The AOC's EW Modeling & Simulation Conference July 28-31 in Las Vegas, NV is fast approaching. Don't miss these keynote speakers: Dr. George Ka'Iliwai III, SES-3, US 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 had registration and housing open now.

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.

The AOC is calling for presenters for the conference at the Naval Post Graduate School in Monterey, CA.

Representative Paul Hodes' view on the F-22, shared by other usually stalwart Obama supporters such as Senators Edward M. Kennedy and John F. Kerry, signifies the extent to which one of the president's priorities - paring down costly weapons systems - is at risk of flaming out on Capitol Hill, where lawmakers in both parties are scrambling to protect jobs back home. (Boston Globe)

The need for more F/A-18G electronic warfare aircraft played heavily in the decision to halt F-22 production at 187 jets, says US Marine Corps Gen. James Cartwright, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. (Defense News)

Sen. John McCain, in an unusual alliance with the Obama administration, moved Monday to eliminate $1.75 billion recently inserted into the proposed 2010 defense budget for more fighter jets from Lockheed Martin. (AP)

After finding 775 prohibited cell phones in Texas prisons so far this year, state officials are petitioning federal regulators and the US Senate for the power to jam cell phone signals in lockups - joining 27 other states who want the same authority. (Houston Chronicle)

The first of two C-130s being upgraded for the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) was test flown on July 3. (Aviation Week)

The Golden Gate Chapter welcomed Steven Blank, a professor from the University of California at Berkeley.

The July JED digital edition is available by using your www.crows.org password.

AOC's 2009 International Convention & Symposium October 18-21 in Washington, DC, features not only exhibition space, but a new presentation theater located directly on the show floor. Space is limited, 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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