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128th NGAUS  CONFERENCE NEWS

The 128th NGAUS conference for 2006 was to be held in New Orleans  hosted by Louisiana National Guard, however, because of the Hurricane Katrina in 2005 it become impossible. The New Mexico National Guard quickly pitched in and hosted  an outstanding conference in a  very short order.

Hundreds of delegates from the 50 states and Territories  were  welcomed by BG. Kenny C. Montoya, The Adjutant General of  New Mexico. Presentation of colors followed by  Native American Indians cultural skits, dancers and music.

Additional welcome by BG. Robert V. Taylor Chairman of  the board NGAUS followed by many other committee reports.

Fifteen Florida delegates plus several family members attended.

State of the Guard report with a video presentation started the four day conference by  LTG H. Steven Blum chief National Guard Bureau.

The key note speaker this year, were Secretary of the Army Francis Harvey, Michael Chertoff, Secretary of the department, of Homeland Security, R.James Nicholson Secretary of  Veterans Affairs and New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, Gen.Ronald E. Keys, Commander, Air Force Air Combat Command and Gen.Duncan McNabb, Commander, Air Mobility Command.

Among other speakers were, LTG Russel Honore commanding General First US. Army, LTG Clyde Vaughn Director Army National Guard, LTG Jack C. Stultz Chief, US. Army Reserve and Maj.Gen. Paul Sullivan, Chief of Staff U.S. Northern Command.

The main Speakers for the Air Guard separate session were Gen. Bruce Carlson, Commander, Air Force Materiel Command, Lt. Gen. Craig McKinley, Director, Air National Guard, and Maj.Gen. (Ret) Stephen P. Condon, USAF, Chairman of the Board, Air Force Association.

Maj. Gen. R.Martin Umbarger, The Adjutant General of State of Indiana was elected as the new NGAUS chairman of the board for the next two years.

The music icon Pat Boone surprised  many of the delegated with his visit. He sang his brand new song ," The Ballad of the National Guard ". The new album should be available in November. The proceeds will be donated to paralyzed veterans services

CW3(Ret) Amir M Pishdad ( PISH ), Director of  Public Affairs ,  National Guard Association of  Florida was re-elected to serve another  two year term as the NGAUS Area II Warrant Officer Representative, which consisted of  eight mid Atlantic states and DC.

CW3 Pishdad also serve as PAO chair-person for the Virginia National Guard Association.

Over 450 exhibitors were on hand for the two days of show..

The 129th NGAUS General Conference will be  in San Juan, Puerto Rico... August 25-27,2007.

This would be a good Vacation for the entire family, make plans now to attend. 

The photos taken at the Warrant Officer Luncheon/ Caucus , and other general Conference photos will be posted soon on the  floridaguard.org  photo album.(The photos can be down loaded by right click and Save Picture As  to your folder.)   

Thank you,

Pish

emailCW3 (R) Amir M.Pishdad
Director of Public Affairs

Mailing Address:
National Guard Association of Florida
1609 Pioneer Drive
Melbourne, FL 32940-6747

Tel: 321-752-1999
Cell: 321-446-7311
Email: pish104@bellsouth.net


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