Command Chiefs and Sergeants Major from the United States Air Force, Army, and Navy will be speaking on a featured panel at this year’s Strategic Space and Defense 2006 conference in Omaha. This agenda topic is entitled, “Iraq, Afghanistan and the Global War on Terror – Frontline Views of the Command Chiefs”. The command chiefs will offer a unique perspective regarding operations and space activities.

Moderator:

FLTCM William N. Nissen, USN, Command Master Chief, United States Strategic Command

Panelist speakers:

  • CMSgt Todd A. Kabalan, USAF, Command Chief Master Sergeant, JFCC- Global Strike Integration/ 8th Air Force
  • CSM David L. Lady, USA, Command Sergeant Major, JFCC-Integrated Missile Defense/ U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command
  • CSM David R. Roper, USA, Command Sergeant Major, JFCC-Network Warfare/ National Security Agency

Confirmed featured speakers for the conference include:

  • The Honorable Terry Everett, Chairman, Strategic Forces Subcommittee, House Armed Services Committee, United States House of Representative
  • The Honorable Lee Terry, 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 G. Bush, President and Chief Financial Officer, Northrop Grumman Corporation
  • Ms. Joanne M. Maguire, Executive Vice President, Lockheed Martin Space Systems
  • Lt Gen C. 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
  • Maj Gen William L. Shelton, USAF, Commander, 14th Air Force/JFCC-Space
  • Air Vice Marshal (AVM) DN Ganesh, Chairman, Steering Group for Exploitation of Aerospace, Indian Air Force

For a full list of speakers go to www.StratSpace.org

The conference agenda includes a spectacular opening ceremony and reception at Omaha’s new Holland Performing Arts Center, co-sponsored by Lockheed Martin and the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce; a keynote luncheon, co-sponsored by Northrop Grumman; and a closing reception.

Two weeks remain to register and attend Strategic Space and Defense 2006. For secure online registration, a complete program agenda, and speaker, exhibitor, and sponsor information, visit www.StratSpace.org.