The next session of the Air Force Breakfast Series will be on Tuesday, April 12, 2011, with Lt. General Loren M. Reno,Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Installations and Mission Support for Headquarters U.S. Air Force, as the guest speaker.
Gen Reno is responsible to the Chief of Staff for leadership, management and integration of Air Force logistics readiness, aircraft and missile maintenance, civil engineering and security forces, as well as setting policy and preparing budget estimates that reflect enhancements to productivity, combat readiness and quality of life for Air Force people.
Commissioned in 1974 as a graduate of the Officer Training School, General Reno has had assignments in flying operations, training and logistics. He flew four missions into Saigon, South Vietnam, in 1975, and led air mobility logistics support for operations Noble Eagle, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.
Prior to his current assignment, General Reno commanded the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma.
The Air Force Breakfast Program is a great forum for dialogue with senior Air Force and Department of Defense leaders. Past speakers include Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley and General Gary L. North, Commander of Pacific Air Forces.
This April session will be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2011, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., at the Sheraton Crystal City Hotel.
Register here: http://afaaprilbreakfast.eventbrite.com/.
Hope to see you there!
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Thursday, March 24, 2011
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Commander of Pacific Air Forces to Speak at Air Force Breakfast Series
The next session of AFA's Air Force Breakfast Series will have General Gary L. North, Commander of Pacific Air Forces (PACAF), as the guest speaker! We'll be back at the Sheraton Crystal City Hotel for this session, to be held on Thursday, March 10, 2011, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
The Air Force Breakfast Program is a monthly series that provides a venue for senior Air Force and Department of Defense leaders to communicate directly with the public and the press.
PACAF is responsible for Air Force activities spread over half the globe in a command that supports 45,000 Air Force people serving principally in Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, Korea and Japan. In addition to being Commander of PACAF, Gen. North is Air Component Commander for U.S. Pacific Command and Executive Director for Pacific Air Combat Operations Staff at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii.
Commissioned in 1976, Gen. North has served two tours on the Joint Staff, serving as an executive officer to the Director of the Joint Staff, and as Director of Politico-Military Affairs for Asia-Pacific, where he was responsible for regional planning and policy for the Asia-Pacific, South Asia and Central Asia regions. He has also served on the Air Force Staff as the Chief of Joint Requirements Division and Deputy Director of Joint Matters, and as the Director for Operations of U.S. Pacific Command at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii.
He is also a command pilot with more than 4,600 flying hours, primarily in the F-4, F-15 and F-16. He flew 83 combat missions in Operations Desert Storm, Southern Watch, Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.
You can register online at http://afamarchbreakfast.eventbrite.com/. For additional information, go here: http://www.afa.org/CorpMembers/AFA_AF_BreakfastProgram.asp
The Sheraton Crystal City Hotel is located at 1800 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington VA, 22202.
The Air Force Breakfast Program is a monthly series that provides a venue for senior Air Force and Department of Defense leaders to communicate directly with the public and the press.
PACAF is responsible for Air Force activities spread over half the globe in a command that supports 45,000 Air Force people serving principally in Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, Korea and Japan. In addition to being Commander of PACAF, Gen. North is Air Component Commander for U.S. Pacific Command and Executive Director for Pacific Air Combat Operations Staff at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii.
Commissioned in 1976, Gen. North has served two tours on the Joint Staff, serving as an executive officer to the Director of the Joint Staff, and as Director of Politico-Military Affairs for Asia-Pacific, where he was responsible for regional planning and policy for the Asia-Pacific, South Asia and Central Asia regions. He has also served on the Air Force Staff as the Chief of Joint Requirements Division and Deputy Director of Joint Matters, and as the Director for Operations of U.S. Pacific Command at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii.
He is also a command pilot with more than 4,600 flying hours, primarily in the F-4, F-15 and F-16. He flew 83 combat missions in Operations Desert Storm, Southern Watch, Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.
You can register online at http://afamarchbreakfast.eventbrite.com/. For additional information, go here: http://www.afa.org/CorpMembers/AFA_AF_BreakfastProgram.asp
The Sheraton Crystal City Hotel is located at 1800 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington VA, 22202.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
AF Breakfast Series Now Audiotaped!
The Air Force Breakfast Series had a great first session of the new year with Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley as the guest speaker. It was our biggest audience yet! Speaking to a crowd of nearly 100 reporters, military members and industry professionals, Secretary Donley commented on statements made last week by Secretary of Defense Robert Gates on the department’s budget, efficiencies and priorities. 
AFA is trying something new this year with the Air Force Breakfast series, now providing an audio recording of the event. Click here to hear the January session.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Major General Robin Rand as Speaker for September Air Force Breakfast
Every month AFA hosts an Air Force Breakfast Program, allowing an opportunity for senior Air Force and Department of Defense leaders to communicate directly with the public and the press. On September 28, 2010, Major General Robin Rand, Director of Legislative Liaison under the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, was the guest speaker for the September session, where he spoke to a room full of industry professionals, military members (active and retired), media and others.
Gen. Rand is the liaison between the Air Force and Congress on issues such as legislative and constituent inquiries, programs and weapons systems. During his career in the Air Force, which includes six overseas assignments, Gen. Rand had multiple flying tours, been an air liaison officer with the U.S. Army and served on the Joint Staff and in the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Gen. Rand is a command pilot with more than 4,930 flying hours, including more than 470 combat hours.
During this September breakfast presentation, Gen. Rand specifically touched on three very important topics associated with the Air Force: the AF mission, the airmen and the families who support them.
“To fly, fight, and win ... in air, space, and cyberspace."
Gen. Rand relayed the stories of many airmen that he has met throughout his career; with pictures and quotes, he described his encounters with combat airmen, inquiring so often why they joined the Air Force. The answers ranged from better education and better opportunities to fulfilling one's duty and just trying to make Mother proud. He told the stories of some who were lost along the way and some who refused to stay down.
But ultimately, Gen. Rand reminded the audience that what is done here, what is advocated in DC and what we approach Congress about on the Hill, greatly matters in regards to the efforts and jobs of our airmen and troops. While they are in combat, training foreign troops, rebuilding villages, protecting our nation and providing support to their fellow brothers and sisters in combat, we must do the best here to support their efforts and advocate for their well-being.
All Air Force Breakfast Program Series sessions take place at the Sheraton Crystal City Hotel, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., and require registration. Check the AFA Breakfast Series site for more information.
Gen. Rand is the liaison between the Air Force and Congress on issues such as legislative and constituent inquiries, programs and weapons systems. During his career in the Air Force, which includes six overseas assignments, Gen. Rand had multiple flying tours, been an air liaison officer with the U.S. Army and served on the Joint Staff and in the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Gen. Rand is a command pilot with more than 4,930 flying hours, including more than 470 combat hours.
During this September breakfast presentation, Gen. Rand specifically touched on three very important topics associated with the Air Force: the AF mission, the airmen and the families who support them.
“To fly, fight, and win ... in air, space, and cyberspace."
Gen. Rand relayed the stories of many airmen that he has met throughout his career; with pictures and quotes, he described his encounters with combat airmen, inquiring so often why they joined the Air Force. The answers ranged from better education and better opportunities to fulfilling one's duty and just trying to make Mother proud. He told the stories of some who were lost along the way and some who refused to stay down.
But ultimately, Gen. Rand reminded the audience that what is done here, what is advocated in DC and what we approach Congress about on the Hill, greatly matters in regards to the efforts and jobs of our airmen and troops. While they are in combat, training foreign troops, rebuilding villages, protecting our nation and providing support to their fellow brothers and sisters in combat, we must do the best here to support their efforts and advocate for their well-being.
All Air Force Breakfast Program Series sessions take place at the Sheraton Crystal City Hotel, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., and require registration. Check the AFA Breakfast Series site for more information.
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