A word from NDIA's Vice President of Operations.

Position2011 MEGA DIRECTORY - National Defense Industrial Association's Barry D. Bates

Dear NDIA Members:

I look forward to this opportunity each year to express my sincere appreciation to the many corporate member representatives who have generously contributed time, energy and other resources to the work performed by NDIA's Divisions, Industria Committees, Chapters and Affiliate organizations. While those who chair these bodies are particularly valued for their leadership contributions, all who serve or support by contributing to the development of technical papers, helping plan conference agendas and acquire speakers, providing content for National Defense Magazine, contributing to analyses of policies and legislation, and performing a myriad of other contributing and supporting functions that in the aggregate comprise NDIA's Advocate, Promote and Provide missions are greatly appreciated and respected for their many contributions. To all of these and to those who have participated in NDIA-produced events as attendees, speakers, panelists or exhibitors over the past year -"Thank You!" - for your contributions and your steadfast support. A sincere "Thanks!" also goes out to those companies who have supported NDIA events through the generosity of their sponsorships.

In a continuing effort to provide new avenues for member participation, we have expanded our portfolio of Divisions by adding two new ones - Cyber and Human Systems - and 're-booting' the Health Affairs Division to reflect a focus on contemporary issues impacting the technology and delivery of health care, particularly to active military members and veteran Other initiatives under way include the development of a work ing group to focus on 'services' contracting issues, and...

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