AFCEA LA Chapter Luncheon
April 22, 2025
Colonel Elisabeth White
Please join us at our April luncheon. Colonel Elisabeth White will discuss what’s going on in the International Affairs office at Space Systems Command. Col White will be prepared to talk for 20 minutes and then field questions.
This is an in-person event in the Club area of The South Bay Grill at LA AFB. The event starts at 10:30am on 22 April; please check in at the Club then go through the serving line. We will have lunch then opening remarks around 11:25am followed by the guest speaker’s remarks, Q&A, and networking.
Cost is: $30 for members and $40 for non-members
Register by 14 April!
To register go to the AFCEA LA homepage, https://afcea-la.org/, and at the top of the page under the “Upcoming Events” heading, click on this event.
*If you do not have base access, we recommend you arrive 15-20 minutes early for processing onto the base!*
If you have any questions, please contact Todd Wiest, AFCEA LA Chapter, VP Programs at todd.wiest@kratosdefense.com
Colonel Elisabeth K. White is the Military Deputy for International Affairs, Space Systems Command, Los Angeles AFB, CA. In this role she is responsible for assisting the Executive Director in driving innovative partnerships with Allies, Inter-Agencies, and Industry to build a joint robust and resilient military space enterprise that is “Allied by Design.” She leads the 77-member international affairs organization charged with developing and executing space foreign military sales and shaping the use of armaments cooperations to set the conditions for allied inclusive space architecture in accordance with Department and Service strategic guidance. Col White oversees the integration of international equities into program execution enabling the Space Systems Center to deliver vital capabilities necessary to accomplish the Space Force’s core missions.
Corporate sponsorships for this event are currently available. If you are sponsoring *and* attending, please ensure you register and include whether you need or have base access. We also ask that sponsors have *all attendees registered* (up to 4) by 14 April.
All Available briefing slides are available on the Past Event page.
AFCEA Los Angeles Sixth Annual Cycling Event
To Benefit STEM Education
12 July 2025
Join our sponsors for the Sixth Annual AFCEA Bicycling Event on Saturday, July 12 2025. Proceeds will benefit AFCEA-LA’s STEM education program.
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On-site registration opens at 8:00 A.M. The ride starts at 9:00 A.M. in Redondo Beach on N. Harbor Dr. and Portofino Way. This year there will be three rides – 20, 40 and 65 miles. The 20 and 40-mile rides tentatively will follow the Marvin Braude Bike Trail to Temescal Canyon parking area. The 65 miler will include a Palos Verdes route. Helmets required. Rentals available at Marina Bike Rentals, 505 N. Harbor Dr, Redondo Beach, 310.318.2453.
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Enjoy three supported rest stops – at Marina Del Rey, the Wayfarers Chapel on Palos Verdes, and tentatively the Temescal Canyon. In addition to the rest stops, there will be SAG support. Registered riders will receive an AFCEA STEM jersey. Go to ridewithgps: AFCEA Cycling for STEM 2025 · Ride with GPS
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Everyone is invited to join us on our annual STEM Ride fundraiser. Register on the AFCEA website: AFCEA-LA.org. For more information, please contact Dan Mathews at 310.641.1466, or Mathews.Daniel@ensco.com
Upcoming AFCEA-LA Events
| Date | Luncheon Speaker/Event | Location | |
| 18 March 2025 | Col Erik Stockham | Space Warfighting Acq Delta | The Club |
| 22 April 2025 | Col Elisabeth White | International Affairs | The Club |
| 20 May 2025 | Col Rob Davis | Space Sensing | The Club |
| 17 Jun 2025 | Ms. Shannon Pallone | BMC3 | The Club |
| 12 Jul 2025 | Cycling for STEM | Redondo Beach | |
| The Club |
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