Upcoming Events

Monthly Joint Service Academy Business Mixers (JSABM)

JSABMs are open to all service academy graduates and are held on the second Tuesday of the month from 5:30 to 8 PM.  Please contact Jess Posey (USNA 1983) at jsabmdc@gmail.com or joint the JSABM LinkedIn Group for further information and announcements.

2017 AFASW Memorial Ceremony

WHEN: 24 May 2017, 1630

WHERE: Air Force Memorial, 1 Air Force Memorial Drive, Arlington, VA 22204

Cost: Free

POC: Beth Dunn (bdunn@spaatz.org) 

Ladies and Gentlemen - Please join fellow USAFA graduates and supporters in a memorial ceremony recognizing all the Air Force Academy graduates and cadets who have passed away during the past year. Additionally, since May 24 is the graduation date for the class of 2017, we will welcome them to the Long Blue Line.  The ceremony will last about one hour and the uniform of the day is the recommended dress. Parking on site is limited but additional parking is available adjacent to Arlington Cemetery along South Southgate Rd and the Pentagon metro stop is convenient.

http://www.airforcememorial.org/visit/

2017 Service Academies Global Summit

WHEN: 14-16 June 2017

WHERE: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center

DETAILS/REGISTER: http://www.serviceacademiesglobalsummit.com/

Notable USAFA Grad Speakers and Attendees

The purpose of the Service Academies Global Summit (SAGS) is to “develop, inspire and promote Fellowship, Leadership/Professional Development and Service for the “super-community” of graduates worldwide from the five U.S. Service Academies.

Flyer

Agenda

1)       Lt. Gen. Michelle Johnson (USAFA ’81), 19th Superintendent of the U.S. Air Force Academy
2)      GEN (Ret.) Norton A. Schwartz (USAFA ’73), President & CEO, Business Executives for National Security; former Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force
3)      Major General (Ret.) Sharon K. G. Dunbar (USAFA ’82), VP of Human Resources, General Dynamics Mission Systems
4)      BG (Ret.) Dana Born (USAFA ’83), Faculty Chair, Senior Executive Fellows Program, Harvard Kennedy School of      Government; Former Dean of the Faculty, U.S. Air Force Academy
5)      Mr. William “T” Thompson (USAFA ’73), President and CEO, Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy
6)      Dr. Chris Howard (USAFA ’91), President, Robert Morris University
7)      Mr. Joel “Thor” Neeb (USAFA ’99), President, Afterburner
8)      Ms. Trier Bryant (USAFA ’06), Head of University Recruiting, Twitter
9)      Mr. Andrew Kemendo (USAFA ‘08), Founder and CEO, Pair
10)   Mr. Anshul Arora (India), Founder and CEO, Edvance Group; Global Expert on Early Childhood and K-12 Education

Among the Speakers in the Summit’s Career Workshop:

1)      Mr. Chad Losee, Managing Director of MBA Admissions and Financial Aid, Harvard Business School
2)      Ms. Alaina Love, Creator of The Passion Profiler; Former Global Executive Director of Human Resources for Merck
3)      Dr. Joseph McCarthy, Former Senior Associate Dean and Director of Degree Programs at Harvard Kennedy School
4)      Ms. Lauren Murphy, Director, Career & Professional Development, Harvard Business School

Past Events

Commander-in-Chief Trophy Open Reception

WHEN: 1 May 2017, 1600-1800

WHERE: Dirksen Senate Building, 2nd St NE, Washington, DC 20002

REGISTER: http://afasw.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=efbd80691876462f4db6aba2a&id=e0a681fdab&e=7eadedb404. 

Celebrate the team’s visit to the White House on the following day.  It is capped at 400 people (and registration is required) so we should encourage graduates to register ASAP.  USAFA leadership and the team with coaches will be attending the event. Should be a great week to celebrate the Academy and the football team!

National Transportation Week Gala at Mt Vernon by the National Defense Transportation Association’s (NDTA) DC Chapter

WHEN:  21 May 2017, 1700-2000, 5 PM for cocktails and 6 PM for Dinner

WHERE:  3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, Virginia 22121

REGISTER (Deadline 12 May): http://afasw.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=efbd80691876462f4db6aba2a&id=4930d62ba3&e=7eadedb404

Cost:  Includes appetizers, salad, dinner, desert and two drink tickets

• $73 for GS13/O-4 and below, A35 members and industry equivalents

• $88 for Civilians, Industry, GS14/O-5 and above

Attire:  Smart Casual

Click below to sign up, donate or sponsor

http://afasw.us14.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=efbd80691876462f4db6aba2a&id=e1dec5520b&e=7eadedb404

USAFA AOG NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION GRADUATE NETWORKING SOCIAL - Full details to follow

WHAT: SAVE THE DATE NOTICE - This social will be in conjunction with the 11-12 May 2017 Service Academy Career Conference (SACC). Details to follow

WHEN: 10 May 2017, 5:30 - 8:30 PM

Service Academy Career Conference (SACC) in Washington DC

WHEN: 11-12 May 2017

WHERE: Hyatt Regency Crystal City, 2799 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA

DETAILS/REGISTER: https://sacc-jobfair.com/washington.aspx

Administered and supported by the Alumni Associations and Association of Graduates of the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, this is the only job fair exclusively for service academy alumni.

An Evening with Four Tuskegee Airmen - AFASW Quarterly Event

Calling all USAFA graduates and supporters! You won't want to miss this opportunity to meet four Tuskegee Airmen for an in-depth question and answer session on the rooftop of The Warner Building overlooking Washington DC and the Washington Memorial!  These living legends are a dwindling national treasure and we are honored they will be attending our 17 May Quarterly Event, open to graduates of all service academies and their guests.

RSVP: http://www.cvent.com/d/m5qq0n

WHAT: AF Academy Society of Washington DC Quarterly Event (open to graduates and supporters of all service/military academies and their guests).  Hosted by GE with a Question and Answer session with Tuskegee Airmen Col (ret) Charles McGee, Mr. Major Anderson, Mr. William Fauntroy, and Mr. Walter Robinson

WHEN: 17 May, 4:30 to 6PM      COST: Free       DRESS: Business Casual

WHERE:  The Warner Building rooftop, 1299 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, (physical location is on E St between 12th and 13th Streets) Washington, DC 20004

PARKING: Very limited public parking in the area as parking lots fill quickly with those having monthly contracts.  It is best to ride the metro to Metro Center Stop or take a taxi.

NOTE: Please bring a form of identification with you to the event.  If you are in the Executive Branch, a Political Appointee or a member of the Military you are required to gain agency approval to attend this event.  Please read the full details in the Ethics letter on the RSVP link. Absent this approval, you will be required to pay the fair market value for the food and refreshments. Please provide confirmation via email to Steve Newbold (steve.newbold@ge.com) that your Designated Agency Ethics Officer (DAEO) concurs that this event qualifies as a Widely Attended Gathering.

POC: Chris Hauth, boardmember@afasw.org, C) 609-218-9916

Wounded Airman Cycling Challenge

WHEN: 20 May 2017

WHERE: CycleBar | Premium Indoor Cycling | Arlington, VA

Fundraiser to support Wounded Airmen and Family Programs

To Fundraise and Register for ride, visit www.afa.org/wacc

For corporate sponsorship opportunities, contact Fred Ullman (fullman@afa.org, 202-841-0479)

Download flyer here.

Celebrate Founder's Day! - Golf on 21 April & Dinner on 22 April

7th Annual Golf Tournament

WHEN: 21 April, 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM

WHERE: 4442 W. Perimeter Rd, Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762

POC: Jim Thompson, jethompson01@gmail.com

Details and RSVP at http://www.cvent.com/d/g5qm6k

Founder’s Day Dinner

WHEN: 22 April, 6 to 10 PM

WHERE: The Tower Club, 8000 Towers Crescent Dr #1700, Vienna, VA 22182

SPEAKER: Former Secretary of the USAF, Michael Wynne

POC: Lt Col (ret) Beth Dunn, bdunn@spaatz.org

Details and RSVP at http://www.cvent.com/d/65qmm5

Military Officer Job Fair - 1 December 2016

WHEN: 1 December 2016, 0900-1230

WHERE: 1700 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA 22202

The West Point Society of DC invites your alumni seeking civilian employment to attend the December 1st Military Officer Job Fair and meet face-to-face with dozens of top employers seeking military officer talent!  
 
This first-class event will be held from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, Virginia.  It is free and open to all transitioning and former military officers across all commissioning sources and branches of service.
 
Officer job seekers are encouraged to pre-register for this event via www.WestPointJobFair.com.  The job fair flier is attached.  If you have questions, contact Carl Savino, the event organizer, atWPSDC@CareerServices@gmail.com.
 
Sincerely,

GUY C. SWAN III '76
Lieutenant General, U.S. Army, Retired
President
West Point Society of DC
Office:  703-907-2626 | Mobile:  571-278-1757
guy.swan3@gmail.com | www.wpsdc.org

2016 Falcon Football Watch Parties

Air Force Academy football fans:
We in invite all graduates in the Washington DC Metropolitan area to join us every weekend to watch and support our great Air Force Academy Football team at the Front Page in Ballston VA (info below).

This is your chance to see other Air Force alums you haven't seen in a while, catch up, and support our Air Force football team.  Families are welcome

What: Watch the Air Force Fighting Falcons vs every game during the season
Where: (The Front Page in Ballston) 4201 Wilson Blvd  Arlington, VA 22230  (its located behind the Ballston Metro Station)
(703) 248-9990
Who: All grads, families, and friends are welcomed! 
When: See Schedule Below

AFASW 3rd Annual Baseball Outing

Time: Wednesday, September 14, 4:05pm

Place:  1500 S Capitol St SE, Washington, DC 20003

Join Your Fellow USAFA Graduates!

Watch the Washington Nationals celebrate Air Force Day and take on the New York Mets

For only $31 you can sit with your fellow Zoomies in these covered Mezzanine seats.
Price even includes a $6 Concession credit!
Buy your tickets via the AFASW website

Reserve seats today for you and your family!
Space is limited

For details contact Beth Dunn, bdunn@spaatz.org

Military Officer Career Networking Night

Time: Thurs, Sept 8, 2016, 1830-2130

Place: Army Navy Country Club, Arlington, VA, 1700 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA 22202

Organized courtesy of our friends, the West Point Society of DC and Carl Savino, wpsdc.careerservices@gmail.com

The next West Point Society of DC (WPSDC)-sponsored Military Officer Career Networking Night will be
held from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm on Thursday, September 8 at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, VA.
This event is open to all military officers in career transition. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to hear transition experts offer advice on how to conduct a successful job search. It’s also a great way to informally talk with companies that are hiring now! Business attire recommended. Bring copies of your resume.
AGENDA
6:30 to 7:00 pm – Informal Job Networking
7:00 to 8:00 pm – Presentations + Q&A
8:00 to 8:15 pm – Job Announcements
8:15 to 9:30 pm – Informal Job Networking
SPEAKERS
Joan M. Sherman — netWORKshops
Dave Willard — Stillwater Human Capital
Tony Palm — Tony Palm & Associates
Dress: Business suit is recommended. Duty uniform is also fine.
Who should attend? Any military officer in career transition, regardless of commissioning source or branch of service.
Food and Beverages: Coffee, tea, and sodas.
Should I bring a resume? Yes.
Location: 1700 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA 22202; for directions, visit www.ancc.org; phone: (703) 521-6800
Cost: $20 (cash or check) payable at the door.
Questions? E-mail Carl Savino, the event organizer, at WPSDC.CareerServices@gmail.com