Comprehensive Landing Zone Maintenance Plan, reducing down time from 12 to four hours daily, resulting in an increase of 90 sorties per month. He also managed 32 projects valued at $3.7 million in support of the Special Operations Joint Task Force Syria.

54 The Air Force Outstanding Airman program annually recognizes 12 enlisted members for superior leadership, OUTSTANDING AIRMEN OF THE YEAR job performance, community involvement, and personal achievements. The program was initiated at the Air Force Association’s 10th annual National Convention, held in New Orleans in 1956. The selection board consists of the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force and the command chief RECEPTION & DINNER master sergeants from each USAF major command. The selections are reviewed by the Air Force Chief of Staff. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 | 5:45 P.M. - 10 P.M. The 12 selectees are awarded the Outstanding Airman of the Year Ribbon with the bronze service star device and wear the Outstanding Airman badge for one year.

MSGT JAHARA A. BROWN Plans and Programs Superintendent 78th Security Forces Squadron, Robins Air Force Base, GA Home of Record: Atlanta, GA

Master Sergeant Jahara Brown directs 25 military and civilian personnel in developing and maintaining security plans for the protection of $18.7 billion in assets and 24,000 personnel. His expertise in law enforcement and security proved evident in his leadership of 85 personnel during 64 patrol responses that netted 32 criminals. While deployed as a combat arms program manager, he streamlined the movement of 1,500 weapons in 48-hours, aiding the success of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization air-strikes against Syria. A true wingman, Sergeant Brown sustained injuries during a vehicle rollover where he quickly reacted to save the lives of six other Airmen. Finally, Sergeant Brown mentored 420 Airmen during three TED talks cultivating an environment of ownership versus renter-ship.

TSGT INNA A. LVOVA Financial Analysis Non-commissioned Officer in Charge 50th Comptroller Squadron, Schriever AFB, CO Home of Record: San Jose, CA

Technical Sergeant Inna A. Lvova skillfully managed the 50th Space Wing's $3 million reimbursement program, surpassing five command metrics, which led directly to Team Schriever’s number one ranking across Air Force Space Command. Her superior analytical skills proved pivotal in vaulting Installation Mission Support Center's obligation rate to $24 million, a 93 percent surge from the prior year. Her actions drove the execution of 15 construction projects, integrating joint operations for two combatant commands, and instituting the first $85 thousand network enclave, enabling data transfer across 89 Civil Engineering Squadrons. Furthermore, Sergeant Lvova's leadership elevated her team and delivered the Comptroller Organization and Financial Analysis Flight of the Year for Space Command. Her skilled leadership was further showcased by her selection as Noncommissioned Officer Academy Distinguished Graduate.

TSGT ANDREW C. MERRYLEES Radio Frequency Transmission Systems Noncommissioned Officer in Charge 166th Communications Flight, New Castle, DE Home of Record: New Castle, DE

Technical Sergeant Andrew Merrylees’ innovations saved the 166th Airlift over 1,000 man-hours, regaining over 550 training hours. His efforts in the quality assurance program automated processes and eliminated redundancies, increasing evaluation output by 200 percent and overcoming a major unit effectiveness inspection deficiency. As the unit training manager, he created a new workflow and developed a database system which led to a 70 percent drop in overdue training. Sergeant Merrylees crafted a vital analysis tool that captures major wing-level deficiency trends and armed leadership with key metrics to enable critical decision-making capabilities. He is a multi-year audio and visual coordinator for the Special Olympics Delaware, and volunteers monthly to support technical requirements for children with psychiatric needs.

55 SECTIONOUTSTANDING HEAD AIRMEN OF THE YEAR

TSGT KENNETH T. O’BRIEN Special Tactics Team Element Leader 320th Special Tactics Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan Home of Record: Bunker Hill, IN

Technical Sergeant Kenneth O’Brien seamlessly embedded with the Secret Service and Joint Special Operation Forces as part of a President of the United States protection team, ensuring safety and security during the first United States and North Korean negotiation summit in history. While on temporary duty, he charged into a burning vehicle in South Korea where he extracted an injured civilian and successfully performed life-saving procedures. Additionally, he played an instrumental role in the Thailand Cave rescue mission. He was essential in creating the rescue plan, which placed himself as the furthest American inside the cave. During the mission, he also led the effort to retrieve and successfully resuscitate a Thai Navy SEAL. His team’s heroic efforts led to the rescue of 13 Thai civilians.

SSGT CARYN N. FREDERICK Satellite Systems Operator and Orbital Analyst Technician 19th Space Operations Squadron, Schriever AFB, CO Home of Record: Aurora, CO

Staff Sergeant Caryn Frederick qualified as the second Reservist to certify as an orbital analyst in support of the $7.5 billion Global Positioning System 35-satellite constellation. Additionally, she participated in a three-day exercise and developed a 240-step procedure for the first-ever Block IIR satellite disposal. She advised a 70-member contractor team in the validation of launch and early orbit processes, and identified and corrected severe training deficiencies prior to the first GPS Block-3 launch. These efforts led to 235 critiques for the next- generation technical order, driving over 200 modifications and three major risks associated with the command and control system, which culminated in the redesign of its maneuver planning interface.

SSGT GARY G. JEFFREY III Medical Materiel Technician 81st Medical Support Squadron, Keesler Air Force Base, MS Home of Record: Tiffin, OH

As a Senior Airman Gary Jeffrey led the wing’s flu vaccine program by securing 190,000 doses and coordinating with four agencies, ensuring immunizations for three Department of Defense sites five weeks early. He secured a cross- command leech treatment transfer within 24 hours, avoiding a two-week patient care delay, ultimately saving a patient’s limb. He designed training for 29 accounts, briefing three acquisition processes to 96 customers, cutting 1,500 errors and decreasing delivery time from seven days to one. He balanced cost center operations, certifying 44 Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve accounts, worth $670,000, supporting one of three national disaster response teams.

56 SSGT CHRISTOPHER M. STUEBBE Forward Area Refueling Point Program Manager 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Joint Base Charleston, SC Home of Record: Mentor, OH

Staff Sergeant Christopher M. Stuebbe was a critical member of the crew that enabled Special Operation Task Forces to conduct raids against high-value targets during Operation FREEDOM’S SENTINEL. He flew 35 combat missions totaling 133 hours, and transferred 283,000 pounds of fuel that were vital to the mission. Additionally, he expedited emergency repairs on Air Force Special Operation Command equipment valued at $500,000, enabling joint force teams to be mission ready in under 12 hours. He also led a presidential-approved operation, refueling 28 aircraft, ensuring mission success. Finally, while deployed, he completed 18 credit hours toward his bachelor’s degree, helped wounded warriors as a volunteer in the hospital’s critical care section, and organized United Service Organizations events for 19,000 personnel.

SRA MISTY A. RICHMOND Public Health Technician 52d Aerospace Medicine Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany Home of Record: Blue Creek, OH

Senior Airman Misty Richmond managed the preventative health assessment program for 21 units, reviewing 1,800 medical records, validating 21,600 requirements. Her efforts led to a 99.4 percent compliance rate, culminating in the 52d Medical Group earning the number one rating in the command. Additionally, as the group’s liaison for TRIDENT JUNCTURE, she readied 321 members, validated 4,000 individual medical requirements enabling 209 Joint sorties, vital to the execution of United States and North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s largest exercise since the Cold War. Furthermore, Airman Richmond completed a food vulnerability assessment, evaluating 360 security items, identifying five concerns, safeguarding a $65 million food supply. Finally, she completed 30 credit hours, upheld a 4.0 grade point average, making the Dean’s List and earning her Community College of the Air Force degree.

SRA JUSTIN ALLEN STARKS Fire & Emergency Services Driver and Operator Organization: 11 Civil Engineer Squadron, Joint Base Andrews AFB, MD Home of Record: Jackson, MS

Senior Airman Justin Allen Starks is a driver and operator for Joint Base Andrews’ Fire & Emergency Services, where he is the lead trainer for 25 assigned shift personnel. An expert at his craft, he responded to 11 motor vehicle accidents, seven suspicious package emergencies and four fires, safeguarding 16,000 personnel. As a staff assistant, he scrutinized 53 training records and corrected 231 errors, realigning the flight within Air Force Instruction and validating the department’s 2018 accreditation selection. Airman Starks received the first ever Military Honeywell Scholarship from the International Association of Fire Chiefs which showcased firefighter training across the enterprise. He completed his master’s degree in Public Administration with a 3.9 grade point average, and authored two books on investing and finance.

57 AIR FORCE BIRTHDAY RECEPTION & DINNER Wednesday, September 18, 2019 | 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. AFA CHAIRMAN’S AEROSPACE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT EDUCATION ACHIEVEMENT AWARD AWARDS For long-term commitment to aerospace education, making a significant Recognizes a lifetime of work in the advancement of aerospace. impact across the nation.

AIR FORCE JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER GEN JOHN A. SHAUD, USAF (RET.) TRAINING CORPS Gen Shaud has spent a lifetime of devoted The mission of AFJROTC is to develop citizens service to the mission, the people and the future of character dedicated to serving their nation leaders of the United States Air Force. Initially, and their community. High school cadets learn he was a B-47 pilot, later transitioning to the self-reliance, self-discipline, and other leadership B-52 and becoming an aircraft commander. He skills which makes AFROTC an outstanding logged over 5,600 flight hours of which 251 of leadership development program. In response those were combat and flew in more than 35 to our Air Force’s need for additional pilots, AFJROTC offered private different aircraft. He later served as the Executive pilot certification scholarships last year, which sent AFJROTC cadets to Director of AFA where he was responsible for eight-week in residence university aviation programs. Cadets completing producing Air Force Fifty to commemorate the the program earned college credit and a private pilot certification. This 50th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force. He then summer, 150 cadets out of 17,000 applicants, were chosen to attend 1 of joined the faculty and professional staff of Air 11 universities for this program. We thank AFJROTC for their superb long- University, serving as the Director of Strategic Studies and Director of the standing support to AFA Aerospace Education and STEM programs. Their Air Force Research Institute. He currently teaches cyber security at Air contributions to CyberPatriot and StellarXplorers, combined with strong University and is President of the SHAPE Officers' Association. citizenship training, enhance the Air Force Association’s mission.

JOHN R. ALISON AWARD GEN T. MICHAEL "BUZZ" MOSELEY, USAF (RET.) For the most outstanding contribution by industrial leadership to national defense. Gen Moseley served as the 18th Chief of Staff of the Air Force and is a fighter pilot with more DRAKEN INTERNATIONAL than 3,000 flight hours in fighters and trainers. General Moseley also commanded 9th Air Force AFA’s John R. Alison Award is presented to Draken International. Draken and U.S. Central Command Air Forces while International has been awarded the $280 million Adversary Air (ADAIR) II serving as Combined Forces Air Component contract to provide adversary air services at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada Commander for operations Southern Watch, through December 2023. As the sole provider of adversary support for the Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. He serves USAF. Draken’s team of highly qualified pilots fly the company’s advanced on a variety of boards and is active in lecturing on fighter aircraft to simulate non-western tactics against USAF assets. To the principles of leadership and the international support this contract, Draken will provide over 5,600 annual flight hours security environment. He is currently a Board supporting combat readiness training. Director of the Association of Former Students of Texas A&M University as well as serving on the Boards of the Lafayette Escadrille Memorial Foundation in Paris, France and the American Air Museum at RAF Duxford, United Kingdom.

DR. BENJAMIN LAMBETH

Lambeth's career, as an airpower specialist, began with the publication of his book “The John R. Alison has been called “the All-American Airman.” Transformation of American Air Power” published He completed flight training in 1937 and continued to develop by the Cornell University Press in 2000. The remarkable aeronautical skills, particularly in the P-40. He book became required reading throughout served with Claire L. Chennault when the famed Flying Tigers the Air Force’s professional military education merged into the Army Air Forces, shooting down six Japanese aircraft in the process. However, perhaps his greatest contri- establishment. Lambeth is a civil-rated pilot who bution to the war came as an organizer, with Lt Col Philip G. has flown over 40 types of fighter and attack Cochran, of the first air commando unit, formed to aid British aircraft. He spent nearly two years as a Soviet forces in Burma. He flew a CG-4A glider into Burma and, on military analyst in the Office of National Estimates landing, grabbed a rifle and grenades, ready to battle enemy forces on the ground. at the Central Intelligence Agency, where he had After three weeks in the jungle, he flew a damaged British C-47 back to India, where he been appointed to draft the strategy and doctrine received simultaneous messages from Gen H. H. Arnold and Gen Dwight D. Eisenhow- portion of the annual U.S. national intelligence estimate of the Soviet er, both wanting immediate reports on the commando raid. After World War II, Alison threat to North America. During his 37-year career at RAND he authored became Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Aeronautics, but he returned to Active a succession of well-received books on various aspects of airpower, all Duty for the Korean War. He retired from the Air Force Reserve as a Major General. He also served as AFA National President and Chairman of the Board. under U.S. Air Force sponsorship. He is still at RAND corporation, where he remains an adjunct associate.

58 W. STUART SYMINGTON AWARD For the most significant contribution by a civilian in the field of national defense.

THE HONORABLE HEATHER WILSON 24th Secretary of the Air Force W. Stuart Symington was the first Secretary of the Air Force. In those early days, he provided strong leadership and set a lasting example of how the job should be handled. Sym- While Secretary, Heather Wilson improved ington joined the Army in World War I and was commissioned the readiness of the Air Force, cut years out a second lieutenant at 17. He later graduated from Yale and of acquisition schedules and got better prices had a successful career in business—including the defense through competition. She repealed hundreds business. President Truman asked Symington to join the gov- of superfluous regulations; and strengthened ernment and, in 1946, appointed him Assistant Secretary of our ability to deter and dominate in space. War for Air. He played a key role in the 1946-47 political de- Together with Gen Goldfein, she made the case bates that led to formation of a separate US Air Force. His last year in office, 1949, for expanding the Air Force by 74 squadrons. was dominated by controversy about the B-36 bomber and a USAF-Navy clash over Wilson was a member of the US House of which would control the strategic nuclear mission. The Air Force, led by Symington and Gen Hoyt S. Vandenberg, prevailed. In April 1950, he resigned in objection to Representatives. She also served as a senior advisor to several national excessive cuts to the Air Force. With the outbreak of the Korean War two months later, laboratories on matters related to nuclear weapons, non-proliferation, arms Symington was proved right. He was elected to the US Senate in 1952 and represented control verification, intelligence and the defense industrial base. She is Missouri for four consecutive terms, retiring in December 1976. currently the President of the University of Texas at El Paso. H. H. ARNOLD AWARD For the most significant contribution by a military member to national defense.

GEN ELLEN M. PAWLIKOWSKI Gen Henry H. “Hap” Arnold is recognized by all as the Former Commander, Air Force Materiel father of the US Air Force. He is the only American officer ever Command promoted to five star rank in two services—in the Army in 1944 and in the Air Force in 1949. Arnold graduated from West Gen Ellen Pawlowski was the Commander of Point in 1907, the year the Aeronautical Division of the Army AFMC. Her career has spanned a wide variety Signal Corps was established. He volunteered for aviation and of technical management, leadership and staff was taught to fly by the Wright brothers. He was an excellent positions including command at the wing and pilot, winning the first-ever Mackay Trophy for outstanding center levels. She has served as Director of the flight in 1912. In the 1930s, Arnold commanded the 1st Wing Acquisition Management Office for the Assistant of the GHQ Air Force. He became Chief of the Air Corps in 1938 and Commanding General of the Army Air Forces when the AAF was formed during World War II. He to the Secretary of Defense for Atomic Energy built it from its small prewar size into a force of almost 2.4 million Airmen and 80,000 and as Deputy Assistant to the Secretary of aircraft. He helped shape operations in Europe and in the Pacific and selected and Defense for Counterproliferation, Office of the Secretary of Defense. Her developed leaders for the AAF. His driving energy and determination were legendary. leadership assignments included Program Director of the Airborne Laser The effectiveness of Arnold’s AAF during the war was a key factor in the creation of the Program; Commander of the Military Satellite Communications Systems United States Air Force as a separate military service in 1947. Wing; and Commander of the Air Force Research Laboratory. She retired last July, after over 40 years of distinguished service. CONNECT WITH US #ASC19

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