www.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-070110-232.pdf
Dear Industry Representatives:
It is an honor and pleasure to extend an invitation for you to attend and participate in the upcoming United States Air Force Energy Forum to be held March 8-9, 2007 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia.
The Energy Forum is cosponsored by the Office of the Secretary of Defense and the Army and Navy will participate to ensure that industry has the most comprehensive and timely review of energy policy, initiatives and programs in the military. The Forum will focus on energy from both the demand and supply side, as it relates to infrastructure, vehicles and aircraft.
In recognition of the leadership role the 110th Congress will have on energy issues, we are pleased to have U.S. Senator Jim Bunning, sponsor of one of the major energy bills in the 110th Congress and a major supporter of long-term, fuel contracting authority for DOD. In addition, Governor Joe Manchin will be addressing the initiatives he has underway in West Virginia for coal and alternative energy.
I intend to make a keynote address on USAF energy policy at the opening of the Energy Forum and Dr. Ron Sega, Under Secretary of the Air Force, will lead the opening plenary session "Energy Operations & Policy." Mr. Bill Anderson, Assistant Secretary for Installations, Environment and Logistics, will review the latest alternative fuel studies with their authors to determine if there is any common ground and the best direction for the future for this potential new, domestic industry.
In addition, John Young, Director of Defense Engineering and Research, Office of the Secretary of Defense will lead a panel on "When Energy Policy Meets Reality" which will feature several senior level officials from Director of Defense Research and Engineering offices, the Department of Energy, and Environmental Protection Agency.
The Energy Forum will have nine concurrent sessions to provide deep-dives into the testing, certification, and implementation of various energy resources and also cover technical and engineering aspects of energy management. These sessions are expected to provide a greater opportunity for audience participation and discussion.
The USAF Energy Forum will be an excellent event for industry to meet and talk with senior government officials in an environment focused on one of the most important issues facing the military and country. I encourage you to attend and learn more about our energy programs and plans for the future.
Sincerely,
Michael W. Wynne