Lt. Col. Dave Grossman
U.S. Army (Ret), Director, Killology Research Group
August 12th 0800 hrs
The Bulletproof Mind: Psychological & Physiological Preparation for Combat
Keynote Speaker Lt. Col. Dave Grossman is an internationally recognized scholar, author, soldier, and speaker who is one of the world's foremost experts in the field of human aggression. As founder of a new field of scientific endeavor termed “killology,” Lt. Col. Grossman has made revolutionary new contributions to our understanding of killing in war, the psychological costs of war, the root causes of the current "virus" of violent crime plaguing the world, and the process of healing the victims of violence, in war and in peace. Nominated for a Pulitzer Prize for On Killing, he is a prolific speaker who served as an expert witness and consultant in the UNITED STATES vs. TIMOTHY MCVEIGH and has helped train mental health professionals after the Jonesboro school shootings. With over 23 years of experience leading U.S. soldiers worldwide, today Lt. Col. Grossman is the director of the Killology Research Group.

Staff Sergeant David Bellavia
Author of House to House: An Epic Memoir of War
August 11th 1630 hrs
The Warrior's Mindset in a Close Quarters Battle
Special Address speaker Staff Sergeant David Bellavia spent six years in the U.S. Army, including some of the most intense fighting of the Iraq War. He was awarded the Silver Star and Bronze Star for his actions in Iraq, and was recommended for the Distinguished Service Cross and Medal of Honor for his actions in Fallujah. In 2005, he received the Conspicuous Service Cross (New York State's highest award for military valor) and was inducted into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame. He is the co-founder of Vets for Freedom, an advocacy organization of veterans concerned about the politicization of media coverage of military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.  As an expert on Middle East affairs and a frequent contributor to the Fox News Channel, He is considered one of the most decorated veterans of this generation.