The annual Blog World and New Media Expo is gearing up to take place this October in Las Vegas, and if you aren’t planning on coming, you should. This year, a free pass to the military track is being offered to all active duty military and veterans. Not a member of the military? Well, you should still consider coming, because it is going to be a great time. The amazing Greyhawk from the Mudville Gazette is the host/MC for this year’s military track.

And, OK, the entire military track doesn’t feature me. But I am going to be moderator for one of the panels. Here’s a little sneak peek of what we have planned for you:

Panel 1: Surprise for now
Panel 2: Social Media: Force Multiplier for Spouses?
Panel 3: Media and the Military: Myth versus Reality
Panel 4: Ideal versus Field: Social and New Media In Less Than The Best Circumstances

I was very kindly asked to be the moderator for the Panel 2, and I of course agreed. I’m really looking forward to being there. We also have two very exciting special guests on the panel with me!

Social Media: Force Multiplier for Spouses?
New and Social media have changed how spouses communicate with each other and share information within their companies and with other groups. It also is changing how spouses cope with the stresses of being separated and with having their other halves in harm’s way. Join spouse blogger and journalist Cassy Fiano, journalist and commentator Melissa Clouthier, and spouse blogger Cassandra of Villanous Company as they explore how changes in media and technology are changing the world of spouse blogging.

While Panel 2 will be amazing, of course, there’s even more excitement in store. A very interesting science fiction writer has agreed to be on Panel 3, and a surprise participant for Panel 4. It’s going to be a great time, you’ll get to meet a lot of new people, and learn a lot of interesting things about the military and new media. And hey, you get to meet me!

Hope to see a lot of you there!