Air Force Association 

Gabriel Chapter #433
Notification 

Cold War Museum Presentation

Former Deputy Chief Scientist for the
National Security Agency
Dr. John O'Hara

"Eyes and Ears in the Sky:  The Intelligence Community's Presence in Space During the Cold War"

& Cold War Museum Tour 

January 20, 2019

The AFA Gabriel Chapter wants to let you know about a presentation at our AFA Community Partner, the Cold War Museum.  The speaker is Dr. John O'Hara, who was the former Deputy Chief Scientist for the National Security Agency (NSA).

Dr. O'Hara will discuss how the US was limited in what it could intercept from the USSR, due to the Iron Curtain, and how that drove us into space.  He will give details on the politicians and military people involved, and discuss how and why they made their decisions on particular satellite programs.  He will also discuss how important our intelligence from space is to our military combat operations.

Dr. John O'Hra has held many significant positions at NSA, including design engineer for special purpose systems, Chief of a major satellite program, Chief of all worldwide ELINT (electronic intelligence) programs, Chief of NSA Advanced Research, and NSA Deputy Chief Scientist.  He is the person who processed the signals received from the Soviet Luna 9 mission that made the first soft landing on the moon.  He has received many awards from NSA and the AOC, the major professional organization of those engaged in electronic intelligence and electonic warfare.  His Air Force service was in the Strategic Air Command.  Dr. O'Hara has an MS in Electronic Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania; his PhD is from the Catholic University of America.

To REGISTER for this event: To Register: Eyes and Ears 

The museum has requested that AFA members SIGN UP for tickets IN ADVANCE, so that the museum can plan for the number of attendees with Old Bust Head. 

The timeline is:

* 1230-1300 - Participants arrive; they may get their beer or other drink at this time.

* 1300-1310 - Jason Hall, Executive Director of the Cold War Museum, introduces the Museum and John O'Hara.

* 1310 -1415 - John presents on the intelligence community's presence in space during the Cold War, and on the importance of space technology to our rmilitary actions.

 * 1415-1500 - Q&A opportunity for the audience.   

* 1500-1515 - Audience members may claim their beer or other drink at this time or buy additional drinks.

* 1515-1615 - The Museum (next door) will be open for event participants, with staff providing a tour for those interested. 

The cost is $25, including the presentation; a $7 coupon toward a craft beer draft, Kombucha, or other drink; a $10 contribution to the Cold War Museum; and special access to the Museum (next door) for the events participants following the presentation.  Tickets at the door, if available, will be $35.  

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