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Special Events
Take Me Out to the Ballgame! * Reception and Softball Game at PETCO Park, Home of the San Diego Padres Tuesday, January 24 featuring the Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team
* Ticket required. Click here for ticket prices. You can purchase tickets during the registration process.
Enjoy a casual evening of networking with the best of ballpark food and atmosphere. PETCO Park is spectacular in every way, combining the best sight lines in baseball with breathtaking views of San Diego. Architecturally magnificent, it celebrates the sea, the sky, the natural beauty, cultural diversity and unique spirit of our region. Innovative design features evoke the timeless traditions of baseball in an intimate setting. The highlight of the evening will be a softball game - featuring West VIPs versus the Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team!
ComDef 2012: "Key Enablers for Joint and Coalition Success" Monday, January 23 and Tuesday, January 24 Building on the successful ComDef West 2011, where 25 nations participated with the United States in a lively and informative presentation and Q&A format, ComDef West returns to San Diego to provide further insight, discussions and networking for government, military, academia and industry with an Asia Pacific emphasis . The goals for the upcoming ComDef West are as follows:
Tuesday, January 24 TECHEXPO Top Secret is the Nation's premiere producer of professional job fairs for Security-Cleared professionals. TechExpoUSA.com serves as the country's leading online career center, where the finest defense contractors, technology companies, consulting firms and numerous agencies of the US Government can virtually recruit and hire experienced cleared professionals.
Exhibit Floor, Booth 1147
Engagement Theater Presentations Exhibit Floor, End of 600 Aisle AFCEA International and the U.S. Naval Institute offered the major commands in the greater San Diego area the opportunity to make 50-minute presentations at WEST in a special theater set up on the exhibit floor. These are opportunities for the commands to brief the attendees on subjects of their choice.
Brought to you by FREE - Open to all West 2012 attendees; no separate registration is necessary.
Tuesday, January 24, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and Wednesday, January 25, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 5 Simple Secrets to Maximizing Your Post 9-11 GI Bill Benefits
The new Post 9-11 GI Bill is a powerful education tool for veterans, service members and - thanks to the new transfer feature - a service member's spouse and/or children. Unfortunately, some of the information "on the street" is not accurate and is leading service members to make critical mistakes in making the best use of this wonderful new benefit.
Please join us for a fast-paced 90-minute educational session by one of the country's leading Post 9-11 GI Bill authorities that will cover:
We have extensive Q & A time built into the presentation, so don't miss the chance to get your Post 9-11 GI Bill questions answered!
Tuesday, January 24, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. and Wednesday, January 25, 9:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. The Four Pillars of Successful Retirement
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? When should I take Social Security? With the current financial crisis, answering these questions is 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.
Presenter: W. G. “Bud” Schneeweis, CFP®, CSA Director, Benefits Information and Financial Education
Satellite Industry Association Naval & Maritime SATCOM Users' Workshop Wednesday, January 25 The Satellite Industry Association (SIA) will hold its Naval & Maritime Commercial SATCOM Users’ Workshop on Wednesday, January 25, 2012. The Workshop brings together leaders from Naval and the Maritime services with satellite industry executives to explore the satellite requirements and challenges unique to the Navy, Coast Guard and Marines. Join U.S. Government participants from the DoD Combatant Commands, Services and agencies, as well as commercial satellite operators, service providers, ground equipment suppliers, and manufacturers. Past briefers include: AFRICOM, EUCOM, SOCOM, SOUTHCOM, STRATCOM, CENTCOM, TRANSCOM, OSD/NII, DISA, NSSO, Army, Marine Corp, White House Communications Agency, SPAWAR, and many, many more. Topics included in this year’s agenda include: Briefs on the Navy’s SATCOM strategy, field requirements, Airborne SATCOM for maritime services, foreign military perspectives, and terminal technology developments.
Veterans' Retraining Initiative Thursday, January 26 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Veteran Panel: “What do successful Veterans say about their transition?” Employer Panel: “What employers are looking for”
Job Fair Seminar: How to start your own Internet/Web business Guest Speaker: Mr. Chris Murch, Director, Military Outreach, Global Domains International former USMC Captain and Graduate, U.S. Naval Academy 1983
Spouse Symposium & Career Fair 2012:“Keeping a Career on the Move” Co-produced by the Military Officers Association of America and Blue Star Families, this is the preeminent event for military spouses. Whether you’re looking for a job now or preparing for a future career you’ll find workshops, experts and employers who can help. Sponsored by TriWest Healthcare Alliance and held in conjunction with West 2012, the event is free and open to all military spouses. Service members and veterans are also welcome.
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