Below are the panels for the Military Track of Blog World Expo 2009 in Las Vegas - October 15-17, 2009:

They Also Serve:  Spouse Bloggers
But sitting and waiting are NOT their thing.  Half of the equation that makes that protection by military, law enforcement, and other first responders possible is often not heard.  Come hear from the spouses that deal with the logistics, support, and emotions of being married to someone who puts it all on the line.

Panelists:  Tammy Munson http://armyhousehold6.com ; Maiden Magnetic http://maidenmagnetic.blogspot.com/ ; Delta Whiskey http://deltawhiskey.us/ ; Barmy Mama http://deltasierrahotel.net/; TBD

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Best Milblogs You've Never Read
Anyone who follows blogging has probably heard of The Mudville Gazette milblog, and through it the Milblog Ring.  Yet, units rotate in and out of areas of operations, and new milblogs start all the time.  Outside of the giants, who are the best milblogs you aren't reading?

Moderator:  Greyhawk http://www.mudvillegazette.com/ Panelists: Vampire 06 http://afghanistanshrugged.com/ ; Jarhead Online http://jarheadonline.com/ ; kudzu630 http://kudzu630.wordpress.com/ ; Deployed Teacher http://deployedteacher.blogspot.com/

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Milblogs:  Not Your Standard News Source
While George Plimpton defined participatory journalism in the 1960's, the often gritty, frank, and intense coverage of troops in combat provided by milblogs has redefined the concept.  With no pretension of being anything other than what it is -- a first person account of life on the line and afterwards -- milblogs provide a unique window into people, concepts, and the reality of war.  Come join a panel of milbloggers, journalists, and others as they discuss this unique blend of specialty and participatory journalism, and how it affects the news you hear and don't hear

Panelists:  Prof. Andrew Lubin http://www.andrewlubin.com/ ;  Cdr. Phibian Salamander http://cdrsalamander.blogspot.com/ ; Old Blue http://billandbobsadventure.blogspot.com/

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Getting The Picture:  What's Next for Milblogs?
Audience demands and demographics are changing.  New technologies are emerging that, according to some, make blogs as much dinosaurs as print technology.  What does the future hold for milblogs?  Come join a panel of milbloggers and social media gurus as they discuss the future of milblogging.

Moderator:  Matthew "Blackfive" Burden http://www.blackfive.net  Panelists:  Scott Henderson, mediaSauce http://www.mediasauce.com/ ; CJ Grisham http://www.soldiersperspective.us/ ; Bouhammer http://www.bouhammer.com/ ; Scott Kesterson http://kilroyredux.blogspot.com/

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