The President, Gulf Coast Chapter of the National Defense industrial Association (NDIA), in partnership with the Air Force Program Executive Officer for Weapons and Commander, Air Armament Center, Eglin AFB, FL will hold the 37th Air Armament Symposium at the Emerald Coast Conference Center in Ft Walton Beach, FL on 4-5 October 2011. The theme this year is "5th Generation Air Armament." Since inception, the Symposium has grown significantly in both attendance and importance, The 37th Air Armament Symposium will feature prominent, eminently qualified speakers discussing topics vital to national and international defense interests, especially pertaining to weapons and munitions development and acquisition. The Air Armament Symposium is an outstanding opportunity for us to continue to strengthen our government-to-industry relationships, foster an excellent exchange of information with senior leaders in the air armament business, and provide information to our industry partners on future Air Armament Center business opportunities. We encourage your involvement in this important event which is open to domestic and international business participation, as well as international military partiticipation. There will be an evening social at the Emerald Coast Conference Center in the exhibit area on Tuesday, 4 October. Various air armament displays and industry exhibits will be available for viewing. On Wednesday, 5 October, the evening social will be at the Air Force Armament Museum, where you will have an opportunity to see the rich history of Air Force Armament and visit with our local leaders. On Thursday, 6 October, the Air Force Association (AFA) will hold the Doolittle Scholarship golf tournament at the Eglin Golf Course, open to Symposium attendees. Register for the golf tournament as you register for the Symposium at the web site listed below. If you can join us, please have each participant complete the registration package at: http://www.meetingspots.net/ndia2011.html Registration questions should be directed to the Events Coordinator, Ms Joice Ventry, at (850) 926-2508 or email her at
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