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The Emerging EW Technologies Conference, held June 16-18 in Atlanta, GA, features three days of top-level speakers at an affordable price. The conference is classified SECRET/US Only, so register today.

Time is running out. Register for the AOC's EW Modeling & Simulation Conference July 28-31 in Las Vegas, NV. Admiral Timothy J. Keating, Commander, US Pacific Command, will keynote the event, which is held at the SECRET/US Only level.

AOC is seeking technical papers and posters for the 2009 International Convention & Symposium October 18-21 in Washington, DC. This year's theme is "Modernizing EW: Balancing Costs and Capability." Papers are due June 15. Posters are due by October 1.

The High Power Microwave Technologies Branch of the Air Force Research Laboratory is looking for an innovative approach for non-lethal weapons technology that targets enemies' electronic systems. Here are projects looking to turn microwaves into technology-disabling weapons. (Popular Mechanics)

Vital electronic warfare capabilities are at risk of being eroded by "this war-itis," the preoccupation of military planners on acquiring equipment related to counterinsurgency operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. (Aviation Week)

The EA-3B Skywarrior sat on the flight deck Tuesday morning, awaiting the chance to go airborne one last time, if only down to a waiting barge. The plane, better known as the Whale for its size, once excelled at electronic warfare, intercepting radar and analyzing the enemy. (Virginian-Pilot)

Computers, indispensable in peace, are becoming ever more important in political conflicts and open warfare. This series examines the growing use of computer power as a weapon. The exotic nature of the work, coupled with the deep recession, is enabling the companies to attract top young talent that once would have gone to Silicon Valley. (New York Times)

In a class at the National Security Agency, I learned that prior to one World War II battle in the Pacific, key US commanders knew an attack was coming but didn't warn anyone. The result was a major loss of life and equipment. But the decision not to warn anyone was a strategic consideration. (Computerworld)

As the sound from the rifle shots echoed in the distance, crew members from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 paid their final respects to five of their shipmates with a memorial service Saturday. (Navy Compass)

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The Granite State Roost has awarded its 2009 Tony Grieco Electronic Defense Scholarship to University of New Hampshire student Luke Gregory.

L-3 Communications hosted a meeting for the members of the Golden Gate Chapter at the Randtron Antenna Systems facilities in Menlo Park, CA, on the evening of April 30.

Miss InfowarCon 2009? Briefings and presentations now are available on-line for AOC and IOI members.

The newest benefit from the AOC's Information Operations Institute is the IO Journal. Access the interactive digital edition here. Access a PDF version here.

Membership in the IOI, which includes the AOC individual membership, offers IO professionals the opportunity to stay informed on current developments in the field of information operations.

AOC has partnered with Liberty Mutual to help members save money on automobile and home insurance with special group discounts.

Connecting job seekers with employers looking for top talent.

Calendar of Events
Boston, MA

Secret/US Only
NAS Whidbey Island, WA

Secret/US Only
Atlanta, GA

Alexandria, VA

Boston, MA

Rio Hotel, Las Vegas, NV

July 28-29: Unclassified
July 30-31: Secret/US Only
Nellis AFB and The Rio Hotel, Las Vegas, NV

Alexandria, VA

Secret/US Only
Kirtland AFB, NM

London, UK

September 15-16: Unclassified
September 17: Secret/US Only
Verona, NY

Washington, DC

Agilent Technologies

Naylor, LLC

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