141st General Conference & Exhibition

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Join us in the Mile-High City for the 141st General Conference & Exhibition. More than 2,000 Army and Air National Guard officers from all 50 states, three territories and the District of Columbia gather to connect, party and get down to business setting the NGAUS upcoming legislative agenda.

Whether craft breweries, Western American art or the great outdoors are your passion, Denver has the attraction for you!

2019 NGAUS Conference Theme
The National Guard: An American Treasure

August 30 - September 02, 2019

Denver, Colorado

The Colorado Convention Center
700 14th St,
Denver, CO 80202
United States

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Get to know the culture and attractions in the bright and beautiful Mile High City by visiting the Denver website here.

The National Guard Bureau chief has signed a memo authorizing each state and territory to send a small number of company-grade and junior warrant officers to the 141st General Conference & Exhibition, Aug. 30-Sept. 2 in Denver for professional development. A copy of the memo is available here.

Please take a moment to read the statement welcoming everyone to NGAUS and support of the National Guard in Congress from the Co-Chairs of the House National Guard and Reserve Caucus, Reps. Tim Ryan (D,Ohio) and Steven Palazzo (R, Miss.) found here.

Speakers

Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel

Chief of the National Guard Bureau

Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel is the 28th chief of the National Guard Bureau. In that role, he is a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and serves as a military advisor to the president and a link to states on matters pertaining to the National Guard.

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Gen. James C. McConville

Chief of Staff for the U.S. Army

Gen. James C. McConville was sworn in as the 40th chief of staff for the U.S. Army on Aug. 9. An aviator, he has previously commanded the 101st Airborne Division and most recently was vice chief of staff of the Army.

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Gen. Stephen W. Wilson

Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force

Gen. Stephen W. Wilson is vice chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force. He presides over the Air Staff and serves on the Joint Chiefs of Staff Requirements Oversight Council and Deputy Advisory Working Group.

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Gen. John M. Murray

Commanding General of U.S. Army Futures Command

Gen. John M. Murray is the commanding general of U.S. Army Futures Command. The command was created in 2018 to oversee the Army’s modernization efforts. It’s six priorities include long-range precision fires, next-generation combat vehicles, future vertical lift, a mobile and expeditionary network, air and missile defense, and soldier lethality.

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Maj. Gen. Allen M. Harrell

Assistant Deputy Commanding General for National Guard Affairs at U.S. Army Materiel Command

Maj. Gen. Allen M. Harrell is assistant deputy commanding general for National Guard affairs at U.S. Army Materiel Command. He was previously the deputy commander of the 167th Theater Sustainment Command of the Alabama National Guard and served as director of the Joint Staff for the Joint Force Headquarters in Alabama.

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Lt. Gen. L. Scott Rice

Director of the Air National Guard

Lt. Gen. L. Scott Rice is the director of the Air National Guard, overseeing all policies, plans and programs affecting more than 105,500 Air Guardsmen and civilians. He previously served as adjutant general of the Massachusetts National Guard.

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Lt. Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson

Director of the Army National Guard

Lt. Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson is director of the Army National Guard, overseeing all policies, plans and programs affecting the nearly 350,000 Army Guardsmen. He previously served as vice chief of the National Guard Bureau and is the former adjutant general of Oregon.

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Schedule

NGAUS Golf Tournament

Friday, August 30, 2019

Fossil Trace Golf Course

Fourteener Climb

Friday, August 30, 2019

Motorcycle Rally

Friday, August 30, 2019

Peak to Peak Highway

TAG Reception

Friday, August 30, 2019

The Pinnacle Club

Company Grade / Warrant Officer Mixer

Friday, August 30, 2019

Mile High Station

Senior Warrant Officer Mixer

Friday, August 30, 2019

[email protected]'s

Fun Run

Saturday, August 31, 2019

Auraria Campus

Governor's Reception

Saturday, August 31, 2019

Wing Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum

Spouse Luncheon

Sunday, September 01, 2019

Hyatt Regency Denver-The Centennial Ballroom

Retiree Luncheon & Caucus

Sunday, September 01, 2019

The Colorado Convention Center

Warrant Officer Luncheon & Caucus

Sunday, September 01, 2019

The Colorado Convention Center

Hospitality Night

Sunday, September 01, 2019

Various Locations

TAG Spouse's High Tea

Monday, September 02, 2019

Brown Palace Hotel-Onyx Room

State's Dinner

Monday, September 02, 2019

The Colorado Convention Center

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Exhibitors

The NGAUS General Conference & Exhibition brings more than 4,000 professionals, including defense leaders, from the 50 states, U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia. Generate leads, meet industry experts, and showcase your products at this three-day event.

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