scheduled for 17-20 May 2010 at the Naval
Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA. This symposium provides an
outstanding opportunity to join with other military, academic, and
industry personnel who are concerned with the mine threat and our
ability to cope with it. The scope of this symposium has grown over the
years, so that it now addresses both domestic and the traditional
overseas challenges. More information is available on page 3 of the
Minelines newsletter.
On Feb 24, 2010 the Mine Warfare Association hosted a
classified government-industry day at Whitney, Bradley & Brown (WBB) in
Reston, VA. Nearly one hundred government and industry personnel
attended. Rear Admiral Drennan, Commander Naval Mine and ASW Command,
presented a detailed status on the state of mine warfare; Rear Admiral
(select) Scott, N85, and Capt Mark Rios, N852, briefed the status of
mine warfare requirements and funding; and Mr. Victor Gavin, Deputy PEO
LMW, Ms. Donna Carson-Jelly (PMS 495), Mr. Mike Alperi (PMS 403), and
Mr. Philip Marshall (PMS 420) provided updates on acquisition program
status. Rear Admiral Hebner, Rear Admiral Drennan’s prospective relief,
also attended. All briefers willingly answered questions from attendees.
The annual meeting of the Mine Warfare Association was
held after the government-industry day on Feb 24. The following topics
were discussed: MINWARA financial status, feedback from the May 2009
MINWARA conference in Panama City, the upcoming Monterey conference,
MINWARA organizational focus for 2010, and the election of MINWARA
officers and directors.
The Congressional Naval Mine Warfare Caucus is planning
a reception on Capitol Hill this Spring. Details will be provided
separately by Todd Skipper, Dale Gerry, and Rear Admiral (ret) Chuck
Horne.
Hope to see you in Monterey in May!
