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September 6, 2022 by bbxadmin

July 26th – Hypersonics, Tour of UTARI Labs

https://utari.uta.edu/

UTARI is the Research Institute for the University of Texas at Arlington

Welcome Remarks from Eileen Clements, PhD, oversees the research program at UTARI spanning the areas of biomedical technologies, robotics and automation, and the performance prediction of materials and structures. She leads the research staff in developing partnerships with industry and other academic institutions to drive the development of technologies towards commercialization. She also manages the overall operation of the Institute, working closely with the business development, financial, facilities, and grant administration units to promote and support the projects, researchers, faculty, and students at UTARI. https://utari.uta.edu/about/staff-directory/eileen-clements/

Featured Speaker: PhD. The group interest is in the area of experimental gas dynamics. The research is focused on two main areas: (1) Fundamental investigations of injection, mixing and combustion in high-speed flows, and their application to hypersonic air-breathing propulsion; (2) Hypersonic aerothermodynamics, Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) and efficient thermal management strategies for hypersonic vehicles. Our work is primarily experimental, but it is supported by numerical and analytical studies, which serve as a guide for the experimental activity and constitute the basis for the interpretation and modeling of the resulting flow-physics. https://maddalenagroup.uta.edu/bio.php

6:00 p.m. – Arrive, check in, networking

6:30 p.m. – Welcome

6:35 – 7:30 p.m. (10 min.)

Overview of UTARI (20 min.) Hypersonics research and facilities (25 min.)

UTARI labs tour 7:30 p.m. – Close Meeting

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August 16, 2022 by bbxadmin

May 11th – The United States Space Force and International Law Applicable to Military Space Operations

The United States Space Force and International Law Applicable to Military Space Operations

Meeting/Mixer Details:

When: Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Where: ProSource Industries

Please join us the evening of May 11th to hear from Mr. Michael Hoversten, Chief of Space, International and Operations Law Division, Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, Space Operations Command at Peterson Air Force Base, CO.

The United States Space Force (USSF) was established as the nation’s newest military service on December 20, 2019 within the Department of the Air Force (DAF). Designed to be lean and agile, the USSF focusses on developing and presenting space capabilities to the warfighter while relying on the DAF for support functions including logistics, base operating support, civilian personnel management, business systems, IT support, audit agencies, etc. Mr. Hoversten’s portion of the presentation will address the reasons for the establishment of the USSF, its mission, and its organizational structure.

Some have likened outer space to the Wild, Wild West – a lawless expanse where anything goes, including when it comes to military operations. While international law is quite permissive when it comes to military use of outer space, it is anything but a lawless domain. There is an entire body of international law specifically applicable to outer space and that body of law makes the UN Charter and Law of Armed Conflict applicable in outer space. This portion of the presentation includes a synopsis of international space law and international law applicable to military space operations.

Graphic showing the updates to the service dress uniform.

1700 111th Street, Grand Prairie, TX 75050

Catering by: Spazzio’s Italian Cantina

Time:

6:00 p.m. Check in & Networking

6:30 p.m. Welcome and Speaker Introduction

7:20 p.m. Q&A

7:30 p.m. Networking

8:00+ p.m. Adjourn

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August 16, 2022 by bbxadmin

Texas Manufacturing Renaissance

NDIA of the Lone Star and Sooner States participated in this vital discussion on the ReShore of American Manufacturing. Our Chapter President, Lynn Tomaszewski and Chapter Treasurer, Michael Morford were featured as panelists. In addition, our Cybersecurity Committee Chair, Beth Lahaie and Newsletter Chair, Emily Kimmett welcomed new corporate members into our local chapter hosting a display table at the event. This resulted in a new corporate membership, MicroPac, a local semiconductor manufacturer.
Agenda – May 9, 2022

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August 16, 2022 by bbxadmin

March 30th – The Inaugural Manufacturing & Defense Industrial Base Symposium

*** IN PERSON ATTENDANCE***

***2 Keynotes, 3 Panels, Lunch, Evening Reception***
***Speakers from Texas, Oklahoma, & Washington, DC***

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

Register and Buy Tickets Here:

  • https://www.eventbrite.com/e/259321075317

Summary:

The recent pandemic has indicated an unanticipated fragility in our nation’s manufacturing supply chain. An aggressive push towards reshoring American manufacturing requires efforts across a spectrum of policy, laws, universities, trades and infrastructure enabling expansion, leadership and speed for our nation’s defense industrial base of small and medium sized manufacturers.

In this first-of-its-kind event, we are bringing together key stakeholders across all levels of government. Join us as we view the entire manufacturing ecosystem from multiple perspectives and explore actionable ideas with the goal to remake America’s manufacturing base into a hyper-connected, secure, and resilient ecosystem of domestic suppliers who can more easily connect and interact.

NDIA champions, builds and convenes the forums that tackle the industry’s most challenging issues. The Lone Star Chapter has been right in the middle of having the most relevant speakers of our time.

Attendees include:

• State-level and federal leaders across the manufacturing spectrum
• Department of Defense supply chain & contracting professionals
• U.S. House & Senator Legislative Directors and MLAs – specifically members from
the Armed Services Committees and the Science & Technology Committees
• Supply Chain leaders from major defense OEMs
• Small and Medium Sized Manufacturers
• Raw material suppliers
• Nationally recognized research institutions
• Manufacturing and supply chain subject matter experts

Venue & Logistics

The Bluebonnet Ballroom is located on the First Level of the E.H. Hereford University Center on the campus of the University of Texas at Arlington located at 300 W First Street, Arlington, TX 76010.

Parking in Lot 38 on Oak Street, just east of the University Center

For overnight travelers,
Hotel: Sheraton Arlington, 1500 Convention Center Drive, Arlington, TX 76011

Agenda

Wednesday, March 30, 2022
11:00 AM: On-Site Registration Opens and Pre-Event networking hour
12:00 PM: Opening Session and Luncheon
Opening Session Speakers:
• Ms. Lynn Tomaszewski, President, NDIA Lonestar
• Dr. Teik C Lim, Interim President, University of Texas at Arlington
• Ms. Pravina Raghavan, NIST MEP Director (Featured Speaker)
• Mr. Rodney Reddic, Interim Executive Director for TMAC, the Texas MEP

Featured Speaker, Ms. Pravina Raghavan


Ms. Pravina Raghavan
NIST MEP Director

 


Ms. Lynn Tomaszewski
Lone Star Chapter President

Dr. Teik Lim
Interim President of the University of Texas at Arlington

Mr. Rodney Reddic
Interim Executive Director for the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC)

 


2:00 PM: Panel Session 1: Perspectives from the Military: Land, Sea, Air, & Space

Panel 1 will view the state of the defense industrial base and the manufacturing sector’s ability to respond to supply chain shocks specifically from the perspective of our nation’s military branches. Military Leaders, both current and former, with decades of experience in DoD sustainment will share their thoughts. Paneled by Adm(ret) Patrick Walsh, former Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, we will seek to identify ways Industry 4.0 and emerging technology coupled with defense policy can create a more diverse, robust base to support out nation’s defense manufacturing needs.
• Moderator: Adm(ret) Patrick Walsh, Co-Founder, First Watch Group
• Mr. Robert Valdez, Deputy Director for the 948th Supply Chain Management Group, Tinker Air Force, Oklahoma
• Mr. Ross Guieb, Executive Director, Bush Combat Development Complex at Texas A&M
• Mr. Eric Sundby, Executive Director, Space Force Association

Moderator, Adm(ret) Patrick Walsh


Adm(ret) Patrick Walsh
Former Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet

 


Mr. Robert Valdez
Deputy Director for the 948th Supply Chain Management Group, Tinker Air Force, Oklahoma

Col(ret) Ross Guieb
Executive Director, Bush Combat Development Complex at Texas A&M

Mr. Eric Sundby
Executive Director, Space Force Association

 


3:00 PM: Panel Session 2: Perspectives from Operating in the Supply Chain

Panel 2 continues the discussion of our nation’s defense industrial base and views the current state of the manufacturing sector through the lens of individuals directly involved in daily manufacturing needs. The Manufacturing Division Chairperson for the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) will seek to paint a vivid picture of today’s conditions from those who see it closest. This includes individuals in charge of supplier diversity programs at large defense prime contractors as well as directly from small manufacturers seeking to remain relevant in today’s rapidly evolving demands while the nation’s commitment to reshoring American manufacturing is finally getting the attention it deserves.

• Moderator: Mr. Gary Fleegle, President and Chief Executive Officer, National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining
• Ms. Brenda Davidson, Vice-President, Lockheed Martin, PAC-3 Programs
• Mr. Bret Boyd, CEO, Sustainment Technologies
• Mr. Eli Javanmardi, VP Supply Chain Management, Bell

Moderator: Mr. Gary Fleegle


Mr. Gary Fleegle
President and Chief Executive Officer, National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining

 


Ms. Brenda Davidson
Vice-President, Lockheed Martin, PAC-3 Programs

Mr. Bret Boyd
CEO, Sustainment Technologies

Mr. Eli Javanmardi
Vice President, Global Supply Chain Management, Bell

 


4:00 PM: Panel Session 3: Perspectives from Policymakers and Thought Leaders

The Panel Sessions conclude with a view from policy makers and thought leaders. Alex Gray, the former Chief of Staff for the National Security Council who directed the White House study of the defense industrial base in 2017 will quiz state and federal leaders about ways to take the thoughts presented on the previous panels and convert these ideas into actionable policy directives to enact real change.

• COL(ret) Joseph Kopser, The University of Texas Special Advisor for Military and Veterans
• Mr. Kiley Wren, Executive Director, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES)
• Mr. Dave Rowland, Executive Director, Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance (OMA) (OK’s MEP)
• Regan Edens, Founder & CTO, DTC Global
• Dr. Sharon Harrison, Principal, Harrison Consultants

Moderator: COL(ret) Joseph Kopser


COL(ret) Joseph Kopser
The University of Texas Special Advisor for Military and Veterans

 


Mr. Dave Rowland
Executive Director, Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance (OMA) (OK’s MEP)

Mr. Regan Edens
Founder, DTC Global

 


Mr. Kiley Wren
Executive Director, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES)

Dr. Sharon Harrison, Principal
Dr. Sharon Harrison, Principal, Harrison Consultants

 


5:00 PM: Closing Session speakers
• Mr. Rob Gorham, Program Director, Texas Defense Aerospace Manufacturing Community (TDAMC)
• Mr. Michael Morford, co-founder, Sustainment Technologies
• Ms. Lynn Tomaszewski, President, NDIA Lone Star

Mr. Rob Gorham


Mr. Rob Gorham
Program Director, Texas Defense Aerospace Manufacturing Community (TDAMC)

 

Mr. Michael Morford


Mr. Michael Morford
Co-founder, Sustainment Technologies

 


5:30 PM: Event Reception & Networking Mixer

Dress:

  • Business Casual, business. Event is open to the public.

Inquiries:

  • Contact Symposium Committee Chair at michael.morford@vertiprime.com
  • Or Chapter Events Committee Chair at lynn.ndialonestar@gmail.com

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August 13, 2022 by bbxadmin

February 22nd-Join Us for Vitals and Vittles!

On Tuesday, February 22nd!
**Membership is not required to attend this event***

Featuring Special Guest Speaker Colonel Wesley Hallman, USAF (Ret)

Senior Vice President, Strategy & Policy

National Defense Industrial Association Arlington, VA


Speaker Bio:
Click for Bio for Wes Hallman

Abstract:

The Health and Readiness of the Defense Industrial Base
Please join us as Wes Hallman discusses the newly released Vital Signs report and provides key legislative and regulatory updates. Vital Signs is a comprehensive assessment of the defense industrial base (DIB) and contributes to the debate about national defense acquisition strategy by offering a common set of indicators — vital signs — of what some have called America’s “sixth service”: the industrial partners who equip our warfighters with their capability advantages.
The report features a collaborative study between NDIA Strategy & Policy and NDIA Emerging Technologies Institute (ETI) with key elements covering Covid-19, Competition, Emerging Technologies, Industrial Security, Workforce, and Survey Results. Since the report is annual, it serves as an important reference when viewing trends within the DIB and can be used by policymakers, industry professionals, and students alike.
 

Time:
6:00 PM
Networking starts
6:30 PM
Meeting starts
7:30 PM
Meeting ends; additional networking at dinner/social mixer

Please RSVP for meeting in person or virtual, as well as for the dinner/social mixer using the links below!
Click Here for Registration
 
Locations:
Member Meeting: TMAC Events Center in the Chase Bank Building 1600 E Pioneer Parkway, Suite 430, Arlington, Texas 76010

Dinner/Social Mixer: Saltgrass Steakhouse, 2200 E Lamar Boulevard, Arlington, Texas 76006

 
Questions? Contact:
Lynn Tomaszewski at lynn.ndialonestar@gmail.com (Arlington meeting and dinner/social mixer locations and virtual attendance)


*While Zoom has been in the news lately, we’ve determined after review that Zoom security features are sufficient for our level of conversation. There will be no FOUO or sensitive topics. Everything we’ll be discussing is already in the public space.

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