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March 2010

The Case for a National Space Strategy - Quarterly Luncheon: Mar 4
We are pleased to have as our keynote speaker, Lieutenant General Michael Hamel, Ret., former Commander, Space and Missile Systems Center, Air Force Space Command.

Location: To provide an opportunity for our membership throughout our area of operations to participate in Chapter events, we will again meet at:
Westfield's Marriott Washington Dulles
14750 Conference Center Drive
Chantilly, VA 20151

Registration:
Registration begins at 11:30 a.m., lunch will be served at 12:00 p.m.

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2009

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November 2009

Invitation for our Veterans from OBCO: Nov 21
The Old Bridge Chamber Orchestra is performing a concert of American Music in honor of our Veterans and those currently serving in our Armed Forces on Saturday, Nov. 21 at 8pm. There is no admission fee and there will be a complimentary reception after the performance.

Please Join OBCO at:
Convenant Presbyterian Church,
5640 Hoadly Road, Manassas,
on Saturday, Nov 21 @ 8PM.

A pre concert talk will be held at 730pm and a complimentary reception will follow the performance.

More info: http://obco.org

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October 2009

Gabriel Chapter Qtrly. EXCOM Meeting: Oct 8
Where: Allen Building / Room 718
Time: 11:30AM-1:00PM

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September 2009

Gabriel AFA Operation Warfighter baseball event: Sep 23
Operation Warfighter Baseball event team includes:

MSgt Patricia Sieja - NRO lead and OW game escort

Ms Katherine Wood - Walter Reed Army Med Center liaison

Mr Al Childers - Nationals team liaison

For Nats vs Dodgers game on Wed 23 Sep 09, Nats community relations rep has provided special seating and pre-game activities for total of 19 people: 18 wounded warriors/guest plus one AFA escort MSgt Sieja, NRO mil rep to Gabriel EXCOM. Wounded Warrior attendees will be combo of NRO OW members and WRAMC patients.

Article and pix for Gabriel newsletter to follow within 48 hours for Nancy Cribb to meet final suspense for newsletter publication.

My thanks to team members above plus Capt DeWitt Latimer for their involvement and assistance in making this event a reality.

Terry Young

AFA Gabriel Chapter Luncheon: Sep 3
Location: Westfields Marriott
Time: 1130-1:00 p.m

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August 2009

USAF's first UAS Academic Symposium: Aug 4 - 6
The United States Air Force will host the USAF's first UAS academic symposium Building Academic Opportunities for the Future of UAS, August 4-6 at the University of North Dakota. This event will focus on unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and their role in shaping the future of Air Force aviation. Members of the Air Force, colleges, and universities will have an opportunity to discuss the Air Force's UAS vision.

Recently, the Air Force ushered in a new era in the application of airpower with the release of its first UAS Flight Plan. This visionary document prescribes how the Service intends to institutionalize UAS throughout the Air Force to include implications for doctrine, organization, training, materiel, leadership, education, personnel, facilities, and policy.

The Air Force recognizes the important role our Nations academic centers have in developing future aerospace leaders, and the innovations enjoyed as a result of their research efforts. The Air Force is inviting academic centers to learn about their vision for UAS and explore teaming and research opportunities in various disciplines that will enable them to achieve our goals.

This is an exciting time to chart a new course in aviation, much like the early airpower pioneers of the 20th Century.

Registration information is located on the Web at http://www.uasresearch.org. For any questions or issues related to registration, please contact Laurel Ann Dukart 701-777-2615 ldukart@aero.und.edu. For additional information on hotels and the city of Grand Forks, please contact Chris Naas 701-777-3715 naas@aero.und.edu.

For inquiries regarding the conference, please contact Paul Geier (703) 601-4079 paul.geier.ctr@pentagon.af.mil or Doug Marshall dmarshal@aero.und.edu.

WHO: Colleges and Universities engaged in UAS research related to advanced technologies for platforms, propulsion, robotic maintenance, autonomy, modularity, economic and business case analysis for UAS, ethics and policy research for UAS related issues, new sensors, miniaturization, swarm technology, and human machine interfaces.

WHAT: Air Force UAS Academic Summit

WHAT: August 4-6

WHERE: University of North Dakota Grand Forks, North Dakota

WHY: To discuss the future of Air Force UAS and identify research and teaming opportunities colleges and universities

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July 2009

Air Force to host UAS Summit: Jul 28 - 30
The United States Air Force will host an Unmanned Aircraft Systems Summit July 28-30 in Herndon, Va., in which members of the Air Force, Joint service partners and industry stakeholders will have an opportunity to discuss the Air Force's UAS vision.

Air Force leaders recently released a log-term roadmap called the "UAS Flight Plan" detailing the service's way ahead for UAS implementation.

The Air Force recognizes and values the cutting edge research and development industry partners undertake in furthering our military capabilities for our Nation's defense. The event will enable discussions among DOD and industry on UAS-related topics ranging the growth and application of UAS-related technologies to changes in policy, doctrine, training and organization, among others, that will enable the service to realize its goals.

The three day event will lead off with the first day designated Air Force-only. Day 2 is designated for DOD personnel and Day 3 is designated an industry day. Media are also invited to attend on Day 3. Dress for the event is uniform of the day for military and business casual for civilians.

Industry interested in attending should contact Rick Rankin at rick.rankin@pentagon.af.mil for registration and other information.

WHO: Air Force personnel, DOD personnel, Industry
WHAT: Air Force UAS Summit
WHEN: July 28 (Air Force Only), July 29 (All DOD), July 30 (Industry)
WHERE: Scitor Corporation Facility, Herndon, VA

Gabriel Chapter Qtrly. EXCOM Meeting: Jul 9
Gabriel Chapter EXCOM Members, Our next EXCOM meeting is thursday, July 9

Location: Allen Building Room 825 Time: 11:30-1:00

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April 2009

Gabriel Chapter Qtrly. EXCOM Meeting: Apr 2
Gabriel Chapter EXCOM Members, Our next EXCOM meeting is Thursday April 2
Location:Booz Allen Building Room 825
Time:11:30

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March 2009

AFA-Gabriel Chapter Luncheon: Mar 31
The next Gabriel Chapter luncheon is scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at Clyde's of Tysons Corner.

We are honored to have as our keynote speaker, AFA President Lt Gen (Ret.) Michael Dunn who will discuss key AFA and AF issues for the Obama Administration.

Registration begins at 11:30 a.m., lunch will be served at 12:00 p.m.

Luncheon Fee- $30 (cash or check made out to "AFA- Gen Charles A. Gabriel Chapter" payable at the door)

Please RSVP by replying to this email (afa_gabriel_chapter@afa-gabriel.org) by noon, March 24, 2009.

Please let us know if you have any special dietary requirements

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January 2009

Gabriel Chapter Qtrly. EXCOM Meeting: Jan 8
Where: Booz Allen, 8283 Greensboro Dr, McLean VA, Allen room 718
Time: 11:30 AM-1:00 PM

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2008

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November 2008

Gabriel Chapter Qtrly. EXCOM meeting: Nov 24
Location: Allen 1021
Time: 11:30-12:30

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October 2008

Quarterly Chapter Luncheon: Oct 16
Mark your calendars! Our next Chapter luncheon is scheduled for 16 October 2008 at Clyde's of Tysons Corner at 12:00 p.m. (11:30 a.m. registration).

We are honored to have as our keynote speaker, Brig Gen Mark Schissler, Director for Cyber Operations, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Plans and Requirements, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C. Brig Gen Schissler is responsible for establishing and advocating policy, guidance and resources for cyber and information operations. In addition, his responsibilities include developing programs and plans for overall Air Force IO and cyber and for the creation and development of the Air Force Cyber Career Force.

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2007

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April 2007

Air & Space Conference & Technology Exposition: Apr 27
The 2007 Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition will be a historic gathering of leaders from the U.S. government, the Department of Defense, and the aerospace industry. In conjunction with the conference and exposition September 24-26, the U.S. Air Force will host a Global Air Chiefs Conference with 128 invited Air Chiefs attending from around the world.