3rd annual Iraq Aviation & Defense Summit

[eridani]

Not quite sure how I got on their mailing list. Soundls like a real pork parade.

Staff Lt. Gen. Abdullah Khames, Deputy Chief of Staff, Logistics for the Iraqi Joint Headquarters will join the panel presentation at the 3rd annual Iraq Aviation & Defense Summit (IADS) will take place on April 1-2, 2009 in Washington, DC

Washington, DC - March 4, 2009--IADS officials confirmed today that Deputy Chief of Staff, Logistics, Iraqi Joint Headquarters Staff Lt. Gen. Abdullah Mohammad Khames will join the panel of speakers to conference attendees on The Current Situation on Iraq Security, Reconstruction and
National Stability beginning at 11AM on Wednesday, April 1, 2009 and will answer their questions afterward.

Staff Lt. Gen. Abdullah Khames will also be available for one-on-one meetings throughout the two-day event. Other recently added featured speakers include Minister of State for National Security HE Shirwan Al-Waili, Al-Hurrya Air Force Base Commander Brigadier General Shihab Ali, and Iraqi Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. Anwer Hamad Amin Ahmed.

Staff Lt. Gen. Abdullah Khames serves as the chief logistician for the Iraqi Joint Forces. In addition, he is also the Deputy Chief of Staff, Logistics, Iraqi Joint Headquarters. Prior to his position, he was the Deputy Commander, Iraqi Ground Forces and Commander, 9th Division. In his 35-year career in the Iraqi army, LTG Abdullah has held numerous command and positions including: Commander, 20th BDE, 5th DIV, as a Staff Brigadier (1995-1996), Commander, Armor Institute and Staff Major General from 1999-2002.

In addition to featuring speakers from Iraqi Air Force, Iraqi Army, Iraqi Navy and Security Forces, the 3rd Iraq Aviation & Defense Summit will also be featuring addresses from key experts who have served as advisors in the Multi-National Security Transition Command (MNSTC-I), and who were responsible for developing, organizing, training, equipping, and sustaining the Iraqi Security Ministries namely the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Interior and their associated Iraqi Security Forces (ISF), i.e. the military of Iraq and the Iraqi Police.

The 3rd annual IADS 2009 will welcome tens of experts and cover a wide range of subjects. Agenda topics include giving first-hand insight on the following important organizations:

* Coalition Military Assistance Training Team (CMATT), which organizes, trains, and equips the Iraqi Army.

* Civilian Police Assistance Training Team (CPATT), which organizes, trains, and equips the Iraqi Police.

* Coalition Army Advisory Training Team (CAATT) responsible for building the Iraqi Army.

* Coalition Air Force Transition Team (CAFTT) responsible for building the Iraqi Air Force.

* Maritime Strategic Transition Team (MaSTT) responsible for supporting the Iraqi Navy, Marines and Coast Guard.

* Civilian Police Assistance Training Team (CPATT) building the various Iraqi police agencies.

* Intelligence Transition Team (ITT) responsible for building the military and police information organizations.

* Iraqi National Counter-Terrorism Task Force(INCTF) assisting Iraqi major operations.

* Security Assistance Office (SAO) assisting in the acquisition of equipment and overseas training.

* Joint Headquarters Assistance Team (JHQ-AT) responsible for advising the Iraqi Joint Headquarters.

* Ministry of Defense Transition Team (MOD-TT) responsible for advising the MOD staff.

* Ministry of Interior Transition Team (MOI-TT) responsiblefor advising the MOI staff.


With hundreds of companies expected to attend the two-day event, the expanded agenda will cover a range of topics related to the Iraqi aviation, security and defense challenges.New-Fields Exhibitions President Samir Farajallah hopes this will give greater context to the other parts of the conference program which will focus on security issues, contracting and subcontracting opportunities, funding, project management, international cooperation, and cultural training.

One-On-One Discussions
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Time has been set aside for one-on-one discussions between conference participants and Iraqi representatives at the conference. There are a limited number of 15-minute time slots available for these discussions. If your organization is interested in submitting a request to prearrange a schedule, please email Sharon Villalon at Sharon.Villalon {at} new-fields.com

About IADS
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The Iraq Aviation and Defense Summit and Expo (IADS), now on its third year, is the world's largest and most respected event focused on Iraq's aviation, security and defense challenges and opportunities. IADS is the only event where you hear from those who are responsible for shaping the
future of aviation, security and military requirements in Iraq. For three consecutive years, IADS has featured Iraqi ranking military officers, policy makers and government decision makers.

The IADS Exposition
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The 3rd Iraq Aviation and Defense Summit and Expo will provide Exhibitors the opportunity to network and to have direct access to senior ranking military officers from Iraq's Ministry of Defense, Iraqi law enforcement agencies and government decision makers.

About New-Fields
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Founded in 1994, New-Fields today is a leading information provider and conference/trade shows organizer on defense, homeland security to governments, defense and law enforcement agencies, industries and academe around the world.

Industry Speaking Opportunities, Sponsorship and Exhibition:
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Call Sharon Villalon at 202-536-5525 or email her at Sharon.Villalon {at} new-fields.com
The 3rd IADS information can be obtained thru www.New-Fields.com/IADS3or call 202-536-5000 for further information.

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[WannaJumpMyScooter]

1. they would have it in Iraq, but that place

ain't safe, I guess.