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In line with the latest AFA and USAF guidance on the COVID-19 response, the April Chapter meeting will be VIRTUAL.
NATIONAL COMMISSIONER, CYBERPATRIOT, CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER, STRATEGIC EVENTS EXECUTIVE
Bernie Skoch has been named the Commissioner for the Air Force Association’s National High School Cyber Defense Competition, CyberPatriot. Skoch graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1974 with a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering and upon graduation was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Air Force. His 29-year Air Force career took him throughout the United States and on permanent and temporary duty in Europe, Asia, the Pacific, and the Middle East.
Skoch has more than 30 years experience in leadership positions developing, managing and implementing communications and information systems for the United States Air Force, the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), and the Joint Staff. He has served as the Principal Director for Customer Advocacy at DISA, as well as the Principal Director for Network Services. Within the USAF he served as Director of Mission Systems, Director of Communications Operations, and Director of Chief Information Officer Support where he was responsible for aligning information technology systems with business process improvements. While at the Joint Staff, he led development of the Global Command and Control System. He has developed and implemented defense policies for global telephone, video, radio, voice, data and satellite systems. Before joining CyberPatriot, Skoch was a defense IT industry consultant and was a candidate for the United States House of Representatives for the 3rd District of Arkansas.
Our Chapter meeting will be held on Zoom. When you register for the event, we will send you the log-in information. See registration link below.
There is no charge for the chapter meeting; however, donations are encouraged and appreciated for they support the chapter’s STEM scholarships, Veteran Affairs Program, and chapter activities.
Virtual Agenda:
* 1125 – Dial in (for video) or phone in (register below to receive dial/phone instructions)
* 1130 – Social/Intro; Pledge of Allegiance
* 1140 – Welcome, Announcements
* 1150 – Mr. Bernie Skoch – National Commissioner, Cyber Patriot
Topics
- Cyber Patriot, the way forward, and its impact
- Operation AEROSPACE IMPACT
- Strategic Events: Aerospace Warfare Symposium and the Air, Space, & Cyber Conference
* 1220 – Q&A
* 1250 – Closing Remarks
* 1300 – Virtual Meeting Adjourns
Chapter links:
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