Defense Programs Conference

We are at a critical‐juncture. The new Administration promises many changes. Policy towards the Middle East, with a renewed focus on defeating ISIL and radical Islamic terrorism. Emerging near‐peer competitors, and the “4+1” construct, will force our Military Services to take a hard look at current Readiness, Force Structure, and Modernization requirements.

The bow‐wave of Nuclear Triad Recap is approaching. The 2017 DoD Budget Amendment is imminent, and the fight for repeal of 2018 Sequester/2018 DoD Budget Request, and robust 2019‐2023 Force Structure sizing, is on. The discussion at this year’s Conference could not be more‐timely.

The conference is structured for committed Defense Investors, Sr. Industry Management, DoD Officials, and Congressional Staff.

Space is limited. Pre-Registion required. Email jmcaleese@mcaleese.com

Speaker and Presenter Information

General Stephen W. Wilson,

Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force

General Daniel B. Allyn,

Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army

The Honorable D. Adam Smith,

Ranking Member, House Armed Services Committee

General Robert B. Neller,

Commandant of the United States Marine Corps.

Ms. Steffanie Easter

Acting Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Army, (Acquisition, Logistics and Technology), Army Acquisition Executive

Lt Gen Arnold W. Bunch, Jr

Principal Military Deputy, Office of the Assistant, Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition

The Honorable Michael R. Turner,

Chairman, HASC – Tactical Air and Land Forces

The Honorable Robert J. Wittman

Chairman, HASC – Seapower and Projection Forces

VADM David C. Johnson

Principal Military Deputy, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition

Dr. Peter K. Navarro

Director of the White House National Trade Council

Dr. John G. McGinn

Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Manufacturing and Industrial Base Policy

Admiral William F. Moran

Vice Chief of U.S. Naval Operations

LTG Anthony R. Ierardi

Director, Force Structure, Resources and Assessment (J8), Joint Chiefs of Staff

Lt Gen Christopher C. Bogdan

Program Executive Officer for the F-35 Lightning II Joint Program

Expected Number of Attendees

350

Relevant Government Agencies

Air Force, Army, Navy & Marine Corps, DOD & Military, Office of the President (includes OMB), Dept of Homeland Security, NASA, Other Federal Agencies, Legislative Agencies (GAO, GPO, LOC, etc.), Judicial Branch Agencies, Federal Government, Foreign Governments/Agencies