Joint Warfighter IT Day Features Senior Defense Leaders

The chapter hosted its ninth annual Joint Warfighter IT Day in September. The conference provided an unparalleled opportunity to hear from and meet senior military and civilian leaders from the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the combatant commands, the military services and U.S. Defense Department agencies. Among the speakers were Terry Halvorsen, Defense Department chief information officer; David Bennett, Defense Information Systems Agency chief information officer and director of operations; and Maj. Gen. Linda Urrutia-Varhall, USAF, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency director of operations. Speakers also were present from Military Health System and the Department of Veterans Affairs. The speakers engaged the audience and discussed their priorities and upcoming opportunities. On the sidelines, Young AFCEANs and senior chapter members continued to network with each other. Included in the events that took place during the day was the popular Small Business Networking Session. This forum enabled officials from small and large businesses to discuss capabilities and potential teaming opportunities. The session gave small businesses the opportunity to increase their exposure and connections.

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