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Immediate Release

Secretary Carter to Speak at Annual Air Force Association Conference

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter will be the keynote speaker at the Air Force Association’s Annual Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition Sept. 16.

 
The conference features more than 50 forums, speeches or panels, and a 100,000 square-foot technology exposition. This year’s event will bring together Air Force leadership, industry experts, academia, and current aerospace specialists from around the world to discuss the issues and challenges facing America and the aerospace community today.

Secretary Carter is scheduled to deliver remarks at 10 a.m.

Media are able to register and attend the conference. Both a photo ID and a business card will be required for on-site media registration. The Press Office will be located in room Chesapeake D at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. Hours will be from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sept.14-16. For more information, please call 703-697-5131/5132 (media) or 703-571-3343 (public inquiry).