BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Southern California Aerospace Professional Representatives - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://scaprla.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Southern California Aerospace Professional Representatives
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Los_Angeles
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20220313T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20221106T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20230312T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20231105T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20240310T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20241103T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20250309T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20251102T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20260308T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20261101T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20270314T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20271107T090000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230823T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230823T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T090757
CREATED:20230804T210332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T210332Z
UID:5643-1692790200-1692795600@scaprla.org
SUMMARY:SCAPR August Luncheon - 8/23 - Ms. Deidra Eberhardt\, SES\, Space Systems Integration Office
DESCRIPTION:SCAPR is excited to host Ms. Deidra Eberhardt\, SES\, the Director of Requirements\, Integration and Strategy for Space Systems Integration Office\, Space Systems Command on Wednesday August 23rd.  Ms. Eberhardt will be presenting her efforts in SSIO and how Requirements\, Integration\, and Strategy is working to translate the new Force Designs from SWAC into acquisition strategies. \nDetails: \nDate: August 23rd\, 2023 \nLocation: DoubleTree El Segundo (1985 E Grand Ave\, El Segundo\, CA 90245) \nAgenda: \n\n11:30 Networking\n12:00 Lunch\n12:30 Speaker\n13:00 Adjourn\n\nAs always\, members are free with RSVP.  Guests of members can be purchased on the website for $40.  Please RSVP no later than 1pm on 8/21. \n  \nBiography:  \nMs. Deidra Eberhardt\, SES\, is the Director of Requirements\, Integration and Strategy\, Space Systems Integration Office\, Space Systems Command\, Los Angeles Air Force Base\, CA.  She is responsible for managing and integrating the mission area capabilities for the space enterprise. This includes prioritizing and allocating warfighter and enterprise requirements for Space Systems Command acquisition\, identifying\, and addressing interdependencies and gaps in the space enterprise\, and collaborating with space stakeholders to develop future resilient capabilities in support of the joint warfighter. \nPrior to this position she was the Deputy Director for the Space Systems Integration Office managing the Organize\, Train\, and Equip functions for approximately 300 military/civilians. She held several positions at Space & Missile Systems Center (SMC) before it’s designation as Space Systems Command including managing SMC’s investment funding and acquisition reporting at the portfolio-level and the Center’s independent cost estimating and earned value efforts. In between her two time periods at SMC\, she spent seven years at the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA) as a Program Analyst\, the agency’s Human and Animal Research focal point\, and lastly as an Assistant Director\, Program Management for one of the seven technical offices. \nEDUCATION \n1990 Bachelor of Arts in Political Science\, University of California–San Diego\, La Jolla\, Calif. \n2020 Master of Business Administration\, University of Tennessee\, Knoxville\, Tenn. \nCAREER CHRONOLOGY \n\n2002 – 2005 Chief\, Acquisition Cost\, Space & Missile Systems Center\, El Segundo\, Calif.\n2005 – 2007 Program Analyst\, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)/Info Exploitation Office\, Arlington\, Va.\n2007– 2011 Assistant Director\, Program Management\, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)/Defense Sciences Office\, Arlington\, Va.\n2012 – 2013 Supervisory Financial Mgmt. Analyst (FM Staff)\, Space & Missile Systems Center\, El Segundo\, Calif.\n2013 – 2019 Director\, Program Executive Officer (PEO) Portfolio Integration\, Space & Missile Systems Center\, El Segundo\, Calif.\n2019 – 2021 Deputy Director\, Portfolio Architect\, Space & Missile Systems Center\, El Segundo\, Calif.\n2021 – 2022 Deputy Director\, Space Systems Integration\, Space Systems Command\, El Segundo\, Calif.\nMay 2022 – present\, Director\, Capabilities\, Integration\, Planning & Innovation\, Space Systems Command\, El Segundo\, Calif.\n\n  \nAWARDS AND HONORS \n2003 Air Force Acquisition Cost Analyst of the Year – Civilian \n2009 Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Exceptional Civilian Service \n2011 Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Exceptional Civilian Service \n2017 United States Air Force (USAF) Distinguished Civilian Service \n2021 United States Space Force (USSF) Distinguished Civilian Service \n2021 Department of Defense (DoD) Distinguished Civilian Service \n  \n(Current as of September 2022) \n 
URL:https://scaprla.org/event/scapr-august-luncheon-8-23-ms-deidra-eberhardt-ses-space-systems-integration-office/
LOCATION:DoubleTree El Segundo\, 1985 E Grand Ave\, El Segundo\, CA\, 90245\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://scaprla.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/DeidraEberhardt.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230927T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230927T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T090757
CREATED:20230914T193445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T211519Z
UID:5751-1695814200-1695819600@scaprla.org
SUMMARY:Updated: Sept. Luncheon - Col Neal Roach\, Director\, Engineering and Integration Division\, Space Domain Awareness & Combat Power
DESCRIPTION:Due to a last minute conflict\, unfortunately Col McClain\, PEO for Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power (SDA&CP  – SSC/SZ) will not be able to join us for the luncheon.  He graciously provided a stand-in\, with Col Neal Roach\, Director\, Engineering and Integration Division supporting SDA & CP as well as SSIO speaking in his place. \n  \n \nDetails: \nDate: September 27th\, 2023 \nLocation: DoubleTree El Segundo (1985 E Grand Ave\, El Segundo\, CA 90245) \nAgenda: \n\n11:30 Networking\n12:00 Lunch\n12:30 Speaker\n13:00 Adjourn\n\nAs always\, members are free with RSVP.  Guests of members can be purchased on the website for $40.  Please RSVP no later than 1pm on 9/25. \n  \nBiography: \nColonel Neal Roach is the Director\, Engineering and Integration Division\, Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power (SDACP) and Battle Management Command\, Control and Communications (BMC3)\, Space System Command\, Los Angeles AFB\, CA.  His Division directly supports the Program Executive Officer (PEO) for SDACP and BMC3 with foundational systems engineering for acquiring and sustaining the two diverse portfolios of over 60 programs and a $12B+ budget.  They utilize modeling and simulation\, and state-of-the-art digital tools and processes\, to meet national requirements by optimizing space control\, resilience\, and improving command and control for space.  Additionally\, the Division employs embedded intelligence resources to anticipate evolving threats\, then identify and advance key technologies to negate those threats. \nCol Roach earned his commission as a distinguished graduate from the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Air Force ROTC program\, and entered active duty at Vandenberg AFB\, CA\, in February 2001. Col Roach has served in a variety of Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile crew positions including Chief of Training\, Senior Instructor Crew\, Training Section Chief\, and Instructor. He is a career space professional with experience with ACAT-1 programs in both Global Positioning System and Space-Based Infrared System mission areas.  Col Roach has also served as Program Element Monitor\, Executive Officer\, Materiel Leader\, and Section Commander. He has deployed twice in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM and led the Host Nation Coordination Cell for the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia. He transferred to the United States Space Force in 2021. \n  \nEDUCATION\n2000     Bachelor of Science Degree in Aerospace Engineering\, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University\, FL.\n2002      Air and Space Basic Course\, Maxwell AFB\, AL.\n2004     Squadron Officer’s School\, Maxwell AFB\, AL.\n2006      Master of Science Degree in Aeronautical Science\, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Extended Campus\, Minot ND.\n2008      Master of Science Degree in Systems Engineering\, Air Force Institute of Technology\, Wright Patterson AFB\, OH.\n2014      Intermediate Developmental Education\, Army Command and General Staff College\, Fort Leavenworth\, KS.\n2021      Air War College\, Correspondence. \nASSIGNMENTS \n\nFebruary 2001 – September 2001\, student\, Officer Space Prerequisite Training/ICBM Operations Training\, 392nd Training Squadron\, Vandenberg AFB\, CA.\nOctober 2001 – August 2006\, Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Combat Crew\, Chief of Training\, Senior Instructor Combat Crew\, Training Section Chief\, ICBM Instructor\, 742nd\nMissile Squadron and 91st Operational Support Squadron\, Minot AFB\, ND.\nAugust 2006 – March 2008\, Student\, Systems Engineering Masters Program\, Air Force Institute of Technology\, Wright Patterson AFB\, OH.\nApril 2008 – May 2009\, Chief\, GPS User Segment Requirements\, Global Positioning Systems Wing\, Space and Missile Systems Center\, Los Angeles AFB\, CA.\nJune 2009 – May 2011\, Chief\, GPS Requirements Branch\, Global Positioning Systems Wing\, Space and Missile Systems Center\, Los Angeles AFB\, CA.\nJune 2011 – May 2012\, Chief\, GPS III Systems Engineering\, Global Positioning Systems Wing\, Space and Missile Systems Center\, Los Angeles AFB\, CA.\nJune 2012 – July 2013\, Chief\, GPS III Business and Acquisition Management\, Global Positioning Systems Wing\, Space and Missile Systems Center\, Los Angeles AFB\, CA.\nAug 2013 – June 2014\, Student\, Intermediate Development Education\, Army Command and General Staff College\, Fort Leavenworth\, KS.\nJuly 2014 – June 2015\, Program Element Monitor\, Global Positioning System portfolio\, Space Programs Directorate\, Pentagon\, Washington DC.\nJuly 2015- June 2016\, Executive Officer\, Space Programs Directorate\, Pentagon\, Washington DC.\nJuly 2016- June 2019\, Materiel Leader\, Space-Based Infrared System GEO-5/6 Production\, Remote Sensing Directorate\, Space and Missile Systems Center\, Los Angeles AFB\, CA.\nJuly 2019 – April 2021\, Chief\, Missile Warning Capability Integration\, Portfolio Architect\, Space and Missile Systems Center\, Los Angeles AFB\, CA.\nMay 2021 – May 2022\, Commander\, SSC Section\, Space Systems Command\, Los Angeles AFB\, CA.\nJune 2022 – May 2023\, SSC Core Team Lead\, Space System Command\, Los Angeles AFB\, CA.\nMay 2023 – Present\, Director\, Engineering and Integration Division\, SDACP and BMC3\, Space Systems Command\, Los Angeles AFB\, CA.\n\n  \nOPERATIONAL INFORMATION \nWeapon System: Minuteman III ICBM (REACT-A) \nMAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS\nDefense Meritorious Service Medal\nMeritorious Service Medal (2 Devices)\nAir Force Commendation Medal\nCombat Readiness Medal (1 Device)\nNational Defense Service Medal\nAfghanistan Campaign Medal (1 Service Star)\nGlobal War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal\nGlobal War on Terrorism Service Medal\nNATO Medal\nAFSPC ICBM Instructor/Evaluator of the Year – 2005\nSpace and Missile System Center Lance P. Sijan Senior Officer Nominee – 2012\nACQUISITION AND SPACE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATIONS\nSpace Professional Level III\nSystems Planning Research\, Development\, and Engineering-Systems Engineering Level III\nProgram Management Level III \nEFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION\nSecond Lieutenant\, 15 December 2000\nFirst Lieutenant\, 16 January 2003\nCaptain\, 16 June 2005\nMajor\, 1 November 2010\nLieutenant Colonel\, 1 March 2016\nColonel\, 1 July 2022
URL:https://scaprla.org/event/sept-luncheon-col-bryon-mcclain-peo-space-domain-awareness-combat-power/
LOCATION:DoubleTree El Segundo\, 1985 E Grand Ave\, El Segundo\, CA\, 90245\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://scaprla.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Col-Neal-Roach.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231020
DTSTAMP:20260429T090757
CREATED:20230710T221600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T221600Z
UID:5567-1697587200-1697759999@scaprla.org
SUMMARY:October Save the Date - Space Industry Days
DESCRIPTION:Space Industry Days sessions are open to all government\, industry partners and contractors. The sessions will feature government and industry speakers discussing current initiatives and emerging challenges. \n \nAFCEA Los Angeles\, the General Bernard A. Schriever Chapter of the Air Force Association (AFA)\, the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Greater Los Angeles Chapter\, and the Southern California Aerospace Professional Representatives (SCAPR) are proud to announce Space Industry Days on October 18-19\, 2023. \nSpace Industry Days provides industry an opportunity to receive presentations from US Air Force\, US Space Force\, and Space Systems Command (SSC) senior leadership on current and emerging opportunities. The conference will focus on the future of military space in the new DoD Service. USAF/USSF Senior Leaders and SSC program offices will share their plans for the next five years and panels of industry representatives will provide their perspective on challenges they are facing as they develop aerospace solutions. \nThe event will provide an environment for participating attendees from both the government and commercial sectors to interact on the issues important to the future of SSC. The feedback generated from the Space Industry Day will help inform government and industry alike as they work though the major issues challenging the future of the nation’s space capability. \nThe first day will kick off with a welcome and comments by SSC/CC\, followed by multiple senior leader presentations and industry panels. The second day will also include a full day’s agenda of government and industry presentations and is planned to conclude around 4 p.m. (Pacific time). \nWe will provide all briefings that are cleared for public release on our website following the event. \nWe intend to have an agenda this year spanning two full days and including the following proposed events: \n\nSpace Industry Days intends to have an agenda this year spanning two full days and including the following proposed events:\nKeynote speech from SSC/CC\nSAF/AQS and USAF/USSF leadership speeches\nUpdates from SSC Corps and PEOs (Atlas\, Enterprise\, Development\, and Production Corps) and the Portfolio Architect\nPerspectives from the Space Rapid Capabilities Office\, Space Industry Panel\, Small Business Panel\, and other possible panels\nOpportunities for side sessions with “Meet the PMs” (in-person only)\nExhibit hall (in-person only)
URL:https://scaprla.org/event/october-save-the-date-space-industry-days/
LOCATION:Los Angeles Airport Marriott\, 5855 W. Century Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90045\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://scaprla.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Space-Industry-Days-2023.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231129T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231129T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T090757
CREATED:20231101T185554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T185701Z
UID:5902-1701257400-1701262800@scaprla.org
SUMMARY:Nov Luncheon - Col Andrew Menschner - Commander\, (Integrated) Position\, Navigation and Timing Delta
DESCRIPTION:November Luncheon\nSCAPR is excited to host Col Andrew Menschner\, Commander of the newly formed Position\, Navigation and Timing Delta within Space Operations Command. The PNT delta is the first of its kind integrated Delta recently announced by Gen. Saltzman which integrates operations\, sustainment\, and acquisitions into a single Delta.  He’ll be sharing his perspective on the new organizational construct and how industry might help him. \n \n  \nDetails:\nDate: Wednesday\, November 29th\, 2023 \nLocation: DoubleTree El Segundo (1985 E Grand Ave\, El Segundo\, CA 90245) \nAgenda: \n\n11:30 Networking\n12:00 Lunch\n12:30 Speaker\n13:00 Adjourn\n\nAs always\, members are free with RSVP.  Guests of members can be purchased on the website for $40.  Please RSVP no later than 1pm on 11/27. \n  \nBiography\nCOLONEL ANDREW S. MENSCHNER\nColonel Andrew S. Menschner is the Commander\, Position\, Navigation and Timing Delta (Provisional)\, Space Operations Command\, Peterson Space Force Base\, Colorado. The PNT Delta (Provisional) is a ground-breaking blend of operations\, sustainment and acquisitions units designed to increase unified mission readiness and resiliency of the GPS Constellation. In this role\, Colonel Menschner is responsible for around-the-clock operations of 37 GPS satellites; providing warfighters and four billion worldwide users with position\, navigation and timing capabilities; oversight of a $11 billion portfolio focused on development of advanced command and control capabilities; and production and launch of GPS satellites.\nColonel Menschner received his commission from Drake University in 2001. He has served in a variety of program management and staff duties within Space Systems Command\, Space Development Agency and the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition\, Technology and Logistics.\nPrior to his current assignment\, Colonel Menschner was a student at Air War College\, Maxwell AFB\, AL. \nEDUCATION\n2001 Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry\, Drake University\, IA\n2003 Master of Science in Biology\, University of Texas-San Antonio\, TX\n2006 Squadron Officer School\, Maxwell AFB\, AL\n2010 Master of Business Administration\, Colorado State University\, CO\n2011 Air Command and Staff College (correspondence)\n2015 Master of Science in Military Operational Arts and Sciences\, Air University\, AL\n2016 Air War College (correspondence)\n2017 Senior Program Manager’s Course\, Defense Acquisition University\, Naval Base Point Loma\, CA\n2023 Master of Science in Strategic Studies\, Air University\, AL \nASSIGNMENTS\n1. May 2001 – Apr 2004\, Program Manager\, CBRN Defense\, 311th Human Systems Wing\, Brooks AFB\, TX\n2. May 2004 – Nov 2007\, Project Manager\, Defense Threat Reduction Agency\, Fort Belvoir\, VA\n3. Dec 2007 – Dec 2010\, Commandant of Cadets\, Air Force ROTC Det 250\, Iowa State University\, Ames\, IA\n4. Jan 2011 – May 2012\, Chief\, DEW Effects Branch\, Air Force Technical Applications Center\, Patrick AFB\, FL\n5. Jun 2012 – Jun 2014\, Squadron Section Commander\, Air Force Technical Applications Center\, Patrick AFB\, FL\n6. Jul 2014 – Jun 2015\, IDE Student\, Air Command and Staff College\, Maxwell AFB\, AL\n7. Jul 2015 – Jun 2016\, Chief\, Ground Contingency Operations Branch\, GPS Directorate\, Space and Missile Systems Center\, Los Angeles AFB\, CA\n8. Jul 2016 – Jun 2019\, Materiel Leader\, GPS III Contingency Operations\, GPS Directorate\, Space and Missile Systems Center\, Los Angeles AFB\, CA\n9. Jul 2019 – May 2021\, Deputy\, Tactical Airlift\, SOF and Training Aircraft Division\, Global Reach Directorate\, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition\, Technology and Logistics\, Pentagon\, VA\n10. Jun 2021 – Jun 2022\, Military Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition\, Technology and Logistics\, Pentagon\, VA\n11. Jul 2022 – Jun 2023\, SDE Student Air War College\, Maxwell AFB\, AL\n12. Jul 2023 – Oct 2023\, Senior Materiel Leader\, Acquisition Delta – GPS\, Los Angeles AFB\, CA\n13. Oct 2023 – Present\, Commander\, PNT Delta (Provisional)\, Peterson SFB\, CO \nMAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS\nDefense Meritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters\nJoint Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster\nAir Force Commendation Medal\nAir Force Achievement Medal\nAir and Space Recognition Ribbon\nNational Defense Service Medal\nAfghanistan Campaign Medal with service star\nGlobal War on Terrorism Service Medal\nNuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster\nNon-Article 5 NATO Medal \nEFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION\nSecond Lieutenant May 30\, 2001\nFirst Lieutenant May 30\, 2003\nCaptain May 30\, 2005\nMajor Jan 1\, 2011\nLieutenant Colonel Apr 1\, 2016\nColonel Jul 1\, 2022 \n(Current as of Oct 2023)
URL:https://scaprla.org/event/nov-luncheon-col-andrew-menschner-commander-integrated-position-navigation-and-timing-delta/
LOCATION:CA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://scaprla.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Col-Menscher-Andrew-8x10-1-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231208T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T090757
CREATED:20231120T051613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T233523Z
UID:5961-1702036800-1702047600@scaprla.org
SUMMARY:SCAPR 2024 Holiday Party - 8 December 2023
DESCRIPTION:All SCAPR Members!  Come join us for our annual holiday party at King Harbor Yacht Club!  It’s always a good time!  There will be a buffet lunch and cash bar\, with lots of door prizes as well! \nThe event is free for all members and a +1.  Additional guests are $30 each. \nDetails: \nWhere: King Harbor Yacht Club – 280 Yacht Club Way\, Redondo Beach\, CA \nWhen: Friday\, 8 December 2023\, 12:00pm – 3:00pm \nCost: Free for members and a +1; additional guests are $30/ea \nFood and Drink: Great buffet lunch and cash bar \n 
URL:https://scaprla.org/event/scapr-2024-holiday-party-8-december-2023/
LOCATION:King Harbor Yacht Club\, 280 Yacht Club Way\, Redondo Beach\, CA\, 90277\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://scaprla.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/holiday_party.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240124T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240124T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T090757
CREATED:20240104T224424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T171924Z
UID:6098-1706095800-1706101200@scaprla.org
SUMMARY:January Luncheon - Ms. Barbara Baker\, Deputy PEO\, MilComm & PNT
DESCRIPTION:SCAPR members and guests\, please join us for our first luncheon of the year as we host Ms. Barbara Baker\, Deputy Program Executive Officer for MilComm & PNT. The discussion should focus on new opportunities within the MilComm & PNT portfolio for 2024.  We’re excited to kick off the new year with a great speaker! \n  \nDetails\nDate: Wednesday\, January 24th\, 2024 \nLocation: DoubleTree El Segundo (1985 E Grand Ave\, El Segundo\, CA 90245) \nAgenda: \n\n11:30 Networking\n12:00 Lunch\n12:30 Speaker\n13:00 Adjourn\n\nAs always\, members are free with RSVP. Guests of members can be purchased on the website for $40.  Please RSVP no later than 1pm on 1/22.
URL:https://scaprla.org/event/january-luncheon-ms-barbara-baker-deputy-peo-milcomm-pnt/
LOCATION:DoubleTree El Segundo\, 1985 E Grand Ave\, El Segundo\, CA\, 90245\, United States
CATEGORIES:Luncheons
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://scaprla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/barbara-baker.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240229T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240229T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T090757
CREATED:20240209T171135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T175046Z
UID:6317-1709206200-1709211600@scaprla.org
SUMMARY:February Luncheon: 2/29 - Dr. Claire Leon
DESCRIPTION:SCAPR members and guests\, please join us for our February luncheon as we host Dr. Claire Leon\, SES\, who leads the Space Systems Integration Office (SSIO) for Space Systems Command.  She’ll be speaking about SSIO’s current Lines of Effort and their digital engineering ecosystem developments. \nPlease note\, the venue for this event has changed to the Embassy Suites\, LAX South off Imperial Blvd.  We’re excited to be back at the Embassy Suites as they have completed their renovations.  Also please note this event is on Thursday as opposed to our typical Wednesday\nDetails\nDate: Thursday\, February 29th\, 2024 \nLocation: Embassy Suites El Segundo (1440 E Imperial Ave\, El Segundo\, CA 90245) \nAgenda: \n\n11:30 Networking\n12:00 Lunch\n12:30 Speaker\n13:00 Adjourn\n\nAs always\, members are free with RSVP. Guests of members can be purchased on the website for $40.  Please RSVP no later than 1pm on 2/26. \n  \nSpeaker Biography\nDr. Claire Leon leads the Space Systems Integration Office (SSIO) for the Space Systems Command within the United States Space Force. She leads the SSIO team in uniting the Systems-of-Systems integration effort across all SSC PEO portfolios and with mission partners in the National Security Space enterprise. Prior to joining the Space Force\, she led the Graduate Systems Engineering programs at Loyola Marymount University. She previously worked for the US Air Force as a member of the Senior Executive Service\, as the Director of the Launch Enterprise Directorate\, Space and Missile Systems Center\, Air Force Space Command\, Los Angeles\, Air Force Base\, California. She was responsible for leading the acquisition\, integration\, development\, production\, operation and sustainment of the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle Program. \nDr. Leon held a variety of leadership positions in industry\, government and academia. She started her career at Hughes\, Space and Communications Group in 1979\, in the Propulsion Department. She gained experience across the company\, in Systems Test\, Systems Engineering\, Line Management\, and Program Management through positions of increasing responsibility. In 2008\, she was promoted to Vice President of Navigation and Communications Systems within Boeing\, Space and Intelligence Systems\, responsible for the Wideband Global SATCOM System\, the Transformational Satellite Communications System and Global Positioning System IIF satellite systems\, as well as a number of classified programs. She retired from Boeing\, in 2013\, as the Vice President of National Programs after 34 years in the aerospace industry. \nEDUCATION\n1979 Bachelor of Science\, Mechanical Engineering\, George Washington University\, Washington D.C.\n1986 Master’s degree in management\, University of Redlands\, Redlands\, Calif.\n1995 Master of Business Administration\, University of California\, Los Angeles\n1997 Leadership Program Certificate\, California Center for Creative Leadership\n2010 Ph.D. Executive Management\, Drucker School of Business\, Claremont Graduate University\, Claremont\, Calif.\n2012 Harvard Business School Executive Strategy Seminar \nCAREER CHRONOLOGY\n1. August 1979 – July 1982\, Propulsion Engineer/Test Engineer\, Hughes\, Space and Communications Group (SCG)\n2. April 1982 – September 1985\, Systems Engineering/Spacecraft Lead\, LEASAT Program\, Hughes\, SCG\n3. September 1985 – September 1990 Government Program Systems Engineering\, Hughes\, SCG\n4. August September 1990 – August 1991\, HS 601 Commercial Programs\, Systems Engineering\, Hughes\, SCG\n5. August 1991 – August 1992\, Paradigm System Architecture Study\, Systems Engineering Manager\, Hughes\, SCG\n6. August 1992 – October 1993\, PanAmSat Program\, Systems Engineering\, Hughes\, SCG\n7. October 1993 – January 1996\, PanAmSat Program Manager\, Hughes\, SCG\n8. January 1996 – July 1998\, Systems Engineering\, Analysis and Operations\, Deputy Business Unit Leader\, Hughes\, SCG\n9. July 1998 – June 2001\, Director\, System Software and Operations/Integrated Systems\, Hughes\, SCG\n10. June 2001 – April 2002\, Deputy Program Manager\, Government Program\, Boeing\, Space and Intelligence Systems (S&IS)\n11. May 2002 – January 2003\, Director-Special Project\, Boeing\, S&IS\n12. March 2003 – July 2007\, Wideband Global SATCOM Program Director\, Boeing\, S&IS\n13. July 2007 – February 2008\, TSAT Program Director (Deputy)\, Boeing\, S&IS\n14. February 2008 – August 2008: Vice President\, Navigational and Communications Systems\, Boeing\, S&IS\n15. August 2008 – November 2013\, Vice President\, National Programs\, Boeing\, S&IS\n16. December 2013 – October 2014\, Senior Advisor\, Integrity Applications Inc.\n17. October 2014 – December 2017\, the Director of the Launch Enterprise Directorate\, Space and Missile Systems Center\, Air Force Space Command\, AirForce Base\, California\n18. December 2017-December 2020\, Program Director\, Systems Engineering and Engineering Management Programs\, Loyola Marymount University\n19. December 2018-December 2021\, Owner\, Claire Leon Consulting\, LLC\n20. January 2022-Present\, Director\, Space Systems Integration Office\, United States Space Force\, Space Systems Command\, El Segundo California \nAWARDS AND HONORS\n1994 Outstanding Achievement Award\, Women in Aerospace\n1997 Lectured at MIT in Systems Engineering Process and Product Development\n2005 Boeing Amelia Earhart Award for “Woman of Leadership”\n2012 Avionics Magazine\, Women in Technology\, Honorable Mention\n2016 Level III Acquisition Certified \nPROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS\n1995-1997 NRC Committee on Advanced Technology\, NRC Council\n2006 – 2008 Executive Champion for Boeing Women In Leadership Organization\n2006 – present Loyola Marymount University\, Part time Lecturer for courses in Spacecraft Design; and Advanced Program Leadership\, 2014 – present\n2013 – present California State Long Beach-Dean’s Advisory Council
URL:https://scaprla.org/event/february-luncheon-2-29-dr-claire-leon/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites\, El Segundo\, 1440 E. Imperial Ave.\, El Segundo\, CA\, 90245\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://scaprla.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/DrLeon.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240313T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240313T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T090757
CREATED:20240209T172843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T172843Z
UID:6322-1710329400-1710334800@scaprla.org
SUMMARY:March Luncheon: 3/13 - Col Rich Kniseley\, Commercial Space Office (COMSO) Senior Material Leader
DESCRIPTION:SCAPR welcomes Col Rich Kniseley for our March Luncheon.  Col Kniseley is the Senior Material Leader for the Commercial Space Office\, which stood up in 2023 to lead Space System Command’s commercial acquisition and liaison efforts. He’ll be speaking to the current COMSO efforts for 2024\, including establishing Commercial Space Augmentation Reserve (CASR) in the near future. \nPlease note\, the venue for this event has changed to the Embassy Suites\, LAX South off Imperial Blvd.  We’re excited to be back at the Embassy Suites as they have completed their renovations.\nDetails\nDate: Wednesday\, March 13th\, 2024 \nLocation: Embassy Suites El Segundo (1440 E Imperial Ave\, El Segundo\, CA 90245) \nAgenda: \n\n11:30 Networking\n12:00 Lunch\n12:30 Speaker\n13:00 Adjourn\n\nAs always\, members are free with RSVP. Guests of members can be purchased on the website for $40.  Please RSVP no later than 1pm on 3/11. \n  \nSpeaker Biography\nColonel Richard Kniseley is the Senior Materiel Leader\, Commercial Space Office\, Space Systems Command\, Los Angeles Air Force Base\, California. Colonel Kniseley leads a 90 personnel office that assesses\, implements\, integrates\, and monitors commercial spaces capabilities for the Department of Defense. Charged with enacting a “Buy Before Build” paradigm shift\, Colonel Kniseley executes over $1 Billion in investments mitigating critical capability gaps for the warfighter while interacting with senior Department of the Air Force members\, Congressional Staff\, and leaders of industry. \nColonel Kniseley entered active duty in 2000 as a graduate of the Air Force ROTC program at Colorado State University. During his career\, he has served in a variety of acquisition positions including Program Manager\, Flight Test Manager\, Flight Commander\, Headquarters Staff Officer\, Field Command Staff Officer\, Legislative Liaison\, and Materiel Leader. \nEDUCATION\n\n2000 Bachelor of Science\, Business Administration\, Colorado State University\, Fort Collins\, CO\n2001 Air and Space Basic Course\, Maxwell AFB\, AL\n2003 Master of Arts\, Computer Resources & Information Management\, Webster University\, St. Louis\, MO\n2006 Squadron Officer School\, Maxwell AFB\, AL\n2009 Air Command and Staff College\, Maxwell AFB\, AL\, by correspondence\n2016 Air War College\, Maxwell AFB\, AL\, by correspondence\n\nCAREER CHRONOLOGY\n\nJuly 2000 – July 2002\, CSEL Business IPT Lead\, Navstar GPS JPO\, Los Angeles AFB\, CA\nJuly 2002 – June 2004\, Chief\, GPS Modernization Planning\, Navstar GPS JPO\, Los Angeles AFB\, CA\nJune 2004 – June 2006\, Vulnerabilities Test Manager\, 746th Test Squadron\, Holloman AFB\, NM\nJune 2006 – August 2007\, Chief\, Inertial Systems Element\, 746th Test Squadron\, Holloman AFB\, NM\nAugust 2007 – August 2008\, Flight Commander\, Test Engineering\, 586th Flight Test Squadron\, Holloman AFB\, NM\nAugust 2008 – April 2010\, Program Manager\, Joint Threat Emitter\, 501st Combat Sustainment Squadron\, Hill AFB\, UT\nApril 2010 – September 2010\, Wing Executive Officer\, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing\, Ali Al Salem Air Base\, Kuwait\nSeptember 2010 – April 2011\, Deputy Chief\, Commander’s Action Group\, Ogden Air Logistics Center\, Hill AFB\, UT\nApril 2011 – January 2014\, Deputy Chief\, EELV Acquisition Branch\, Launch Systems Directorate\, Los Angeles AFB\, CA\nJanuary 2014 – July 2015\, Deputy Chief\, Mission Management Branch\, Launch Systems Directorate\, Los Angeles AFB\, CA\nJuly 2015 – June 2017\, Branch Chief\, Space Launch & Ranges\, Directorate of Space Programs\, Pentagon\, Washington DC\nJune 2017 – June 2018\, Chief\, USAF Space Programs\, Office of Legislative Liaison\, Pentagon\, Washington DC\nJune 2018 – August 2020\, Materiel Leader\, Mission Integration Branch\, Launch Systems Enterprise\, Los Angeles AFB\, CA\nAugust 2020 – July 2021\, Chief\, Commander’s Action Group\, Space and Missile Systems Center\, Los Angeles AFB\, CA\nJuly 2021 – May 2022\, Chief\, SSC CORE Team\, Space Systems Command\, Los Angeles AFB\, CA\nMay 2022 – April 2023\, Chief\, Enterprise Requirements & Architectures Div\, Space Systems Command\, Los Angeles AFB\, CA\nApril 2023 – Pres\, Senior Materiel Leader\, Commercial Space Office\, Space Systems Command\, Los Angeles AFB\, CA\n\nAWARDS AND HONORS\n\nMeritorious Service Medal (w/ 4 devices)\nAerial Achievement Medal (w/ 1 device)\nJoint Service Commendation Medal\nAir Force Commendation Medal (w/ 1 device)\n\nEFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTIONS\n\nSecond Lieutenant May 21\, 2000\nFirst Lieutenant May 31\, 2002\nCaptain May 31\, 2004\nMajor April 1\, 2010\nLieutenant Colonel August 1\, 2015\nColonel July 1\, 2021
URL:https://scaprla.org/event/march-luncheon-3-13-col-rich-kniseley-commercial-space-office-comso-senior-material-leader/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites\, El Segundo\, 1440 E. Imperial Ave.\, El Segundo\, CA\, 90245\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://scaprla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Col-Kniseley-Photo-217x300-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240501T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240501T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T090757
CREATED:20240408T174114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T035557Z
UID:6580-1714563000-1714568400@scaprla.org
SUMMARY:May Luncheon: 01 May 2024 - Col Craig Frank\, Chief Information Officer at Space Systems Command
DESCRIPTION:SCAPR welcomes Col Craig Frank for our May Luncheon.  Col Frank is the Chief Information Officer at Space Systems Command\, leading a 85-member team responsible for Cybersecurity\, Digital Engineering\, Cyber Strategy\, Technology Insertion\, and Roadmap Execution. \nPlease note\, the venue for this event has changed to the Embassy Suites\, LAX South off Imperial Blvd.  We’re excited to be back at the Embassy Suites as they have completed their renovations.\nDetails\nDate: Wednesday\, May 1st\, 2024 \nLocation: Embassy Suites El Segundo (1440 E Imperial Ave\, El Segundo\, CA 90245) \nAgenda: \n\n11:30 Networking\n12:00 Lunch\n12:30 Speaker\n13:00 Adjourn\n\nAs always\, members are free with RSVP. Guests of members can be purchased on the website for $40.  Please RSVP no later than 1pm on 4/29. \nSpeaker Biography\nCol Frank entered the Space Force in July of 2023 after serving 30 years in the Army. He initially enlisted in the Army in 1990 and served six years as a Hawk Continuous Wave Radar Repairer and TOW/Dragon Missile Systems Repairer. In 1996\, he was awarded an Army Green to Gold scholarship and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the Ordnance Corps in 1999. \nCol Frank has served two tours in Iraq\, one tour in Afghanistan\, two tours in Germany\, and three tours in the Republic of Korea. \nEDUCATION  \n1994 Associate Degree\, General Studies\, Barton County Community College\, Barton\, KS.\n1999 Bachelor of Science\, Computer Science\, University of South Dakota\, Vermillion\, SD\n2000 Ordnance Officer Basic Course\, Aberdeen Proving Ground\, MD\n2004 Master of Science\, Management Information Systems\, Bowie State University\, Bowie\, MD\n2005 Combined Logistics Captains Career Course\, Fort Lee\, VA\n2007 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Course\, Elgin AFB\, FL\n2013 Information Systems Manager Course\, Fort Gordon\, GA\n2014 Intermediate Level Education\, Fort Leavenworth\, KS \nASSIGNMENTS  \n1. May 2000 – April 2001\, Platoon Leader\, 529th Ordnance Company\, Vilseck\, GE\n2. April 2001 – April 2002\, Platoon Leader\, 317th Maintenance Company\, Bamberg\, GE\n3. April 2002 – May 2003\, Executive Officer\, 529th Ordnance Company\, Vilseck\, GE\n4. May 2003 – February 2005\, Logistics Officer\, 18th Maintenance Battalion\, Grafenwoehr\, GE\n5. August 2005 – September 2006\, Readiness Officer\, 8th US Army\, Yongsan\, ROK\n6. December 2007 – January 2009\, Commander\, 774th Ordnance Company (EOD)\, Fort Riley\, KS\n7. January 2009 – November 2009\, Logistics Officer\, 84th Ordnance Battalion (EOD)\, Fort Riley\, KS\n8. November 2009 – August 2010\, ISF Partnership OIC\, 84th Ordnance Battalion (EOD)\, Fort Riley\, KS\n9. August 2010 – May 2011\, Commander\, 63rd Ordnance Battalion (EOD) (Prov)\, Fort Drum\, NY\n10. May 2011 – Jan 2013\, Commander\, 548th Combat Service Support Battalion (Prov)\, Fort Drum\, NY\n11. November 2013 – April 2016\, Division Chief\, Information Systems Division\, 2nd Regional Cyber Center\, Fort Huachuca\, AZ\n12. April 2016 – May 2018\, DoDIN-A Change Manager\, NETCOM\, Fort Huachuca\, AZ\n13. May 2018 – May 2020\, Deputy Director\, Task Force Mercury\, US Forces Korea (USFK)\, Camp Humphreys\, ROK\n14. May 2020 – June 2022\, Director\, Task Force Mercury\, USFK\, Camp Humphreys\, ROK\n15. June 2022 – July 2023\, Division Chief\, Information Systems Division\, ACoS G-6\, ARCENT\, Shaw AFB\, SC\n16. August 2023 – Present\, Chief Information Officer\, Space Systems Command\, LA AFB\, LA\, CA \nMAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS  \nBronze Star with oak leaf cluster\nDefense Meritorious Service Medal\nArmy Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters\nArmy Commendation Medal with silver oak leaf cluster\nArmy Achievement Medal with three oak leaf clusters\nJoint Meritorious Unit Award\nMeritorious Unit Citation with two oak leaf clusters\nArmy Superior Unit Award with oak leaf cluster\nMilitary Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (second award) \nOTHER ACHIEVEMENTS  \n1993 – Distinguished Graduate\, TOW/Dragon Missile Electronics Repairer\n1995 – Distinguished Graduate\, Basic NCO Course\n2000 – Honor Graduate\, Ordnance Officer Basic Course\n2005 – Superior Logistician\, Combined Logistics Captains Career Course\n2007 – Distinguished Graduate\, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Course\n2018 – Military Volunteer of the Year\, Fort Huachuca\, AZ\n2022 – BSA Silver Beaver Award \nOCCUPATIONAL BADGES  \nSenior Cyber Operator\nSenior Explosive Ordnance Disposal\nBasic Parachutist \nEFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION  \nSecond Lieutenant July 15\, 1999\nFirst Lieutenant July 07\, 2001\nCaptain June 1\, 2003\nMajor September 2\, 2009\nLieutenant Colonel August 1\, 2017\nColonel April 1\, 2023 \n(CURRENT AS OF MARCH 2024)
URL:https://scaprla.org/event/may-luncheon-01-may-2024-col-craig-frank-chief-information-officer-at-space-systems-command/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites\, El Segundo\, 1440 E. Imperial Ave.\, El Segundo\, CA\, 90245\, United States
CATEGORIES:Luncheons
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://scaprla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-08-at-11.29.24.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240528T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240528T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T090757
CREATED:20240422T221532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T221532Z
UID:6620-1716895800-1716901200@scaprla.org
SUMMARY:Second May Luncheon: 28 May 2024 - Col Bryon McClain\, Program Executive Officer (PEO) for Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power
DESCRIPTION:SCAPR welcomes Col Bryon McClain for our SECOND May Luncheon!  Col McClain is the Program Executive Officer (PEO) for Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power\, Space Systems Command\, Los Angeles Air Force Base (AFB)\, California. \nPlease note\, the venue for this event has changed to the Embassy Suites\, LAX South off Imperial Blvd.  We’re excited to be back at the Embassy Suites as they have completed their renovations.\nDetails\nDate: Tuesday\, May 28th\, 2024 \nLocation: Embassy Suites El Segundo (1440 E Imperial Ave\, El Segundo\, CA 90245) \nAgenda: \n\n11:30 Networking\n12:00 Lunch\n12:30 Speaker\n13:00 Adjourn\n\nAs always\, members are free with RSVP. Guests of members can be purchased on the website for $40.  Please RSVP no later than 1pm on 4/29. \nSpeaker Biography\nCol McClain is a core acquisition officer with program office experience in command-and-control systems\, satellite systems\, as well as global information systems through his time at Hanscom AFB\, Los Angeles AFB\, and while on the Joint Staff\, J-39\, at the Pentagon. He has operational test experience on the RQ-4 Global Hawk and B-52 Stratofortress. He also has satellite experience as the Materiel Leader/Program Manager for rapidly acquiring military satellite communications systems. \nAdditionally\, he has satellite launch experience as the satellite program manager on the successful Air Force Space Command (AFSPC)-11 mission. Previously\, he served as the Director\, Advanced Capabilities Group\, and Senior Materiel Leader at the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO)\, Kirtland Air Force Base\, New Mexico where he oversaw space-based research\, development and acquisition activities for classified space acquisition programs. \nCol McClain was selected to transition to the U.S. Space Force in February of 2021. \nEDUCATION  \n2001 Bachelor of Science\, Electrical Engineering\, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University\, Prescott\, Ariz.\n2008 Master of Science\, Systems Engineering\, Air Force Institute of Technology\, Wright-Patterson AFB\, Ohio\n2015 Master of Science\, Military Operational Art and Science\, Marine Corps University\, Quantico\, Va.\n2019 Master of Science\, National Resource Strategy\, Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy\, Fort McNair\, Washington\, D.C. \nASSIGNMENTS  \nMarch 2001 – February 2003\, Command and Control Advanced Development Project Officer\, Electronic Systems Center\, \nFebruary 2003 – March 2004\, Air Operations Center System Engineer\, Electronic Systems Center\, Hanscom AFB\, Mass. \nMarch 2004 – July 2005\, Lead Electrical Engineer\, Global Hawk Operational Test\, 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron\, Edwards AFB\, Calif. \nJuly 2005 – August 2006\, Lead Engineer\, B-52 Operational Test\, 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron\, Edwards AFB\, Calif. \nAugust 2006 – May 2008\, Student\, Air Force Institute of Technology\, Wright Patterson AFB\, Ohio \nMay 2008 – July 2009\, Advanced Extremely High Frequency Planning Element Lead\, Military Satellite Communications Program Office\, Los Angeles AFB\, Calif. \nJuly 2009 – July 2010\, Executive Officer to the SMC Vice Commander\, Los Angeles AFB\, Calif. \nJuly 2010 – Jan 2011\, Chief\, Space Vehicle Integration\, Global Positioning System Program Office\, Los Angeles AFB\, Calif. \nJanuary 2011 – July 2014\, Deputy Program Manager\, J-39\, Joint Staff\, The Pentagon\, Washington\, D.C. \nJuly 2014 – July 2015\, Student\, Command and Staff College\, Quantico Marine Corps Base\, Va. \nJuly 2015 – July 2018\, Materiel Leader\, Rapid Acquisition Branch\, Los Angeles AFB\, Calif. \nJuly 2018 – June 2019\, Student\, Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy\, Fort McNair\, Washington\, D.C. \nJune 2019 – July 2021\, Assistant Professor and Director\, Senior Acquisition Course\, Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy\, Fort McNair\, Washington\, D.C. \nJuly 2021 – July 2023\, Senior Materiel Leader; Director\, Advanced Capabilities Group\, Space Rapid Capabilities Office\, Kirtland AFB\, N.M. \nJuly 2023 – Present\, Program Executive Officer for Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power\, Los Angeles AFB\, Calif. \nMAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS  \nDefense Superior Service Medal\nDefense Meritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster Meritorious Service Medal\nJoint Service Commendation Medal\nAir Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters Joint Service Achievement Medal\nAir Force Achievement Medal \nOTHER ACHIEVEMENTS  \n1993 – Distinguished Graduate\, TOW/Dragon Missile Electronics Repairer\n1995 – Distinguished Graduate\, Basic NCO Course\n2000 – Honor Graduate\, Ordnance Officer Basic Course\n2005 – Superior Logistician\, Combined Logistics Captains Career Course\n2007 – Distinguished Graduate\, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Course\n2018 – Military Volunteer of the Year\, Fort Huachuca\, AZ\n2022 – BSA Silver Beaver Award \nPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS \nProgram Management\, Level III\, System Planning\, Research\, Development and Engineering\, Level III\, Test and Evaluation\, Level II\, Fully Qualified Joint Officer \nEFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION  \nSecond Lieutenant Jan. 12\, 2001\nFirst Lieutenant Jan. 12\, 2003\nCaptain Jan. 12\, 2005\nMajor Oct. 01\, 2010\nLieutenant Colonel Dec. 01\, 2015\nColonel March 01\, 2020 \n(CURRENT AS OF AUGUST 2023)
URL:https://scaprla.org/event/second-may-luncheon-28-may-2024-col-bryon-mcclain-program-executive-officer-peo-for-space-domain-awareness-and-combat-power/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites\, El Segundo\, 1440 E. Imperial Ave.\, El Segundo\, CA\, 90245\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://scaprla.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Col-McClain.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240627T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240627T173000
DTSTAMP:20260429T090757
CREATED:20240614T001517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T012244Z
UID:6839-1719502200-1719509400@scaprla.org
SUMMARY:Spring Fling 2024
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to announce this year’s SCAPR Spring Fling will once again be hosted by Top Golf\, El Segundo! See below ‘Save the Date’\, let me know if you have any questions\, otherwise the EXCOM is looking forward to seeing the team on 27 June at 3:30 PM! \nWhere: 400 S Pacific Coast Highway\, El Segundo\, CA \nWhen: 27 June\, 2024\, anytime between 3:30-5:30 PM \nCost: *FREE* for members and non-member guests \nFood & Drinks: on us! Enjoy a great buffet and drinks
URL:https://scaprla.org/event/spring-fling-2024/
LOCATION:Top Golf\, El Segundo\, 400 S. Pacific Coast Highway\, El Segundo\, CA\, 90245\, United States
CATEGORIES:Spring Flings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://scaprla.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/TopGolf.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240724T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240724T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T090757
CREATED:20240422T222808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T165937Z
UID:6626-1721820600-1721826000@scaprla.org
SUMMARY:July Luncheon: 24 July 2024 - Lt. Gen. Philip A. Garrant\, Commander\, Space Systems Command
DESCRIPTION:SCAPR welcomes Lt Gen Garrant for our May Luncheon.  Lt. Gen. Philip A. Garrant is the Commander\, Space Systems Command\, headquartered at Los Angeles Air Force Base\, California. \nDetails\nDate: Wednesday\, July 24th\, 2024 \nLocation: Embassy Suites El Segundo (1440 E Imperial Ave\, El Segundo\, CA 90245) \nAgenda: \n\n11:30 Networking\n12:00 Lunch\n12:30 Speaker\n13:00 Adjourn\n\nAs always\, members are free with RSVP. Guests of members can be purchased on the website for $40.  Please RSVP no later than 1pm on 7/20. \nSpeaker Biography\nLt. Gen. Philip A. Garrant is Commander\, Space Systems Command\, headquartered at Los Angeles Air Force Base\, California. He is responsible for more than 15\,000 military\, civilian and contractor personnel worldwide and an annual budget of $15.6 billion\, while managing the research\, design\, development\, acquisition\, launch\, and sustainment of satellites and the associated command and control systems. His extensive portfolio includes military satellite communication\, missile warning\, navigation and timing\, space-based weather\, space launch and test ranges\, space superiority\, responsive space and other emerging evolutionary space programs. \nPrior to Space Systems Command\, Lt. Gen. Garrant served as the Deputy Chief of Space Operations\, Strategy\, Plans\, Programs\, and Requirements\, and had the overall responsibility for the strategies\, requirements\, and budget of the United States Space Force. \nLt. Gen. Garrant received his commission from the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps program at the University of Maryland in 1991.  During his career\, he has served in a variety of acquisition positions including Systems Engineer\, Program Manager\, Program Element Monitor\, Squadron Commander\, Senior Materiel Leader\, Deputy Program Executive Officer and Program Executive. \nEDUCATION  \n1991 Bachelor of Science\, Electrical Engineering\, The Johns Hopkins University\, Baltimore\, Md.\n1995 Master of Science\, Systems Management\, Capitol College\, Laurel\, Md.\n1996 Squadron Officer School\, Maxwell Air Force Base\, Ala.\n2003 Air Command and Staff College\, by correspondence\n2004 Master of Science\, Systems Engineering\, Air Force Institute of Technology\, Wright-Patterson AFB\, Ohio\n2006 Air War College\, by correspondence\n2011 Master of Strategic Studies\, Army War College\, Carlisle\, Pa.\n2014 Enterprise Leadership Program\, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill\n2016 Leadership Development Program\, Center for Creative Leadership\, Greensboro\, N.C.\n2023 Leadership at the Peak\, Center for Creative Leadership\, Colorado Springs\, Colo. \nASSIGNMENTS  \n1. March 1992–June 1995\, Systems Engineer then Program Manager\, Document and Data Networks Division\, National Security Agency\, Fort Meade\, Md.\n2. June 1995–June 1999\, Systems Engineer then Program Manager\, Data Masked\n3. June 1999–March 2001\, Air Combat Training Manager\, Weapons and Tactics Branch\, HQ USAFE\, Ramstein Air Base\, Germany\n4. March 2001–June 2002\, Executive Officer\, Director of Air and Space Operations\, HQ USAFE\, Ramstein AB\, Germany\n5. August 2002–August 2003\, Program Manager\, F-16 Structures Branch\, Ogden Air Logistics Center\, Hill Air Force Base\, Utah\n6. August 2003–September 2004\, Intermediate Developmental Education Student\, Systems Engineering Department\, Air Force Institute of Technology\, Wright-Patterson AFB\, Ohio\n7. September 2004–July 2006\, Chief\, Advanced Sensors Branch\, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition\, Rosslyn\, Va.\n8. July 2006–June 2007\, Chief\, Predator\, Reaper\, and Big Safari Programs Branch\, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition\, Rosslyn\, Va.\n9. June 2007–June 2009\, Commander\, 689 ARSS\, Air Armament Center\, Eglin AFB\, Fla.\n10. July 2008–January 2009\, MNC-I C-8 Acquisition Liaison Officer\, Camp Victory\, Iraq\n11. June 2009–June 2010\, Deputy Director\, 808 ARSG\, Air Armament Center\, Eglin AFB\, Fla.\n12. July 2010–June 2011\, Senior Developmental Education Student\, Army War College\, Carlisle Barracks\, Pa.\n13. July 2011–May 2014\, Senior Material Leader\, EELV Systems Division\, Space and Missile Systems Center\, Los Angeles AFB\, Calif.\n14. October 2013–April 2014\, Deputy Director for Regional Teams\, Operational Contract Support and Chief\, Audit Readiness\, HQ USFOR-A\, Kabul\, Afghanistan and Al Udeid\, Qatar\n15. May 2014–June 2017\, Director\, Space Superiority Systems Directorate\, Space and Missile Systems Center\, Los Angeles AFB\, Calif.\n16. June 2017–June 2019\, Vice Commander and Deputy Air Force Program Executive Officer for Space\, Space and Missile Systems Center\, Los Angeles AFB\, Calif.\n17. June 2019–June 2022\, Program Executive for Ground-based Weapon Systems\, Missile Defense Agency\, Redstone Arsenal\, Ala.\n18. August 2022–December 2023\, Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Strategy\, Plans\, Programs\, and Requirements\, United States Space Force\, the Pentagon\, Arlington\, Va.\n19. December 2023–present\, Commander\, Space Systems Command\, Los Angeles AFB\, Calif. \nMAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS  \nDistinguished Service Medal\nDefense Superior Service Medal\nLegion of Merit\nDefense Meritorious Service Medal\nMeritorious Service Medal with five oak leaf clusters \nSUMMARY OF JOINT ASSIGNMENTS \n1. July 2008–January 2009\, MNC-I C-8 Acquisition Liaison Officer\, Camp Victory\, Iraq\, as a lieutenant colonel\n2. October 2013–April 2014\, Deputy Director for Regional Teams\, Operational Contract Support and Chief\, Audit Readiness\, HQ USFOR-A\, Kabul\, Afghanistan and Al Udeid\, Qatar\, as a colonel\n3. June 2019–June 2022\, Program Executive for Ground-based Weapon Systems\, Missile Defense Agency\, Redstone Arsenal\, Ala.\, as a brigadier general and major general \nOCCUPATIONAL BADGES  \nSenior Cyber Operator\nSenior Explosive Ordnance Disposal\nBasic Parachutist \n  \nEFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION  \n\nSecond LieutenantMay 23\, 1991\nFirst LieutenantOctober 19\, 1993\nCaptainOctober 19\, 1995\nMajorAugust 01\, 2002\nLieutenant ColonelDecember 01\, 2006\nColonelSeptember 01\, 2011\nBrigadier GeneralAugust 02\, 2017\nMajor GeneralMay 22\, 2020\nLieutenant GeneralAugust 02\, 2022\n\n(CURRENT AS OF FEBRUARY 2024)
URL:https://scaprla.org/event/july-luncheon-10-july-2024-lt-gen-philip-a-garrant-commander-space-systems-command/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites\, El Segundo\, 1440 E. Imperial Ave.\, El Segundo\, CA\, 90245\, United States
CATEGORIES:Luncheons
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://scaprla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/PG-MUG.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240814T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240814T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T090757
CREATED:20240423T005423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T005423Z
UID:6636-1723635000-1723640400@scaprla.org
SUMMARY:August Luncheon: 14 August 2024 - Natalie R. Riedel\, SES\, Director of Contracting
DESCRIPTION:SCAPR welcomes Natalie Riedel for our May Luncheon. Natalie R. Riedel\, a member of the Senior Executive Service\,\nis the Director of Contracting\, Space Systems Command\, Los Angeles Air Force Base (LAAFB)\, California. \nDetails\nDate: Wednesday\, August 14th\, 2024 \nLocation: Embassy Suites El Segundo (1440 E Imperial Ave\, El Segundo\, CA 90245) \nAgenda: \n\n11:30 Networking\n12:00 Lunch\n12:30 Speaker\n13:00 Adjourn\n\nAs always\, members are free with RSVP. Guests of members can be purchased on the website for $40.  Please RSVP no later than 1pm on 4/29. \nSpeaker Biography\nNatalie R. Riedel\, a member of the Senior Executive Service\, is the Director of Contracting\, Space Systems Command\,\nLos Angeles Air Force Base (LAAFB)\, California. She advises 5 Program Executive Officers for Space Programs on acquisition strategy\, contract execution\, and contracting policy and procedures. Ms. Riedel is responsible for more than 600 contracts valued at $72 billion and the career development and training for more than 320 military and civilian contracting professionals. \nMs. Riedel began her Air Force career in May 2003 after graduating from the United States Air Force Academy with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management. During her four-year Air Force career\, she was responsible for a broad range of contracting activities including negotiating and administering multi-million dollar efforts\, interpreting acquisition policy and regulations governing DoD procurements\, and advising the program manager on key decisions by translating complex requirements into executable and sustainable contracting strategies. \nShe separated from active duty with the rank of Captain in 2007 and continued working for Air Force Space Command\n(AFSPC) as a support contractor with MCR Federal. She began her career in civil service in 2011 as the Contracting\nOfficer in Charge of the Enhanced Polar System (EPS) Control and Planning Segment (CAPS) Source Selection in the\nMilitary Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) Directorate at LAAFB. She then moved to the Advanced Extremely High\nFrequency (AEHF) program where she was the Contracting Officer responsible for a suite of contracts valued at over\n$10B. Following her time in MILSATCOM\, Natalie was promoted to the position of Deputy Chief of Contracting for the\nSpace Superiority Systems Directorate. She was then promoted to serve as the Chief of Contracting Office (COCO)\, Air\nForce Rapid Capabilities Office (AFRCO) at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB)\, Washington D.C. In this position\, she\nmanaged four Divisions and was responsible for a diverse portfolio of contracts including multiple ACAT equivalent\nprograms. She has held an unlimited warrant as a Procurement Contracting Officer since 2011. She also holds an\nAcquisition Professional Development Program Level III Contracting Management certification and Level I Program\nManagement certification. \nEDUCATION  \n2003 Bachelor of Science in Management\, United States Air Force Academy\, Colorado Springs\, Colo.\n2007 Master of Business Administration\, Pepperdine University\, Malibu\, Calif.\n2007 Process Improvement Course; Graham School of Business\, Chicago\, Ill.\n2010 Intermediate Systems Acquisition\, Defense Acquisition University\, Correspondence\n2014 Secretary of the Air Force/Acquisition\, Contracting Mid-Level Development Program\n2019 Senior Developmental Education\, Leading Strategically\n2019 Air War College\, Correspondence \nASSIGNMENTS  \n1. 2003 – 2007\, Contract Negotiator\, Global Positioning Systems Wing\, LAAFB\n2. 2008 – 2011\, Contract Specialist\, MCR Federal\, Los Angeles\, Calif.\n3. 2011 – 2014\, Contracting Officer\, Military Satellite Communications Systems Directorate\, LAAFB\n4. 2014 – 2016\, Deputy Chief of Contracting Office\, Space Superiority Systems Directorate\, LAAFB\n5. 2016 – 2021\, Chief of Contracting Office\, Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office\, JBAB\n6. 2021 – Present\, Director of Contracting\, Space Systems Command\, LAAFB \nMAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS  \nAir Force Commendation Medal\nAir Force Exemplary Civilian Service Medal\nGlobal War on Terrorism Service Medal\nNational Defense Service Medal\nAir Force Organizational Excellence Award \nOTHER ACHIEVEMENTS \n2005 C&I General Edwin W. Rawlings Team Award\n2010 Military Satellite Communication Directorate Contractor of the Quarter\n2013 MILSATCOM Systems Directorate Civilian Cat II (Supervisory) of the Quarter\n2013 Space and Missile Systems Center Civilian (Supervisory Cat II) of the Year\n2013 Space and Missile Systems Center Outstanding Contracting Civilian\n2014 Department of Defense David Packard Excellence in Acquisition Award\n2015 Excellence in Classified Contracting (Larry Kabase Memorial Award – Team)\n2017 Outstanding Systems Contracting Unit Award\n2017 Excellence in Classified Contracting (Larry Kabase Memorial Award – Team)\n2019 Excellence in Classified Contracting (Larry Kabase Memorial Award – Team)\n2020 Outstanding Systems Contracting Unit Award\n2020 Outstanding Systems Contracting (Supervisory) Award \n(CURRENT AS OF SEPTEMBER 2023)
URL:https://scaprla.org/event/august-luncheon-14-august-2024-natalie-r-riedel-ses-director-of-contracting/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites\, El Segundo\, 1440 E. Imperial Ave.\, El Segundo\, CA\, 90245\, United States
CATEGORIES:Luncheons
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://scaprla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-22-at-17.47.55.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240925T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240925T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T090757
CREATED:20240817T000200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T233640Z
UID:7150-1727263800-1727269200@scaprla.org
SUMMARY:September Luncheon - Lt Col Gary G. Thompson
DESCRIPTION:SCAPR welcomes Lieutenant Colonel Gary Thompson. Lt Col Thompson as he speaks on matters concerning business practices and software development technologies\, platform architecture\, and requirements prioritization to advance U.S. Government\, Commercial and Coalition Partner Space Command and Control for Space Superiority and Deterrence in support of the Battle Management Command\, Control & Communications (BMC3) Program Executive Officer. \nDetails\nDate: Wednesday\, September 25th\, 2024 \nLocation: Embassy Suites El Segundo (1440 E Imperial Ave\, El Segundo\, CA 90245) \nAgenda: \n\n11:30 Networking\n12:00 Lunch\n12:30 Speaker\n13:00 Adjourn\n\nAs always\, members are free with RSVP. Guests of members can be purchased on the website for $40.  Please RSVP no later than 1pm on 9/23. \nSpeaker Biography\nLieutenant Colonel Thompson entered the Air Force in 1999 as a graduate of Officer Training School following 7 years of Army and Minnesota Army National Guard enlistment. He has served in a variety of acquisition\, business\, information assurance and staff positions at Air Force Materiel Command and Air Force Space Command. He was mobilized in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. While deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan\, he served under United States Central Command at the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing\, Combined Forces Command-Afghanistan and the NATO International Security Assistance Force. Lieutenant Colonel Thompson transitioned from active duty to the Air Force Reserves in 2009 where he continues to support space systems and users worldwide. \nEDUCATION \n1998 Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry\, University of Wisconsin – River Falls\, WI\n1999 Officer Training School\, Maxwell AFB\, AL 1999 Acquisition Fundamentals\, Lackland AFB\, TX\n2000 Aerospace Basic Course\, Maxwell AFB\, AL 2000 Joint Air Operations Staff Course\, Hurlburt Field\, FL\n2005 Squadron Officer School\, Maxwell AFB\, AL 2010 Space Fundamentals\, Peterson AFB\, CO\n2017 Intermediate Developmental Education\, Air University\, Maxwell AFB\, AL\n2017 Masters of Military Operational Art and Science\, Air University\, Maxwell AFB\, AL \nCAREER CHRONOLOGY\n1. July 1999-Sep 1999\, Officer Trainee\, Officer Training School\, Maxwell AFB\, Alabama\n2. Dec 1999-Dec 2001\, Program Manager\, Air Force Research Laboratory\, Rome Research Site\, New York\n3. Dec 2001-Jul 2002\, Systems Engineer\, Air Force Research Laboratory\, Rome Research Site\, New York\n4. Jul 2002-Dec 2002\, Assistant to the Director\, Air Force Research Laboratory\, Rome Research Site\, New York\n5. Dec 2002-Apr 2004\, Deployment Manager\, Aeronautical Systems Center\, Wright-Patterson AFB\, Ohio (Deployed Oct 2003-Apr2004\, Executive Officer 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing\, Tallil AB\, Iraq)\n6. May 2004-May 2006\, Project Manager\, Special Operations SPO\, Wright-Patterson AFB\, Ohio\n7. May 2006-Mar 2008\, Business Operations\, MILSATCOM Systems Directorate\, Los Angeles AFB\, California (Deployed Oct 2006-May 2007\, Aide De Camp – NATO ISAF DCOM Security and Provincial Reconstruction Team\, Kabul Afghanistan)\n8. Mar 2008-Aug 2009\, Information Assurance\, MILSATCOM Systems Directorate\, Los Angeles AFB\, California\n9. Dec 2009-Jul 2019\, Project Manager\, MILSATCOM Systems Directorate\, Los Angeles AFB\, California\n10. Jul 2019-Oct 2022\, Chief of Enterprise Satellite Communications Capability Integration\, Portfolio Architect\, Los Angeles AFB\, California\n11. Oct 2022-Present\, Chief of Platform and Enterprise Services\, Operational C2 Acquisition Delta\, PEO BMC3\, Space Systems Command\, Los Angeles AFB\, California \nMAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS\nMeritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster\nJoint Service Commendation Medal Air Force Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters\nAir Force Achievement Medal Army Achievement Medal\nJoint Meritorious Unit Award Meritorious Unit Award with one oak leaf cluster\nAir and Space Organizational Excellence Award Good Conduct Medal with 2 loop devices\nAir and Space Recognition Ribbon National Defense Service Medal with one service star\nAfghanistan Campaign Medal with one service star\nGlobal War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal\nGlobal War on Terrorism Service Medal\nHumanitarian Service Medal\nAir and Space Overseas Service Ribbon Short\nAir and Space Expeditionary Service Ribbon with gold border\nAir and Space Longevity Service Award with five oak leaf clusters\nArmy NCO Professional Development Ribbon\nSmall Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon with one service star\nAir and Space Training Ribbon\nArmy Service Ribbon\nNATO Medal
URL:https://scaprla.org/event/september-luncheon-ms-shannon-pallone-peo-bmc3/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites\, El Segundo\, 1440 E. Imperial Ave.\, El Segundo\, CA\, 90245\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://scaprla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Thompson.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241202T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T090757
CREATED:20240927T165707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T205251Z
UID:7255-1733139000-1733144400@scaprla.org
SUMMARY:November (now December) Luncheon - Col Robert W. Davis
DESCRIPTION:Update – Due to a schedule conflict\, Col Davis was unable to support the Nov 20th date.  We have rescheduled him for December 2nd.  Apologies to the membership for this change.\nSCAPR welcomes Col Robert W. Davis. You are invited to join Col Davis as he discusses the $23 billion portfolio of persistent space sensing capabilities\, spanning the entire program lifecycle from prototyping and development to operational sustainment and commercial acquisitions. This initiative is key to the U.S. Space Force’s strategy for building a more diverse and resilient space architecture to address evolving threats. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about the future of space sensing and its role in national security. \nDetails\nDate: Wednesday\, November 20th\, 2024 \nLocation: Embassy Suites El Segundo (1440 E Imperial Ave\, El Segundo\, CA 90245) \nAgenda: \n\n11:30 Networking\n12:00 Lunch\n12:30 Speaker\n13:00 Adjourn\n\nAs always\, members are free with RSVP. Guests of members can be purchased on the website for $40.  Please RSVP no later than 1pm on 11/18. \nSpeaker Biography\nCol. Robert Davis is the Program Executive Officer\, Space Sensing Directorate\, Space Systems Command\, Los Angeles Air Force Base\, California. \nCol. Davis commissioned into the Air Force in 2000 as a graduate of the University of Portland ROTC program. Following commissioning\, Colonel Davis performed an operational exchange tour as an aircraft maintenance officer before continuing his career as a space acquisition professional.  He has held a variety of assignments in the space mission area with a focus on space control and overhead intelligence\, surveillance\, and reconnaissance capabilities\, to include satellite acquisition\, launch\, operations\, and associated staff work for both the Air Force and the National Reconnaissance Office.  Colonel Davis cross-commissioned into the Space Force in 2021. \nPrior to assuming the Space Sensing PEO role\, Davis served as Senior Material Leader for the Strategic Satellite Communications Acquisition Delta within SSC’s Military Communications and Positioning\, Navigation\, and Timing Program Executive Office\, where he led a combined team of over 150 military\, government civilians\, and contractors in the development and acquisition of a $20B portfolio encompassing the Evolved Strategic SATCOM and Enhanced Polar Systems Recapitalization Programs. Colonel Davis cross-commissioned into the Space Force in 2021. \nEDUCATION \n2000 – Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering\, ROTC Distinguished Graduate\, University of Portland\, Portland\, OR\n2001 – Aircraft Maintenance Officer Course\, Distinguished Graduate\n2004 – Master’s Degree in Business Administration\, Concentration in Operations and Management Science\, University of New Mexico\, Albuquerque\, N.M.\n2005 – Squadron Officer School\, Top-Third Graduate\n2010 – Air Force Intern Program\, Strategic Policy Intern\n2017 – Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy\, Distinguished Graduate \nCAREER CHRONOLOGY \n\nJuly 2000 – July 2003\, Accessories Flight Commander\, Propulsion Flight Commander\, 58th Maintenance Squadron\, Sortie Support Flight Commander\, 551st Special Operations Squadron\, Sortie Generation Flight Commander\, 550th Special Operations Squadron\, and then 550th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Officer-in-Charge\, 58th Aircraft Maintenance Unit\, Kirtland AFB\, New Mexico\nJuly 2003 – July 2006\, Flight Commander\, Chief\, Launch Readiness\, and then Chief\, Launch and Integration\, National Reconnaissance Office Operations Squadron\, Schriever AFB\, Colorado\nJuly 2006 – May 2007\, Air Force Intern\, Pentagon\, Washington\, D.C.\nMay 2007 – September 2007\, Personal Security Coordination Center\, Multi-National Forces-Iraq\, Baghdad\, Iraq\nOctober 2007 – June 2010\, Deputy\, then Chief\, Delta Payload Launch Integration and Operations\, Office of Space Launch\, National Reconnaissance Office\, Chantilly\, Va.\nJuly 2010 – June 2012\, Chief\, Satellite Operations Engineering Branch\, Operating Location-Alpha\, 3rd Space Experimentation Squadron\, Bolling AFB\, Washington\, D.C.\nJune 2012 – June 2014\, Chief\, Space Control Science and Technology Section\, and then Chief\, Space Control Mission Integration Branch\, Directorate of Requirements\, Headquarters Air Force Space Command\, Peterson AFB\, Colorado\nJune 2014 – July 2016\, Material Leader\, Imagery Spacecraft Program Manager\, Electro-Optical Systems Program Office\, Imagery Intelligence Directorate\, National Reconnaissance Office\, Chantilly\, Va.\nAugust 2016 – June 2017\, Student\, Eisenhower School of National Security and Resource Strategy\, National Defense University\, Ft. McNair\, Washington\, D.C.\nJune 2017 – June 2021\, Chief\, Department of Defense Special Access Program\, Policy\, and Governance\, and then Deputy Directory\, Department of Defense Special Access Program Central Office\, Office of the Secretary of Defense\, Pentagon\, Virginia\nJune 2021 – June 2023\, Senior Materiel Leader\, Strategic Systems Division\, Space Development\, Space & Missile Systems Center\, Los Angeles AFB\, California\nJune 2023 – Present\, Program Executive Officer\, Space Sensing Directorate\, Space Systems Command\, Los Angeles AFB\, California\n\nMAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS\nDefense Superior Service Medal\nDefense Meritorious Service Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters\nAir Force Meritorious Service Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster\nJoint Service Commendation Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters\nAir Force Commendation Medal\nAir Force Achievement Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster\nJoint Meritorious Unit Award with three Oak Leaf Clusters\nAir Force Outstanding Unit Award with two Oak Leaf Clusters\nAir Force Organizational Excellence Award with one Oak Leaf Cluster\nNational Defense Service Medal\nIraq Campaign Medal with one Bronze Star\nGlobal War on Terrorism Service Medal\nAir and Space Campaign Medal with one Bronze Star\nAir Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border
URL:https://scaprla.org/event/november-luncheon-col-robert-w-davis/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites\, El Segundo\, 1440 E. Imperial Ave.\, El Segundo\, CA\, 90245\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://scaprla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Col-Davis.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241206T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T090757
CREATED:20241105T005011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T005011Z
UID:7355-1733486400-1733497200@scaprla.org
SUMMARY:SCAPR Holiday Party - December 6th @ King Harbor Yacht Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Annual Holiday Party at the King Harbor Yacht Club! 🥂 It’s always a fantastic time with great food\, drinks\, and plenty of amazing door prizes! \n🗓 When: Friday\, December 6\, 2024 | 12:00 – 3:00 PM\n📍 Where: King Harbor Yacht Club\, 280 Yacht Club Way\, Redondo Beach\, CA\n🍽 What’s included: Buffet lunch and cash bar\n🎟 Cost: Free for members + 1 guest\, additional guests are $30 each \nCome celebrate with us! 🎄 Don’t miss out on the fun. RSVP today!
URL:https://scaprla.org/event/scapr-holiday-party-december-6th-king-harbor-yacht-club/
LOCATION:King Harbor Yacht Club\, 280 Yacht Club Way\, Redondo Beach\, CA\, 90277\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250115T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T090757
CREATED:20250102T043521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T232727Z
UID:7477-1736940600-1736946000@scaprla.org
SUMMARY:January Luncheon (1/15) Updated - Col Patrick Little\, SML - Tactical C3 Delta
DESCRIPTION:Apologies to the SCAPR membership but due to a last minute scheduling conflict\, Ms. Pallone will not be able to join us. In her place\, we are happy to host Col Patrick Little\, Senior Material Leader for the Tactical Command\, Communications and Control (C3) Delta. \nPlease join SCAPR for our first luncheon of the year\, where SCAPR is excited to host Col Patrick Little\, Senior Material Leader (SML) for the Tactical Command\, Control\, and Communications (C3). Col Little’s portfolio includes over $1.4B of antenna services\, data transport\, and networking capabilities.  With significant modernization underway\, Col Little has numerous exciting opportunities to share with SCAPR this year including the Joint Antenna Marketplace.  It’s sure to be a great talk! \nDetails\nDate: Wednesday\, January 15th\, 2025 \nLocation: Embassy Suites El Segundo (1440 E Imperial Ave\, El Segundo\, CA 90245) \nAgenda: \n\n11:30 Networking\n12:00 Lunch\n12:30 Speaker\n13:00 Adjourn\n\nAs always\, members are free with RSVP. Guests of members can be purchased on the website for $40.  Please RSVP no later than 1pm on 1/13. \nSpeaker Biography\nCol Patrick Little is the Senior Materiel Leader for the Tactical Command\, Control\, and Communications Acquisition Delta within the BMC3 PEO at Space Systems Command\, Los Angeles Air Force Base. In that role Col Little leads a diverse portfolio acquiring over $1.4B of antenna services and data transport and networking capabilities. \nCol Little entered active duty in 2002 as a distinguished graduate of Clarkson University’s Reserve Officer Training Corps after earning his undergraduate degree in Aeronautical Engineering. At his first assignment\, Edwards AFB\, California\, Col Little was assigned to the F-22 Raptor flight test program as a Performance and Air Data Engineer. In 2004 he was accepted into the Air Force Institute of Technology’s Astronautical Engineering program at Wright-Patterson AFB (WPAFB) in Ohio. Upon graduation in 2006 he moved to Los Angeles AFB\, CA to take on a number of positions integrating space\, ground and user equipment at the Global Positioning System (GPS) Joint Program Management Office\, including Deputy Chief\, GPS Systems Integration Branch. From there Col Little was selected to join a Special Programs unit at Hanscom AFB\, MA in 2010 where he managed a $400M classified portfolio. His efforts earned him a seat at Air Command and Staff College at Maxwell AFB\, AL in 2013 where he graduated with academic distinction. In 2014 Col Little reported to the Pentagon where he served in the Secretary of the Air Force’s Acquisition Integration Directorate as an analyst and as the Military Assistant to the Deputy Assistant Secretary (Acquisition Integration). Upon being selected for command\, Col Little took over the $1B Protected Tactical Enterprise Service program as the Materiel Leader and led his team to an Air Force nomination for the 2018 Packard Award. He subsequently served as the Space and Missile System Center’s Section Commander\, responsible for good order and discipline of over 1\,400 service members. Following his Material Leader and Command opportunities\, Col Little was assigned as the Deputy Chief of the Advanced Development Division and subsequently picked to be the Chief of Staff for the Space Sensing Directorate\, before serving as Chief\, Enterprise Requirements and Architectures Division in Space Systems Command’s Space Systems Integration Office. \nLt Col Little deployed to Iraq in 2007 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom\, and to Qatar in 2015 in support of Operations Inherent Resolve and Freedom’s Sentinel. He transferred into the United States Space Force in 2021. \nEDUCATION\n2002 Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering\, Clarkson University\, Potsdam\, N.Y.\n2002 Air and Space Basic Course\, Maxwell AFB\, Ala.\n2006 Master of Science in Astronautical Engineering\, Air Force Institute of Technology\, WPAFB\, Ohio\n2007 Squadron Officer School\, Maxwell AFB\, Ala.\n2012 Air Command and Staff College\, Maxwell AFB\, Ala.\, by correspondence\n2014 Master of Operational Art and Science\, Air Command and Staff College\, Maxwell AFB\, Ala.\n2017 Program Manager’s Course (PMT 401)\, Defense Acquisition University\, Ft Belvoir\, Va. \nASSIGNMENTS \n1. Jun 2002 – Jun 2003\, Aircraft Performance Engineer\, 412 TW\, Edwards AFB\, CA.\n2. Jun 2003 – Aug 2004\, F-22 Air Data & Performance Engineer\, 412 TW\, Edwards AFB\, CA.\n3. Aug 2004 – Sep 2006\, Student\, Air Force Institute of Technology\, WBAFB\, OH\n4. Sep 2006 – Sep 2007\, Development Engineer\, GPS Wing\, Los Angeles AFB\, CA.\n5. May 2007 – Sep 2007\, Quality Assurance Representative\, DCMA Northern Iraq\, COB Speicher\, Iraq\n5. Sep 2007 – Sep 2008\, Lead GPS Block III System Integrator\, GPS Wing\, Los Angeles AFB\, CA.\n6. Sep 2008 – Apr 2010\, Dep Chief GPS System Integration Branch\, GPS Wing\, Los Angeles AFB\, CA.\n7. Apr 2010 – Jun 2010\, PM AF Access Database System\, 630th Electronic Sys Sq\, Hanscom AFB\, MA.\n8. Jun 2010 – Aug 2013\, PM Adv Technology Operations\, Adv Technology Branch\, Hanscom AFB\, MA.\n9. Aug 2013 – Jun 2014\, Student\, Air Command and Staff College\, Maxwell AFB\, AL.\n10. Jun 2014 – Nov 2015\, Dep Ch Program Integration Branch\, Acq Integration Division\, Pentagon\, Washington D.C.\n11. Nov 2015 – Jun 2017\, Military Assistant\, Dep Assistant Secretary (Acq Integration)\, Pentagon\, Washington D.C.\n12. Jul 2017 – Jul 2020\, Materiel Ldr\, Protected Tactical Enterprise Svc\, MILSATCOM Dir\, Los Angeles AFB\, CA.\n13. Jul 2020 – Jun 2021\, Commander\, SMC Section\, Space and Missile Systems Center\, Los Angeles AFB\, CA.\n14. Jun 2021 – Jun 2022\, Deputy Chief\, Advanced Development Division\, Los Angeles AFB\, CA.\n15. Jun 2022 – Jun 2023\, Chief of Staff\, Space Sensing Directorate\, Los Angeles AFB\, CA.\n16. Jun 2023 – Jun 2024\, Chief\, Enterprise Requirements and Architectures Division\, Los Angeles AFB\, CA.\n17. Jun 2024 – PRES\, Senior Materiel Leader\, Tactical C3 Acquistion Delta\, Los Angeles AFB\, CA. \nPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS\n2010 System Planning\, Research & Development\, and Engineering Level III\, APDP\n2012 Test & Evaluation Level II\, APDP\n2013 Program Management III\, APDP\n2014 Credentialed Space Professional Level II\n2014 Joint Professional Military Education Phase I \nMAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS\nDefense Meritorious Service Medal\nMeritorious Service Medal with 5 oak leaf clusters\nJoint Service Commendation Medal\nAir Force Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster\nJoint Meritorious Unit Award \nEFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION\nSecond Lieutenant\, 29 May 2002\nFirst Lieutenant\, 29 May 2004\nCaptain\, 29 May 2006\nMajor\, 1 July 2012\nLieutenant Colonel\, 1 May 2017\nColonel\, 1 April 2023 \n 
URL:https://scaprla.org/event/january-luncheon-1-15-ms-shannon-pallone-peo-bmc3/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites\, El Segundo\, 1440 E. Imperial Ave.\, El Segundo\, CA\, 90245\, United States
CATEGORIES:Luncheons
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://scaprla.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/ColLittle.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250219T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250219T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T090757
CREATED:20250201T004204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T004833Z
UID:7638-1739964600-1739970000@scaprla.org
SUMMARY:February Luncheon - Arthur F. Grijalva
DESCRIPTION:SCAPR is pleased to host Arthur F. Grijalva\, Director of SpaceWERX\, for our February luncheon. SpaceWERX inspires and empowers collaboration with innovators to accelerate capabilities and shape our future in space. \nDetails\nDate: Wednesday\, February 19\,  2025 \nLocation: Embassy Suites El Segundo (1440 E Imperial Ave\, El Segundo\, CA 90245) \nAgenda: \n\n11:30 Networking\n12:00 Lunch\n12:30 Speaker\n13:00 Adjourn\n\nAs always\, members are free with RSVP. Guests of members can be purchased on the website for $40.  Please RSVP no later than 1pm on 2/17. \nSpeaker Biography\nArthur F. Grijalva is the Director of SpaceWERX. He directs the strategy and execution of $460 million annually across the Space Force through the Ventures\, Spark\, and Prime programs. His work focuses on expanding the defense industrial base for advanced technologies\, empowering Guardian talent\, and accelerating technology transition to operational capability. \nHis journey commenced upon commissioning from the U.S. AirForce Academy\, leading to his most recent role as the Deputy Director for Acquisition Delta-Space Warfighting at Space Systems Command where he managed a Presidential priority multi-billion dollar classified portfolio. He holds an M.S. in Industrial Engineering from New Mexico State University and is an alumnus of the University of Southern California’s SHIELD program.
URL:https://scaprla.org/event/february-luncheon-arthur-f-grijalva/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites\, El Segundo\, 1440 E. Imperial Ave.\, El Segundo\, CA\, 90245\, United States
CATEGORIES:Luncheons
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://scaprla.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Arthur-Grijalva_Official-Photo-3-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250319T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250319T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T090757
CREATED:20250225T164915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T174059Z
UID:7718-1742383800-1742389200@scaprla.org
SUMMARY:March Luncheon - Col Corey Klopstein
DESCRIPTION:SCAPR welcomes Lieutenant Colonel Corey Klopstein. Col. Corey Klopstein is the Program Executive Officer (PEO)\, Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI)\, Space Systems Command\, Los Angeles Air Force Base\, Calif. Col. Klopstein leads a combined team of military\, government civilians\, and contractors at two geographically separated units in the execution of a $4B+ portfolio to create a robust\, enduring OTTI. \nDetails\nDate: Wednesday\, March 19\, 2025 \nLocation: Embassy Suites El Segundo (1440 E Imperial Ave\, El Segundo\, CA 90245) \nAgenda: \n\n11:30 Networking\n12:00 Lunch\n12:30 Speaker\n13:00 Adjourn\n\nAs always\, members are free with RSVP. Guests of members can be purchased on the website for $40.  Please RSVP no later than 1pm on Monday\, March 17. \nSpeaker Biography\nCol. Corey Klopstein is the Program Executive Officer (PEO)\, Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI)\, Space Systems Command\, Los Angeles Air Force Base\, Calif. Col. Klopstein leads a combined team of military\, government civilians\, and contractors at two geographically separated units in the execution of a $4B+ portfolio to create a robust\, enduring OTTI.  These advanced systems provide the foundation for High-End Advanced Test\, Training\, and Tactics Development by all Guardians. As PEO OTTI\, Col. Klopstein’s portfolio includes the National Space Test and Training Complex (NSTTC) and enterprise Space Training systems providing interconnected\, scalable\, and distributed physical and digital ranges for full-spectrum test and training capabilities for the joint warfighter. \nCol. Klopstein has served in a variety of acquisition\, staff\, and command assignments at many levels across the Space Force\, Air Force\, and Department of Defense. He recently served as Chief of the Analysis Branch in the Force Structure\, Resources\, and Assessment Directorate on the Joint Staff\, Executive Officer to the Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) Commander\, Materiel Leader of the Enhanced Polar System\, and Branch Chief on the United States Air Forces in Europe staff. \nPrior to this position\, Col. Klopstein was the Senior Materiel Leader of the Warfighter Enterprise Acquisition Delta. The Warfighter Enterprise team developed and fielded Cyber\, Test\, Training\, and Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO) capabilities to counter current and evolving threats within the space domain. \nCol. Klopstein is married to the former Alison Swensen of Salt Lake City\, Utah. They are proud parents of their two children\, Dillon (16) and Elsie (9). \nEDUCATION:\n1999 Bachelor of Science in Management\, U.S. Air Force Academy\, Colorado Springs\, Colo.\n2006 Squadron Officer School\, Maxwell AFB\, Ala.\n2010 Air Command and Staff College\, Correspondence\n2010 Master of Business Administration\, Loyola Marymount University\, Los Angeles\, Calif.\n2013 Master of Science in National Security Affairs\, Naval Postgraduate School\, Monterey\, Calif.\n2014 Air War College\, Correspondence\n2020 Master of Science in National Resource Strategy\, Dwight D. Eisenhower School\, Washington\, D.C. \nASSIGNMENTS:\n1. August 1999 – June 2002\, Telemetry and Weapon Impact Scoring Systems Manager\, Utah Test and Training Range\, 388th Fighter Wing\, Hill Air Force Base\, Utah\n2. July 2002 – March 2004\, Chief\, Acquisition Management\, Global Broadcast Service\, Networks and Information Integration\, Electronic Systems Center\, Hanscom AFB\, Mass.\n3. April 2004 – June 2005\, Program Manager\, Air Force Portal\, Global Combat Support System-Air Force\, Electronic Systems Center\, Hanscom AFB\, Mass.\n4. July 2005 – April 2008\, Chief\, Mission Systems\, Global Positioning System Next Generation Control Segment\, GPS Directorate\, Space and Missile Systems Center\, Los Angeles AFB\, Calif.\n5. May 2008 – June 2010\, Staff Director\, Global Positioning System\, Program Executive Officer for Space\, Space and Missile Systems Center\, Los Angeles AFB\, Calif.\n6. July 2010 – December 2011\, Chief\, Congressional and Media Affairs\, Directorate of Space Acquisition\, Office of the Undersecretary of the Air Force\, Pentagon\, Va.\n7. January 2012 – March 2013\, Student\, Naval Postgraduate School\, Monterey\, Calif.\n8. April 2013 – June 2015\, Chief\, Western Europe Branch\, International Affairs Division\, Plans\, Programs\, and Analyses Directorate\, U.S. Air Forces Europe\, Ramstein AB\, Germany\n9. July 2015 – July 2018\, Materiel Leader\, Enhanced Polar System\, MILSATCOM Systems Directorate\, Space and Missile Systems Center\, Los Angeles AFB\, Calif.\n10. July 2018 – July 2019\, Executive Officer to the Commander\, Space and Missile Systems Center\, Los Angeles AFB\, Calif.\n11. July 2019 – June 2020\, Student\, Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy\, Washington\, D.C.\n12. June 2020 – June 2022\, Chief\, Analysis Branch\, Force Structure\, Resources\, and Assessment Directorate\, Joint Staff\, Pentagon\, Va.\n13. June 2022 – September 2023\, Senior Materiel Leader\, Warfighter Enterprise Acquisition Delta\, PEO Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power\, Space Systems Command\, Los Angeles AFB\, Calif.\n14. October 2023 – Present\, Program Executive Officer\, Operational Test and Training Infrastructure\, Space Systems Command\, Los Angeles AFB\, Calif. \nSUMMARY OF JOINT ASSIGNMENTS:\n1. June 2020 – June 2022\, Chief\, Analysis Branch\, Force Structure\, Resources\, and Assessment Directorate\, Joint Staff\, Pentagon\, Va. \nMAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:\nDefense Superior Service Medal\nDefense Meritorious Service Medal\nMeritorious Service Medal (4 Oak Leaf Clusters)\nJoint Service Commendation Medal\nAir Force Commendation Medal\nJoint Service Achievement Medal \nEFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION:\nSecond Lieutenant           2 Jun 1999\nFirst Lieutenant                2 Jun 2001\nCaptain                            2 Jun 2003\nMajor                               1 Feb 2009\nLieutenant Colonel          1 Aug 2014\nColonel                            1 Aug 2020
URL:https://scaprla.org/event/march-luncheon-col-corey-klopstein/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites\, El Segundo\, 1440 E. Imperial Ave.\, El Segundo\, CA\, 90245\, United States
CATEGORIES:Luncheons
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://scaprla.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Col-Klopstein.avif
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250416T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250416T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T090757
CREATED:20250318T185444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T195509Z
UID:7812-1744803000-1744808400@scaprla.org
SUMMARY:April Luncheon - Col Menschner
DESCRIPTION:SCAPR welcomes Col. Andrew S. Menschner for our April luncheon. Col. Andrew S. Menschner is the Commander\, Mission Delta 31\, Space Operations Command\, Peterson Space Force Base\, Colorado.  Mission Delta 31 is a ground-breaking blend of operations\, sustainment and acquisitions units designed to increase unified mission readiness and resiliency of the GPS Constellation. In this role\, Menschner is responsible for around-the-clock operations of 37 GPS satellites; providing warfighters and four billion worldwide users with position\, navigation and timing capabilities; oversight of a $11 billion portfolio focused on development of advanced command and control capabilities; and production and launch of GPS satellites. \nDetails\nDate: Wednesday\, April 16\, 2025 \nLocation: Embassy Suites El Segundo (1440 E Imperial Ave\, El Segundo\, CA 90245) \nAgenda: \n\n11:30 Networking\n12:00 Lunch\n12:30 Speaker\n13:00 Adjourn\n\nAs always\, members are free with RSVP. Guests of members can be purchased on the website for $40.  Please RSVP no later than 1pm on Monday\, April  14. \nSpeaker Biography\nCol. Andrew S. Menschner is the Commander\, Mission Delta 31\, Space Operations Command\, Peterson Space Force Base\, Colorado. Mission Delta 31 is a ground-breaking blend of operations\, sustainment and acquisitions units designed to increase unified mission readiness and resiliency of the GPS Constellation. In this role\, Menschner is responsible for around-the-clock operations of 37 GPS satellites; providing warfighters and four billion worldwide users with position\, navigation and timing capabilities; oversight of a $11 billion portfolio focused on development of advanced command and control capabilities; and production and launch of GPS satellites. \nMenschner received his commission from Drake University in 2001. He has served in a variety of program management and staff duties within Space Systems Command\, Space Development Agency and the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition\, Technology and Logistics. \nPrior to his current assignment\, Colonel Menschner was a student at Air War College\, Maxwell AFB\, AL. \nEDUCATION\n2001  Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry\, Drake University\, IA\n2003  Master of Science in Biology\, University of Texas-San Antonio\, TX\n2006  Squadron Officer School\, Maxwell AFB\, AL\n2010  Master of Business Administration\, Colorado State University\, CO\n2011  Air Command and Staff College (correspondence)\n2015  Master of Science in Military Operational Arts and Sciences\, Air University\, AL\n2016  Air War College (correspondence)\n2017  Senior Program Manager’s Course\, Defense Acquisition University\, Naval Base Point Loma\, CA\n2023  Master of Science in Strategic Studies\, Air University\, AL \nASSIGNMENTS\n1.    May 2001 – Apr 2004\, Program Manager\, CBRN Defense\, 311th Human Systems Wing\, Brooks AFB\, TX\n2.    May 2004 – Nov 2007\, Project Manager\, Defense Threat Reduction Agency\, Fort Belvoir\, VA\n3.    Dec 2007 – Dec 2010\, Commandant of Cadets\, Air Force ROTC Det 250\, Iowa State University\, Ames\, IA\n4.    Jan 2011 – May 2012\, Chief\, DEW Effects Branch\, Air Force Technical Applications Center\, Patrick AFB\, FL\n5.    Jun 2012 – Jun 2014\, Squadron Section Commander\, Air Force Technical Applications Center\, Patrick AFB\, FL\n6.    Jul 2014 – Jun 2015\, IDE Student\, Air Command and Staff College\, Maxwell AFB\, AL\n7.    Jul 2015 – Jun 2016\, Chief\, Ground Contingency Operations Branch\, GPS Directorate\, Space and Missile Systems Center\, Los Angeles AFB\, CA\n8.    Jul 2016 – Jun 2019\, Materiel Leader\, GPS III Contingency Operations\, GPS Directorate\, Space and Missile Systems Center\, Los Angeles AFB\, CA\n9.    Jul 2019 – May 2021\, Deputy\, Tactical Airlift\, SOF and Training Aircraft Division\, Global Reach Directorate\, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition\, Technology and Logistics\, Pentagon\, VA\n10.  Jun 2021 – Jun 2022\, Military Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition\, Technology and Logistics\, Pentagon\, VA\n11.  Jul 2022 – Jun 2023\, SDE Student Air War College\, Maxwell AFB\, AL\n12.  Jul 2023 – Oct 2023\, Senior Materiel Leader\, Acquisition Delta – GPS\, Los Angeles AFB\, CA\n13.  Oct 2023 – Present\, Commander\, Mission Delta 31\, Peterson SFB\, CO \nMAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS\nDefense Meritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster\nMeritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters\nJoint Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster\nAir Force Commendation Medal\nAir Force Achievement Medal\nAir and Space Recognition Ribbon\nNational Defense Service Medal\nAfghanistan Campaign Medal with service star\nGlobal War on Terrorism Service Medal\nNuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster\nNon-Article 5 NATO Medal \nEFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION\nSecond Lieutenant       May 30\, 2001\nFirst Lieutenant            May 30\, 2003\nCaptain                        May 30\, 2005\nMajor                           Jan 1\, 2011\nLieutenant Colonel      Apr 1\, 2016\nColonel                       Jul 1\, 2022
URL:https://scaprla.org/event/col-menschner-april-luncheon/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites\, El Segundo\, 1440 E. Imperial Ave.\, El Segundo\, CA\, 90245\, United States
CATEGORIES:Luncheons
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://scaprla.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Col-Menschner.avif
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250514T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250514T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T090757
CREATED:20250415T210421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T213304Z
UID:7873-1747222200-1747227600@scaprla.org
SUMMARY:May Luncheon - Col Peter Mastro
DESCRIPTION:SCAPR welcomes Col. Peter Mastro for our May luncheon. Col Peter Mastro is the Lead for the Concept and Technology Center planning team on Space Futures Command Task Force. Most recently he was Senior Materiel Leader for the Tactical Command\, Control\, and Communication Delta within the BMC3 PEO at Space Systems Command\, Los Angeles Air Force Base. In that role Col Mastro leads the acquisition of data transmit network solutions and augmentation to Space Force’s Satellite Control Network. \nDetails\nDate: Wednesday\, May 14\, 2025 \nLocation: Embassy Suites El Segundo (1440 E Imperial Ave\, El Segundo\, CA 90245) \nAgenda: \n\n11:30 Networking\n12:00 Lunch\n12:30 Speaker\n13:00 Adjourn\n\nAs always\, members are free with RSVP. Guests of members can be purchased on the website for $40.  Please RSVP no later than 1pm on Monday\, May 12\, 2025. \nSpeaker Bio\nCol Peter Mastro is the Lead for the Concept and Technology Center planning team on Space Futures Command Task Force. Most recently he was Senior Materiel Leader for the Tactical Command\, Control\, and Communication Delta within the BMC3 PEO at Space Systems Command\, Los Angeles Air Force Base. In that role Col Mastro leads the acquisition of data transmit network solutions and augmentation to Space Force’s Satellite Control Network. \nCol Mastro served in a similar role that included the Next-Generation OPIR ground segment\, the Future Operationally Resilient Ground Element (FORGE)\, he was Materiel Leader and Program Manager for the development of a first- of-its-kind space control capability and was the Program Element Monitor for the Air Force’s space superiority portfolio. \nPrior to those roles\, Col Mastro served in a wide breadth of Air Force acquisition assignments ranging from early research at the AFRL\, Deputy Program Manager for GPS IIF\, and serving as Mission Manger for on-orbit checkout. Additionally\, he deployed as Executive Officer to the 386th Expeditionary Operations Group Ali Al Salem AB Kuwait. Col Mastro was commissioned from the United States Air Force Academy in 2002. \nEDUCATION\n2002 Bachelors of Science\, Electrical Engineering\, USAFA\, Colorado Springs\, Colorado\n2009 Masters of Science\, Systems Engineering\, Air Force Institute of Technology\, WPAFB\, OH\n2014 Masters of Military Operational Art\, Air Command and Staff College\, Maxwell AFB\, AL\n2015 Masters of Military Strategy\, School of Advanced Air and Space Studies\, Maxwell AFB\, AL \nASSIGNMENTS\n1. August 2002-November 2003\, Student Pilot Trainee\, 479th Operations Support Squadron\, Moody AFB\, Georgia\n2. November 2003-June 2006\, Laser Safety Engineer\, Air Force Research Laboratory\, Brooks City-Base\, Texas\n3. June 2006-August 2007\, Squadron Section Commander /Executive Officer\, Air Force Research Laboratory\,\nBrooks City-Base\, Texas\n4. August 2007-April 2009\, Masters Student\, Air Force Institute of Technology\, Wright-Patterson AFB\, Ohio\n5. April 2009-June 2011\, Deputy Chief\, Concept Engineering Branch\, Space and Missile Systems Center\, Los\nAngeles AFB\, California\n6. June 2011-March 2012\, Manager of Space Vehicle Integration and Test\, Defense Weather Satellite System\,\nSMC\, Los Angeles AFB\, California\n7. March 2012- August 2013\, Deputy Program Manager/Chief Space Vehicle Section\, GPS IIF\, Space and Missile\nSystems Center\, LAAFB\, California\n8. August 2013-June 2014\, IDE Student\, Air Command and Staff College\, Maxwell AFB\, Alabama\n9. June 2014-June 2015\, Student\, School of Advanced Air And Space Studies\, Maxwell AFB\, Alabama\n10. June 2015-July 2017\, Program Element Monitor/Deputy Chief of Space Control\, Pentagon\, Washington DC\n11. June 2017-August 2019\, Materiel Leader\, Space Superiority Directorate\, Space and Missile Systems Center\,\nLAAFB\, California\n12. August 2019-August 2020\, Student\, Lorenz Fellowship\, Air University\, Maxwell AFB\, Alabama\n13. August 2020-June 2021\, Chief\, Cross Mission Integration\, Space and Missile Systems Center\, LAAFB\, California\n14. June 2021-April 2022\, Senior Materiel Leader\, Cross-Mission Ground & Communications Enterprise\, Space and\nMissile Systems Center\, LAAFB\, California\n15. April 2022- April 2024\, Senior Materiel Leader\, TC3 Delta\, Space Systems Command\, LAAFB\, California \n 
URL:https://scaprla.org/event/may-luncheon-col-peter-mastro/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites\, El Segundo\, 1440 E. Imperial Ave.\, El Segundo\, CA\, 90245\, United States
CATEGORIES:Luncheons
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://scaprla.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Peter-Mastro1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250611T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250611T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T090757
CREATED:20250421T185940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T214017Z
UID:7912-1749661200-1749668400@scaprla.org
SUMMARY:Spring Fling 2025
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to announce this year’s SCAPR Spring Fling will once again be hosted by Top Golf\, El Segundo! \nWhere: 400 S Pacific Coast Highway\, El Segundo\, CA \nWhen: June 11 from 5 – 7 pm \nCost: *FREE* for members and non-member guests \nFood & Drinks: on us! Enjoy a great buffet and drinks \nPlease RSVP by June 4th 10am! Looking forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://scaprla.org/event/spring-fling-2025/
LOCATION:Top Golf\, El Segundo\, 400 S. Pacific Coast Highway\, El Segundo\, CA\, 90245\, United States
CATEGORIES:Spring Flings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://scaprla.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Banner.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250730T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250730T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T090757
CREATED:20250516T204442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T215800Z
UID:7968-1753875000-1753880400@scaprla.org
SUMMARY:July Luncheon: Mr. Matthew Spencer
DESCRIPTION:SCAPR welcomes Colonel Matthew Spencer  for our July luncheon. Col. Matthew L. Spencer is the first Commander of the newly activated PNT System Delta\, Space System Command\, Los Angeles Air Force Base\, California. He leads the GPS portfolio of programs which encompasses space vehicles and M-Code user equipment to the DoD and partner nations. \nDetails\nDate: Wednesday\, July 30\, 2025 \nLocation: Embassy Suites El Segundo (1440 E Imperial Ave\, El Segundo\, CA 90245) \nAgenda: \n\n11:30 Networking\n12:00 Lunch\n12:30 Speaker\n13:00 Adjourn\n\nAs always\, members are free with RSVP. Guests of members can be purchased on the website for $40.  Please RSVP no later than 1pm on Monday\, July 28 \nSpeaker Biography\nCol. Spencer graduated from Officer Training School in 1999. He has since served in a wide breadth of assignments at the joint and headquarters level from space to unmanned aerial vehicles to supercomputing and command and control. His career has included assignments at the Space and Missile Systems Center\, US Southern Command\, the office of the Secretary of the Air Force\, the Missile Defense Agency\, as well as the Air Force Research Laboratory and Electronic Systems Center. Prior to his current position\, Col. Spencer led the Space Based Infrared System Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (SBIRS GEO) satellite 5 and 6\, the Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) satellite 11\, and the Enhanced Polar System program offices. He also was responsible for developing\, planning\, and standing up the United States Space Force’s acquisition field command – Space Systems Center. SSC has a flat organizational structure with distributed S-Staff responsibilities to deliver capability at operationally relevant speeds. Previously\, Col Spencer led the certification of the SpaceX Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets along with Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket. As part of the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) future acquisitions branch\, he was responsible for developing and awarding the launch service agreements (LSA). These agreements leverage commercial investments in the launch market to meet National Security Space requirements for Phase 2 competitions. \nEDUCATION\n1997 Bachelor of Science Aircraft Systems Management\, Dowling College\, Oakdale\, NY\n1998 Office Training School\, Maxwell AFB\, Alabama\n2002 Masters of Business Administration\, University of Massachusetts Lowell\, Lowell\, MA\n2005 Squadron Officer School in-residence – Top 1/3 Graduate\n2011 Air Command & Staff College – correspondence\n2012 Acquisition Level III Certified\, Program Management\n2013 Space Professional Level III Certified\n2015 Air War College – correspondence\n2015 Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) II – Joint Qualified\n2019 PMT 401 Program Manager’s Course\n2022 PMT 4020 Executive Program Manager’s Course \nASSIGNMENTS\n1. February – June 1999\, SUPT\, Columbus AFB\, MS\n2. June 1999 – June 2002\, C2 Project Lead & Metrics Division\, Electronics System Center\, Hanscom AFB\, MA \n3. June 2002 – May 2005\, Deputy Program Manager\, MHPCC and Director of Intelligence Support\, AMOS\, Detachment 15/ARFL\, Maui\, HI \n4. May 2005 – June 2009\, Program Manager\, Advanced Technology Satellite Programs\, Missile Defense Agency\, Los Angeles AFB\, LA\n5. June 2009 – June 2012\, Program Element Monitor\, Advanced Comms and Chief\, High Altitude UAS (Global Hawk/U-2) Branch\, Pentagon\, Washington DC\n6. June 2012 – June 2015\, Deputy Director\, Process Management & Analysis Cell\, USSOUTHCOM Miami\, FL\n7. June 2015 – September 2017\, Chief\, New Entrant (SpaceX) Branch\, Space & Missiles Systems Center\, Los Angeles AFB\, CA\n8. September 2017 – June 2018\, Chief\, EELV Future Acquisitions Branch\, Space & Missiles Systems Center\, Los Angeles AFB\, CA\n9. June 2018 – July 2020\, Materiel Leader\, New Glenn Launch Vehicle Branch\, Space & Missiles Systems Center\, Los Angeles AFB\, CA\n10. August 2020 – March 2021\, Space Systems Command CORE Team Lead\, Space & Missiles Systems Center\, Los Angeles AFB\, CA\n11. April 2021 – April 2022\, Senior Materiel Leader\, GEO/Polar Division Production Corps\, Space Systems Command\, Los Angeles AFB\, CA\n12. April 2022 – December 2023\, Senior Materiel Leader\, GPS User Equipment Acquisition Delta\, Space Systems Command\, Los Angeles AFB\, CA\n13. December 2023 – Current\, Commander\, PNT Systems Delta\, Space Systems Command\, Los Angeles\, CA \nMAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS\nDefense Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf cluster\nMeritorious Service Medal\nAir Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster\nAir Force Achievement Medal\nJoint Service Achievement Medal\nGlobal War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal\nGlobal War on Terrorism Service Medal \nEFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION\nSecond Lieutenant February 26\, 1999\nFirst Lieutenant February 26\, 2001\nCaptain February 26\, 2003\nMajor September 1\, 2008\nLieutenant Colonel March 1\, 2014\nColonel May 1\, 2020
URL:https://scaprla.org/event/delapena-july-luncheon/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites\, El Segundo\, 1440 E. Imperial Ave.\, El Segundo\, CA\, 90245\, United States
CATEGORIES:Luncheons
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://scaprla.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Mathew-Spencer.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250813T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250813T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T090757
CREATED:20250721T174207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T155138Z
UID:8107-1755084600-1755090000@scaprla.org
SUMMARY:August Luncheon - Michael Dolan
DESCRIPTION:SCAPR welcomes Mr. Michael Dolan for our August luncheon. Mr. Dolan is the Deputy Program Executive for Space Sensing \nDetails\nDate: Wednesday\, August 13\, 2025 \nLocation: Embassy Suites El Segundo (1440 E Imperial Ave\, El Segundo\, CA 90245) \nAgenda: \n\n11:30 Networking\n12:00 Lunch\n12:30 Speaker\n13:00 Adjourn\n\nAs always\, members are free with RSVP. Guests of members can be purchased on the website for $40.  Please RSVP no later than 1pm on Monday\, August 11. \nSpeaker Bio \nMr. Michael Dolan is the Deputy Space Force Program Executive Officer (DSFPEO) for Space Sensing\, United States Space Force (USSF)\, Space Systems Command (SSC)\, Los Angeles Air Force Base (LAAFB)\, Calif. As the DSFPEO\, he advises the SFPEO and guides the Acquisition Deltas across the $22B portfolio of Missile Warning\, Missile Track\, Missile Defense MEO\, GEO\, and Polar Space Systems; Space-based Environmental Monitoring and Tactical Surveillance Space Systems; U.S. Nuclear Detonation Detection Space Systems; and the Commercial Space Office activities\, through their full lifecycle of acquisitions and operations\, delivering warfighter dominance in space by outpacing the threat. In addition\, Mr. Dolan is privileged to be the first Guardian to have been selected as an Air Force Spark Tank Finalist in 2023 for his Real-time Asset Management System innovation\, receiving CSO funding support. \nMr. Dolan began his career in 1990 as an aerospace engineer at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center’s Flight Dynamics Division\, supporting space shuttle ground operations and Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRSS) ground terminal metric systems. He worked in the private sector from 1997 to 2016\, focusing on satellite orbital design\, launch integration\, experimental systems development\, and program management. During this time\, he gained valuable experience managing multi-faceted programs and collaborating with a wide range of industry and government stakeholders. Furthermore\, his expertise in satellite orbital design\, ground development and operations\, and launch systems integration and operations enabled him to contribute to the development of novel aerospace solutions. \nFrom 2016 to 2018\, Mr. Dolan served as the Executive Director and Senior Materiel Leader\, Launch Enterprise Systems Directorate\, SMC\, USAF. He supported over 900 military\, civilian\, FFRDC\, and contractor personnel in the acquisition\, integration\, development\, and operations of the Air Force’s $62B Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) and the Rocket System Launch programs (RSL).  In addition\, Mr. Dolan is privileged to be one of a select few civilians certified as a U.S. Air and Space Force Mission Director\, ensuring mission success and space flight worthiness of the integrated space and launch vehicle total system for National Security Space (NSS) missions. \nFrom 2018 to 2021\, Mr. Dolan served as the Deputy Air Force PEO (AFPEO) and Senior Materiel Leader\, Space Enterprise\, SMC. He advised the AFPEO on program strategies overseeing 66 programs (11 ACAT1)\, 850 military and civilian personnel guiding a $27B portfolio of space programs through their acquisition\, integration\, development\, operations\, and maintenance cycles delivering enterprise capabilities through launch\, ground\, and sustainment programs\, including cyber and technical services. \nIn 2021\, Mr. Dolan served as the Deputy SFPEO for Assured Access to Space (AATS)\, USSF\, a 22\,000 government and contractor personnel organization\, including Space Launch Delta 45 at Patrick SFB\, Space Launch Delta 30 at Vandenberg SFB\, and the Launch Enterprise Directorate at LAAFB and Kirtland AFB. As the Deputy SFPEO\, he advised the SFPEO on all aspects of acquisition\, integration\, development\, production\, operation\, and sustainment of the $14B portfolio of programs\, including National Security Space Launch (NSSL)\, Rocket System Launch (RSL)\, and Launch and Test Range System (LTRS).
URL:https://scaprla.org/event/august-luncheon-michael-dolan/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites\, El Segundo\, 1440 E. Imperial Ave.\, El Segundo\, CA\, 90245\, United States
CATEGORIES:Luncheons
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://scaprla.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Michael-Dolan-5x7-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250910T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250910T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T090757
CREATED:20250902T220547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T223608Z
UID:8200-1757503800-1757509200@scaprla.org
SUMMARY:Sept Luncheon - Col Scott Klempner
DESCRIPTION:SCAPR welcomes Colonel Scott Klempner for our September luncheon. Colonel Klempner is the Deputy PEO\, Space Combat Power Systems at Space Systems Command. \nDetails\nDate: Wednesday\, September 10\, 2025 \nLocation: Embassy Suites El Segundo (1440 E Imperial Ave\, El Segundo\, CA 90245) \nAgenda: \n\n11:30 Networking\n12:00 Lunch\n12:30 Speaker\n13:00 Adjourn\n\nAs always\, members are free with RSVP. Guests of members can be purchased on the website for $40.  Please RSVP no later than 1pm on Monday\, September 8. \nSpeaker Bio \nCol. Scott L. Klempner is the Deputy Program Executive Officer for Space Combat Power at the Space Force’s Space Systems Command at Los Angeles Air Force Base\, California. He guides a $17+ billion portfolio of over 30 programs encompassing the space control\, space domain awareness\, space combat power\, and cyber operations mission areas. Additionally\, he assists the PEO in approving program strategies\, delivering programs to meet warfighter needs and engaging with the Air Staff\, Service Acquisition Executive\, the Office of the Secretary of Defense\, and other Departments and Agencies.\nCol. Klempner received his commission from the United States Air Force Academy in 1998 as a distinguished graduate. He has operational experience as a Minuteman III ICBM combat crew commander\, evaluator\, instructor\, and flight commander. He has led the development\, test\, and fielding of multiple space vehicle\, space payload\, and advanced ISR capabilities across the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Col. Klempner served as Materiel Leader\, a command-equivalent position\, for NRO Ground Enterprise Directorate’s geospatial intelligence processing systems. He has also served as an exchange detailee to the U.S. State Department as well as Division Chief for Space Control and Remote Sensing systems under the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition\, Technology\, and Logistics. Prior to his current position\, Col. Klempner was the Senior Materiel Leader and Deputy Director of the NRO’s Survivability Assurance Office.\nCol. Klempner is a member of the DoD acquisition corps and holds Defense Acquisition certifications in program management and systems engineering. \nEDUCATION\n1998 Bachelor of Science\, Astronautical Engineering\, U.S. Air Force Academy\n1999 Master of Engineering\, Space Operations\, University of Colorado\n2003 Squadron Officer School\, Maxwell AFB\, Ala. (correspondence/residence)\n2008 Doctor of Philosophy\, Imaging Science\, Rochester Institute of Technology\n2008 Air Command and Staff College (correspondence/residence credit)\n2017 Air Force Fellow\, The Washington Institute for Near East Policy\, Washington\, D.C. \nASSIGNMENTS\n1. July 1998 – May 1999\, Student\, University of Colorado\, Colorado Springs\, Colo.\n2. May 1999 – December 1999\, Student\, Undergraduate Space and Missile Training and Minuteman III Initial Qualification Training\, 392nd Training Squadron\, Vandenberg AFB\, Calif.\n3. December 1999 – July 2003\, ICBM Combat Crew Commander\, 91st Space Wing\, Minot AFB\, N.D.\n4. July 2003 – September 2006\, Student\, Rochester Institute of Technology\, Rochester\, N.Y.
URL:https://scaprla.org/event/sept-luncheon-col-scott-klempner/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites\, El Segundo\, 1440 E. Imperial Ave.\, El Segundo\, CA\, 90245\, United States
CATEGORIES:Luncheons
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://scaprla.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Scott-Kempner.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251205T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T090757
CREATED:20251020T164354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T183704Z
UID:8306-1764936000-1764943200@scaprla.org
SUMMARY:SCAPR Holiday Party - December 5
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Annual Holiday Party at the Cheesecake Factory! \nWhen: Friday\, December 5\, 2025 | 12:00 – 2:00 PM\nWhere: Redondo Beach Cheesecake Factory\, 605 North Harbor Drive Redondo Beach\, CA 90277\nWhat’s included: Buffet lunch and cash bar\nCost: Free for members + 1 guest\, additional guests are $30 each \nCome celebrate with us!  Don’t miss out on the fun. RSVP today!
URL:https://scaprla.org/event/scapr-holiday-party-december-5/
LOCATION:Redondo Beach Cheesecake Factory\, 605 North Harbor Drive\, Redondo Beach\, CA\, 90277\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday Party
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260107T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260107T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T090757
CREATED:20250421T195353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T181158Z
UID:7916-1767785400-1767790800@scaprla.org
SUMMARY:Lt. Gen. Philip A. Garrant Luncheon - Jan 2026
DESCRIPTION:SCAPR welcomes Lt. Gen. Philip A. Garrant for our January 2026 Luncheon.  Lt. Gen. Philip A. Garrant is Commander\, Space Systems Command\, headquartered at Los Angeles Air Force Base\, California. He is responsible for more than 15\,000 military\, civilian and contractor personnel worldwide and an annual budget of $15.6 billion\, while managing the research\, design\, development\, acquisition\, launch\, and sustainment of satellites and the associated command and control systems. His extensive portfolio includes military satellite communication\, missile warning\, navigation and timing\, space-based weather\, space launch and test ranges\, space superiority\, responsive space and other emerging evolutionary space programs.
URL:https://scaprla.org/event/lt-gen-philip-a-garrant-luncheon/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites\, El Segundo\, 1440 E. Imperial Ave.\, El Segundo\, CA\, 90245\, United States
CATEGORIES:Luncheons
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://scaprla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/PG-MUG.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260218T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T090757
CREATED:20250905T235624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T164223Z
UID:8240-1771414200-1771419600@scaprla.org
SUMMARY:February Luncheon - Colonel Tim Trimailo
DESCRIPTION:SCAPR welcomes Colonel Tim Trimailo for our February luncheon. Colonel Trimailo is the Director of the Commercial Space Office (COMSO)\, Space Systems Command (SSC)\, Los Angeles Air Force Base\, California. Col. Trimailo oversees SSC’s integration of commercial capabilities across all United States Space Force (USSF) mission areas.  Charged with enacting a “Buy Before Build” paradigm shift\, he executes over $1 Billion in investments mitigating critical capability gaps for the warfighter while interacting with senior Department of the Air Force members\, Congressional staff\, and leaders of industry. \nDetails\nDate: 18 February 2026 \nLocation: Embassy Suites El Segundo (1440 E Imperial Ave\, El Segundo\, CA 90245) \nAgenda: \n\n11:30 Networking\n12:00 Lunch\n12:30 Speaker\n13:00 Adjourn\n\nAs always\, members are free with RSVP. Guests of members can be purchased on the website for $40.  Please RSVP no later than 1pm on Monday before the event. \nSpeaker Bio \nCOLONEL TIMOTHY W. TRIMAILO\nColonel Tim Trimailo is the Director of the Commercial Space Office (COMSO)\, Space Systems Command (SSC)\, Los Angeles Air Force Base\, California. \nCol. Trimailo oversees SSC’s integration of commercial capabilities across all United\nStates Space Force (USSF) mission areas. Charged with enacting a “Buy Before Build” paradigm shift\, he executes over $1 Billion in investments mitigating critical capability gaps for the warfighter while interacting with senior Department of the Air Force members\, Congressional staff\, and leaders of\nindustry. Prior to this role\, Col. Trimailo was the Program Manager for Space Development Agency’s Missile Tracking Layer programs and Materiel Leader for SSC’s investments in proliferated-low Earth orbit (pLEO) prototyping efforts\, to include managing the joint Blackjack pLEO technology demo\nprogram with DARPA. \nColonel Trimailo received his commission in 2005 after graduation from the United States Air Force Academy and began his career in satellite command and control operations at Schriever AFB\, CO\, culminating as 3rd Space Operations Squadron Senior Crew\, 50th Operations Group Standardization\nand Evaluations Branch. Following this assignment\, Col. Trimailo served at the Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) as the Lead for Wideband Global Satellite Communications Operations and Sustainment. During this assignment\, Col. Trimailo deployed to Southwest Asia in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom and served as the Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) staff Director\, Air Force Program Executive Officer (PEO) for space staff\, where he was a key advisor to the PEO on MILSATCOM acquisition and policy issues. After his first SMC assignment\, Col. Trimailo was the Deputy Chief\, Multi-Intelligence Analytic Division at the National\nReconnaissance Office (NRO) in Chantilly\, Virginia. In this role\, he managed a portfolio of projects developing intelligence analysis software and algorithms used across the Intelligence\, DoD\, and Law Enforcement communities. Prior to his current assignment\, Col. Trimailo was the Executive Officer to the Director\, Air Force Legislative Liaison\, Secretary of the Air Force\, Pentagon\, Washington D.C. \nEDUCATION\n2005 Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science\, United States Air Force Academy\, Colorado Springs\, Col.\n2006 DSCS III Initial Qualification Training\, Vandenberg Air Force Base\, Calif. (Academic Achievement Award)\n2006 Air and Space Basic Course\, Maxwell AFB\, Ala. (Exceptional Performer; Outstanding Academic Performer)\n2010 USAF Squadron Officer School\, Maxwell AFB\, Ala.\n2010 Master of Business Administration\, University of Nebraska\, Lincoln\, Neb.\n2017 U.S. Army Command and General Staff Officer Course\, Fort Leavenworth\, Kan. (Top 20% Academic Performer; General Douglas MacArthur Military Leadership Writing Award Winner)\n2020 USAF Air War College by correspondence \nASSIGNMENTS\n1. August 2005 – January 2006\, Student\, Prerequisite Officer Space 100\, 392d Training Squadron\, Vandenberg Air Force Base\, Calif.\n2. January 2006 – May 2006\, Student\, DSCS III Individual Qualification Training\, 533d Training Squadron\, Vandenberg AFB\, Calif.\n3. June 2006 – July 2006\, Student\, Air and Space Basic Course\, Maxwell AFB\, Ala.\n4. July 2006 – August 2007\, DSCS III Satellite Vehicle Operator\, 3d Space Operations Squadron\, Schriever AFB\, Colo.\n5. August 2007 – November 2007\, Space Weapons and Tactics Officer\, 3d Space Operations Squadron\, Schriever AFB\, Colo.\n6. November 2007 – April 2010\, Senior Crew\, 3d Space Ops Squadron\, 50th Operations Group\nStandardization/Evals Branch\, Schriever AFB\, Colo.                                                                                              7. April 2010 – May 2010\, Student\, Squadron Officer School\, Maxwell AFB\, Ala.\n8. May 2010 – May 2012\, Project Manager\, Wideband Global SATCOM Operations/Sustainment\, SMC\, Los Angeles AFB\, Calif. (Jan 2011 – Jun 2011)\, Executive Officer\, 386th Expeditionary Ops Group\, Ali Al Salem Air Base\, Kuwait)\n9. May 2012 – October 2012\, Project Manager\, Family of Advanced Beyond-Line-of-Sight Terminals\, SMC\, Los Angeles AFB\, Calif.\n10. October 2012 – July 2014\, Staff Director\, Military Satellite Communications\, Air Force PEO for Space Staff\, SMC\, Los Angeles AFB\, Calif.\n11. July 2014 – May 2016\, Deputy Chief\, Multi-Intelligence Analytic Division\, National Reconnaissance Office\, Chantilly\, Va.\n12. June 2016 – June 2017\, Student\, U.S. Army Command and General Staff Officer Course\, Fort Leavenworth\, Kan.\n13. July 2017 – July 2019\, Chief of Congressional Correspondence then Executive Officer to the Director\, Air Force Legislative Liaison Office\, Pentagon\, Washington\, D.C.\n14. August 2019 – April 2022\, Materiel Leader\, Blackjack/pLEO prototyping\, SSC\, Los Angeles AFB\, Calif.\n15. April 2022 – April 2025\, Program Manager\, Tranche 1 Tracking Layer then Program Manager\, Tranche 2 Tracking Layer\, SDA\, embedded at SSC\, Los Angeles AFB\, Calif.\n16. May 2025 – Present\, Director\, Commercial Space Office (COMSO)\, SSC\, Los Angeles AFB\, Calif. \nMAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS\nAir Force Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf cluster\nDefense Meritorious Service Medal\nJoint Service Commendation Medal\nAir Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters\nAir Force Achievement Medal \nEFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION\nSecond Lieutenant June 1\, 2005\nFirst Lieutenant June 1\, 2007\nCaptain June 1\, 2009\nMajor Sept. 1\, 2015\nLieutenant Colonel Feb. 1\, 2020\nColonel (frocked) Aug. 1\, 2025
URL:https://scaprla.org/event/february-lunch-tim-trimailo/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites\, El Segundo\, 1440 E. Imperial Ave.\, El Segundo\, CA\, 90245\, United States
CATEGORIES:Luncheons
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://scaprla.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Tim-TRIMAILO.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T090757
CREATED:20260226T072300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T171621Z
UID:8653-1773228600-1773234000@scaprla.org
SUMMARY:March Luncheon – COLONEL STEVIE MEDEIROS
DESCRIPTION:SCAPR welcomes Colonel Stevie Medeiros for our March luncheon. \nDetails \nDate: 11 March 2026 \nLocation: Embassy Suites El Segundo (1440 E Imperial Ave\, El Segundo\, CA 90245) \nAgenda: \n\n11:30 Networking\n12:00 Lunch\n12:30 Speaker\n13:00 Adjourn\n\nAs always\, members are free with RSVP. Guests of members can be purchased on the website for $40.  Please RSVP no later than 1pm on Monday before the event. \nNote: The SCAPR website was down on 3/5 but is expected to be back up on 3/6. \nSpeaker Bio \nCol. Stevie Medeiros is Commander of System Delta 84 (SYD 84)\,\nSpace Systems Command\, Los Angeles Air Force Base\, Calif. In\nthis role\, Col. Medeiros is responsible for delivering space-based\nbattlespace awareness and end-to-end sensor-to-shooter\ncapabilities for the warfighter through rapid development and\nintegration of Missile Warning\, Missile Tracking\, and Missile\nDefense with interagency\, industry\, and allied partners.\nCol. Medeiros received his commission in 2002 after completing\nAir Force Officer Training School\, Maxwell AFB\, Ala.\nPrior to his current position\, the colonel was the Senior Materiel\nLeader\, Strategic Missile Warning Ground and Integration\nAcquisition Delta\, Space Systems Command\, Los Angeles AFB\,\nCalif. He also served as Chief\, Pentagon Support Group\, Mission\nIntegration Directorate\, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). He\nis a Program Management Advanced Practitioner and has held a\nwide breadth of assignments in the space\, aircraft\, laser\, nuclear\nweapon\, electronic warfare\, and Battle Management / Command\,\nControl\, & Communications (BMC3) programs at multiple management levels. \nEDUCATION\n2001 Bachelor of Science\, Business Administration\, Wayland Baptist University\, Plainview\, Texas\n2002 Officer Training School\, Maxwell Air Force Base\, Ala.\n2003 Aerospace Basic Course\, Maxwell AFB\, Ala.\n2006 Master’s Degree\, Acquisition Logistics\, Central Michigan University\, Mt. Pleasant\, Mich.\n2008 Squadron Officer School\, Maxwell AFB\, Ala.\n2016 Master of Military Operational Art and Science\, Air Command and Staff College\, Maxwell AFB\, Ala.\n2019 Air War College\, Maxwell AFB\, Ala.\, by correspondence \nASSIGNMENTS\n1. January 2003–April 2005\, C-17 Site Activation Lead\, C-17 Program Office\, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base\, Ohio\n2. April 2005–June 2006\, C-17 Executive Officer\, C-17 Program Office\, Wright-Patterson AFB\, Ohio\n3. June 2006–September 2007\, Team Lead\, Near Term Laser Applications Branch\, Air Force Research Lab\, Kirtland AFB\, N.M.\n4. September 2007–April 2008\, Deputy\, Tactical Lasers Branch\, Air Force Research Lab\, Kirtland AFB\, N.M.\n5. April 2008–May 2009\, Test and Targets Program Manager\, Airborne Laser Program Office\, Kirtland AFB\, N.M.\n6. May 2009–Mar 2010\, Chief\, Commander’s Action Group\, Airborne Laser Program Office\, Kirtland AFB\, N.M.\n7. March 2010–Jun 2011\, Executive Officer\, AFPEO Strategic System\, AFPEO Strategic Systems\, Kirtland AFB\, N.M.\n8. June 2011–July 2015\, Lead Program Manager\, Electronic Warfare Systems\, Special Programs Directorate\, Hanscom AFB\, Mass.\n9. July 2015–June 2016\, IDE Student\, Air University\, Maxwell AFB\, Ala. \n10. June 2016–June 2017\, Program Element Monitor\, E-3\, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force (Acquisition)\, Bolling AFB\, Washington\, D.C.\n11. June 2017–June 2018\, Chief\, Air C2 Systems Branch\, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force (Acquisition)\, Bolling AFB\, Washington\, D.C.\n12. June 2018–March 2021\, Materiel Leader\, Space Domain Awareness Branch\, Ground Enterprise Directorate\, Los Angeles AFB\, Calif.\n13. March 2021–June 2022\, Executive Officer to the Commander\, Space Systems Command\, Los Angeles AFB\, Calif.\n14. June 2022–August 2023\, Deputy Director\, Enterprise Data\, Applications\, and Platform\, Ground Enterprise Directorate\, National Reconnaissance Office\, Chantilly\, Va.\n15. August 2023–June 2024\, Chief\, Pentagon Support Group\, Mission Integration Directorate\, National Reconnaissance Office\, the Pentagon\, Washington\, D.C.\n16. June 2024–July 2025\, Senior Materiel Leader\, Strategic Missile Warning Ground and Integration Acquisition Delta\, Space Systems Command\, Los Angeles AFB\, Calif.\n17. July 2025–Present\, Commander\, Systems Delta 84\, Space Systems Command\, Los Angeles AFB\, Calif. \nMAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS\nDefense Superior Service Medal\nDefense Meritorious Service Medal\nMeritorious Service Medal with silver oak leaf cluster\nJoint Service Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster\nAir Force Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters\nAir Force Achievement Medal with one oak leaf cluster\nAfghanistan Campaign Medal with one service star\nIraq Campaign Medal with service one star \nEFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTIONS\nSecond Lieutenant Dec. 20\, 2002\nFirst Lieutenant Dec.20\, 2004\nCaptain Dec. 20\, 2006\nMajor Nov. 1\, 2012\nLieutenant Colonel Aug. 1\, 2017\nColonel June 1\, 2023
URL:https://scaprla.org/event/stevie-medeiros/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites\, El Segundo\, 1440 E. Imperial Ave.\, El Segundo\, CA\, 90245\, United States
CATEGORIES:Luncheons
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://scaprla.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Col-Medeiros-Biography-SYD-84-CC-9-Jul-2025-FINAL-1.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T090757
CREATED:20260323T074705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T181617Z
UID:8750-1775647800-1775653200@scaprla.org
SUMMARY:April Luncheon - Mr. Aaron Parra
DESCRIPTION:SCAPR welcomes Mr. Aaron Parra to our April luncheon. \nDetails \nDate: 8 April 2026 \nLocation: Embassy Suites El Segundo (1440 E Imperial Ave\, El Segundo\, CA 90245) \nAgenda: \n\n11:30 Networking\n12:00 Lunch\n12:30 Speaker\n13:00 Adjourn\n\nAs always\, members are free with RSVP. Guests of members can be purchased on the website for $40.  Please RSVP no later than 1pm on Monday before the event. \nSpeaker Bio \nMr. Parra is the Director of Small Business Programs for US Space Force\, Space \nSystems Command (SSC) located at Los Angeles AFB. In his role\, he oversees the small \nbusiness offices at LA AFB\, Vandenberg SFB\, and Patrick SFB with the goal of \nmaximizing small business opportunities at the prime and subcontracting level. His goal \nis to foster small business competition within SSC’s $11B procurement portfolio in order \nto deliver the most innovative\, agile solutions to our nation’s warfighter and to expand \nour defense industrial base. \nPrior to coming to SSC\, Mr. Parra was the Procurement Center Representative (PCR) for \nthe U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in Los Angeles.  He was responsible \nfor working with federal buying activities in California\, including SSC\, to ensure \ncompliance with relevant small business regulations and policies. \nMr. Parra started his acquisition career path at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory\, \nthe Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)\, and private industry. As a subject \nmatter expert in the field of small business policy\, he was invited to work with the \ngovernment of the Dominican Republic to advise on the creation of a local small business \nprogram.
URL:https://scaprla.org/event/april-luncheon-mr-aaron-parra/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites\, El Segundo\, 1440 E. Imperial Ave.\, El Segundo\, CA\, 90245\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://scaprla.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Aaron-Parra-e1774254775975.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR