134th NGAUS Conference Program

Conference Program

The National Guard: Hometown Force, Global Reach

134th General Conference & Exhibition September 9-12, 2012 | Reno, Nevada

Welcome to Nevada

Welcome to the 134th NGAUS General Conference Dear Fellow National Guard Officers, Colleagues and Friends I’m so very pleased to welcome you to my hometown and the site of the 134th National Guard Association of the United States Annual Conference. Even though NGAUS has been done much in the past year, there is still much more work to be done over the next couple of days and our Nevada Guard staff and a dedicated group of volunteers have worked tirelessly to ensure the best possible venues and the best entertainment while you’re here.

“The Biggest Little City in the World” and northern Nevada have much to offer from sparkling nightlife, world-class restaurants, an old fashioned Silver State hospitality and arguably one of the most beautiful lakes in the world in Lake Tahoe. If you were fortunate enough to arrive to the conference early, you likely saw the amazing spectacle of the Great Reno Balloon Race, with bright colors and unique shapes filling the skies. The Darth Vader balloon is my personal favorite.

If you made plans to stay after the conference, you’ll be able to see the Reno National Championship Air Races, an institution for northern Nevada and aviation enthusiasts for nearly 50 years. For one week, the wide open skies over Reno are home to hundreds of aircraft, pilots and crews for the fastest motor racing event in the world! The event features six racing classes, a large display of static aircraft, and several military and civil flight demonstrations. The culminating event is the Gold Cup race on Sunday afternoon that includes the fastest of the former World War II fighter aircraft.

Not to underscore our amazing amenities, but we all know the core missions of the National Guard are in question and our budgets at stake. This conference is the perfect time to work toward a bright future. I encourage all of you to go to the optional events, listen to the speakers, and hear their side of the story regarding the future of the Guard and the military as a whole. By working together and educating each other we can ensure a more informed parent service and Department of Defense.

From all of us in the Battle Born National Guard, welcome to Reno and I know you will enjoy the conference!

Sincerely,

Brig. Gen. William Burks The Adjutant General

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Table of Contents Adjutant General’s Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 NGAUS Officers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 NGAUS Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Conference Room Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Conference Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13 Things to Do and See in the Exhibit Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15 Convention Center Floor Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17 Business Agenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-21 Hotel Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23 Conference Committee Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25 2012 NGAUS Individual Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27 Unit Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 2012 Legion de Lafayettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Conference Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31

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NGAUS Officers Chairman Maj. Gen. Frank Vavala, Delaware President Maj. Gen. Gus L. Hargett Jr. (Ret.), Tennessee Vice Chair – Army Vacant Vice Chair – Air Brig. Gen. William R. Burks, Nevada Secretary Col. Murray Hansen, Georgia Treasurer Brig. Gen. Kenneth L. Ross (Ret.), Louisiana Immediate Past Chairman Maj. Gen. Tod Bunting (Ret.), Kansas

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NGAUS Board of Directors Area I TAG: Maj. Gen. William N. Reddel III, New Hampshire Army: Col. Frank McGinn, Massachusetts Air: Maj. Nicole Ivers, Massachusetts Area II TAG: Maj. Gen. Errol R. Schwartz, District of Columbia Army: Col. Jay Hooper, Delaware Air: Maj. Gen. Hugh T. Broomall (Ret.), Delaware Area III TAG: Maj. Gen. Emmett R. Titshaw Jr., Florida Army: Lt. Col. Jimmie Cole, Tennessee Air: Brig. Gen. Robert Hamrick, Alabama Area IV TAG: Maj. Gen. Stephen Danner, Missouri Army: Lt. Col. Martin Fries, Kansas Air: Col. Tony DeJesus, Kansas Area V TAG: Maj. Gen. Donald Dunbar, Wisconsin Army: Col. Eric Ahlness, Minnesota Air: Brig. Gen. Daryl Bohac, Nebraska Area VI TAG: Maj. Gen. Raymond Rees, Oregon Army: Col. Raymond Jardine (Ret.), Hawaii Air: Maj. Gen. Daniel B. O’Hollaren (Ret.), Oregon Retired/Separated Army: Col. Donald Deering (Ret.), Tennessee Air: Lt. Col. Ron Wagner (Ret.), Wisconsin Company Grade Army: Vacant Air: Capt. John Brownell, Nevada Warrant Officer Chief Warrant Officer 5 Howard E. Touchstone, Mississippi

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Conference Room Assignments Registration Concourse C Credentials & Rules Concourse C Conference Information Booth Registration Lobby Exhibitor Information Booth Concourse C Exhibits Exhibit Hall 1, 2, 3 Business Sessions Exhibit Hall 4 Internet CafĂŠ Exhibit Hall NGAUS Office D6 Nevada Administrative Center D8 Public Affairs D9 National Guard Bureau Meeting Room M1, M2 First Aid Station Concourse B Tactical Operations Center For all NGAUS issues regarding access, transportation, locations, security or medical.

D7 775-236-1206 RSCC Security From any house phone, dial 1.

Direct 775-827-7629

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Conference Schedule All locations are at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center unless otherwise noted in the schedule.

Friday, Sept. 7, 2012 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Conference Registration

Concourse C

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Exhibitor Information Booth

Concourse C

Noon - 4:30 p.m.

Exhibitor Move-In

Exhibit Hall 1, 2, 3

4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Selective State Registration Input

Concourse C

Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Conference Registration

Concourse C

7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Exhibitor Information Booth

Concourse C

7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Conference Information Booth

Registration Lobby

7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Nevada Administrative Center

D8

8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Sponsors’ Golf Tournament (Invitation Only)

Dayton Valley Golf Club

8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Exhibitor Move-In

Exhibit Hall 1, 2, 3

Noon - 6 p.m.

NGAUS Office

D6

4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Exhibitor Reception

Concourse A

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Sunday, September 9, 2012 6 a.m.

NGAUS Golf Tournament Shuttle Service Begins

Specific pick-up times posted at conference hotels

7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

NGAUS Office

D6

7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Conference Registration

Concourse C

7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Exhibitor Information Booth

Concourse C

7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Conference Information Booth

Registration Lobby

7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Nevada Administrative Center

D8

7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. NGAUS Golf Tournament (Shotgun Start)

Silver Oak Country Club and Wolf Run Golf Club

8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Exhibitor Move In (Touch Up Only)

Exhibit Hall 1, 2, 3

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Business Session Rehearsal

Exhibit Hall 4 (promptly starting at 8 a.m.)

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Resolutions New Member Training

D1, D2

2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Industry Workshop

A7, A8, A9

2 p.m.

Committee on Rules & Credentials

A19 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Resolutions Committee

D1, D2

6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

The Adjutants General Reception (Invitation Only)

National Automobile Museum

6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Company Grade & Warrant Officer Mixer

The Freight House District

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Monday, Sept. 10, 2012 5 a.m.

5K Fun Run Shuttle Service Begins

Specific pick-up times posted at conference hotels

6:30 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. 5K Fun Run

Rancho San Raphael

7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Conference Registration

Concourse C

7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Exhibitor Information Booth

Concourse C

7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Conference Information Booth

Registration Lobby

7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Nevada Administrative Center

D8

7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

NGAUS Office

D6

8 a.m. - 9 a.m.

NGEDA Breakfast (Invitation Only)

A10

8 a.m. - Noon

Resolutions Committee (Army)

D2

8 a.m. - Noon

Resolutions Committee (Air)

D1

8 a.m. - 9 a.m.

Corporate Advisory Panel (CAP) Meeting

A7, A8, A9

8 a.m. - 9 a.m.

Area Meeting Refreshments

Concourse F

8 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Officer Professional Development

C4

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

National Guard Area I Meeting/Caucuses

F2

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

National Guard Area II Meeting/Caucuses

F3

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

National Guard Area III Meeting/Caucuses/Election

F4

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

National Guard Area IV Meeting/Caucuses

F5

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

National Guard Area V Meeting/Caucuses

F6

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9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

National Guard Area VI Meeting/Caucuses/Election

F7

10:15 a.m. - Noon Exhibit Hall Grand Opening Reception & Ribbon Cutting (Brunch)

Concourse A

10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Exhibit Hall Hours 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Company Grade Professional Development (Brunch)

All Other OPD Attendees to visit Exhibit Hall

11 a.m. - Noon

Committee on Nominations

A11

Noon - 5 p.m.

First Business Session

(See detailed Business Agenda on pages 18-21)

Exhibit Hall 4

C4

2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. Beverage Break

Exhibit Hall 1, 2, 3

6 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Governor’s Reception

Reno Aces Baseball Stadium

Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Conference Registration

Concourse C

7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Exhibitor Information Booth

Concourse C

7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Conference Information Booth

Registration Lobby

7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Nevada Administrative Center

D8

7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

NGAUS Office

D6

8 a.m. - Noon

Second Business Session

(See detailed Business Agenda on pages 18-21)

Exhibit Hall 4

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Hours

Exhibit Hall 1, 2, 3

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10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Coffee Break

Exhibit Hall 1, 2, 3

11:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. NGAUS Spouse Luncheon

Reno Ballroom

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Lunch

Exhibit Hall 1, 2, 3

Noon - 3:30 p.m.

AGAUS Working Luncheon (TAGs only)

C3

Noon - 2 p.m.

Army Company Grade Luncheon/Caucus/Elections

C4

Noon - 2 p.m.

Air Company Grade Luncheon/Caucus/Elections

C1

Noon - 2 p.m.

Warrant Officer Luncheon/Caucus/Election

(Ticketed Event)

A12

Noon - 2:30 p.m. Retired/Separated Luncheon/Caucus (Ticketed Event)

A16, A17, A18

2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Mission Support Task Force (Air) Meeting

A3

2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Personnel Benefits Task Force (Joint) Meeting

A4

2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Army Aviation Task Force (Army) Meeting

A5

2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Combat Vehicle Task Force (Army) Meeting

A7

2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Officer Professional Development

C4 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Combat Air Forces Task Force (Air) Meeting

A8

2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Committee on Nominations

A11

3 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Mobility Air Forces Task Force (Air) Meeting

A1

2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Medical Task Force (Joint) Meeting

A2

2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

C4I Task Force (Army) Meeting

A6

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3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Combat Support & Combat Service Support Task Force (Army) Meeting

A7

4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Combat Support Task Force (Air) Meeting

A3

4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Homeland Security Task Force (Joint) Meeting

A4

4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Fire Support Task Force (Army) Meeting

A5

4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Engineer Task Force (Army) Meeting

A8

5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Army Separate Session Rehearsal

Exhibit Hall 4

5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Air Separate Session Rehearsal

C4

6 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Hospitality Night

Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Conference Registration

Concourse C

7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Exhibitor Information Booth

Concourse C

7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Conference Information Booth

Registration Lobby

7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Nevada Administrative Center

D8

7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

NGAUS Office

D6

8 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Army Separate Session

Exhibit Hall 4

8 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Air Separate Session

C4

9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Hours 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Coffee Service

Exhibit Hall 1, 2, 3

10 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. Officer Professional Development

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10:30 a.m. - Noon Third Business Session

(See detailed Business Agenda on pages 18-21)

Exhibit Hall 4

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Nevada TAG Spouse’s Luncheon (Invitation Only)

Eldorado Hotel Casino, Claret and Chardonnay Rooms

Noon - 1 p.m.

Exhibitors Prize Drawings

Exhibit Hall 1, 2, 3

1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Officer Professional Development

C4 1:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Exhibitor Move-Outs

Exhibit Hall 1, 2, 3

2 p.m. - 3 p.m. NGAUS President Forum w/Executive Directors and Membership Committee

D5

5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Chairman’s Head Table Reception (Invitation Only)

Reno Ballroom

5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. No-Host Cocktail Reception

Reno Events Center

7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. States Dinner

Reno Events Center

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Things to Do and See in the Exhibit Hall Army & Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) Booth: 1159 Event: Raffling off a “Barbeque Grilling Kit” Date & Time of Event: Enter during exhibition hours. Raffle will take place Wednesday, Sept. 12 at noon in booth 1159 Details: Winners will be called on cell phone

APC by Schneider Electric Booth: 1257 Event: Come by our booth for a special gift in exchange for watching a product demonstration in our booth.

Date & Time: Open during exhibit hours, Sept. 9-12 Details: Gifts are available while supplies last

Boeing Booth: 1503 Event: View the F-15 Simulator Date & Time: Open during exhibit hours Details: Witness the latest capabilities of the F-15E+

Boeing Booth: 1503 Event: C-130 AMP Simulator Date & Time: Open during exhibit hours Details: Fly the latest C-130H Avionics Technology in the C-130 AMP Cockpit Demonstrator.

Delta Dental of California Booth: 2119 Event: Drawing for Oral-B Pro Health Toothbrush Date & Time: Wednesday, Sept. 12 at noon in booth 2119 Details: The name of the winner will be placed on the events winner board in booth 2119 and will also be called.

EANGUS

TM

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Booth: 1363 & 1365 Event: EANGUS is selling replicas of the Smithsonian’s 1636 Newtowne Musket and showcasing Recon Cigars (handrolled Nicaraguan cigars in woodland camouflage).

Date & Time: Every day during exhibition hours at booth 1363 Details: This will be the last opportunity, ever, to purchase a Newtowne Musket Replica. This will be the first opportunity to purchase Recon Cigars.

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FAAC Incorporated Booth: 590 Event: Joint FAAC & ARNG Battle Hand Off for delivery of the Nevada ARNG Operator Driving Simulator mobile trainer. This reconfigurable simulator system, built by FAAC, will be used to train operators of 10 different tactical vehicles.

Date & Time of Event: Monday, Sept. 10 at 10:30 a.m.

(Immediately following the official NGAUS Ribbon Cutting)

NGAUS and Stanley-Vidmar Booth: 633 (NGAUS) Event: Raffle for two Stanley toolboxes. A Stanley Vidmar toolbox will be on display at the NGAUS booth where conference attendees can register to win. The raffle for both toolboxes will benefit the National Guard Educational Foundation (NGEF).

Date & Time of Event: Enter any time during exhibition hall hours.

Details: Stop by the NGAUS both (633) to enter and win! Raffle will take place Wednesday at the end of the exhibition time.

Winner does not need to be present to win. Also stop by the Stanley Vidmar booth (1133) to thank them for the donation.

TSSi Booth: 1237 Event: Daily drawing for Streamlight TLR1 Date & Time: Everyday at 3 p.m. (Winner must be present to win!)

Details: Stop by our booth and submit a business card for a chance to win!

Paratech Inc. Booth: 759 Event: Raffle of 24� Tactical Hooligan Date & Time of Event: Stop by booth 759 during exhibition hours to sign up. The raffle will take place the last day of the exhibition.

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Business Agenda Speakers are subject to change

First Business Session Monday, Sept. 10, 2012 Call to Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Noon Maj. Gen. Frank Vavala Chairman of the Board, NGAUS

- Posting of the Colors - Pledge of Allegiance - National Anthem - Service Songs - Invocation Nevada Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:15 p.m.

- Brig. Gen. William Burks Adjutant General, Nevada - Entertainment Chairman’s Preview and Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:45 p.m.

Keynote Address with Q & A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 p.m.

Gen. Raymond T. Odierno Chief of Staff, U.S. Army Special Address with Q & A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:45 p.m.

Gen. Carter F. Ham Commander, U.S. Africa Command

Beverage Break: 2:30 - 3 p.m.

Exhibit Hall NGAUS Membership Awards Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 p.m.

Membership Committee/NGEDA Reps National Guard Youth Foundation Presentation . . . . . . . . . . 3:15 p.m.

Lt. Gen. (Ret.) John B. Conaway First NGAUS Individual Awards Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:20 p.m.

Col. Jay Hooper, Delaware Chairman, Awards Committee

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Roll Call of States/Procession of Flags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:40 p.m.

Recess to Governor’s Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 p.m.

second Business Session Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012 Call to Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 a.m.

Maj. Gen. Frank Vavala Chairman of the Board, NGAUS Determination/Presentation of Junior/Senior Minuteman NGAUS Treasurer’s Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:15 a.m.

Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Kenneth Ross, Louisiana Keynote Address with Q & A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:20 a.m.

Gen. Mark A. Welsh III Chief of Staff, U.S. Air Force Special Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:05 a.m.

Gen. Craig R. McKinley, Florida Former Chief, National Guard Bureau State of the Guard with Q & A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:15 a.m.

Gen. Frank J. Grass, Missouri Chief, National Guard Bureau Looking Ahead to the 135th General Conference . . . . . . . . . 9:50 a.m.

Hawaii National Guard 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Beverage Break Exhibit Hall NGEF Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:45 a.m.

Special Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m.

Arnold L. Punaro Chairman, Reserve Forces Policy Board Special Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:15 a.m.

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney Republican Nominee for President

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Recess to Luncheons and Professional Development Sessions Noon

Army and Air Separate Sessions Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012

Army Guard Separate Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10 a.m.

Maj. Gen. Raymond F. Rees, Oregon NGAUS Board Member Presiding Speakers include:

Lt. Gen. William E. Ingram Jr., North Carolina Director, Army National Guard

Gen. David M. Rodriguez Commanding General, U.S. Army Forces Command

Air Guard Separate Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10 a.m.

Brig. Gen. William Burks, Nevada Vice Chairman of the Board-Air, NGAUS Presiding Speakers include:

Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, Oklahoma Director, Air National Guard

Gen. (Ret.) Ronald R. Fogleman Former Chief of Staff, U.S. Air Force

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third Business Session Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012 Call to Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m.

Maj. Gen. Frank Vavala Chairman of the Board, NGAUS Second NGAUS Individual Awards Presentation . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m.

Col. Jay Hooper, Delaware Chairman, Awards Committee Committee on Resolutions Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:40 a.m.

Col. Michael Morgan Chairman Keynote Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:50 a.m.

The Honorable Jessica Wright Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs Committee on Bylaws Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:20 a.m.

Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Daniel O’Hollaren, Oregon Committee on Nominations and Elections Report . . . . . . . 11:25 a.m.

Maj. Nicole Ivers, Massachusetts Recess Noon

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Hotel Assignments Silver Legacy Resort Casino Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas Colorado Delaware District of Columbia Hawaii Illinois Iowa Maine Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Nebraska New Jersey New Mexico North Dakota Ohio Oregon Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Wisconsin Eldorado Hotel Casino Connecticut Hawaii Indiana Maryland Nevada New York Vermont Wisconsin

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Circus Circus Reno Hotel & Casino Alabama California Florida Georgia Idaho Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Massachusetts Michigan Montana New Hampshire North Carolina Oklahoma Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Tennessee Texas Utah Virgin Islands Washington West Virginia Wyoming

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Conference Committe Information NEVADA COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS COL Johnny Isaak Col. John Week

HONOR GUARD CSM Steve Sitton TSgt. Jauies Sosa

LEAD PLANNER CPT Jerry Morris

HOUSING COL Cori Powers SGM Mark Rogers

PRESIDENT Lt. Col. Jeff Zupon SECRETARY Nichole Castagnola ADMIN SUPPORT Lt. Col. Glen Martel MAJ William Mathson CHAPLAIN SUPPORT MAJ Hall Woomer 1LT Todd Brown CONTRACTS Lt. Col. Pierce Tucker Lt. Col. Dario Rissone DG OPERATIONS LTC Joanne Farris CW2 Erick Willrich ENTERTAINMENT COL Vernon Scarbrough MSgt. Richard Hays FACILITIES Lt. Col. Kevin Knuf LTC Clayton Chappell Maj. Sean Matthews FINANCE LTC Mary Devine Lt. Col. Robin Tibaduiza FORCE PROTECTION MAJ Amadeo Flores 1LT Wilson Hayes SGT Jim Burch FUNDRASING Capt. John Brownell

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INFO BOOTH LTC Kevin Korcheck CPT Gregory Krupp IT SUPPORT LTC Wilson DaSilva CMSgt. Anthony Barozzi LEGAL Lt. Col. Richard Blower CPT Scott Katherman LOGISTICS MAJ Alvin Bolton CW3 Brett Johnston PERSONNEL LTC Michael Peyerl LTC Keith Kamachi PUBLIC AFFAIRS Maj. April Conway CPT Troy Kemper REGISTRATION Maj. Glenn Gevert CMSgt. Billy Sexton SERGEANT-AT-ARMS COL Zack Doser LTC Cory Schulz SIGNAGE CW2 Roy Hellen TSgt. Roy Harvey SWAG MAJ Dan Thielen SMSgt. Rosemarie Marston

TRANSPORTATION Robert Veader SMSgt. Linda Simons SSG Anderson Munoz TSgt. Kimberly Bledsaw OPERATIONS Col. Mitch Sperling LTC Scott Maylath LTC Kristian Kirkland MAJ Randy Lau 1LT Andrew Simbeck GOLF TOURNAMENTS LTC Shawn Casey CMSgt. Mark Prizna SFC Junior Krows EXHIBITOR RECEPTION COL Vernon Scarbrough MSgt. Richard Hays TAG RECEPTION MAJ William Mathson Capt. John Brownell CG/WO MIXER CW5 David Anderson Capt. John Brownell Capt. Shaun Cruze 5K RUN Mindy Gonzalez Col. Leslie Gonzalez CMSgt. Rick Scurry RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY COL Vernon Scarbrough RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY (NGAUS) MSgt. Richard Hays OPENING CEREMONY COL Vernon Scarbrough SEL Steven Sitton MSgt. Richard Hays TSgt. Jauies Sosa

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POKER TOURNAMENT Col. Michael Williams Maj. Sean Matthews GOVERNOR’S RECEPTION MAJ Jerome Guerrero SGM (Ret.) Alan Callanan NGAUS SPOUSE LUNCHEON COL Mike Hanifan Denise Hanifan LTC Jeff Hansen

TAG SPOUSE LUNCHEON CW2 Heather Case CW2 Karen Harris Michelle Erlach Annette Burks Lavonne Duhon Kathleen Leal Desiree Bowlen Jennifer Bushman COMPANY GRADE OFFICER LUNCHEON Capt. Shaun Cruze

WARRANT OFFICER LUNCHEON CW5 David Anderson

RETIRED/SEPARATED LUNCHEON MAJ John Krueger

NGAUS Conference Staff President Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Gus L. Hargett Jr. Conference Coordinator Randy Williams Contracts/Finance Patricia O’Connell, Laurence Temple Legislative/Resolutions Pete Duffy, Annie Lively, Mary Catherine Ott, Dixie Ross, Emily Sass Business Sessions John Goheen, Rich Arnold, Ron Jensen, Andrew Waldman Registration/Admin Bonnie Carter, Loretta Fills, Melissa Krystek Exhibits/NGAUS Booth Luke Guthrie, Anne Armstrong, Amelia Meyer, Glenn Ross, Raylynn White

HOSPITALITY NIGHT COL Cori Powers HEAD TABLE RECEPTION Col. Mitch Sperling LTC Kristian Kirkland Jami Nagle ALL STATES DINNER Col. Mitch Sperling LTC Kristian Kirkland Jami Nagle CAARNG 40th IN Band Commanders CW3 Eric Sugunuma SSG Sandy Hernandez

conference committee chairs Resolutions Col. Michael Morgan, Vermont (Joint) Col. John Lathrop, California (Army) Col. Murray Hansen, Georgia (Air) Nominations Maj. Nicole Ivers, Massachusetts Credentials and Rules Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Dan O’Hollaren, Oregon Area III Elections Lt. Col. (Ret.) Ron Wagner, Wisconsin Area VI Elections Brig. Gen. Daryl Bohac, Nebraska Company Grade Elections Capt. John Brownell, Nevada

NGAUS Conference Exhibit Coordinators Bobby Rispoli, Brede Exposition Services Frank Powell, Technology Forums Laurie Powell, Technology Forums 134th NGAUS General Conference

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2012 NGAUS Individual Awards Harry S. Truman Award U.S. Rep. Candice Miller, MI U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall, WV

G.V. “Sonny” Montgomery Medal U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur, OH

Charles Dick Medal of Merit U.S. Rep. Jerry Lewis, CA State Speaker John A. Pérez, CA U.S. Sen. Chris Coons, DE Gov. Jack Markell, DE U.S. Rep. Mazie K. Hirono, HI Gov. Mitch Daniels, IN State Sen. Daryl Beall, IA Gov. Bobby Jindal, LA Gov. Brian Sandoval, NV Gov. Beverly E. Perdue, NC Gov. Tom Corbett, PA Gov. Luis G. Fortuno, PR

Patrick Henry Award Scott Essex, AZ Joan Cote, DE State Rep. Scott Y. Nishimoto, HI John Barnes, IN Meagan Linn, IA Retired Lt. Col. William O. Ratliff, MO Susan Fisher, NV State Rep. Rick Glazier, NC Rick Hendrick, NC Del Spafford, PA Sergio Sarkany, SC Will Goodman, VT Robin D. Miller, VT

Distinguished Service Medal Maj. Gen. William D. Wofford, AR Gen. Craig R. McKinley, NGB Lt. Gen. Harry M. “Bud” Wyatt III, NGB Lt. Col. Duke A. Pirak, OR Lt. Col. James A. Peterson, SD Maj. Gen. Brian L. Tarbet, UT

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Meritorious Service Award Retired Maj. Gen. A. Bowen Ballard, AL Retired Brig. Gen. J. Stewart “Stu” Goodwin, IN Retired Brig. Gen. Margaret S. Washburn, IN Retired Col. Robert C. King, IA Retired Col. Steven F. Greco, NH Lt. Col. Steven J. Lamos, VT David W. Martinez, WY

Meritorious Service Certificate Brig. Gen. Robert A. Hamrick, AL Col. George R. McCurdy, AL Lt. Col. Adam R. Sitler, OR

Valley Forge Cross for Heroism Spc. Michael Conley, IN Spc. Caleb Goldsberry, IN Master Sgt. James Stranahan, IN Sgt. Caitlyn Koffarnus, NV Sgt. 1st Class Jeremiah Mock, NV Staff Sgt. Phillip D. Tallent, NC Staff Sgt. Krystal A. Brown, PA Sgt. 1st Class Brian K. Henninger, PA Staff Sgt. Angel M. Mendez, PA

Valley Forge Certificate 1st Lt. Fred Blohm, IN Sgt. Christopher Ladner, IN Spc. Blake A. Pyke, IN Master Sgt. Robert A. Blandy, PA Senior Master Sgt. Brian K. Mitchell, PA

Garde Nationale Trophy Col. Ondra Berry, NV Lt. Col. Roger Ludwig, OR

Theodore Roosevelt Leadership Award for Company Grade Officers Capt. Kenneth O. Simon, AR Capt. Donald M. Camp, GA Capt. Leif A. Rivera, GA Capt. Laura Pratt, IN Capt. Lance D. King, NV

Eagle Rising Award for Warrant Officers Chief Warrant Officer 4 Scott E. Wolff, IN Chief Warrant Officer 2 Zachary L. Bedwell, MS 134th NGAUS General Conference

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Unit Awards Army National Guard Major General Milton A. Reckord Trophy (Highest training and readiness) 230th Engineer Battalion Tennessee Army National Guard

Pershing Plaque (Weapons qualification) 740th Transportation Company South Dakota Army National Guard

Certificate of Victory (Highest weapons qualification) 266th Military Police Company Virginia Army National Guard

AIR National Guard Spaatz Trophy (Top flying unit) 179th Airlift Wing Ohio Air National Guard Distinguished Flying Unit Plaques 113th Wing District of Columbia Air National Guard 122nd Fighter Wing Indiana Air National Guard 132nd Fighter Wing Iowa Air National Guard 152nd Airlift Wing Nevada Air National Guard 169th Airlift Squadron Illinois Air National Guard Mission Support Trophy (Top support unit) 251st Combat Communications Group Ohio Air National Guard Distinguished Mission Support Plaques 119th Command and Control Squadron Tennessee Air National Guard 123rd Air Control Squadron Ohio Air National Guard 133rd Civil Engineer Squadron Minnesota Air National Guard

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202d Engineering Installation Squadron Georgia Air National Guard 219th RED HORSE Squadron Montana Air National Guard William W. Spruance Safety Award 110th Airlift Wing Michigan Air National Guard Curtis N. “Rusty� Metcalf Trophy (Outstanding airlift or air refueling unit) 179th Airlift Wing Ohio Air National Guard Winston P. Wilson Trophy (Outstanding fighter or reconnaissance unit) 148th Fighter Wing Minnesota Air National Guard Major General John J. Pesch Flight Safety Trophy 132nd Fighter Wing Iowa Air National Guard 179th Airlift Wing Ohio Air National Guard

Note: Award based on 2011 performance.

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National Guard Educational Foundation

2012 Legion De Lafayettes* AMERIPACK, Inc. Major General Deborah & Colonel James Ashenhurst Booz-Allen Hamilton Brede Allied Convention Services Major General Douglas & Judy Burnett CALIBRE Systems Chris Mears & Associates, Inc. Cobham Ross B. DeBlois DRS Technologies EADS North America ESS, Inc. Force Protection, Inc. The G.V. “Sonny� Montgomery Foundation LTC (Ret.) Kenneth P. Godin Major General (Ret.) Harold Gwatney CMSgt (Ret) Roger A. Hagan Family Hendrick Motorsports Humana Military Healthcare Services Jacobs Brigadier General (Ret.) John L. Jones Colonel (Ret.) Edwin Livingston & Marcia Gosline Lockheed Martin Military Personnel Services Corporation National Guard Association of Maryland National Guard Association of Tennessee National Guard Association of Vermont NGAUS Committee on Company Grade Issues Raydon Remember My Service Robertson Fuel Systems, LLC Mrs. Linda Ross Sikorsky SKYDEX Technologies Systems Plus, Inc. Colonel (Ret) Ron & Dottie Tipa Tawani Foundation Technology Forums TriWest Healthcare Alliance USAA Major General Frank & Jane Vavala Brigadier General Margaret Washburn Wisconsin National Guard Association Major General Jessica & LTC Charles Wright *Members of the Legion de Lafayette are in the largest category of donors to the National Guard Educational Foundation, which operates the National Guard Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. 134th NGAUS General Conference

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Sponsors As of Aug. 28, 2012

DIAMOND LEVEL American Business Development BAE Systems Boeing DELL DRASH DRS EADS North America Goodrich Lockheed Martin Oshkosh Sierra Nevada Corporation Sikorsky Skydex Technologies, Inc. TriWest Healthcare Alliance TSM Corporation PLATINUM LEVEL AFBA COBHAM GE Aviation Hendrick Motorsports Humana Military Healthcare Services Military Personnel Services Corp Powerwave Technologies Pratt & Whitney Thomas Edison State College W.L. Gore & Associates

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GOLD LEVEL American Rheinmetall Munitions, Inc. AM General

SILVER LEVEL R-n-R Promotions Advanced Interactive Systems

BRONZE LEVEL American Military University Arrowpoint Bell Helicopter GMRE, Inc. ITT Exelis RightStep Services Robertson Fuel System, LLC Vector-Hawk Aerospace, LLC Yoste Strategic Partners, LLC

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Until We Meet Again . . .

135th General Conference Sept. 20 - 23, 2013 Honolulu, Hawaii 136th General Conference Aug. 22 - 25, 2014 Chicago, Illinois 137th General Conference Sept. 10 - 13, 2015 Nashville, Tennessee 138th General Conference Sept. 9 - 12, 2016 Baltimore, Maryland

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