Midwest Navy Leaguers,
This Spring the Midwest Regional Navy League Conference will be held in Wichita April 21-22, 2023)! A TON of work has gone into making this an amazing, and wonderful few days in our country’s heartland. The folks in Wichita are really excited to show off their city and all the great things the Navy League is doing!
Here is a Welcome video that Visit Wichita made for this Conference: https://vimeo.com/766896462/251438e7d4 Please Enjoy!!!
We have a great line up of speakers which include: Admiral James Foggo, MSC, USN (Ret.) Dean, Center of Maritime Strategy (via Zoom) https://centerformaritimestrategy.org/experts/adm-james-g-foggo-retired-u-s-navy/
Vice-Admiral Ross Myers, USN (Ret.) (Keynote Speaker at Friday Night’s Dinner)
Mr. Mario Miranda, Navy International Programs Office Technology Security & Cooperative Programs https://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/About/Senior-Executives/Biographies/Miranda,%20J.pdf
Rear Admiral Tim Moon, USN (Ret.) We also have and amazing lineup of activities for Friday April 21st Including:
A Visit to Spirit AeroSystems to visit the production line for the P-8 Poseidon and the CH-53K Stallion. Here is a video to give you a sneak peek at what you will be seeing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srb9UCQ8OGQ
A Visit to the McConnell Air Force Base to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing, the KC-46A Pegasus and learn how they work with our Navy, and Marine Squadrons to assist them in their efforts. Here are a couple video’s about the KC-46 and an older one about McConnell Air Force Base and the KC-135 (which are still in use today): 9 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4XA6GFY620, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuhGbchQF_E
A possible visit to meet DOC, one of the only B-29’s left (I am working on this visit). Here are a couple videos about DOC and The DOC Museum: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_AZeMRqCfg, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hht7iK5JPLg&t=65s
Our hotel will be the Courtyard by Marriott Wichita Old Town. I have secured a rate of $139 per night which includes breakfast and parking. The hotel and rooms are currently undergoing renovations and will be complete for our arrival in April. Here is the link below for your reservations. Courtyard Wichita at Old Town is offering Navy League Midwest Conference Attendee’s a special rate of $139 rate per night: Book your group rate for Navy League Midwest Conference
Lobby New Room Layout General Atrium Area
Here is what I need from you. I would like to know if you are going by March 1, 2023. If you plan on attending, secure your room with the link below and reply to this email. I also need your Full Name, state ID, DL number and state of issue. We also need your DOB, and Social for clearance into McConnell AFB. Please also send this invitation to your general membership. ALL NAVY LEAGERS ARE WELCOME!!! I would especially like council leadership, Sea Cadet, and Youth Program leadership attend if they are available.
