Registration begins for the 2010 AETC Symposium Published Oct. 7, 2009 By Airman 1st Class Brian McGloin Air Education and Training Command RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Registration begins Oct. 7, for the 2010 Air Education and Training Command Symposium, scheduled for Jan. 14-15, 2010, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio. The theme of this year's symposium is, "Developing America's Airmen Today ... For Tomorrow." The two-day symposium will feature two keynote speaker luncheons and more than 70 seminar presentations. In addition, the Air Force Association Exposition will feature military and civilian exhibits addressing current and future issues and capabilities in recruitment, training and education of Airmen, along with a host of leadership, operational and emerging issue topics, said James Sturch, AETC Symposium event director. Mr. Sturch said the symposium will have performances by the John Jay High School JROTC armed drill team and the U. S. Air Force Strolling Strings. The symposium culminates in an AETC Ball celebrating Airmen throughout AETC. Retired Gen. Lloyd W. "Fig" Newton, former AETC commander, will host the ball. General Norton Schwartz, U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff, is scheduled to be the keynote speaker. At which, the five remaining Air Force Medal of Honor recipients will be recognized and have a special tribute paid to them Mr. Sturch said officials expect approximately 3,200 - 3,400 attendees, mostly from AETC units, but also from other Air Force and military units, as well as industry, commercial, education and the private sectors. Participants can decide which lectures and discussions they want to attend, tailoring their experience at the symposium to their own professional needs and interests. To register for the 2010 AETC Symposium visit http://www.aetcsymposium.com.