Strategic Space and Defense 2006 gathers again in Omaha

Strategic Space and Defense 2006 gathers again in Omaha

The Space Foundation and Space News present Strategic Space and Defense 2006 at the Qwest Center Omaha 10-12 Oct. The conference addresses the space-related and other key missions of the United States Strategic Command, its component and supported commands, and the contributions and leadership of the aerospace contractor community, elected and appointed federal officials and others upon whom the command counts for success. New this year: increased international participation, expanded exhibit facilities, and an opening ceremony in Omaha's spectacular new Holland Performing Arts Center.

Register by September 8 to take advantage of the "advance" rate, a savings of up to $150 off the full conference registration.

Topics will include a JFCC Roundtable, Industry Perspectives, Intelligence for Our Strategic Forces, Operationally Responsive Space - Strategic Capabilities for Combatant Commanders, International Perspectives - Strategic Security Through Alliances, Commercial Applications for Emerging Strategic Threats, Operational Perspectives - The Pacific, Operational Aspects of NORAD/NORTHCOM.

Confirmed featured speakers include: The Honorable Terry Everett, chairman, Strategic Forces Subcommittee, House Armed Services Committee, United States House of Representatives; Gen James E. Cartwright, USMC, commander, United States Strategic Command; The Honorable Dr. Ronald M. Sega, under secretary of the Air Force; The Honorable David Heineman, governor, State of Nebraska; Mr. Wes Bush, president and chief financial officer, Northrop Grumman Corporation; Ms. Joanne Maguire, executive vice president, Lockheed Martin Space Systems; Lt Gen Daniel P. Leaf, USAF, deputy commander, United States Pacific Command; Lt Gen Robert Kehler, USAF, deputy commander, United States Strategic Command; Lt Gen Frank G. Klotz, USAF, vice commander, Air Force Space Command; LTG Larry J. Dodgen, USA, commander, United States Army Space and Missile Defense Command/United States Army Forces Strategic Command and Joint Functional Component Command for Integrated Missile Defense; and Maj Gen William L. Shelton, USAF, commander, 14th Air Force/JFCC-Space.

Secure registration and full conference information is available online at www.StratSpace.org or by calling 1-800-691-4000.

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