R 211812Z MAR 22
MARADMIN 129/22
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC CD WASHINGTON DC//
SUBJ/MARINE CORPS ATTENDANCE AT THE APRIL 2022 NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES SEA-AIR-SPACE EXPOSITION//
REF/A/DOC/SECNAVINST 5050.6/17DEC19//
REF/B/DOC/DON OGC/08MAR22//
REF/C/DOC/DOD/5500.07-R/17NOV11//
NARR/REF A IS SECNAV DON CONFERENCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REF B IS OGC (ETHICS) EMAIL CONCERNING NAVY PARTICIPATION IN THE 2022 SEA-AIR-SPACE EXPOSITION REF C IS DOD PUBLICATION 5500.07-R JOINT ETHICS REGULATION//
POC/ELLIOTT/JR/LTCOL/COMMUNICATION DIRECTORATE/TEL: 703-697-4177/EMAIL: JONATHAN.R.ELLIOTT@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. The Navy League of the United States (NLUS) will hold its annual Sea-Air-Space (SAS) exposition from 4 to 6 April, 2022 with a co-located youth Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) exhibition on 3 April, 2022 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. The SAS schedule is designed with a focus on readiness and innovation, with panels covering topics such as acquisition, cyber, strategic sealift, leadership, shipbuilding, 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 (HoN). A full list of speakers and more information on international representation can be found at www.seaairspace.org.
3. Per reference (a), and subject to command discretion, attendance is authorized for local participants at no cost to the government.
a. SAS 2022 is primarily an East Coast event. Funded TAD travel is only permissible if members have an active role in the event (sitting on a panel, making an official Marine Corps presentation, etc).
b. NLUS has offered free attendance at the below ten events to all military and civilian personnel. Because there is a maximum number of seats available, attendees are required to pre-register. 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) Center for Maritime Strategy breakfast
(5) Sea Air Space exhibit floor reception
(6) Secretary of the Navy luncheon
(7) International maritime reception
(8) Shuttle bus transportation to the conference site
(9) Transition Connection, Hiring Event
(10) STEM event, 3 April 2022
c. On the first day of SAS there is a Cohen Group breakfast that is an "invitation only" event for key leaders. If invited, attendees should consult with their ethics counselor for assistance in determining whether attendance is permissible.
d. All Marine Corps participation in SAS 2022 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 2022 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 2022 should be directed to the NLUS at 703-312-1577, email Julia Simpson at 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.//