If your schedules allow, I would like to call one of you in the morning to discuss our visit to the IDF campus on March 8. We are also very interested in learning more about the Iron Dome.

   Is there a good time for me to call? Also, do you have a good phone number for me to use? I am 8 hours behind you, so it will be difficult for me to call before 12:00 PM, your time.

Thank you,

Lt Col Derek Rachel



Good morning,

 

 

We would love to welcome you to visit Israel and the Israel National Defense College. March 8^th is a perfect day for that. MAJ Gal Balas is in charge of our international desk, and she will be your POC. Her email address: gals@mail.gov.il

We would also be glad to assist with other parts of the visit, if needed. 

Best, 

LTC Matan Or

Executive Officer

Israel National Defense College

 

 

 

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Subject: US Air War College visit to Israel in March

 

Lt Col Matan,

   Hello. My name is Derek Rachel. I am an Air Force Lt Col attending the US Air Force War College. I am the planner for an Air War College trip to Israel from 7-12 March.

 

   Col DeStazio (US Embassy Air Attache) gave me your contact information to see if we could set up a visit to the IDF campus while we are in Israel. Can you help me with this?

 

   If a visit is possible, we would like to receive a short brief on the IDF (history, current operations, concerns, interaction with the US, etc). If you have any additional suggestions, please tell me. We will have a total of 17 persons for the visit (14 military and 3 government civilians). 

 

   Currently, we have time built into our itinerary during the morning of 8 Mar for a visit, if that is acceptable for you. If that does not work, please let me know if another time is possible.

 

Thank you for your time. I am available to answer any questions you may have.

 

Respectfully,

Lt Col Derek Rachel

Air War College Student