Greetings LOGNATION,
As you’ve probably heard, we have decided to reschedule this year’s LOA Symposium. Recent travel policy changes and budget uncertainty impacted the attendance of military and government civilian personnel. Our decision to reschedule this year’s annual symposium was extremely difficult but was made with due care for our core responsibility…the development of logisticians. This decision gives us the best opportunity to reset and adjust while maintaining our highest standards as the keystone gathering of LOGNATION.
I know we were all looking forward to #LOA2025 and the value of this event is undeniable. I want to emphasize that our commitment to providing valuable content and fostering collaboration remains unwavering. The LOA Board is actively working on new initiatives to bring you an updated Exceptional Release experience, insightful webinars, virtual networking events, and thought leadership pieces throughout the year that will keep you engaged and informed on the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in logistics.
We want to capitalize on this opportunity to renew participation in local LOA chapters across the entire logistics enterprise. We look forward to continuing to collaborate with industry partners and continuing to educate the logistics community in meaningful and impactful ways.
Amidst these times of change, there is one truth I can share with certainty: weapon systems don’t work without logisticians. The readiness and lethality of our Air Force relies on the dedication and expertise of LOGNATION. You all play a critical role in delivering for the warfighter every single day. Together, we will continue to grow, learn, and ensure we’re ready to deliver logistics to the front lines when called upon.
Huge thanks goes out to our LOA U and #LOA2025 Planning Team led by Robert Campbell and Jerry Ottinger, Eric Peele, Sydney Pfeffer, Brenda Herrera, and our partners at eventPower. Their selfless dedication over the last 10 months created a power projection platform for the next evolution of LOA.
Thank you for your understanding and support. We are excited to continue serving the logistics community in new and innovative ways. Stay tuned for more information about upcoming content and events.
Thank you for your continued dedication to the logistics profession.
Jason Okumura
President
Logistics Officer Association