WEDNESDAY, 25 OCTOBER 2017

1300-1800 Registration Open ........................... Cypress Office 1530-1600 Security Meeting ........................................ Emerald 1600-1700 Transportation Meeting .............................. Emerald 1730-1830 Mtg for GO Escorts (PHOENIX HORIZON attend

this meeting) ................................................ Atlanta

THURSDAY, 26 OCTOBER 2017

0730-1400 Golf .................................................Hawk’s Landing 0800-1700 Registration Open ........................... Cypress Office 1200-1500 Ole Timers’ Coffee ................................ Canary 3/4 1300-1700 Award Winners’ Meeting ..Crystal BR J1/Cypress 1 1400-1700 Exhibition Hall Open ............................ Cypress 2/3 1430-1600 Annual A/TA Business Meeting .................... Miami 1430-1630 Industry Brief ......................................... Canary 1/2 1500-1600 Moderators’ Mtg (Moderators Only) ..................................... Anaheim 1600-1700 Exhibitors’ Meeting............................... Grand BR 4 1700-1710 Welcome/Tampa Trophy Award ........... Cypress 1

1700-1800 Opening Address ....................... Cypress 1 The Honorable Heather A. Wilson Secretary of the Air Force 1800-1810 Ronald R. Fogleman Award ................. Cypress 1

1810-1900 Keynote Address ...................... Cypress 1 General Robert B. Abrams Commander, U.S. Army Forces Command

1900-2100 A/TA Technology Expo ........... Cypress 2/3 (Business Casual or UOD)

2100-2330 Heritage Suite .......................................... Royal BR 2100-2330 A/TA Hospitality Suite ......................... Crystal BR J 2100-2330 CRUD Tournament ............................. Crystal BR J 2100-2330 DROP ZONE Tournament .................. Crystal BR J

FRIDAY, 27 OCTOBER 2017

0630-0740 Breakfast ................................. Cypress 2/3

0700-0740 Command Chiefs’ Breakfast (Invite Only) .............................................. Royal BR 0700-1845 Registration Open ........................... Cypress Office 0740-0750 Welcome/Admin ...................................... Cypress 1 0750-0825 Young Ldrshp Awards ......................... Cypress 1

0825-0915 Morning Address ....................... Cypress 1

General David L. Goldfein Chief of Staff of the Air Force

0915-0935 General Dutch Huyser Awards ............ Cypress 1 0935-0945 BREAK

0945-1035 Keynote Address ....................... Cypress 1 Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright

1035-1045 Specialized Msn & Halvorsen Awds ... Cypress 1 1045-1055 BREAK

1055-1145 SYMPOSIUM SEMINARS Seminar 1 .................................................................... Cypress 1 MAF Rated Officer Development Seminar 2 .............................................................. Crystal BR J1 A Day Without AMC: AMC's Strategic Deterrence and Power Projection Role

Seminar 27 ................................................................ Canary 3/4 Agile Industry Solutions for the Aerial Refueling Capacity Problem Seminar 4 ..................................................................... Canary 2 State of AFIS Enterprise Update Seminar 5 ..................................................................... Canary 1 The Government's Perspective on Business Development in AMC Seminar 6 .................................................................. Crystal K/L Air Force Junior ROTC Flight Academy Seminar 37 ................................................................Crystal P/Q Tanker Pilot: Lessons from the Cockpit

1145-1245 A/TA Mid-Day Reception ........ Cypress 2/3

1145-1245 Command Chiefs’ Working Lunch ....... Crystal M/N 1145-1230 Chairman’s Luncheon (Invite Only) ......... Royal BR 1230-1250 Senior Leaders’ Seminar (Invite Only) .................... Maj Gen Stephen A. Clark ..................... Royal BR 1245-1300 BREAK – Please Clear the Exhibit Hall 1300-1530 Senior Leaders’ Tour Exhibits (Escorted by A/TA

Officers and PHOENIX HORIZON) ..... Cypress 2/3

1300-1350 SYMPOSIUM SEMINARS Seminar 7 .................................................................... Cypress 1 Enlisted Force Hot Topics Seminar 8 .............................................................. Crystal BR J1 Air Base Opening 101—Dirt Strip Ops in Syria, Precarious Partnerships in Iraq, and Disaster Relief in Haiti Seminar 9 .................................................................. Canary 3/4 To Lead Well: The Leader Development and Leadership Challenges Seminar 10 ................................................................... Canary 2 Future Aeromedical Evacuation Operations Seminar 11 ................................................................... Canary 1 The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Legislative Update Seminar 12 ................................................................ Crystal K/L Military Transport for Aerial Fire-Fighting 1350-1405 BREAK

1405-1455 SYMPOSIUM SEMINARS Seminar 13 .................................................................. Cypress 1 Command Chiefs' Panel Seminar 14 ............................................................ Crystal BR J1 DoD Reorganizing the Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (USD/AT&L) as well as Chief Management Officer Deck Chairs Seminar 15 ................................................................ Canary 3/4 Agile Airmen, Ready to Roll – Resiliency and the Power of Support: One Airman’s Story Seminar 16 ................................................................... Canary 2 Linking Action and Intent – the Power of Professionalism Seminar 17 ................................................................... Canary 1 MG17: A Success Story Seminar 18 ................................................................ Crystal K/L Common Mobility Air Force Mission Computer 1455-1515 BREAK

1515-1605 SYMPOSIUM SEMINARS Seminar 19 .................................................................. Cypress 1 Air Force Aircrew Crisis Task Force (ACTF) Seminar 20 ............................................................ Crystal BR J1 The “Start-up” Model: What the Air Force Should (and Should Not) Learn from Silicon Valley

Seminar 21 ................................................................ Canary 3/4 The Future of Additive and Aviation Seminar 22 ................................................................... Canary 2 Preparing for Transition and the Blended Retirement System Seminar 28 ................................................................... Canary 1 In Formation: Royal Canadian Air Force within the context of Canada’s New Defence Policy Seminar 24 ................................................................ Crystal K/L Australian Air Force (RAAF) Air Mobility Innovation 1605-1620 BREAK

1620-1655 Major Address ........................... Cypress 1 Lieutenant General Maryanne Miller Chief, Air Force Reserve

1655-1700 James E. Sherrard III Award ................ Cypress 1 1700-1800 SQ/CC, OG/CC, & WG/CC Breakout .. Crystal M/N 1800-1900 Award Winners'/Spouses’ Reception (Invite Only) .......................................... Cypress 2/3 1800-1900 ASAM Reunion (All GOs, Retired GOs, and Alumni Welcome to Attend) .......................... Miami

1900-2100 A/TA Technology Expo ........... Cypress 2/3 (Coat and Tie)

2100-0100 A/TA Heritage Suite ................................. Royal BR 2100-0100 A/TA Hospitality Suite ......................... Crystal BR J 2100-0100 CRUD Tournament ............................. Crystal BR J 2100-0100 DROP ZONE Tournament .................. Crystal BR J

SATURDAY, 28 OCTOBER 2017

0700-0800 Breakfast ................................ Cypress 2/3

0700-0800 AMC/CC and Civic Leader Working Breakfast ................................................................. Royal BR 0800-1745 Registration Open ........................... Cypress Office 0800-0830 Announcements and Multiple Awards .... Cypress 1 CRUD, DROP ZONE, President’s & Fuel Efficiency

0830-0920 Keynote Address ....................... Cypress 1

General Darren W. McDew Commander, U.S. Transportation Command 0920-0930 BREAK

0930-1005 Major Address ........................... Cypress 1 Lieutenant General L. Scott Rice Director, Air National Guard

1005-1015 Stanley F.H. Newman Award................ Cypress 1 1015-1025 BREAK

1025-1115 Keynote Address ....................... Cypress 1 General James M. Holmes Commander, Air Combat Command

1115-1120 General P.K. Carlton Award ................. Cypress 1

1120-1230 A/TA Mid-Day Reception ........ Cypress 2/3

1120-1230 PHOENIX HORIZON/HAWK Reunion (Invite Only) .............................................. Royal BR 1120-1350 Command Chiefs’ Working Lunch and Meeting ............................................................. Grand BR 4 1120-1350 First Sergeants’ Working Lunch and Meeting ............................................................. Grand BR 5 1230-1245 BREAK 1245-1345 Transportation Mtg (All POCs) ............. Crystal M/N

1245-1335 SYMPOSIUM SEMINARS Seminar 25 ..................................................................Cypress 1 93 Days in Hell and Overcoming Impossible Odds Seminar 26 ............................................................ Crystal BR J1 Mobility Operations in a Post 9/11 World—Charleston AFB Rises to the 9/11 Challenge Seminar 3 .................................................................. Canary 3/4 Innovating Operational Energy Seminar 23 ................................................................... Canary 2 From RGM Now to RGM Future Seminar 29 ................................................................... Canary 1 Joint Enabling Capabilities Command: Ready, Relevant, Responsive Seminar 30 ................................................................ Crystal K/L Supporting International Alliances and Teamwork through Senior Leader Transportation 1335-1350 BREAK 1350-1440 SYMPOSIUM SEMINARS Seminar 31 ..................................................................Cypress 1 Continuum of Learning and Force Development Commander Update Seminar 32 ............................................................ Crystal BR J1 Tomorrow Starts Now: Alternate Paths to Sustaining Air Mobility Relevance Seminar 33 ................................................................ Canary 3/4 Planning for Syria: The Need for Change Seminar 34 ................................................................... Canary 2 Phoenix Spark – AMC’s Grassroots Innovation Program Seminar 35 ................................................................... Canary 1 Mobilizing the Joint Force in Times of Crisis Seminar 36 ................................................................ Crystal K/L Air Force’s Integrated-Wing, A Total Force Initiative 1440-1455 BREAK 1455-1505 AMC Key Spouse Award ......................Cypress 1

1455-1555 Closing Address ....................... Cypress 1 General Carlton D. Everhart Commander, Air Mobility Command

1600-1700 A/TA Chapter Representatives’ Meeting . Canary 1 1630-1730 Protestant Services ............................... Crystal K/L 1630-1730 Catholic Mass ....................................... Crystal P/Q 1800-1845 Pre-Banquet Reception ........................Cypress 2/3

1900-2130 Hall of Fame Banquet ................ Cypress 1 (Business Suit or Service Dress)

2130-0100 Heritage Room .........................................Royal BR 2130-0100 A/TA Hospitality Suite ......................... Crystal BR J

SUNDAY, 29 OCTOBER 2017

0700-1100 Farewell Brunch .....................................Cypress 1 0700-0800 Young Leaders Reunion .........................Cypress 1

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Schedule

of Events

The symposium schedule is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

Please read all seminar room signs to make sure you are entering the seminar you want to

attend. Every effort will be made to maintain the schedule

as outlined.

Thank you for your understanding.

Welcome…. …to the 49th Annual A/TA Convention and

Technology Exposition & A/TA and AMC

Symposium. The following information is offered to

help you get the most out of this year’s Premier Air

Mobility Event!

Banquet Seating Every effort will be made to accommodate everyone

who wishes to attend the A/TA Awards Banquet on

Saturday night. Be sure and check with the Banquet

Seating Desk to ensure that your seating request

information is in order.

Seminar Sequence Several seminars are scheduled for each time block.

Please check schedule and room signs carefully to

make sure you get to the right place at the right time.

Remember the title for each respective seminar is

below the seminar number.

Exhibit Hall Hours

Industry exhibits, located in the Cypress 2/3 Exhibit Hall, will be open during the following hours: Thursday, 26 Oct ...................... 1400-1700, 1900-2100* Friday, 27 Oct ....... 0630-0740, 1145-1245, 1900-2100** Saturday, 28 Oct ...... 0700-0815, 1120-1230, 1800-1845 *Business Casual – Open Collar or UOD **Coat & Tie

A/TA Logo Shop

The official Airlift/Tanker Association logo shop, located at A/TA Registration (Cypress), has clothing and other items for sale, which incorporate the distinctive A/TA logo. Greenville Trophies & Awards manages the shop for the association. The Logo Shop will be open during the following hours: Thursday, 26 Oct .......................................... 1100-1700 Friday, 27 Oct ............................................... 0900-1700 Saturday, 28 Oct ........................................... 0900-1300

Special Venues

Protocol/CCX .............................................. Atlanta DV Office (VIP)............................................ Boston Audio Visual Support ................................ Anaheim Public Affairs ............................................. Chicago Rated Officer Assignment Team ................. Denver

Mark Your Calendar for Next

Year's 50th Annual Convention

and Air Mobility Technology

Exposition & the A/TA and AMC

Symposium.

25 - 28 October 2018, at the

Gaylord Texan Resort and

Convention Center,

Grapevine Texas.

Hope to see you there!

Event Schedule