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SPACE AND MISSILE DEFENSE WORKING GROUP

The Space and Missile Defense Working Group (SMDWG) is a group formed to assist in the decision-making process on issues pertaining to space and ballistic missile defense. This meeting agenda includes introductions, the SMDWG charter, introduction of a special guest, updates on the SMDWG graduate fellowship, and various other topics related to space and missile defense.

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SPACE AND MISSILE DEFENSE WORKING GROUP

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  1. SPACE AND MISSILE DEFENSE WORKING GROUP 26 March 2015 Meeting

  2. Agenda • Welcome and Introductions • SMDWG Charter • Introduction of Special Guest • SMDWG Graduate Fellowship • Hugh Stanley – Kickstart Report • Trumors

  3. Agenda • Welcome and Introductions • Host Welcome - Dynetics • New Members / First Time Attendees • SMDWG Charter • Why the SMDWG exists

  4. SMDWG Charter Space and Missile Defense Working Group (SMDWG) Charter Background The SMDWG is formed to respond to our civic responsibility to assist in the decision making process on issues pertaining to space and ballistic missile defense. Scope The Scope of the SMDWG is to Educate the general population and elected representation on space and ballistic missile defense. Membership Membership is open to all individuals in government, industry, and the community. SMDWG members must belong to the NDIA or an affiliate.

  5. Guest Introduction • Introduction of Special Guest Mr. John London Chief Engineer Space and Strategic Systems Directorate Space and Missile Defense Command U.S. Army

  6. John London John R. London III is currently assigned to the US Army’s Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC), Redstone Arsenal, AL. He is assigned to SMDC’s Space and Strategic Systems Directorate as Chief Engineer. London is a retired Air Force officer, and served in positions with Air Force Logistics Command, Air Force Systems Command, Air Force Materiel Command, the National Reconnaissance Office, and the Ballistic Missile Defense Organization.

  7. John London He is the author of a number of publications, including the book LEO on the Cheap - Methods for Achieving Drastic Reductions in Space Launch Costs. After retiring from the Air Force he accepted a position with NASA at the George C. Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL serving in a variety of advanced space transportation technology jobs. He accepted his current position with Army SMDC in 2006. London and his wife, the former Joyce Low of Oklahoma City, reside in Madison, AL. They have nine children and three grandchildren.

  8. Graduate Fellowships Multiple $5,000 Fellowships – • US Citizen • Currently Enrolled in a Graduate Studies Program • Student in Good Academic Standing • Pursuing a Course of Advanced Academic Study that is directly related to Space and Missile Defense in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics

  9. Graduate Fellowships • Selection will be based on: • Meeting all eligibility requirements • Following all Application Procedures • Contributing to the Space and Missile Defense Mission • Pursuing a career in an area that is directly related to Space and Missile Defense in Government or Industry

  10. Graduate Fellowships • Nicholas Rinyu III; UAH; Pursuing MS Software Engineering; Graduate GPA 4.0; System Simulation • Jeffrey Dyas; UAH; Pursuing MS Industrial Engineering; Graduate GPA 3.5; Rapid System Development • Dan Jones; UAH; Pursuing PhD in Aerospace Engineering; Graduate GPA 3.4; Solid Propulsion • Ken McAlman; AAMU; Pursuing MBA; Graduate GPA 3.6; Army ROTC – Logistics and Supply Chain Management

  11. Trumors • Programs and Timelines • Organization Changes • Personnel/Leadership Changes • Industry and Industry Leadership Changes • Significant Events or Prognostications in Space and Missile Defense

  12. SMDWG Schedule 16 April 2015 Meeting • Special Guest – Mr. Rick DeFatta Acting Director, Technical Center USASMDC/ARSTRAT • Location - MaCaulay-Brown (MacB) 655 Discovery Drive

  13. SMDWG Leadership • Officers: • Treasurer: Bob Darnall • Secretary: Mike Roddy • Deputy Chair: Ray Baker • Chair: Joe Fitzgerald

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