That’s right folks.  The Western OPSEC Forum (WOF) is coming to sunny Las Vegas so save up your nickles and get your plans in order.  The Forum takes place 12 - 14 February 2008 and is graciously being hosted by the National Nuclear Security Administration Nevada Site Office (NNSA/NSO).  As Manager of the NNSA/NSO OPSEC program you can imagine that I have been fairly involved in paving the way for the IOSSs arrival.  And as OSPA/VP I am happy to announce that the OSPA is co-sponsoring the event.  I happen to know that many OSPA members have already registered and that our Prez/Founder, Exec VP and VP and other members of the Board of Directors are confirmed to attend.  I’m also happy to announce that plans for OSPA’s first member social/meeting are in the works and will be released at a later date. 

All the info you need should need about the WOF is available at [1] http://www.ioss.gov/ but if you still have questions feel free to contact me at [2] marino@nv.doe.gov or 702-295-2979. 

By the way, Wayne Morris (our Exec VP) and I have accepted the invitation to give our “Marketing Your OPSEC Program” presentation.  Also, Board member Scott Milliman will be presenting his highly rated “TRASHINT” brief.  We’ll let you draw your own conclusions about our Marketing presentation but I can personally attest to the high educational and  entertainment value of Scott’s speech.  If you haven’t seen it yet - you need to.  There are also OPSEC workshops for neophytes as well as those of us who consider ourselves fairly versed in things OPSEC.  I’ve attended many of these Forums and I can tell you that the IOSS puts on a great event that is guaranteed to educate you and entertain you as well as providing a great environment for networking and shared comeraderie.  Plus, if you missed it up front - you will be in Las Freaking Vegas!

Seating is limited (this isn’t a line - our seating only allows for 170 attendees) so get to the IOSS site and get registered TODAY!  I’m looking forward to seeing each of you there.

Keep the Faith!

Revelator