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New AOC Website Now Online

The AOC is pleased to announce that our new website is now available at www.crows.org

The AOC is dedicated to being a relevant and credible resource in helping our warfighters identify solutions to challenges on today's electronic battlefields. The new website is designed to enhance our ability to do so by improving access to AOC programs, information and events. This site provides better functionality and interaction with members and others for whom Electronic Warfare and Information Operations are important.

We invite you to explore and share the Crows.org's new capabilities including on-line publications, interactive blogs, bulletin boards and membership information to keep you up to date on what's happening in the Electronic Warfare and Information Operations communities.

Join us for this event unique symposium, featuring keynote speaker BGen Jon M. Davis, USMC and including one day of unclassified sessions at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and two unclassified days at the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, Point Mugu, CA.

February's Cyber Conference, Posturing 21st Century EW: Evolving Roles in Spectrum and Cyber Warfare, is a high-powered event bringing spectrum and cyber capabilities and issues to senior DOD military and civilian leaders. LtGen Robert Elder, USAF (Ret) is the conference chair. And as an added benefit, attend the February 22 Cyber Warfare Tutorial in Washington, DC.

Join us in Las Vegas for the Joint Electronic Attack Conference: AEA Operations Supporting Land, Sea and Air. Key topics will include data fusion, Net-centric operations, JSEAD transformation, AEA applications and threats to future air operations. Current operations and trends from warfighters highlight the conference.

The January 2010 edition of JED is now available in an interactive digital format. Access it today using your crows.org username and password. Or use this courtesy login:
Username: JanJED
Password: crows0110

The United States has recently signed major arms deals with several Arab states. Israeli officials have expressed concern at the scope and content of the agreements. Haaretz

The Ministry of Defence is "institutionally incapable" of running a successful campaign in Afghanistan, a top Army commander has claimed in a critical assessment of the operation in Helmand province. The Times of London

Cruising through the darkness in rough seas, the USS Ross encountered a rogue wave that smashed into the destroyer's bow, sending a shudder along the entire ship that knocked sleeping crew out of their bunks and damaged the sonar housing. (ABC News)

To bolster its presence in the Western Pacific region, the US will deploy 15 F-22 Raptor fighters at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, in January for three months. (Brahmand)

The US Air Force has started its effort to replace 62 Vietnam War-vintage UH-1N Huey helicopters with a commercially available helicopter by 2015, according to a December 17 service document. (Defense News)

If the nation ever faces a large-scale attack by a biological weapon like anthrax, the US Postal Service will be in charge of delivering whatever drugs and other medical aid Americans would need to survive. (The New York Times)

Industry News
Each year the AOC membership helps determine the future direction of the AOC by electing representatives to its Board of Directors. Nominations for the 2010 election are now being accepted through April 21.

2010 AOC Award Nominations Now Being Accepted
Don't miss this chance to recognize individuals and units for their achievements. Nominations for the 2010 AOC awards, including the AOC Gold Medal, the Stanley Hall Business Development Award, Communications Award, Outstanding Unit Awards and more than 20 others are being accepted now through April 19.
Download the Nomination Form

Take an AOC Course in 2010
The AOC has added several new courses in first quarter 2010. Don't miss the chance to advance your skills in exciting new areas including CONOPS, Understanding "Now" Media, EW Fundamentals and Cyber Warfare. See the Calendar for more details or visit the courses page at the new Crows.org site.

New issue of IO Journal Now Available
Read the winter edition of the IO Journal, the peer-reviewed publication of the AOC's Information Operations Institute for insightful and timely pieces impacting IO professionals.
Read the Interactive Digital Edition
Download a Standard PDF

Components Corner

CTT, Inc. CTT, Inc.
At the Heart of Next Generation Electronic Defense Systems: 0.1-20 GHz LNAs, 0.2-100W PAs, Special Purpose Amplifiers, Contract Manufacturing.

http://www.cttinc.com

Get Modern Radar Measurement Resources from Agilent:
These useful Radar and EW resources such as posters, application notes, and an aerospace defense solutions brochure will help ensure system readiness and program success - so you can focus where it co

https://www.home.agilent.com/

Consultants Corner
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Chantilly, VA

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Las Vegas, NV

Warner Robins, GA

Alexandria, VA

"Systemic Electronic Attack: The Future is Now"
Adelaide, Australia

Crane, IN

Berlin, Germany

Washington, DC

Alexandria, VA

Naylor, LLC

Naylor, LLC

Anritsu Company

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