Dinner Discussion with Leaders of the U.S. Air Force Research Lab
August 25, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
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BENS Chicago hosts a small dinner discussion with U.S. Air Force guests, Mr. Timothy Sakulich, USAF Research Lab Executive Director, and Brigadier General (Dr.) John Andrus, USAF, 711 Human Performance Wing Commander on Thursday, August 25th at 6:00pm. The evening’s conversation will highlight U.S. force modernization through warfighting technologies in air, space and cyberspace.
With special thanks to BENS member host Bill Kunkler, Executive Vice President of CC Industries, our dinner will be held at The Chicago Club. Space is limited for this discussion and RSVPs are required.
Cost: $
Organizer:
NCallone@bens.org
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