Registration and housing are open now for the 11th Annual AOC Space Protection Conference at Kirtland AFB, NM.

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 who hold a current Secret security clearance.

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

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

In three combat tours in Anbar Province, Marine Sgt. Jacob Tambunga fought the deadliest insurgents in Iraq. But he says he never encountered an enemy as tenacious as what he saw immediately after arriving at this outpost in Helmand Province in Afghanistan. (The New York Times)

Israel signaled its intention this month to buy as many as 75 Lockheed Martin F-35 fighters for delivery starting as early as 2014, the US program manager said. (Fort-Worth Star Telegram)

Some military theorists believe this is a new age of warfare. The most advanced and unique platforms, such as the Lockheed Martin F-22, apparently now can be replaced or overcome by systems comprised of less capable equipment. (Flightglobal)

The Defense Department wants nearly $1 billion next year for its greatly expanded Information Operations programs — much of it targeted at the Afghan and Iraqi populations. (Politico)

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) accepted its first F/A-18F Super Hornet during a roll-out ceremony at Boeing's manufacturing facility in St. Louis July 8. (Military.com)

Liberty Mutual, AOC's partner for auto and home insurance coverage, offers these tips for protecting your home while on vacation this summer.

AOC's 2009 International Convention & Symposium October 18-21 in Washington, DC, "Modernizing EW: Balancing Cost and Capability" is fast approaching. Take advantage of Early Bird rates and register by August 15 for the best savings!

Microsemi Corporation of Irvine, CA, has joined the AOC as a small group member.

AOC Welcomes New Industry Member
This week, the AOC welcomes new industry member LS telecom AG of Licthenau Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany.
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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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Vote in the 2009 AOC Election Through July 31
The 2009 AOC Elections are open now through the end of the month. Don't miss this opportunity to determine future AOC Board Members. Cast your vote today.

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