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🎙️ Speaker Spotlight: Maj Gen Randy "Church" Kee 🎙️ We’re honored to feature Maj Gen Randy "Church" Kee at the 2024 Alaska Defense Forum! Since December 2023, he has been the Director of the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies, where he leads efforts to advance U.S. national security priorities in the Arctic through research, communication, and education. Previously, Kee was the Senior Advisor for Arctic Security Affairs at the Stevens Center and served as the Executive Director of the Arctic Domain Awareness Center, recognized for its contributions to Arctic maritime research. He has also been a Commissioner for the U.S. Arctic Research Commission and has held various high-level military roles, including Director of Strategy, Policy, Planning, and Capabilities for U.S. European Command. With extensive experience in Arctic strategy and defense policy, Maj Gen Kee’s insights are invaluable for understanding regional and global security issues. 💡 Don’t miss his expert perspective on Arctic security! 🔗 Register now at AlaskaDefenseForum.com 🎟️ Secure your spot today! #AlaskaDefenseForum #ArcticSecurity #DefenseLeadership #USAF #RegisterNow #ADF2024

🎙️ Speaker Spotlight: Kirk A. Phillips 🎙️ We’re honored to welcome Kirk A. Phillips, Director of the Air Force Office of Energy Assurance (AF OEA), to the 2024 Alaska Defense Forum! Kirk is at the forefront of enhancing energy and water resilience across Air Force installations. In his role at AF OEA, Kirk ensures that energy and water projects align with the Department of the Air Force's strategic goals: identifying system vulnerabilities, improving resilience planning, and ensuring effective results. His expertise bridges DAF stakeholders with emerging technologies and best practices to strengthen our installations. Before this role, Kirk led health, safety, and environmental initiatives at LJB Inc., and served as the Biomedical Science Corps Associate Chief for Bioenvironmental Engineering. With a distinguished career spanning over three decades, including a pivotal role in the Air Force Medical Operations Agency and multiple deployments, Kirk brings a wealth of knowledge to our forum. 💡 Join us to hear from Kirk and other key leaders about advancing defense and resilience. Register now for the Alaska Defense Forum! 💡 🔗 Register at AlaskaDefenseForum.com #ADF2024 #EnergyResilience #AirForce #DefenseInnovation

📢The 2024 Alaska Defense Forum is officially SOLD OUT!📢 We are excited for a great event next week as we talk about innovation and building collaboration for the future! 📨ADF ATTENDEES - CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!📨

🎙️ Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Erin Whitney 🎙️ We’re excited to welcome Dr. Erin Whitney to the 2024 Alaska Defense Forum! As the Director of the Arctic Energy Office at the U.S. Department of Energy, Dr. Whitney collaborates with Arctic stakeholders to address energy, science, and national security needs. Previously, she led the Solar Technologies Program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and contributed to significant research at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Her work emphasizes effective collaboration and innovative energy solutions. Join us to gain insights from this leader in Arctic energy and sustainability! 🔗 Register now at AlaskaDefenseForum.com 🎟️ Seats are filling up fast! #AlaskaDefenseForum #ArcticEnergy #Sustainability #EnergyInnovation #RegisterNow #ADF2024

🎙️ Speaker Spotlight: Pat O’Brien 🎙️ We’re excited to feature Pat O’Brien, Director of the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation (OLDCC), at the 2024 Alaska Defense Forum! Pat plays a crucial role in enhancing military community support through innovative programs and partnerships. At OLDCC, Pat directs impactful initiatives, including a $1.2 billion program to upgrade public schools on military installations, a $300 million effort to improve transportation to medical facilities, and projects addressing civilian encroachment at 77 installations. His work also includes boosting industry resilience and managing nearly $200 million in investments for Indo-Pacific efforts. Pat’s extensive background in housing, urban development, and local business growth makes his insights invaluable for our forum, where we explore defense and community collaboration. 🗣️ Don’t miss the chance to hear from Pat and other leaders shaping the future of defense and community partnerships. Register now for the Alaska Defense Forum! 🔗 Register at AlaskaDefenseForum.com #ADF2024 #DefenseCommunity #MilitarySupport

🎙️ Speaker Spotlight: Kristin Thomasgard 🎙️ Join us at the 2024 Alaska Defense Forum to hear from Kristin Thomasgard, Chief of Staff for the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Environmental Management and Restoration and REPI Program Director. Ms. Thomasgard leads efforts in environmental policy, land conservation, and military readiness, overseeing programs that protect mission capabilities and promote community resilience. Don’t miss her insights on balancing defense needs with environmental stewardship! 🔗 Register now at AlaskaDefenseForum.com 🎟️ Limited seats available! #AlaskaDefenseForum #EnvironmentalManagement #MilitaryReadiness #REPI #RegisterNow #ADF2024

🏆 Celebrating Excellence in Military Child Education! 🏆 Eielson Air Force Base and the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District have won the 2024 Military Child Education Coalition LTG (Ret) H.G. “Pete” Taylor Partnership of Excellence Award™! This award honors exceptional collaborations that support military-connected children. Eielson AFB and Fairbanks North Star Borough have shown outstanding dedication to enhancing K-12 education for military families. 🎉 Join us at the 2024 Alaska Defense Forum Reception to celebrate their achievement and commitment to military child education! 🎉 #PeteTaylorAward #MilitaryChildEducation #EielsonAFB #FairbanksNorthStarBorough #ADF2024

🎙️ Speaker Spotlight: Lt Col Tara M. Richards & Dave Leinberger 🎙️ We’re thrilled to feature Lt Col Tara M. Richards and Dave Leinberger at the 2024 Alaska Defense Forum! These two experts bring extensive experience in military partnerships and infrastructure management. As the Lead Partnership Broker for the Air Force Community Partnerships Program, Lt Col Richards excels in fostering collaboration between installations and communities to enhance quality of life, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. With a diverse background, including command roles and civilian positions in cybersecurity, Lt Col Richards has a wealth of experience in engineering, logistics, and infrastructure management. Serving as the Army Partnerships Program Manager, Dave Leinberger oversees the Intergovernmental Support Agreements (IGSA) program. His role involves managing key Army partnership initiatives to support installation management. Don’t miss this chance to hear from these leaders driving innovative partnerships and infrastructure solutions! 🔗 Register now at AlaskaDefenseForum.com 🎟️ Secure your spot today and be part of the conversation on defense and community collaboration! #AlaskaDefenseForum #MilitaryPartnerships #DefenseInfrastructure #AirForce #Army #RegisterNow #ADF2024 #Alaska #CommunityCollaboration

🎙️ Speaker Spotlight: Angela Major 🎙️ We are honored to welcome Ms. Angela Major, Chief of Staff for the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment, to the 2024 Alaska Defense Forum! With her extensive background in military housing, installation management, and strategic defense initiatives, Ms. Major has been a critical leader in enhancing the quality of life for Service members and their families. From co-authoring the Resilient and Healthy Defense Communities Strategies to leading the DoD Unaccompanied Housing Tiger Team, Ms. Major’s experience ensures vital insights on the future of defense infrastructure and housing policies. 💡 Don’t miss out on hearing from this accomplished leader at the forefront of national security and military community welfare! 🔗 Sign up now at AlaskaDefenseForum.com 🎟️ Limited spots are available, so register today! #AlaskaDefenseForum #MilitaryHousing #NationalSecurity #DefenseInfrastructure #RegisterNow #ADF2024 #Alaska #DefenseLeadership