News about upcoming programs, plus read new Cryptologic Bytes articles
News about upcoming programs, plus read new Cryptologic Bytes articles
Dear Friend ~ Welcome to the latest issue of the NCMF Web Link. In this issue you will find information about the upcoming NCMF 2017 Spring Cryptologic Program, the AFIO February 2017 Program, a Cryptologic Bytes author spotlight on Payne Harrison, & more.
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~  RECENT NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS ~
NCMF 2017 SPRING CRYPTOLOGIC PROGRAM
NCMF 2017 Spring Program
We invite you to join us for the NCMF Spring 2017 Cryptologic Program - "A New Perspective on NSA's Covert Activities." The program will take place on 29 March from 1000 to 1300 hours and will feature Mr. Stephen Budiansky, author of the recent history thriller, Code Warriors: NSA's Codebreakers and the Secret Intelligence War Against the Soviet Union. Budiansky will speak about his book which draws on an array of recently declassified documents to explore NSA's long SIGINT struggle against the Soviets. The material also traces the historical forces behind the intelligence controversies making headlines today.
Registration includes lunch and is $20 for current NCMF members, $50 for guests (includes a one-year complimentary NCMF membership). There will also be a booksigning after the presentation and prior to lunch. REGISTRATION DEADLINE is MARCH 23rd. MORE INFO.
AFIO FEBRUARY 2017 LUNCHEON PROGRAM
AFIO February 2017 Program
The AFIO's first program of 2017 will take place on 24 February 2017 in Tysons Corner, VA. The program will feature authors Robert Wallace, H. Keith Melton who co-authored Spy Sites of Washington, DC, as well as
Dr. James E. Mitchell, one of the authors of Enhanced Interrogation Techniques. MORE INFO.
~ MORE BYTES ~ 
Find out what inspires author Payne Harrison to write "crypto-thrillers" - page-turner novels set in the signals intelligence community. Plus, check out his latest short story - America's Team, which is set in the National Security Operations Center. Don't forget to click the link and watch the trailer for America's Team. READ MORE.
The Museum has a new interactive program for guests. Download the TrekSolver App on your smartphone and go on a "Top Secret Scavenger Hunt." It's FREE and it's fun! Find the answers and solve the puzzles, and get a certificate redeemable for prizes at the front desk. A fun way to explore the museum. (Best for ages 12+)
IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES
  • 1 FEB 2017 - NCMF luncheon (BoD, staff, & ExCom members) honoring the AFIO's Elizabeth Bancroft for her invaluable support of the NCMF. 
  • 6 FEB 2017 - Call For Papers deadline for the 2017 Cryptologic History Symposium on 19-20 October. MORE INFO.
  • 24 FEB 2017 - AFIO Program and Lunch. MORE INFO.
  • 15 MARCH 2017 - Deadline for nominations for the 2017 NSA/CSS Cryptologic Hall of Honor. MORE INFO.
  • 29 MARCH 2017 - NCMF 2017 Spring Cryptologic Program. MORE INFO.
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