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Good morning and welcome to the 2022 Defense News Conference! We hope you’re joining us in-person, but if not, you can follow along here all day for highlights.
A few things before we get started. #DNConf ⬇️
Keep track of the day’s events with the schedule and lineup of panelists, viewable here: conference.defensenews.com
Give us a follow and check out our reporters’ accounts, which will be tagged for each panel to learn more about the discussion and to stay up-to-date on future reporting. And check out more conference coverage all in one place: defensenews.com/smr/defense-ne…
Tell us about your experience if you’re participating! Use the hashtag #DNConf and we’ll share your insights, questions and, yes, even selfies. Thank you for joining us!

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And now, shifting beyond the US: Our next panel starts with a conversation about European defense and NATO’s next test. Led by Sebastian Sprenger (@sprengkopf_dc). Follow along here ⬇️
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.@maeday22 is back! This time, with a panel about the future of the @USMC, with insights from Gen. Eric Smith, assistant commandant for the U.S. Marine Corps. #DNConf #usmc
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➡️ Next, the state of @USArmy: Jen Judson (@JenJudson) will talk with the Hon. Gabe Camarillo, under secretary of the Army, about the future of modern warfare. #DNConf #army Image
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And now: Hon. Erik Raven, under secretary of the Navy, chats with Megan Eckstein (@maeday22) on the future of the @USNavy. #DNConf Image
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