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NCF GMM Recaps Prior to 2020

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The theme of the 17th NCMF General Meeting & Symposium was "The Changing Face of Terrorism." Guest speakers included Mr. Robert Grenier, former director, CIA Counterterrorism Center & author of 88 Days to Kandahar, Mr. David Rohde, author of A Rope and a Prayer, A Kidnapping from Two Sides, and Ms. Nancy Dillman, former CIA case officer, Afghanistan. Mr. Tahir Luddin who was kidnapped with David Rohde also spoke during the program. Learn more about the authors & their books.

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The meeting included updates about the NCMF from NCMF President Richard Schaeffer Jr., opening remarks from Richard H. Ledgett, Deputy Director, National Security Agency, a Museum update from NCM Curator Pat Weadon, and updates about the New Museum Project from Larry Castro, Chief Operating Officer, CCEI-NMP.

Tribute to a very special NCMF friend.

A very special tribute to Lt Gen Linc D. Faurer, former Chairman of the NCMF Board of Directors, took place during the October 2015 meeting.

Gen Faurer served as NSA Director & CSS Chief from 1981-85. He received numerous honors throughout his career, and although he retired in 1985 after 35 years of USAF service, his contributions didn’t end there. He consulted on national security issues and served on the boards of several organizations, including the NCMF’s. “Linc” was a great friend and supporter of the NCM/NCMF, and he is deeply missed.

The NCMF has collected over $8,000 toward a Maryland student “Cyber Innovation” scholarship in Linc’s honor. If you’d like to contribute, visit the In Memoriam Registry and make a donation in Linc's name today.

During the program, the lobby area featured book sales, cryptologic displays, guest tables, and the NCMF held a silent auction fundraiser of rare items. In fact, this year was one of the Foundation's most successful in terms of the silent auction and book sales.

We had great attendance for this 2015 program and members enjoyed the breaks for discussion, as well as time to interact during breakfast and lunch. The caterered lunch was fantastic, and the lobby area offered something of interest for everyone.