The AOC's EW Modeling & Simulation Conference July 28-31 in Las Vegas, NV features these keynote speakers: Dr. George Ka'Iliwai III, SES-3, U.S. Pacific Command Director, Resources and Assessment (J8); Mr. James "Raleigh" Durham, Director, Joint Advanced Concepts, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (OUSD AT&L); Major General William J. Rew, Director of Operational Planning, Policy and Strategy, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Plans and Requirements, Headquarters US Air Force, Washington, DC; and Rear Admiral Mark T. Emerson, Commander, Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center.

The 11th Annual AOC Space Protection Conference at Kirtland AFB, NM, is calling for presenters during the conference dates of August 25-27. Session topics include: Cyber protection of Space Assets, threat assessments and others.

Held in conjunction with AFRL, the Passive Covert Radar Conference, September 15-17 in Syracuse, NY, will feature three days of selected papers for presentation. The first two days will be unclassified and the third day will be open to participants of the US, UK, Australia and Canada holding a current Secret security clearance.

A month after the US cyberspace policy review, the government has released its own strategy: the "Cyber Security Strategy of the United Kingdom." Both highlight the importance of cyber security, stating that "almost every facet of modern society" is underpinned by a reliance on cyberspace and therefore on secure networks and systems. This recognition is where the similarity ends. (The Guardian)

Zach Boulanger and Blake Morton, both 18, decided a long time ago that military service was for them. It was Morton, however, who coaxed Boulanger into joining the United States Marine Corps instead of any other military branch. (The Tennessean)

Under pressure from the Pentagon, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has been forced to back out of a joint partnership with a Swedish aerospace company to compete in a multi-billion dollar tender to sell new multi-role fighter jets to the Indian Air Force. (Jerusalem Post)

AOC's 2009 International Convention & Symposium October 18-21 in Washington, DC, features a new presentation theater located directly on the show floor. Limited presentation slots are available, so secure your place today!

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.

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