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The Pentagon’s new ethics adviser, Rear Adm. Margaret DeLuca “Peg” Klein, will give the keynote address at the 2014 Military Reporters & Editors Conference to be held Friday, Oct. 3, 2014 at The Army Navy Club, in downtown Washington, D.C.
Klein was named special adviser to the Secretary of Defense for military professionalism, earlier this year. As such, she reports directly to Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on issues of military ethics, character, and leadership. She also works closely with members of the Joint Staff, combatant commands, and each of the military services to ensure the Defense Department remains focused on ethical issues at every level of command.
Other confirmed panels include:
- Women in Combat: breaking down the final barriers: Confirmed speakers include Marine Corps Lt. Col. Michael Samarov, plans officer, Marine Corps Force Innovation Office; and Army Col. Linda Sheimo, chief of the Command Programs and Policy Division at the Human Resources Policy Directorate, Army G-1.
- The WMD Threat: Laura Holgate, senior director for weapons of mass destruction terrorism and threat reduction at the National Security Council.
- On-the-record discussion with top PAOs: Confirmed speakers include Army Col. Steve Warren, Office of the Secretary of Defense; Rear Adm. Dawn Cutler, chief of Navy Information; Brig. Gen. Ronald Lewis, chief of Army Public Affairs; and Marine Corps Col. Dave Lapan, acting chief of Marine Corps Public Affairs.
- When Journalists are the Target: McClatchy reporter Jonathan Landy will talk about his recent experiences reporting in Syria and new threats facing today’s combat reporters.
In addition, a special evening wine and cheese gathering will be held on Thursday evening at Medill’s Washington, D.C. office along with several authors.
Special Bonus: Not to be missed is the War Correspondents Dinner at 8 p.m., Friday in the Old Ebbitt Grill. This has been an ongoing tradition with MRE co-founder Sig Christenson. For more information, contact Sig at saddamscribe@yahoo.com. ?To register for the conference visit http://regonline.com/2014mreconference.