Here is an archive of past speakers and AFIO Arizona events.
Capt. Katrina Hill, USN spoke to us on Thursday February 9, 2023 about her wide range of experiences and assignments – pilot, author, liaison, commander. It was an interesting and wide ranging meeting. Captain Katrina “Kati” Hill is a native of Westminster, Maryland. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree … Learn More
Our January 12, 2023 Membership meeting featured Andrew Craft, a Senior Digital Journalist at LiveNOW from FOX. From January 6th, 2022 to the Ukraine war to Queen Elizabeth’s death and the midterm elections, Andrew covered it all with the LiveNOW team. We had a wide ranging talk including his experiences, … Learn More
Our December 8, 2022 Membership meeting featured Jeff Kubiak, a retired U.S. Air Force colonel and senior fellow at the Center on the Future of War at Arizona State University. The meeting included a short presentation and then a group discussion of topics we chose, covering subjects like the War … Learn More
This was a chance to meet up in person after all our Zoom meetings and catch up with each other. It was an informal meeting where we can renew comradery. December 15, 2022 from 12 noon until 1 PM. JJ’s Deli23425 N Scottsdale Rd. #A-6Scottsdale, AZ 85255map The event was … Learn More
On November, 2022, TSGT Lindsey Harvey introduced us to the United States Space Force (USSF) , its missions and opportunities for people looking for an interesting career. She gave a very informative presentation on Space Force and told us as much as she could, within classification restrictions, about the relationship … Learn More
In January, 2022, two “Retired” US Army Special Forces and co-authors, Nick Brokhausen and Jeff Miller, friends for 40 years, shared some of their sensitive exploits in dozens of countries on five continents, spanning the Vietnam War and the Cold War from 1982 to 2011. They talked about their insights … Learn More
In October, 2021, Rich Owen talked about information security and the “Goldmine that Information Represents” . Rich Owen has over 50 years of experience in the field of information protection. He is a past International President of the Information Systems Security Association and a member of the Information Security Hall of … Learn More
Mr. Rodney Joffe presented a talk on September 9, 2021 about a very sensitive topic regarding what could be used as “Offensive Cyber Measures” against an adversary. He has been awarded the FBI Directors Award for Service as a private citizen and has assisted other countries on global criminal issues. … Learn More
On May 13, 2021 , Chapter members enjoyed a beautiful noon day at the “Scottsdale Railroad Park” under our own, open-air pavilion. Face-to-face great conversation, excellent catered Greek food (too much), cold water and refreshments, and special cookies (compliments of President Bill). Board Member and final AFIOAZ Scholarship Chair, Ted … Learn More
On April 8, 2021, Professor Khester Kendrik of Grand Canyon University (GCU) spoke on the topic “China’s Advanced Persistent Threat”. Professor Kendrik discussed the cyber tactics being utilized by the Chinese. The meeting was conducted over ZOOM.