 Co-sponsored by AFCEA International and the U.S. Naval Institute, in coordination with U.S. Joint Forces Command and with support of the NDIA Greater Hampton Roads Chapter and AFCEA Hampton Roads and Tidewater Chapters.
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Special Events
Technology Reception on the Exhibit Floor Tuesday, May 12 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Network with your colleagues, enjoy delicious local cuisine, and see, touch and try out the exhibits at the technology reception.
AFCEA EDUCATION SUMMIT at the 2009 Joint Warfighting Conference Sponsored by
Tuesday, May 12 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Bus transportation provided from the Virginia Beach Convention Center, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Dress: Beachy Casual Please join us for the second annual Joint Warfighting Beach Party, where you'll enjoy the unmistakable signs, sounds, smells, and tastes of summer! After a full day of hard work at the Conference, here's your chance to unwind with friends and colleagues. We can't promise SUN, but we can promise FUN!* Ticket required. Click here to purchase tickets. Buffet dinner, dessert, two drink tickets for alcoholic beverages, and entertainment included.
Financial Seminars Wednesday, May 13, 10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. 3 Military Benefits That Can Make You Rich (and Other Secrets DoD Doesn't Want You to Know About) A huge number of new financial benefits and programs for deployed service members and military spouses have been created or improved in the last 5 years. Are you making the best use of what’s available today? This seminar aims to put more money in your pocket and improve your financial situation by bringing you the latest information on deployment financial programs, spouse education and employment programs, educational opportunities for military families and key legislative initiatives you need to know about. Wednesday, May 13, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Did you know that the College Board estimates that a child born in 2004 can expect to pay over $128,000 for a 4-year public education, while the sticker price of a 4-year private college will exceed $300,000? This seminar covers key challenges, tools and strategies for tackling today’s rapidly escalating college costs without endangering your own retirement. This session will include a discussion of the Post-9/11 GI Bill, including transferability rules.
The Four Pillars of Successful Retirement When should I take Social Security? How much can I spend each year from my retirement accounts? What is the best retirement income source to tap first? How do I structure my investments before retirement? With the current financial crisis, answering these questions are key for long-term financial success. This high-impact seminar looks at four key components of building a successful retirement plan, even in difficult financial times. We will explore the integration of military/federal civilian retired pay, Social Security, the TSP, private sector 401(k)s and IRAs to create a retirement income stream that you can live with.
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