R 171856Z JUN 21
MARADMIN 315/21
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC CD WASHINGTON DC//
SUBJ/MARINE CORPS ATTENDANCE AT THE AUG 2021 NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES SEA-AIR-SPACE EXPOSITION//
REF/A/DOC/SECNAVNOTE 5050/16MAY18//
REF/B/DOC/DON OGC/07MAY21//
REF/C/DOC/DOD/5500.07-R/17NOV11//
POC/SIMON/LP/LTCOL/OPERATIONS OFFICER/CD/TEL: (703) 692-1454/EMAIL: LOUIS.SIMON@USMC.MIL//
POC/DELACRUZSANTIAGO/IA/CAPT/CD/ TEL: (703) 695-1721/EMAIL: IVAN.DELACRUZ@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. The Navy League of the United States (NLUS) will hold its annual Sea-Air-Space (SAS) exposition from 2 to 4 August, 2021 with a co-located STEM expo on 1 August, 2021 at the Gaylord National Resort and Conference Center, located in National Harbor, MD. SAS provides a platform for the professional development of Department of the Navy personnel on the latest developments in naval warfare, as well as an opportunity for Navy and Marine Corps engagement with representatives from a broad cross-section of government, industry, academia, and the international community.
2. This year SAS will be focusing on integrated American naval power and is appropriate in this age of growing maritime competition. The SAS schedule is designed with a focus on readiness and innovation, with panels covering topics such as artificial intelligence, cyber, strategic sealift, leadership, shipbuilding, aviation and manpower. SAS will showcase leaders from across the United States Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, other governmental agencies and industry. Many international delegations will be in attendance, including several Heads of Navy. A full list of speakers and more information on international representation can be found at www.seaairspace.org.
3. Per reference (a), subject to command discretion, attendance is authorized for local participants at no cost to the government. The following restrictions apply:
a. NLUS has offered free attendance at the below eight events to all military and civilian government service personnel. Because there is a maximum number of seats available, attendees are required to pre-register and will be ticketed by space available. Per reference (b), this free attendance does not constitute a gift for purposes of applicable ethics regulations, and therefore may be accepted by all military and civilian personnel.
(1) Opening ceremonies and plenary sessions
(2) Sea Services luncheon
(3) Sea-Air-Space luncheon
(4) Congressional breakfast
(5) Coast Guard breakfast
(6) Secretary of the Navy luncheon
(7) International maritime reception
(8) Shuttle bus transportation to the conference site
b. On the first day of SAS there is a Cohen Group breakfast that is an "invitation only" event. If invited, attendees should consult with their ethics counselor for assistance in determining whether attendance is permissible.
c. All Marine Corps participation in SAS 2021 shall be consistent with the Joint Ethics Regulations found at reference (c).
4. Registration information is available on the SAS website at www.seaairspace.org. There is no charge to attend SAS for qualified attendees, which include:
a. Invited guests of the Navy League
b. Active duty and reserve U.S. military
c. U.S. federal, state and local government employees
d. NLUS Members
5. Within the National Capital Region, transportation to SAS 2021 will be available from the Pentagon, Naval Support Facility, Washington Navy Yard, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Crystal City, and Coast Guard Headquarters. This service will include several round trips a day. Limited transportation of single daily roundtrips will also be available from Patuxent River and NSWC Indian Head in Maryland, and Dahlgren and Quantico in Virginia. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania will have one roundtrip on one day of the event. More information and bus schedules are available at www.seaairspace.org.
6. Questions regarding SAS 2021 should be directed to the NLUS, Mrs.Julia Simpson, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Military outreach at (703) 312-1557, jsimpson@navyleague.org or visit www.seaairspace.org.
7. Release authorized by Brigadier General George B. Rowell IV, Director of Communication, Headquarters Marine Corps Communication Directorate.//