At the high-end Reagan Library (perched above Simi Valley roughly 40 miles from LA) this years Defense Forum had a different look: some guests showed-up without neckties displaying neat facial hair and arm-art which stood out against the usual crowd.
The yearly meet-up – typically filled with suit-wearing defense-industry folks military brass with shiny medals and global representatives – focuses on keeping Ronald Reaganʼs defense-minded legacy going. The ex-presidents famous idea of getting to peace by being strong is still the main point; however the mix of people this time showed a clear change in the events style
The grand hilltop setting (which gives nice views of the bedroom-community below) normally sees strictly formal dress-codes but this time around there was a noticable shift in how folks presented themselves: some choosing to skip traditional business wear while still keeping it professional