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A Conversation with the Service Secretaries

Oct 24, 2016
9:00am to 10:30am ET

Willard Intercontinental Hotel
Washington, DC

Featured Speakers

  • Eric Fanning

    United States Secretary of the Army

  • Deborah Lee James

    United States Secretary of the Air Force

  • Ray Mabus

    United States Secretary of the Navy

  • Barbara Starr

    Pentagon Correspondent CNN

  • Michèle Flournoy

    Co-Founder and CEO CNAS

About the Event

The challenges of strengthening civilian-military relations in the force go far beyond issues of collaboration and accountability. These challenges raise significant cultural, leadership, and institutional issues affect the United States' ability to sustain the All-Volunteer Force. As the nation prepares for a new Presidential administration, current leaders must anticipate challenges to help prepare for the transition to the next administration.

The Center for a New American Security invites you to a public, on-the-record discussion focusing on the relationship between Service Secretaries and the Uniform Service and the role Service Secretaries have in addressing national security challenges in the next administration. The event will feature a discussion with Army Secretary Eric Fanning, Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James, and Navy Secretary Ray Mabus. CNN Pentagon Correspondent Barbara Starr will moderate the discussion. The event will begin with remarks by Hon. Michèle Flournoy, Co-Founder and CEO at CNAS.

Map showing event location
Willard Intercontinental Hotel
1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20004
United States