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2018 AUSA Annual MeetingSCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE

Sunday, 8 October

8:00 18:00 Registration Open

East and West Registration Area

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Friday, 5 October

8:00 17:00 Registration and Ticket Pickup Open

West Registration Area

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Saturday, 6 October

8:00 17:00 Registration and Ticket Pickup Open


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Sunday, 7 October

7:00 12:00 Army Ten-Miler

Co-Sponsored by AUSA and KBRwyle

Pentagon

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8:00 18:00 Ticket Pickup Open


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13:00 17:00 AUSA Chapter Presidents Training

Marriott Marquis

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18:00 20:30 AUSA Chapter Presidents Dinner

HOSTGEN Carter HamUnited States Army, RetiredPresident and CEOAssociation of the United States Army

AWARDS

Marriott Marquis Ballroom - Salons 1-5 [Invitation Only]

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Monday, 8 October

6:30 8:00 The Sergeant Major of the Army Battle Challenge

HOSTSMA Daniel A. Dailey

Room 152 A and Exhibit Hall C, Booth 4043

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Sergeant Major of the Army

OPENING REMARKSSMA Kenneth O. PrestonUnited States Army, RetiredVice President, NCO & Soldier ProgramsAssociation of the United States Army

WELCOMEGEN Carter HamUnited States Army, RetiredPresident and CEOAssociation of the United States Army



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7:30 9:00 MG Robert G. Moorhead National Guard/Army Reserve Breakfast

HOSTLTG Jack C. StultzUnited States Army, RetiredCouncil of TrusteesAssociation of the United States Army

AWARDSWalter T. Kerwin, Jr. Readiness Award152nd Combat Sustainment Support BattalionSouth Dakota Army National GuardTraining Year 2017

7th Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment (GSAB)U.S. Army ReserveFort Hood, TXTraining Year 2017

Chapter Awards

SPEAKERGEN Robert B. AbramsCommanding GeneralUnited States Army Forces Command

Room 146 ABC (ticket/ID badge required)

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7:30 9:00 AUSA Family Readiness Networking Breakfast

Room 201

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HOSTAssociation of the United States Army, Family Readiness

SPEAKERSHollyanne MilleySpouse of the Chief of Staff of the Army

Holly DaileySpouse of the Sergeant Major of the Army

9:00 17:00 Exhibits Open: Halls A, B, C, D and E-

9:05 9:15 Innovators Corner: Ribbon Cutting & Opening Remarks

ASA(ALT)

SPEAKERDr. Bruce D. JetteAssistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics and Technology)

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9:15 9:40 Innovators Corner: Adsorbent-enabled Portable Medical Gas Supply Systems

Aeronics, Inc.

SPEAKERTBA

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9:30 11:15 Opening Ceremony

PRELUDE3rd United States Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Fife & Drum CorpsThe United States Army Band "Pershing's Own"

OPENING REMARKSGEN Carter F. HamUnited States Army, RetiredPresident and CEOAssociation of the United States Army

INVOCATIONChaplain (COL) Terry AustinMilitary District of WashingtonUnited States Army

KEYNOTE SPEAKERThe Honorable Mark T. Esper Secretary of the Army

Ballroom

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AWARDSGeneral Creighton W. Abrams MedalThe Honorable Thomas J. Ridge

Major General Anthony J. Drexel Biddle MedalAntonia “Toni” Schuman

Lieutenant General Raymond S. McLain MedalMG Jessica L. Garfola WrightUnited States Army, Retired

Major General James Earl Rudder MedalCSM Joseph R. SweeneyUnited States Army, Retired

Sergeant Major of the Army William G. Bainbridge MedalCSM Robert W. Van PeltUnited States Army, Retired

The Joseph P. Cribbins AwardArmy Civilian of the YearCSM Jesse SablanUnited States Army, Retired

The AUSA Volunteer Family of the YearSSG Vincent Pastore and Family

The AUSA National Service AwardWalmart Inc.

Chapter and Division/Command Awards

9:45 10:10 Innovators Corner: Enabling Decentralized Data-Intensive Processing through Modular Execution Environments and Distributed Average Consensus

Hyperdyne, Inc.

SPEAKERTBA

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10:15 10:40 Innovators Corner: Sempulse Triage Solutionct

Sempulse, LLC

SPEAKERTBA

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10:45 11:10 Innovators Corner: Synaptic Intelligence for Multi-INT Merge, Weighting and Contextual Response ISR

Nara Logics, Inc.

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SPEAKERTBA

11:15 11:40 Innovators Corner: All-Weather, Solid-State Lidar

NODAR Inc.

SPEAKERTBA

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11:30 13:30 General Officers Spouse Mentorship Luncheon

HOSTAssociation of the United States Army, Family Readiness

SPEAKERMelissa HelmickFounder, General Officers Spouse Mentoring Program

Room 201

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11:30 12:30 Patton's Filmmaking Workshops: A New Approach to Posttraumatic Stress Treatment

SPEAKERBenjamin PattonExecutive DirectorPatton Veterans Project, Inc.

Room 204 C

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11:45 12:10 Innovators Corner: What is xTechSearch - Q & A Session

ODASA(R&T)

SPEAKERSDr. Willis

Mr.Israel

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11:45 12:25 Warriors Corner: Army Integrated Personnel and Pay System (IPPS-A)- What Soldiers Need to Know

SPEAKERSCOL Darby McNulty Project ManagerArmy Integrated Personnel and Pay System

COL Gregory JohnsonChiefFunctional Management

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12:30 14:30 ROTC Luncheon

HOSTLTG Raymond V. MasonUnited States Army, Retired

SPEAKERGEN Stephen J. TownsendCommanding General, United States Army Training and Doctrine Command

AWARDSROTC Awards

PATRIOTIC PROGRAMThe United States Army Band Downrange

Marriott Marquis Ballroom - Salon 6-10

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12:30 14:30 AUSA Community Partner Luncheon

HOSTMG Patricia HickersonUnited States Army, RetiredCouncil of TrusteesAssociation of the United States Army

OPENING REMARKSGEN Carter HamUnited States Army, RetiredPresident and CEOAssociation of the United States Army

KEYNOTE SPEAKERThe Honorable Robert Wilkie Secretary of Veterans Affairs

AWARDSChapter Awards

PATRIOTIC PROGRAMThe United States Army Brass Quintet

Marriott Marquis Ballroom - Salon 1-5

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12:30 14:30 U.S. Army NCO and Soldier of the Year Recognition Luncheon

HOSTSMA Daniel A. DaileySergeant Major of the Army

OPENING AND CLOSING REMARKSSMA Kenneth O. PrestonUnited States Army, RetiredVice President, NCO & Soldier Programs

Room 146 ABC

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Association of the United States Army KEYNOTE SPEAKERGEN James McConvilleVice Chief of Staff of the United States Army

PATRIOTIC PROGRAMThe United States Army Chorus

12:35 13:15 Warriors Corner: Mobilization

SPEAKERBG John B. Richardson IVDirector of OperationsReadiness and Mobilization,G3/5/7

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13:00 15:00 U.S. Army Women’s Foundation Forum: WWI Switchboard Operators - "The Hello Girls"

HOSTBG Anne F. MacdonaldUnited States Army, RetiredPresident, United States Army Women’s Foundation

OPENING REMARKSLTG Theodore G. Stroup, Jr.United States Army, RetiredSenior Fellow, Association of the United States Army

KEYNOTE SPEAKERCokie RobertsAmerican Journalist and Author

DOCUMENTARY SCREENING"The Hello Girls: America’s First Women Soldiers"

MODERATORDr. Francoise BonnellDirector, United States Army Women's Museum

PANELISTSJim TheresWriter/Director and Executive Producer"The Hello Girls"

Dr. Shelton HochheiserAT&T Corporate Historian

Ellouise SchottlerStoryteller, Producer, Television Host and Performer

Carolyn Timbie

Room 202 B

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Granddaughter of WWI Switchboard Operator, Grace Banker

13:00 13:25 Innovators Corner: Artificial Intelligence Video Recognition for Persistent Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (AIISR)

IronYun Inc. USA

SPEAKERTBA

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13:25 14:05 Warriors Corner: Operation Inherent Resolve 2017-18- Observations, Insights and Lessons Learned

SPEAKERSMG Ken KamperCombined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent ResolveChief of Staff (2017-2018)

MG Felix Gedney (GBR)Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve Deputy Commander-Strategy and Support (2017-2018)

BG Leah Lauderback (USAF)Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve Combined Joint Staff Branch for Intelligence (2017-2018)

COL Brian SullivanCommander3/10 IBCT

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13:30 15:00 Digital Learning Session: Developing Leaders Through Different Mediums

SPEAKERSCPT Megan JantosGreen Notebook Blog

MAJ Josh PowersField Grade Leader Blog

John AmbleModern War Institute

Room 204 AB

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13:30 13:55 Innovators Corner: Situational Awareness with WISER RRLT

WISER Systems, Inc.

SPEAKERTBA

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14:00 15:30 Director, U.S. Army National Guard Seminar

SPEAKER

Room 152 AB

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LTG Timothy J. KadavyDirector, Army National Guard

14:00 16:00 AUSA's ILW Contemporary Military Forum: Future Disruptive Threats

HOSTLTG Scott D. BerrierDeputy Chief of Staff, G-2United States Army

PANELISTSThe Honorable Daniel CoatsDirector, National Intelligence

GEN Paul M. NakasoneDirector, National Security AgencyCommander, U.S. Cyber Command

The Honorable Kari A. BingenPrincipal Deputy Under Secretary, Defense Intelligence

LTG Robert P. Ashley, Jr. Director, Defense Intelligence Agency Robert CardilloDirector, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

Room 147 AB

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14:00 16:00 AUSA's ILW Contemporary Military Forum: Army Futures Command Unifies Force Modernization

HOSTGEN John M. Murray Commanding GeneralUnited States Army Futures Command

PANELISTSThe Honorable Ryan D. McCarthy United States Under Secretary of the Army

The Honorable Dr. Bruce D. JetteUnited States Assistant Secretary of the Army Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology

Trae StephensVenture CapitalistStartups in Government Space

Room 151 AB

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14:00 16:30 AUSA Military Family Forum I: The 16 Indicators of Military Family Readiness

HOSTPatty BarronDirector, Family ReadinessAssociation of the United States Army

OPENING REMARKSDee GeiseChief, Soldier & Family Readiness DivisionOffice of the Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management

KEYNOTE SPEAKERDr. Stacy HawkinsBehavioral Research ScientistResearch Facilitation Laboratory / Army Analytics Group

MODERATORDr. Shelley KimballSurvey Director, Military Family Advisory Network

PANELISTSChaplain (COL) Joseph H. MelvinFort Belvoir Garrison Chaplain

Dr. Beth FunkOwner/Director, Life Works Yoga COL Deydre S. TeyhenCommander, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research Lee KelleyDirector, Non-medical Counseling Program OfficeOffice of the Secretary of Defense

VADM Raquel BonoDirector, Defense Health Agency

Room 207 AB

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14:00 17:00 AUSA Reserve Component Committee Meeting

Room 209 A

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14:00 15:00 Retired Soldier and Veteran Update Seminar

Room 140 A

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14:00 14:25 Innovators Corner: Converting regular omnidirectional antennas into smart ones with Notch metamaterial panels

Notch Inc.

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SPEAKERTBA

14:15 14:55 Warriors Corner: Cyber Teamwork- Protecting our Nation and our People against Cyber Attacks

SPEAKERSMG Garrett YeeDeputy Chief Information Officer G-6

BG Richard E. Angle Deputy Commanding General (Operations)United States Army Cyber Command

BG Jennifer G. BucknerDirector of CyberG3/5/7

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15:00 17:00 AUSA Authors' Forum

MODERATORLTG Theodore G. Stroup, Jr.United States Army, RetiredSenior Fellow, Association of the United States Army

PANEL #1 World War I: Remembering America’s Role on the Road to Armistice

Lawrence M. KaplanEditor, Pershing’s Tankers: Personal Accounts of the AEF Tank Corps in World War I (October 2018)

Janice W. AnckerTranslator, The Forgotten Front: The Eastern Theater of World War I, 1914–1915 (October 2018)

Thomas H. ConnerAuthor, War and Remembrance: The Story of the American Battle Monuments Commission (October 2018)

PANEL #2After the War to End All Wars

Richard W. HarrisonEditor and Translator, The Battle of the Dnepr: The Red Army’s Forcing of the East Wall, September-December 1943 (May 2018)

Jack C. MasonEditor, Lessons in Leadership: My Life in the US Army from World War II to Vietnam (June 2018)

James Scott WheelerAuthor, Jacob L. Devers: A General’s Life (August 2018)

John Nelson RickardAuthor, Advance and Destroy: Patton as Commander in the Bulge (August 2018)

Room 145 A

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15:00 16:30 CSM Army National Guard/CSM United States Army Reserve Breakout Session

SPEAKERSCSM Ted L. CopelandCommand Sergeant MajorUnited States Army Reserve

CSM John F. SampaCommand Sergeant MajorArmy National Guard

Room 150 A

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15:00 16:30 AUSA NCO & Soldier Programs Committee Meeting

Room 208 B

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15:00 16:00 FEDVIP Briefing [Replacing Tricare Dental Plan]

Room 140 A

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15:05 15:45 Warriors Corner: The Role of Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) in the Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) Initiative

SPEAKERSMG Malcom B. FrostCommanding GeneralThe United States Army Center for Initial Military Training

Dr. Whitfield B. EastResearch PsychologistThe United States Army Center for Initial Military Training

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15:55 16:35 Warriors Corner: Increasing Drill Sergeant Mission Readiness through Adaptive Measures

SPEAKERBG Andrew BassfordCommanding General95th Division108th Training Command

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16:00 17:45 AUSA Young Professionals Open Forum

KEYNOTE SPEAKERRobert J. PavlakPartner, Guidehouse LLP

MODERATORChaunte' N. Meyers, MPAChief Executive Officer/Co-Founder

Room 145 B

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Centurion Military Alliance

PANELISTSCrystal CochranDeputy DirectorHiring Our Heroes

Beth KubalaSenior Director Institute for Veterans and Military Families

Mandi MoynihanUSAA, Business Development Advisor Lead

17:30 18:30 International Military Reception

Room 146 ABC

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18:30 20:15 AUSA President's Reception

HOSTGEN Carter HamUnited States Army, RetiredPresident and CEOAssociation of the United States Army

HONORINGThe Honorable Mark T. Esper Secretary of the Army

GEN Mark A. MilleyChief of Staff of the United States Army

SMA Daniel A. DaileySergeant Major of the Army

Ballroom

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Tuesday, 9 October

7:30 8:30 Warrant Officers Breakfast

SPEAKERSCW5 Richard R. Kunz, Jr.Command Chief Warrant OfficerUnited States Army Combined Arms Center and Fort Leavenworth, Kansas

CW5 Teresa A. DomeierCommand Chief Warrant Officer, United States Army National Guard

Room 209 ABC

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CW5 Harold W. GriffinCommand Chief Warrant Officer, United States Army Reserve



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8:00 8:10 Welcome Intro: Small Business is a Readiness Enabler

Ms. Pamela CallicuttDeputy Director Army Office of Small Business ProgramsU.S. Army HQDA SECARMY

Room 201

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8:00 9:00 International Military and Industry Networking Breakfast

HOSTLTG Patricia E. McQuistionUnited States Army, RetiredVice President, Membership and MeetingsAssociation of the United States Army

SPEAKERMG Jeffrey W. DrushalCommanding GeneralUnited States Army Security Assistance Command

Room 202 A

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8:00 11:00 AUSA Retired Soldier and Veterans Committee Meeting

Room 140 A

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8:00 9:00 Army Civilian Career Program Session: CP-34 - Information Technology Management

HOSTTracey JohnsonCareer Program Specialist

SPEAKERSLatacha Rhodes-ThomasCareer Program Specialist

Marriott Marquis - Salons 3 & 4

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Adam HeinickeCareer Program Specialist

8:00 11:00 AUSA Chapter Presidents and Delegates Workshop

Room 150 AB

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8:00 9:00 Army Civilian Career Program Session: CP-10/50 - Civilian Personnel Administration & Military Personnel Management

SPEAKERSJeff LindCP-10 Program Manager

LaDarrian SmithCP-10 Program Manager

Bill BaucomCP-50 Program Manager


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8:10 8:30 SECARMY Speaker

Speaker TBD

Room 201

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8:30 9:30 Congressional Staff Breakfast

SPEAKERSThe Honorable Mark T. EsperSecretary of the Army

GEN Mark A. MilleyChief of Staff of the Army

Room 146 ABC

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8:30 12:00 Small Business Seminar

(See agenda on page XX)

Room 201

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8:35 9:25 Safegaurding Covered Defense Info

Ms. Vicki MichettiDirector, Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity ProgramDepartment of Defense

Room 201

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Ms. Mary ThomasProgram Analyst, Defense Procurement and Acquisition PolicyDepartment of Defense

9:00 17:00 Battle Challenge

Exhibit Hall C, Booth 4043

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9:00 11:30 AUSA Military Family Forum II: Military Spouse Employment and Financial Readiness Initiatives

HOSTLTG Guy SwanUnited States Army, RetiredVice President EducationAssociation of United States Army

KEYNOTE SPEAKERKaren PenceSecond Lady of the United States

SPEAKERC. Eddy MentzerAssociate Director, Office of Family Readiness PolicyOffice of Secretary of Defense

MODERATORKathy Roth-DouquetCEO and Board President, Blue Star Families

PANELISTSMichelle L. BeltonDirector, Civilian Personnel Advisory Center

Colleen M. DumasChief, Staffing & Classification Division Office of the Assistant G-1, Civilian Personnel

Gianna GrierHuman Resources SpecialistOffice of the Assistant G-1 for Civilian Personnel Nonappropriated Fund Policy and Programs Division

Peter Q. Gary, Jr.Human Resources AdvisorOffice of the Assistant G-1, Civilian PersonnelNonappropriated Funds HR Policy and Programs

COL Megan A. GumpfActing Director, Installation ServicesOffice of the Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management

Room 207 AB

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Todd H. BonhamFinancial Readiness Program ManagerOffice of the Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management

PRESENTATIONLTG Raymond V. Mason United States Army, RetiredDirector, Army Emergency Relief


9:00 11:00 Warrant Officers Professional Development Forum I

PANELISTSCW5 Richard R. Kunz, Jr.Command Chief Warrant OfficerUnited States Army Combined Arms Center and Fort Leavenworth, Kansas

CW5 Teresa A. DomeierCommand Chief Warrant Officer, United States Army National Guard

CW5 Harold W. GriffinCommand Chief Warrant Officer, United States Army Reserve

Room 202 B

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9:30 10:30 Army Civilian Career Program Session: CP-13/17/24 - Supply Management, Materiel Maintenance Management, and Transportation & Distribution Management

SPEAKERSWilliam MooreHeadquarters, Department of the Army, Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff, G-4

Brian SamsonDeputy to the Commanding General, Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command

Peter BechtelHeadquarters, Department of the Army, G-4, Director of Maintenance

John HallDeputy to the Commanding General, Combined Arms Support Command


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9:30 11:00 The Sergeant Major of the Army's Professional Development Forum: Role of the CSM/SGM

KEYNOTE SPEAKERCSM Jimmy J. SellersCommand Sergeant MajorUnited States Army Quartermaster School

PANELISTSCSM Timothy A. GudenCommand Sergeant MajorUnited States Army Training and Doctrine Command

CSM Rodger ManskerCommand Sergeant MajorUnited States Army Materiel Command

CSM Michael A. Grinston Command Sergeant MajorUnited States Army Forces Command

CSM Jimmy J. SellersCommand Sergeant MajorUnited States Army Quartermaster School

CSM John D. SparksUnited States Army, Retired

AWARDSPresented by SMA Daniel A. DaileySergeant Major of the Army

SGM Larry L. Strickland Education Leadership AwardSGM Dawn Kilpatrick Memorial AUSA Scholarship Award

Room 152 AB

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9:30 10:30 Army Civilian Career Program Session: CP-14 - Contracting & Acquisition

SPEAKERSStuart HazlettDeputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Procurement

BG Michael HoskinDeputy/Director of ContractingDeputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Procurement

Christine RimestadCareer Program Manager

Regina FostonCareer Program Manager


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9:30 10:20 Office of Small Business Programs Directors Panel

Ms. Pamela CallicuttDeputy Director, Army Office of Small Business ProgramsOffice of the Secretary of the Army

Ms. Emily HarmanDirector, Army Office of Small Business ProgramsDepartment of the Navy

Valerie MuckDirector, Small Business ProgramsUnited States Air Force

Ms. Christina YoungDirector, Office of Small Business ProgramsDefense Logistics Agency

Ms. Carlen CapenosDirector, Office of Small Business ProgramsDefense Information Systems Agency

Room 201

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9:30 10:10 Warriors Corner: Next Generation Combat Vehicle Cross-Functional Team Update

SPEAKERSBG Ross CoffmanDirectorNext Generation Combat Vehicle Cross Functional Team

COL Jim SchirmerProject ManagerArmored Fighting Vehicle Systems

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10:00 11:30 Chief, U.S. Army Reserve

SPEAKERLTG Charles D. LuckeyChief, Army Reserve/Commanding GeneralUnited States Army Reserve Command

Room 145 AB

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10:00 12:00 AUSA's ILW Contemporary Military Forum: Ready and Lethal

HOSTGEN Robert B. AbramsCommanding General, United States Army Forces Command

PANELISTS

Room 151 AB

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LTG Paul E. Funk IICommanding General, III Corps and Fort Hood

MG James J. MingusCommanding General, 82nd Airborne Division

Joseph A. L'EtoileDirector, Close Combat Lethality Task ForceOffice of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness

Dr. Catherine DaleDirector, Center for Russia and EurasiaRAND

10:00 12:00 AUSA's ILW Contemporary Military Forum: Sustaining the Force

HOSTGEN Gustave F. PernaCommanding GeneralUnited States Army Materiel Command

MODERATORLTG James PillsburyUnited States Army, Retired

PANELISTSMG Duane A. GambleCommanding GeneralUnited States Army Sustainment Command

MG Daniel G. MitchellCommanding GeneralTank-automotive and Armaments CommandLife Cycle Management Command

MG Rodney D. FoggCommanding GeneralUnited States Army Combined Arms Support Command

Erwin Bieber BAE Systems' Platforms & Services Sector

Room 147AB

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10:20 11:00 Warriors Corner: Contracting Support to Accelerating Modernization

SPEAKERMG Paul PardewCommanding GeneralUnited States Army Contracting Command

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10:20 11:10 Legislative Update

Room 201

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Mr. Ken DoddsDirector of Policy, Planning and LiaisonSmall Business Administration

DOD Speaker: TBD

11:00 12:00 Army Civilian Career Program Session: CP-64 - Aviation

SPEAKERDonna CrawfordDirector, Aviation Civilian Personnel Proponency Office


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11:00 12:00 Army Civilian Career Program Session: CP-27/29 - Housing Management and Installation Management

SPEAKERKelly BerremanCareer Program 27 Manager

Esther OtisCareer Program 29 Specialist

Marriott Marquis - Salon 1-2

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11:10 11:50 Warriors Corner: Army Network Cross-Functional Team Update

SPEAKERSLTG Bruce T. CrawfordChief Information Officer/G-6

MG Peter GallagherDirectorNetwork Cross-Functional Team

Mr. Willie NelsonDirectorAssured Position, Navigation, and Timing Cross-Functional Team

MG David BassettProgram Executive Office Command Control Communications-Tactical

Dr. Angela DaltonCommunications and Networking Systems GroupSupervisorJohn Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

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11:20 12:10 Industry Panel

Room 201

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Speaker Companies:

FLUORBAE SystemsSAICCALIBRENorthrup Grumman

12:00 13:00 AUSA Family Readiness Munch and Mingle Networking Event

FEATURINGGinger PerkinsProtocol Jeopardy

Lynn WilsonAt Ease Entertaining

[Box lunch available for purchase at www.ausa.org/tickets NLT Monday, 8 October.]

Room 207 AB

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12:00 14:00 AUSA Young Professionals Advisory Committee

Room 208 B

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12:30 14:30 Dwight D. Eisenhower Luncheon

SPEAKERGEN Mark A. MilleyChief of Staff of the United States Army

Ballroom

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13:00 16:00 Small Business Matchmaking

Room 202 A

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Room 202A

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13:30 14:30 Army Civilian Career Program Session: CP-36 - Analysis, Modeling and Simulation

SPEAKERSRoger S. SamuelsChief, Simulation and Proponent School

Patricia M. HughesCareer Proponency Manager


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13:30 14:30 Army Civilian Career Program Session: CP-16 - Engineers and Scientists (Non-Construction)

SPEAKERSWendy HamCareer Management Specialist

Vikki KelleyCareer Management Specialist


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14:00 15:00 Military Retirement Planning Seminar:Regular Army and Active Guard Reserve

Room 140 A

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14:30 16:00 Warrant Officers Professional Development Forum II

PANELISTSCW5 Joe RolandAviation 3-4 Senior Warrant Officer Leaders: TBD

Room 202 B

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14:30 15:30 Foreign Military Sales Seminar: Strengthening our Alliances and Partnerships = A Growth Industry

SPEAKERSLTG Charles W. HooperDirector, Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA)

Ms. Ann CataldoDeputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Defense Exports & Cooperation

MG Jeffrey W. DrushalCommanding General of the US Army Security Assistance Command

Room 150 AB

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14:30 17:30 AUSA Army Civilian Advisory Panel

Room 208 B

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14:30 16:30 AUSA's ILW Homeland Security Seminar: Readiness and Responsiveness to Catastrophic Disaster - A critical review of Army's response in support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to Hurricane Maria

KEYNOTE SPEAKERThe Honorable Kirstjen M. Nielsen

Room 151 AB

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Secretary of Homeland Security

HOSTLTG Jeffrey S. BuchananCommanding GeneralUnited States Army North/Fifth United States Army

PANELISTSBG Diana Holland South Atlantic Division CommanderUnited States Army Corps of Engineers

BG Dustin A. Shultz Commanding GeneralUnited States Army Reserve 1st Mission Support Command

BG Jose J. Reyes United States Army, Retired Dual Status Commander for Hurricane Maria Response

COL John HopkinsCommander1st AD Combat Aviation Brigade

COL James KentCommander4th Sustainment Brigade COL Shannon Miller Defense Coordinating OfficerFEMA, Region V

Patrick L. HernandezDeputy Assistant AdministratorFEMA, Field Operations Directorate

14:30 15:10 Warriors Corner: Innovating the Enterprise through Reengineering

SPEAKERSMr. Robin SwanDeputy Director, Office of Business Transformation

Ms. Crystal ChadwickDirector, Business Process Reengineering Center of Excellence

Ms. Meghann JohnsonBPR Specialist, Business Process Rengineering Center of Excellence

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15:00 16:00 Army Civilian Career Program Session: CP-19 - Physical Security and Law Enforcement

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SPEAKERSNick HunterDeputy Chief CP19

Bill PaytonCareer Program Specialist


15:00 16:00 Army Civilian Career Program Session: CP-15 - Quality and Reliability Assurance

SPEAKERTamara NazarioCareer Program 15 Proponency Manager


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15:00 17:00 AUSA's ILW Contemporary Military Forum: Building America’s Army: A Call to Service

HOSTGEN Stephen J. TownsendCommanding GeneralUnited States Army Training and Doctrine Command

MODERATORBG Peter PalmerUnited States Army, Retired

PANELISTSCSM Timothy A. GudenCommand Sergeant MajorU.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command

MG Frank M. MuthCommanding GeneralUnited States Army Recruiting Command

MG John R. Evans, Jr.Commanding GeneralUnited States Army Cadet Command and Fort Knox

Marshall M. WilliamsPrincipal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the ArmyManpower and Reserve Affairs

Room 147 AB

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15:00 16:00 FEDVIP Briefing [Replacing Tricare Dental Plan]

Room 140 A

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15:00 16:30 AUSA Military Family Forum III: A Town Hall with Army Senior Leadership

AWARDSArmy Survivors Advisory Working GroupAUSA Volunteer Family of the Year

MODERATORLTG Gwen BinghamAssistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management

PANELISTSThe Honorable Dr. Mark EsperSecretary of the Army

GEN Mark A. MilleyChief of Staff of the United States Army

SMA Daniel A. DaileySergeant Major of the Army

CLOSING REMARKSPatricia M. BarronDirector, Family ReadinessAssociation of the United States Army

207 AB

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15:00 17:00 AUSA Chapter Operations Committee Meeting

Room 154 B

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15:00 17:00 AUSA's ILW Contemporary Military Forum: Army Total Force: Readiness and Lethality Focused

HOSTCSM Michael A. GrinstonCommand Sergeant MajorUnited States Army Forces Command

PANELISTSCSM Daniel HendrexCommand Sergeant Major3rd Infantry Division

CSM John F. SampaCommand Sergeant MajorUnited States Army National Guard

CSM Ted L. CopelandCommand Sergeant Major United States Army Reserve

CSM James R. GordonIndiana National Guard

Room 152 AB

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State Command Sergeant Major / Senior Enlisted Leader

CSM Richard R. AndersonCommand Sergeant Major377th Theater Sustainment Command

15:20 16:00 Warriors Corner: Soldier Lethality Cross-Functional Team Update

SPEAKERSBG David HodneDirectorSoldier Lethality Cross-Functional Team

COL Kurt ThompsonDirectorSoldier Division TCM-Soldier

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16:10 16:50 Warriors Corner: Africa - Opportunity to Grow Enlisted Leadership

SPEAKERSMG Roger L. Cloutier Jr.Commanding GeneralUnited States Army Africa

CSM Jeremiah E. InmanCommand Sergeant MajorUnited States Army Africa

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16:45 18:15 Guard and Reserve Reception

Room 146 B

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19:30 21:30 Free Concert: Gary Sinise & the Lt. Dan Band

Co-Sponsored by AUSA and Veterans United

Ballroom

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Wednesday, 10 October

7:00 9:00 AUSA Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh Regions Breakfast

HOSTSCSM Rick MorrisUnited States Army, RetiredFifth Region President

COL Phil StageUnited States Army, RetiredSixth Region President

Marriott Marquis Ballroom – Salons 1-2

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COL Sam ThiessenUnited States Army, RetiredSeventh Region President

KEYNOTE SPEAKERSMA Daniel A. DaileySergeant Major of the Army

AWARDS

7:00 9:00 AUSA First and European Regions Breakfast

HOSTSCOL Dennis DoughertyUnited States Army, RetiredFirst Region President

CW3 Anthony WilliamsUnited States Army, RetiredEuropean Region President

KEYNOTE SPEAKERCSM Robert AbernethyUnited States Army Europe AWARDS

Marriott Marquis Ballroom – Salon 6

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7:00 8:30 AUSA Second Region Breakfast

HOSTCSM Douglas GibbensUnited States Army, RetiredSecond Region President

KEYNOTE SPEAKERThe Honorable Bruce D. JetteAssistant Secretary of the ArmyAcquisition, Logistics and Technology

AWARDS

Marriott Marquis Ballroom – Salon 5

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7:00 9:00 AUSA Third Region Breakfast

HOSTKris McBrideThird Region President

KEYNOTE SPEAKERLTG Daniel R. HokansonVice Chief, National Guard Bureau

Marriott Marquis Ballroom - Salons 9-10

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AWARDS

7:00 8:30 AUSA Fourth Region Breakfast

HOSTGus J. RodriquezFourth Region President

KEYNOTE SPEAKERLTG Timothy J. KadavyDirector, Army National Guard

AWARDS


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7:00 9:00 AUSA Pacific Region Breakfast

HOSTCOL Benjamin D. LukefahrUnited States Army, RetiredPacific Region President

KEYNOTE SPEAKERGEN Robert B. BrownCommanding GeneralUnited States Army Pacific

AWARDS


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8:00 9:00 Army Civilian Career Program Session: CP-53 - Medical

MODERATORPhilip SakowitzArmy Civilian Advisory Committee MemberAssociation of the United States Army

SPEAKERCarolyn CollinsChief, Career Program 53 Proponent Office

Marriott Marquis - Tulip

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Room 201

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8:00 9:00 Army Civilian Career Program Session:CP-11 - Comptroller

SPEAKERAnson SmithCareer Program Manager

Roger GrollCareer Program Manager

Tawanda PattonCareer Program Specialist

Marriott Marquis - Cherry Blossom

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Room 201

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8:00 9:15 Senior Executive Service Meeting

Marriott Marquis - Shaw and LeDroit Park

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8:15 8:35 Army Acquisition Executive Remarks

The Honorable Bruce JetteAssistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology

Room 201

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8:40 9:30 CIO G-6 Opening Remarks

LTG Bruce T. Crawford Chief Information Officer/G-6 United States Army

Room 201

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9:00 17:00 IGNITE – Entrepreneur Training Event for Women

HOST

Room 207 AB

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Veteran Women Igniting the Spirit of EntrepreneurshipThe Institute for Veterans and Military Families, Syracuse University

[Pre-registration required]


9:00 9:45 Deputy Defense Secretary Presentation

SPEAKERThe Honorable Patrick M. ShanahanDeputy Defense SecretaryUnited States Department of Defense

Room 151 AB

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9:15 9:55 Warriors Corner: Synthetic Training Environment Cross-Functional Team Update

SPEAKER: MG Maria GervaisDeputy Commanding GeneralUnited States Army Combined Arms CenterDirectorSynthetic Training Environment CFT

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9:30 13:00 Tour of Arlington National Cemetery and Washington, D.C.

Buses depart from the Convention Center9th Street East between L Street and Mt. Vernon

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9:30 11:30 Civilian Aides to the Secretary of the Army Executive Session

West Overlook

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9:30 11:30 Army Civilian Forum: Army Civilians Enabling Readiness and Modernization

MODERATORJohn NergerArmy Civilian Advisory Committee ChairmanAssociation of the United States Army

KEYNOTE SPEAKERMarshall WilliamsPrincipal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army Manpower and Reserve Affairs

Marriott Marquis - Independence Ballroom

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PANELISTSLTG Nadja Y. WestCommanding GeneralUnited States Army Medical Command/The Surgeon General, United States Army

Gregg StevensExecutive DeputyUnited States Army Medical Command

LTG Bradley BeckerCommanding GeneralUnited States Army Installation Management Command

J. Randall RobinsonExecutive DeputyUnited States Army Installation Management Command

LTG Todd T. SemoniteChief of Engineers/Commanding GeneralUnited States Army Corps of Engineers

Karen PaneDirector of Human ResourcesUnited States Army Corps of Engineers

CLOSING REMARKSDiane RandonPerforming the Duties of Principal DeputyAssistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs)

9:40 10:20 Deputy Assistant Secretary for Procurement Discussion

Room 201

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10:00 11:45 AUSA's ILW Contemporary Military Forum: Working Towards Interoperability in a New Era of Nation-State Conflict

HOSTLTG Joseph AndersonDeputy Chief of Staff, G-3/5/7United States Army

PANELISTSLTG Paul E. Funk IICommanding GeneralIII Corps and Fort Hood

Room 151 AB

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LTG Nick PopeDeputy Chief of the General StaffBritish Army

MG Douglas C. CrissmanDirectorMission Command Center of ExcellenceUnited States Army Combined Arms Center

MG Kathryn Toohey Head of Land CapabilityAustralian Army

10:00 11:45 AUSA's ILW Contemporary Military Forum: Multi-Domain Operations

HOSTGEN Stephen J. TownsendCommanding GeneralUnited States Army Training and Doctrine Command

MODERATORBG Peter PalmerUnited States Army, Retired

PANELISTSGEN Robert B. BrownCommanding GeneralUnited States Army Pacific

LTG Patrick SandersCommander Field ArmyBritish Army

LTG Eric J. WesleyDeputy Commanding General, Futures/Director, Army Capabilities Integration Center

Michael O’Hanlon Senior Fellow, The Brookings Institution

Room 147 AB

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10:00 11:00 Military Retirement Planning Seminar:Regular Army and Active Guard Reserve

Room 140 A

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10:05 10:45 Warriors Corner: Enhancing Warfighting Readiness in the 21st Century- How are Installations Preparing?

SPEAKERS:Mr. Jordan GillisActing Assistant Secretary of the Army (IE&E)

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LTG Gwen BinghamAssistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management

10:30 11:20 International Trade Session

Room 201

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10:55 11:35 Warriors Corner: Air and Missile Defense Cross-Functional Team Update

SPEAKERSBG Randall McIntireDirectorAir and Missile DefenseCross Functional Team

BG Robert A. Rasch Jr.Program Executive OfficerMissiles and Space

Dr. Craig A. RobinSenior Research Scientist

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11:00 12:00 Military Retirement Planning Seminar:National Guard and Reserve

Room 140 A

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11:30 12:00 AUSA National Partners Reception

Room 145 AB

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11:45 12:25 Warriors Corner: The Future of Combined Arms Terrain Shaping Obstacle Capability

SPEAKERSLTG Todd T. SemoniteChief of EngineersCommanding GeneralUnited States Army Corps of Engineers

Mr. James RowanDeputy Commandant United States Army Engineer School

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12:00 14:00 Department of the Army Civilian Luncheon

HOSTJohn NergerArmy Civilian Advisory Committee ChairmanAssociation of the United States Army

Marriott Marquis Ballroom - Salon 5

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KEYNOTE SPEAKERThe Honorable Mark T. Esper Secretary of the Army

12:00 13:30 AUSA National Partners Luncheon

HOSTGEN Carter F. HamUnited States Army, RetiredPresident and CEOAssociation of the United States Army

KEYNOTE SPEAKERGEN John M. MurrayCommanding General, Army Futures Command

AWARDJohn W. Dixon AwardRoger A. KroneChairman and CEO, Leidos

Room 146 ABC

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12:35 13:05 Warriors Corner: Future Vertical Lift Cross-Functional Team Update

SPEAKERSBG Wally RugenDirectorFuture Vertical Lift CFT

BG Thomas Todd IIIProgram Executive Office Aviation

Mr. Andrew HunterDirectorDefense-Industrial Initiatives GroupSenior FellowCenter for Strategic and International Studies

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Room 202A

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13:15 13:55 Warriors Corner: Modernizing the Tip of the Spear: A Lethal, Modern Force, Ready for Dynamic Threats

SPEAKERSCSM Robert AbernathyUnited States Army Europe

BG Christopher LaNeveCommanding General

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7th Army Training Command

COL Thomas HoughCommander2nd Cavalry Regiment

COL James BartholomeesCommander173rd Airborne Brigade


Room 202 A

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14:00 16:00 AUSA's ILW Contemporary Military Forum: Personnel Readiness & Modernization

HOSTLTG Thomas C. SeamandsDeputy Chief of Staff, G-1United States Army

PANELISTSMarshall Williams Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the ArmyManpower and Reserve Affairs

LTG Darryl A. Williams SuperintendentUnited States Military Academy

MG John R. Evans, Jr.Commanding GeneralUnited States Army Cadet Command and Fort Knox

MG Jason T. EvansCommanding GeneralUnited States Army Human Resources Command

BG Joseph P. McGeeDeputy Commanding General (Operations)United States Army Cyber Command

SGM Derek JohnsonDeputy Chief of Staff G-1

COL Gregory S. JohnsonDivision Chief, Functional Management DivisionIntegrated Personnel and Pay System – Army

Room 151 AB

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14:05 14:45 Warriors Corner: Long Range Precision Fires Cross-Functional Team Update-



SPEAKERSCOL (P) John RaffertyDirectorLong Range Precision FiresCross-Functional Team

COL Chris MillsProject ManagerPrecision Fires Rocket and Missile Systems

COL Will McDonough Project Manager Combat Ammunition Systems

Mr. Mike GeorgeS&T AdvisorUnited States Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center

14:30 15:30 Army Civilian Career Program Session:CP-26 - Manpower & Force Management

SPEAKERMichelle DavisCareer Program-26Functional Chief Representative

Marriott Marquis - Cherry Blossom

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14:30 15:30 Army Civilian Career Program Session: CP-12 - Safety & Occupational Health

SPEAKERDr. Brenda MillerCareer Program-12 Functional Chief Representative

Marriott Marquis - Tulip

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14:55 15:35 Warriors Corner: Modernizing the Army's OPFOR Program to become a Near-Peer Sparring Partner

SPEAKERMr. Mario HoffmanDirectorG2 Training (OE/OPFOR)United States Army Training and Doctrine Command

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18:30 21:30 George Catlett Marshall Memorial Reception and Dinner

HOSTPhebe N. Novakovic

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ChairmanCouncil of TrusteesAssociation of the United States Army

MASTER OF CEREMONIESGEN Carter F. HamUnited States Army, RetiredPresident and CEOAssociation of the United States Army

INVOCATIONChaplain (MG) Paul K. HurleyChief of ChaplainsUnited States Army

AWARDGeorge Catlett Marshall Medal Martha RaddatzJournalist, ABC News

PATRIOTIC PROGRAMSelections by the United States Army BandPershing's Own

COL Andrew J. EschLeader and Commander


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