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WELCOME LETTE R
WELCOME TO THE GREAT STATE OF ILLINOIS, and the Windy City. Chicago is known as the “City that Works” and we are honored to
roll up our sleeves and host the 136th General Conference and Exhibitio n. NGAUS is an organization that works. Through this conference, we will work to further our professional development, strengthen our
professional relationships and highlight our tremendous strategic and economic value to the nation. We know that uncertainty looms for the Guard-Nation in terms of
funding and force structure. What is certain is our continued and concentrated efforts through The National Guard Association of the United States; ensuring decision makers at every level of governm ent understand that the Guard is the best value for America. While sharing the Federal mission and fulfilling our promise daily to be ‘Always Ready—Always There’ for our country, our organization—lik e our membership—is diverse. Through our unique State Partnership Programs, our Youth ChalleNGe programs, specialty teams like Counter
Drug and Agri-buisiness Development, and our Defense Support to Civil Authorities capabilities, we continue to meet our Constitutional and State missions. The National Guard is more important today than ever
before in helping our neighbors, protecting our states, and defendin g our nation—every day. During your stay, I am confident you will find Chicago a multicultural
city embodying the values of America’s heartland. Chicago is a wealth of cultural, entertainment and dining attractions: with more than 200
theaters, nearly 200 art galleries, more than 7,300 restaurants and 26 miles of lakefront.
There is a lot of work to do and much to discover and celebrate. There is no better place for both. Welcome to Chicago— the Star of the Heartland.
Maj. Gen. Daniel M. Krumrei Adjutant General of Illinois
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tents Table of Con Adjutant General’s Welcome Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 NGAUS Officers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 NGAUS Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Conference Room Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Conference Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14 Conference Dress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Convention Center Floor Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17 Business Agenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-21 Hotel Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23 Illinois Conference Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Conference Staff & Committee Chairs . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 NGAUS Individual Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27 Unit Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Legion de Lafayettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Conference Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31 Future Conferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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rs NGAUS Office Chairman
Maj. Gen. Steve Danner, Missouri
Vice Chair-Army
Maj. Gen. Deborah A. Ashenhurst, Ohio
Vice Chair-Air
Maj. Gen. Donald P. Dunbar, Wisconsin
Secretary
Col. Murray Hansen, Georgia
Treasurer
a Brig. Gen. Kenneth L. Ross (Ret.), Louisian
Immediate Past Chairman
Maj. Gen. Frank Vavala, Delaware
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NGAUS ctors e r i D f o d r a Bo Area I TAG: Maj. Gen. William Reddel, New Hampshire Army: Brig. Gen. Frank McGinn, Massachusetts Air: Col. Steve Greco (Ret.), New Hampshire
Area II TAG: Maj. Gen. Errol Schwartz, District of Columbia Army: Col. Jay Hooper, Delaware Air: Maj. Gen. Hugh Broomall (Ret.), Delaware
Area III TAG: Maj. Gen. Emmett “Buddy” Titshaw Jr., Florida Army: Col. Jimmie Cole, Tennessee Air: Brig. Gen. Robert Hamrick (Ret.), Alabama
Area IV TAG: Maj. Gen. Augustus Collins, Mississippi Army: Col. John Mark Prine, Mississippi Air: Col. Tony DeJesus (Ret.), Kansas
Area V TAG: Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk, North Dakota Army: Col. Eric Ahlness, Minnesota Air: Brig. Gen. Jon Fago, Nebraska
Area VI TAG: Maj. Gen. Jefferson Burton, Utah Army: Col. John Lathrop, California Air: Maj. Gen. Daniel O’Hollaren (Ret.), Oregon
Retired/Separated Army: Col. Don Deering (Ret.), Tennessee Air: Vacant
Company Grade Army: Capt. Benjamin Ruffner, Florida Air: Capt. Cassandra Seward, Ohio
Warrant Officer Chief Warrant Officer 5 Terry Swartwout, Oregon
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E CONFERENC nments Room Assig Registration Level 3 Registration B
Tradeshow Office NGAUS Booth #767
Conference Information Booth Level 1 Gate 40
Exhibitor Information Booth NGAUS Booth #767
Exhibits Level 3 Hall F1
Business Sessions Skyline Ballroom W375 ABC
NGAUS Office W471 AB
Illinois Administrative Center W475 B
Public Affairs W476 B
Tactical Operations Center W475 A
First Aid Station Level 1 Near Gate 44
Security Level 1, North Complex
Internet CafĂŠ Level 3 Hall F1, Booth #1066 (Dell)
In Case of Emergency 312-791-6060
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Schedule E C N E R E F N CO (ALL TIMES AND LOCATIONS ARE ESTIMATES. SOME EVENT DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE.)
Thursday, August 21, 2014 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Registration – Finance – Credentials & Rules
Location: L3 Registration B
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Conference Information Booth
Location: L3 Registration B
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
NGAUS Office
Location: W471 B
8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Illinois Admin Office
Location: W475 B
8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sponsors’ Golf Tournament (Invitation Only, Shotgun Start)
Location: Harbor Bay, Harborside Golf Course
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Exhibitor Move In
Location: L3 Hall F1
4-5 p.m.
Selective State Registration Input
Location: L3 Registration B
4-6 p.m.
Exhibitor Reception
Location: L3 Central Concourse
Friday, August 22, 2014 5:30 a.m.
Hotel Pick-up for NGAUS Golf Tournament – Begins Specific hotel times to be published
Location: All conference hotels
7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Conference Information Booth
Location: L3 Registration B
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7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Registration – Finance – Credentials & Rules
Location: L3 Registration B
7 a.m.-5 p.m.
NGAUS Office
Location: W471 B
7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Illinois Admin Office
Location: W475 B
7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. NGAUS Golf Tournament (Shotgun Start)
Location: Harbor Bay, Harborside Golf Course
8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Exhibitor Move In (Touch Up Only)
Location: L3 Hall F1
9 a.m.
Board of Directors Meeting
(Executive sessions will be closed for BoD only)
Location: W179 A
2-3 p.m.
Resolutions New Member Training
Location: W178 AB
1:30-3 p.m.
Industry Workshop
(1:30-2 p.m. New / Prospective Corporate Member Orientation)
(2-3 p.m. National Guard Acquisition Strategy Update)
Location: W186 ABC
2-2:30 p.m.
Committee on Credentials & Rules
Location: Credentials & Rules Booth, Registration B
3-5 p.m.
Resolutions Committee (Joint)
Location: W178 AB
6-10 p.m.
Company Grade / Warrant Officer Mixer
(Bus transportation provided only from hotels)
Location: Dave & Busters, Sponsored by DRASH
7-11:00 p.m.
Illinois TAG / Sponsors Reception (Invitation Only)
(Bus transportation provided only from hotels) Location: Shedd Aquarium, Sponsored by Northrop Grumman
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Saturday, August 23, 2014 5 a.m.
Hotel Pick-up for Fun Run Begins Specific hotel times to be published
Location: All conference hotels
5:30-7 a.m.
Fun Run
Location: Lake Shore Drive
7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Illinois Admin Office
Location: W475 B
7 a.m.-5 p.m.
NGAUS Office
Location: W471 B
7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Registration – Finance – Credentials & Rules
Location: L3 Registration B
7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Conference Information Booth
Location: L3 Registration B
8-9 a.m.
NGEDA Breakfast (Invitation Only)
Location: W179 A
8-9 a.m.
Area Meeting Refreshments
Location: Hallway L1, outside rooms W184-185
8:30-11:15 a.m.
Officer Professional Development
Location: W181 ABC
8 a.m.-Noon
Resolutions Committee (Army)
Location: W178 A
8 a.m.-Noon
Resolutions Committee (Air)
Location: W178 B
8-9:30 a.m.
Corporate Advisory Panel (CAP) Meeting (Open)
Location: W187 AB
9-11:00 a.m.
National Guard Area I Meeting / Caucus
Location: W185 D
National Guard Area II Meeting / Caucus / Election
Location: W185 BC
National Guard Area III Meeting / Caucus
Location: W185 A
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National Guard Area IV Meeting / Caucus
Location: W184 D
National Guard Area V Meeting / Caucus / Election
Location: W184 BC
National Guard Area VI Meeting / Caucus
Location: W184 A
9:40-10:00 a.m.
Ribbon Cutting, Grand Opening Reception / Brunch
Location: L3 Central Concourse
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Exhibit Hours
Location: L3 Hall F1
11:15 a.m.-Noon Officer Professional Development
Company Grade Professional Development / Lunch
Location: W181 ABC
11 a.m.-Noon
Committee on Nominations
Location: W176 B
Noon-5 p.m.
First Business Session
Location: Skyline Ballroom, W375 ABC
2:15-3 p.m.
Beverage Break
Location: L3 Hall F1
7-11 p.m.
Governor’s Reception
Location: Field Museum
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Sunday, August 24, 2014 7-8 a.m.
Religious Services, Catholic
Location: W186 A
Religious Services, Protestant
Location: W176 B
7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Illinois Admin Office
Location: W475 B
7 a.m.-5 p.m.
NGAUS Office
Location: W471 B
7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Registration – Finance – Credentials & Rules
Location: L3 Registration B
7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Conference Information Booth
Location: L3 Registration B
8 a.m.-Noon
Second Business Session
Location: Skyline Ballroom, W375 ABC
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Exhibit Hours
Location: L3 Hall F1
9:45-10:15 a.m.
Coffee Break
Location: L3 Hall F1
11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. NGAUS Spouse Luncheon
Location: Hyatt Hotel
Noon-1 p.m. Lunch
Location: L3 Hall F1
Noon-5 p.m.
Company Grade Luncheon / Caucus / Election
(Noon – 1 p.m. Area Elections & Company Grade Business)
Location: W181 ABC
(1-2 p.m. Army Breakout)
Location: W181 AB
(1-2 p.m. Air Breakout)
Location: W181 C
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Noon-2 p.m. Warrant Officer Luncheon / Caucus / Election (Ticketed Event)
Location: W179 A
Noon-2:30 p.m. Retired / Separated Luncheon / Caucus / Election (Ticketed Event)
Location: W178 AB
2-3 p.m.
Task Force Meetings
Army Aviation Task Force (Army) – W176 A
Combat Vehicle Task Force (Army) – W186 BC
Fire Support Task Force (Army) – W179 B
Engineer Task Force (Army) – W187 C
C4I Task Force (Army) – W186 A
Domestic Ops (Joint) – W184 AB Speaker: Retired Lt. Gen. H. Steven Blum, former NGB chief
Mission Support Task Force (Air) – W187 AB
2-3:30 p.m.
Task Force Meeting
Combat Support Task Force (Air) – W185 A
2-4 p.m. Officer Professional Development Sessions – Exhibit Hall – (Company Grade only)
Location: L3 Hall F1
2-4 p.m.
Task Force Meeting
Combat Air Forces Task Force (Air) –W180
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Committee on Nominations
Location: W176 B
3-4 p.m.
Task Force Meeting
Mobility Air Forces Task Force (Air) – W184 D
3-5 p.m.
Task Force Meeting
Sustainment Task Force (Army) – W185 BC
4-5 p.m.
Task Force Meeting
Personnel and Medical Task Force (Joint) – W186 B Speaker: Tom Murphy, Veterans Benefits Administration, Director, Compensation Services 6-11 p.m.
Hospitality Night
Multiple downtown locations
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Monday, August 25, 2014 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Illinois Admin Office
Location: W475 B
7 a.m.-Noon
Registration – Finance – Credentials & Rules
Location: L3 Registration B
7 a.m.-Noon
Conference Information Booth
Location: L3 Registration B
7 a.m.-Noon
NGAUS Office
Location: W471 B
8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hours (Coffee Service 10-10:30 a.m.)
Location: L3 Hall F1
8:30-10 a.m.
Third Business Session
Location: Skyline Ballroom, W375 ABC
10-10:30 a.m.
Beverage Break
Location: L3 Hall F1
10-10:30 a.m.
Prize Drawings
Location: L3 Hall F1
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Army Separate Session
Location: Skyline Ballroom, W375 ABC
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Air Separate Session
Location: W183 ABC
11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Illinois TAG Spouse’s Luncheon (Invitation Only)
Location: Signature Room, Hancock Building
1:30-10 p.m.
Exhibitor Move-Outs
Location: L3 Hall F1
12:30-1:30 p.m.
NGAUS President Forum with Executive Directors
Location: W474 AB
Noon-2 p.m.
TAG Lunch (AGAUS) Invitation Only
Location: W179 A, Sponsored by Northrop Grumman
3:30-5:30 p.m.
Assistant Adjutant General Army / Air & Chief of Staff / Director of Staff Army / Air Reception (Invitation Only)
Location: Pritzker Military Museum & Library – 104 S. Michigan Ave. 136th NGAUS General Conference
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5:30-7 p.m.
Chairman’s Head Table Reception (Invitation Only)
Location: L3, Pre-Function, North Foyer, Sponsored by Northrop Grumman 5:30-7 p.m.
No-Host Cocktail Reception
Location: L3, Central Concourse
7-9 p.m.
States Dinner
Location: Skyline Ballroom, W375 ABC
Tuesday, August 26, 2014 T R AV EL DAY 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Exhibitor Move-Outs
Location: L3 Hall F1
9-10:30 a.m. NGEDA Officers / Illinois / Tennessee / NGAUS Meeting – 137th NGAUS Conference
Location: W474 AB
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Conference Center Closeouts
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ress D e c n e r e f n Co The following details the acceptable dress code for events at the NGAUS conference. TAG Reception—Aug. 22 Shedd Aquarium All attendees: Business Casual
Company Grade/Warrant Officer Mixer— Aug. 22 Dave & Busters All attendees: Casual
Business Sessions—Aug. 23 to 25
McCormick Place Military attendees: Class B Short Sleeve Open Collar (Army & Air) Civilian attendees: Business Attire
Governors Reception—Aug. 23 Field Museum All attendees: Casual
Hospitality Night—Aug. 24 Magnificent Mile/Hotels All attendees: Casual
States Dinner—Aug. 25
McCormick Place Military attendees: Dress Blues/Dress Mess Civilian attendees: Tuxedo/Dark Business Suit; Evening Gown
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CONVENTION CEN TER Maps
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enda BUSINESS Ag (As of August 12. Speakers subject to change.)
FIRST BUSINESS SESSION Saturday, August 23, 2014 Call to Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Noon Maj. Gen. Steve Danner, Missouri Chairman of the Board, NGAUS
• Posting of the Colors • Pledge of Allegiance • National Anthem • Service Songs • Invocation
Illinois Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:15 p.m. • Maj. Gen. Daniel M. Krumrei • Gov. Pat Quinn • Million Dollar Quartet Chairman’s Preview & Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:45 p.m. Maj. Gen. Steve Danner, Missouri Roll Call of States/Procession of Flags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 p.m. NGAUS Membership Awards Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 p.m. Ms. Karen Cagle Principal Deputy Directory, Membership, Development & Marketing, NGAUS
Beverage Break 2:15-3:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall First NGAUS Individual Awards Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 p.m. Col. Lloyd “Paul” Caviness, Arkansas Member, Awards Committee Presentation of the Charles Dick Medal of Merit . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:15 p.m. Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon Member, Council of Governors Presentation of the Charles Dick Medal of Merit . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:25 p.m. U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson Member, House Armed Services Committee Special Address with Q&A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:35 p.m. Gen. Mark A. Welsh III Chief of Staff of the Air Force
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Keynote Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:20 p.m. U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham Co-Chairman, Senate National Guard Caucus Recess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 p.m.
SECOND BUSINESS SESSION Sunday, August 24, 2014 Call to Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 a.m. Maj. Gen. Steve Danner, Missouri Chairman of the Board, NGAUS Determination/Presentation of Junior/Senior Minuteman NGAUS Treasurer’s Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:15 a.m. Brig. Gen. Kenneth Ross (Ret.), Louisiana Credentials & Rules Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:20 a.m. Maj. Gen. Daniel O’Hollaren (Ret.), Oregon National Guard Leadership Town Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:25 a.m. Gen. Frank J. Grass, Missouri Chief, National Guard Bureau Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III, Alabama Director, Air National Guard
Maj. Gen. Judd Lyons, Nebraska Acting Director, Army National Guard
National Guard Educational Foundation Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:25 a.m. Maj. Gen. Gus Hargett (Ret.), Tennessee President, NGEF
Beverage Break 9:45-10:15 a.m. Exhibit Hall Looking Ahead to the 137th General Conference . . . . . . . . . . . 10:15 a.m. Tennessee National Guard Special Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:25 a.m. Maj. Gen. Arnold L. Punaro (Ret.) Chairman, Reserve Forces Policy Board
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The Future of Land Forces with Q&A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:40 a.m. Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster Director, Army Capabilities Integration Center Fort Eustis, Virginia The Future of Air Mobility Forces with Q&A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:20 a.m. Gen. Darren W. McDew Commander, Air Mobility Command Scott Air Force Base, Illinois Recess to Luncheons and Professional Development Sessions . . . . Noon
THIRD BUSINESS SESSION Monday, August 25, 2014 Call to Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 a.m. Maj. Gen. Steve Danner, Missouri Chairman of the Board, NGAUS Second Individual Awards Ceremony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:35 a.m. Col. Lloyd “Paul” Caviness, Arkansas Member, Awards Committee AGAUS Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:50 a.m. Maj. Gen. Edward W. Tonini, Kentucky President, AGAUS Special Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m. Rep. William Enyart Member, House Armed Services Committee Former Adjutant General of Illinois NGEDA Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:15 a.m. Mr. Kenneth E. Moix, Arkansas President, NGEDA EANGUS Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:20 a.m. National Guard Youth Foundation Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:25 a.m. Gen. Craig R. McKinley (Ret.) Chairman, NGYF Committee on Bylaws Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m. Maj. Gen. Daniel O’Hollaren (Ret.), Oregon Chairman, Bylaws Committee
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Legislative Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:35 a.m. Col. Pete Duffy (Ret.) Legislative Director, NGAUS Committee on Resolutions Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:45 a.m. Col. Michael Morgan, Vermont Chairman, Resolutions Committee Committee on Nominations & Elections Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:50 a.m. Col. Jimmie Cole, Tennessee Member, Board of Directors
Recess to Separate Sessions
ARMY & AIR SEPARATE SESSIONS Monday, August 25, 2014 Army Separate Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Presiding officer: Maj. Gen. Deborah A. Ashenhurst, Ohio Vice Chair-Army, NGAUS Speakers: Maj. Gen. Judd Lyons, Nebraska Acting Director, Army National Guard
Lt. Gen. Michael S. Tucker Commanding General, First U.S. Army
Agenda includes unit awards
Air Separate Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Presiding officer: Maj. Gen. Don Dunbar, Wisconsin Vice Chair-Air, NGAUS Speakers: Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III, Alabama Director, Air National Guard
Mr. Jack Harbaugh Former College Football Coach And Father of NFL Head Coaches John & Jim Harbaugh
Agenda includes unit awards
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HOTEL s Assignment Hyatt Regency Chicago
Official Headquarters Hotel 151 E. Wacker Drive • Chicago, Illinois 60601 312-565-1234 Alaska Arizona California Delaware D.C. Florida Hawaii Idaho Illinois Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Massachusetts Mississippi Missouri Nebraska New Jersey New Mexico New York South Carolina Tennessee West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming NGAUS
Intercontinental Chicago
505 N. Michigan Avenue • Chicago, Illinois 60611 312-944-4100 Colorado Nevada North Dakota Rhode Island
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Marriott Chicago Downtown
540 N. Michigan Avenue • Chicago, Illinois 60611 312-836-0100 Arkansas Connecticut Maryland Michigan Minnesota New Hampshire North Carolina Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico South Dakota Texas Utah Vermont Washington
Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers
301 E. North Water Street • Chicago, Illinois 60611 312-464-1000 Alabama Georgia Indiana Maine Montana Ohio Virginia Virgin Islands West Virginia
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ILLINOIS mittee m o C E C N E R CONFE Adjutant General
Force Protection
Events/Operations
Maj. Gen. Daniel M. Krumrei
Chief Warrant Officer 2 John Chepulis Maj. James Robinson
Lt. Col. Rodney Thacker
Conference Co-Chair Maj. Gen. William Cobetto Col. James Smith
Executive Director, NGAI Brig. Gen. Hal Keistler (Ret.)
Golf Tournament
Fundraising
Lt. Col. Rodney Thacker Maj. Wyatt Bickett
Dr. Michael Ayers Brig. Gen. John Sheedy
TAG Reception Lt. Col. Marc Sullivan
Housing Col. Michael Haerr 1st Lt. Anthony McClain Matt Dykstra
Admin Support
Company Grade/ Warrant Officer Mixer Maj. Jason Carter
Information Booth
Capt. Eric Shaffer
Lt. Col. Sheila Perry
5K Run
IT Support
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Rachelle Johnson
Col. Alex Lawson Lt. Col. Marc Sullivan
Opening Ceremony
Legal
Lt. Col. Stanley Manes Col. James Smith
Lt. Col. David Gorman Maj. Trevor Orsinger
Governors Reception
Aviation Operations Col. Duane Hayden Lt. Col. Jeffrey Becker
Chaplain Support Maj. Gregory Moser
Distinguished Visitors Operations Col. Henry Dixon Capt. Daniel Smiljanich Maj. David Pond
Lt. Col. Kevin Mulcahy
Public Affairs Capt. Dutch Grove
Spouse Luncheon Lt. Col. Maurice Rochelle
Registration Entertainment Maj. Leonard Williams
Lt. Col. Sheila Perry Greg Garner
TAG Spouse Luncheon
Facilities
Safety
Col. Paul Fanning Lt. Col. Christopher McIntyre
Maj. Troy Scott Maj. Zackary Riddle
Lt. Col. Renysha Brown Master Sgt. Kimberly Broome
Head Table Reception SWAG Bags
Finance
States Dinner
Maj. Troy Scott
Transportation Maj. Charles Shaw
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Lt. Col. Daniel Reichen
Lt. Col. Sheila Perry Lt. Col. Daniel Reichen Col. James Smith
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NGAUS CONFERENCE STAFF President Maj. Gen. Gus Hargett (Ret.) Conference Coordinator Lt. Col. Robert (Jake) Jakubek (Ret.) Registration/Admin Loretta Fills, Gil Roberts Business Sessions John Goheen, Jose Palacios Awards Brian Fornasar Magazine Operations Ron Jensen Public Relations Rich Arnold Social Media Rebecca Autrey Resolutions Pete Duffy, Mike Waite, Mary Catherine Ott, Grace Washbourne, Dixie Ross, Taylor Steacy Membership Luke Guthrie, Karen Cagle Exhibits/NGAUS Booth Kathleen Cyphert, Anne Armstrong, Laurence Temple, Ryan Trainor Contracts/Finance Col. Patricia O’Connell (Ret.), Christina Covington, Cheryl Young
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE CHAIRS Resolutions Committee Col. Michael Morgan, Vermont (Joint) Col. Lance Englet, Oregon (Army) Col. Murray Hansen, Georgia (Air) Nominations Committee Col. Jimmie Cole, Tennessee Area II Elections Col. John Mark Prine, Mississippi Area V Elections Brig. Gen. Frank McGinn, Massachusetts Retiree Elections Col. John Mark Prine, Mississippi Company-Grade Elections Capt. Cassandra Seward, Ohio Credentials & Rules Committee Maj. Gen. Daniel O’Hollaren (Ret.), Oregon
EXHIBIT COORDINATORS
Show Manager Booth Sales—Randy Williams Decorator Bobby Rispoli, Brede Exposition Services
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2014 NGAUS wards A L A U ID IV D IN Harry S. Truman Award U.S. Rep. Harold Rogers, Kentucky
Montgomery Medal U.S. Sen. John Boozman, Arkansas U.S. Sen. Harry Reid, Nevada
Charles Dick Medal of Merit U.S. Sen. Mark Begich, Alaska U.S. Rep. Don Young, Alaska U.S. Rep. Alan Lowenthal, California U.S. Sen. Richard Durbin, Illinois U.S. Rep. Tim Walz, Minnesota U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt, Missouri U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte, New Hampshire U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson, South Carolina
Patrick Henry Award Jamie Abordonado, Alaska Sherman Patrick State Sen. John Thrasher, Florida Ted Ardini, Missouri Brad Christie, Missouri Andrea Spillars, Missouri Teresa Di Loreto-Long, Nevada Dr. Lawrence Caplin, New Jersey Ray Celeste, North Carolina Blair Milligan, North Carolina Craig Abele, South Carolina Chad Sydnor, South Carolina Charlie Daniels, Tennessee Clark Flatt, Tennessee Robert Burns, Wisconsin Steve Corsi, Wyoming
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Distinguished Service Medal Lt. Col. Damon Cluck, Arkansas Col. Roger Peterman, Indiana Lt. Col. Ron Wagner (Ret.), Wisconsin (posthumously)
Meritorious Service Award Lt. Col. Jeffrey Zupon, Nevada
Meritorious Service Certificate Lt. Col. Alan Alexander, Georgia Maj. James Collie, Georgia Maj. Rick Wood, Indiana
Valley Forge Cross for Heroism Master Sgt. Michael Landsberry, Nevada
Garde Nationale Trophy Staff Sgt. Robert Byrd, Georgia
Theodore Roosevelt Leadership Award for Company Grade Officers Capt. Bridgette Scott, Arkansas Capt. Rex Thomen, Arkansas Capt. Seana Warner, Arkansas Capt. James Mitchell, Indiana Capt. Jamie Clasen, Iowa Capt. Christopher Hogan, Kansas Capt. David Paul, Kansas Capt. Frank Monterrosa, Mississippi Capt. Dana Grigg, Nevada 1st Lt. Cynthia Cano-Hewitt, New Jersey Capt. Bryan Satchell, New Jersey Capt. David Johnston, Vermont
Eagle Rising Award for Warrant Officers Chief Warrant Officer 3 Brandy Nichols, Kansas Chief Warrant Officer 2 Rachel Henson, Mississippi Chief Warrant Officer 3 George Cohenno, Nevada Chief Warrant Officer 3 Durinda Garrison, New Jersey Chief Warrant Officer 3 Brett Anderson, South Dakota
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s UNIT Award ARMY NATIONAL GUARD Major General Milton A. Reckord Trophy (Highest training and readiness) 153rd Engineer Battalion South Dakota Army National Guard
Pershing Plaque (Weapons qualification) 921st Horizontal Engineer Company Louisiana Army National Guard
Certificate of Victory (Highest weapons qualification) 262nd Component Repair Company Delaware Army National Guard
AIR NATIONAL GUARD Spaatz Trophy (Top flying unit) 114th Fighter Wing South Dakota Air National Guard
Distinguished Flying Unit Plaques 104th Air Fighter Wing Massachusetts Air National Guard 123rd Airlift Wing Kentucky Air National Guard 155th Air Refueling Wing Nebraska Air National Guard 163rd Reconnaissance Wing California Air National Guard 189th Airlift Wing Arkansas Air National Guard
Mission Support Trophy (Top support unit) 189th Mission Support Group Arkansas Air National Guard
Distinguished Mission Support Plaques 105th Security Forces Squadron New York Air National Guard 123rd Air Control Squadron Ohio Air National Guard
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219th RED HORSE Squadron Montana Air National Guard 226th Combat Communications Group Alabama Air National Guard
William W. Spruance Safety Award 115th Fighter Wing Wisconsin Air National Guard
Curtis N. “Rusty� Metcalf Trophy* (Outstanding airlift or air refueling unit) 123rd Airlift Wing Kentucky Air National Guard
Winston P. Wilson Trophy* (Outstanding fighter or reconnaissance unit) 163rd Reconnaissance Wing California Air National Guard
Major General John J. Pesch Flight Safety Trophy* 109th Airlift Squadron Minnesota Air National Guard 155th Air Refueling Wing Nebraska Air National Guard * Denotes National Guard Bureau award presented at the conference. Note: Unit awards based on 2013 performance.
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National Guard Educational Fou ndation
2014 Legion De Lafa yettes* Members of the Legion de Lafayette are in the largest category of donors to the National Gua rd Educational Foundation, which operates the Nationa l Guard Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. ACC Health Affinity eSolutions AM General LLC Maj. Gen. Deborah and Col. James Ashenhur st BAE Systems Beechcraft Corporation Bethel University Borsight Inc. Brede Allied Convention Service CALCULEX Inc. CALIBRE Chris Mears & Associates Inc. Lt. Gen. (Ret.) John B. Conaway Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Russell and Shirley Davis Col. (Ret.) Ross B. and Debby DeBlois Donohoe Real Estate Services DRS Technologies Inc. Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Gus and Shirley Hargett Hendrick Motorsports LANDAUER LiteFighter Systems LLC LORD Corporation MPSC Col. Jeffrey Morton and Lt. Col. Marleen Lajoi e National Guard Association of Kentucky Northrop Grumman Corporation Onsite Health Col. (Ret.) J.N. Pritzker Raydon Rocky Brands Inc. Sikorsky Aircraft Textron UnitedHealthcare Military & Veterans USAA Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Marianne E. Watson— In Memory of Col. Grant E. Zachary Jr. 136th NGAUS General Conference
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2014 Sponsors As of August 5
LAND OF LINCOLN LEVEL Northrop Grumman Corporation Pritzker Military Museum & Library State Farm MAGNIFICENT MILE LEVEL Denney Jewelers by ForeverMark DRASH DIAMOND LEVEL BAE Systems The Boeing Company Dell Computers Enterprise Rental Car Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation SilverTowne L.P. Verizon
PLATINUM LEVEL AFBA Burns & McDonnell Caterpillar COBHAM Corporate North America Grainger Humana Government Business LiteFighter Systems Lockheed Martin Raytheon/Javelin Joint Venture R-n-R Promotions Inc. Rockwell Collins Inc. SAIC SRC Inc. UPS USAA W.L. Gore & Associates Yulista Holding LLC Y-Tech Services 30
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GOLD LEVEL Engility Exelis Military Personnel Services Corporation Oshkosh Defense Pratt & Whitney
SILVER LEVEL Bunn IBM Pilatus Business Aircraft Ltd. Transhield Protective Covers ZOLL Medical Corporation
BRONZE LEVEL AM General LLC CMAI (Chris Mears & Associates Inc.) COOPER, CBE Services Inc. HURST, Jaws of Life Inc. LORD Corporation Rite-in-the-Rain W.S. Darley & Co.
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FUTURE rences e f n o C S U A NG 137th General Conference Sept. 10-13, 2015, in Nashville Hosted by the Tennessee National Guard
138th General Conference Sept. 9-12, 2016, in Baltimore Hosted by the Maryland National Guard
139th General Conference Sept. 7-10, 2017, in Louisville Hosted by the Kentucky National Guard
140th General Conference Aug. 24-27, 2018, in New Orleans Hosted by the Louisiana National Guard
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Where to Eat in the Convention Center While multiple food and beverage breaks will take place on the tradeshow floor, several other dining options are available at McCormick Place. Operating hours vary, so check with the information booth on Level 1 before walking to adjoining buildings. It’s a big place! West Building (location of NGAUS conference) La Brea Bakery Café – Level 2 Starbucks Coffee – Level 3 West Hall Food Court – Level 2 This eclectic food court offers several options to choose from: Little Italy, Pacific Rim, American Grill, Fiesta Brava and Express to Go Sandwiches, Salads and Snacks.
North Building Connie’s Pizza – Level 2 McDonald’s – Level 2
South Building Jamba Juice – Level 2.5 Rya’s Fudge Shop – Level 2.5 Manny’s – Level 2.5 Try the signature Corned Beef and Peppery Pastrami Sandwiches! The South Hall Food Court offers the same options as West Hall.
Lakeside Center (East Building) It’s a long walk to the Lakeside Center, but enjoy a spectacular view of Lake Michigan at the Lakeside Cafe – features Cold Sandwiches, Pizza, Salads, Snacks and Beverages.
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