Chicago, IL
Breakfast Discussion with Rear Admiral Michael Johnston, USCG
The Chicago Club 81 E. Van Buren St., Chicago, Illinois, United StatesPlease join BENS on Wednesday, May 11th as we host an exclusive meet and greet with the Ninth District Commander (D9) of the U.S. Coast Guard, Rear Admiral Michael Johnston. With special thanks to BENS member host, Bill Kunkler of CC Industries, we will hear from RADM Johnston over a private breakfast at 8am at…
In the Wake of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: Is the Alliance Still Relevant?
Pritzker Military Museum & Library 104 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois, United StatesJoin us in-person in Chicago or virtually for a fireside chat on the new age of NATO with special guests, General Phillip Breedlove, the 17th Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) of NATO Allied Command Operations, and Ambassador Hutchison, Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO. The discussion will be moderated by BENS President and CEO General Joseph…
Dinner Discussion with Leaders of the U.S. Air Force Research Lab
The Chicago Club 81 E. Van Buren St., Chicago, Illinois, United StatesBENS 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…
Dinner w/Major General Ed Thomas
The Chicago Club 81 E. Van Buren St., Chicago, Illinois, United StatesBENS Chicago members will host Major General Ed Thomas, Commander, USAF Recruiting Services, for a plated dinner at the Chicago Club. The Discussion objective is USAF talent recruitment and retention. For attendance and registration information, please contact Natalie Callone at NCallone@bens.org.
Lunch w/General Gary M. Brito
The Chicago Club 81 E. Van Buren St., Chicago, Illinois, United StatesBENS Discussion with General Gary M. Brito, Commanding General, United States Army Training and Doctrine Command. For attendance and registration information, please contact Natalie Callone at NCallone@bens.org.
Breakfast w/Major General Richard Neely
BENS Chicago members will host Major General Rich Neely, Adjutant General of the State of Illinois for a plated breakfast. The discussion objective is an update on the Russia-Ukraine war, and ILANG recruitment numbers. For attendance and registration information, please contact Natalie Callone at NCallone@bens.org.
MEMBERS ONLY: Trip to Rock Island Arsenal
BENS Chicago members will participate in an exclusive visit of Rock Island Arsenal with Army Sustainment Command, Joint Manufacturing Technology Center (JMTC), and JMC Joint Munitions Command (JMC). This will be an in-person, full-day trip lead by BENS CEO, General Votel For attendance and registration information, please contact Natalie Callone at NCallone@bens.org.
MEMBERS ONLY: Lunch w/General Ray
Please join BENS for a members-only luncheon conversation with BENS President and CEO, General Timothy M. Ray, USAF (Ret.), on Tuesday, April 2nd at 11:00 am. This will be an opportunity for Chicago members to meet and hear directly from General Ray on the new Roadmap for the organization. Special thank you to BENS member Jim Niewiara, Senior Vice President and…
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