Warfighter Information Advantage Symposium 2024
Oct. 29-30 | Augusta, Georgia

Theme: EW Reenergized – The Army Phoenix Taking Its Place in the Joint / Coalition Fight

Original papers are being solicited from the United States government, academia, industry, operational units and subject matter experts. Final symposium presentations may be unclassified up to US Secret. Abstract submissions should be unclassified and indicate the level of classification for presentation and focus on the following topic areas:

• Information Advantage During Large Scale Combat Operations
• Unified Network and the Hybrid Cloud – Accessing Information Anytime, Anywhere
• Novel solutions for succeeding in a competitive, congested and contested EME
• Electromagnetic Warfare – how to Fight and Win in the Electromagnetic Spectrum
• Unmanned Capabilities in Cyberspace and Electronic Warfare
• Transforming in Contact – Exercises, Experimentation and Soldier Touchpoints
• From the Field – Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations and Lessons Learned
• Signature Management – Hiding in Plain Sight
• Adversary Capabilities and Challenges in EMS
• Cyber and EW in Joint /Coalition Operations

Submission deadline: June 28

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Reach your audience at Warfighter Information Advantage Symposium 2024. When you partner with AOC, you come face-to-face with professionals directly involved in the EW/EMSO industry. Browse sponsorship opportunities.

Call for Nominations for 2024 AOC Awards

A central tenet of AOC's mission is recognizing individuals, groups and military units for their outstanding performance in furthering the aims of the AOC and the Electromagnetic Warfare enterprise. The AOC has a number of awards available each year in three categories: Prestige, Community and Chapter Flow Up.

Submit your nomination by June 30.

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AOC STEM Student of the Year Scholarship

Each year, the AOC Education Foundation awards two students who exhibit academic excellence in engineering or engineering technology, as well as interest and potential contribution to national defense, with $12,500 each. These scholarships are generously funded by Raytheon Intelligence & Space.

Application Deadline: June 30

Do you know someone who would be interested in applying? Let them know about this amazing opportunity!

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AOC Future 5
Honoring the Best and Brightest Young Professionals in the Aerospace and Defense Industry

Are you an early career professional in electronic warfare, information operations or related disciplines? If so, we invite you to apply for the AOC Future 5 program. This prestigious program annually recognizes five outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to the field and show promise as future leaders. Selected participants will receive exclusive benefits, including mentoring, professional development opportunities and networking with industry leaders. Don't miss this chance to advance your career and become part of the AOC's legacy of excellence EMS/EW/IO industry.

Application deadline: June 30

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Call for Papers: AOC 2024

AOC has chosen Electromagnetic Spectrum Warfare – The Great Power Competition as the theme for its 61st Annual International Symposium and Convention. Complimentary to the keynote, spotlight and breakout sessions, we are planning for 12 technical sessions comprised of subject matter experts from the military, academia and industry in numerous topic areas. If you're a professional with original, unclassified information related to electronic warfare or information operations, you are encouraged to submit your abstract. This is an excellent opportunity to share your expertise and contribute to the conversation on advancing EMS superiority.

Submission deadline: July 31

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2024 AOC Sponsorship Catalog

AOC connects electromagnetic warfare practitioners, industry partners, policymakers and procurement decision-makers.

For over 55 years, electronic warfare (EW), electromagnetic spectrum operations (EMSO), cyber electromagnetic activities (CEMA) and information operations (IO) professionals from military, government, industry and academia have looked to AOC to provide access to emerging technologies and the latest developments to protect the warfighter. Plan to partner with AOC in 2024! AOC sponsorships are a great way to increase your reach and be part of what's happening right now in the EMSO industry. Learn More

Present a Webinar

Educating and informing the Electromagnetic Warfare community is at the heart of AOC’s mission. As the leader in training EMSO and EW professionals worldwide, AOC offers a wide selection of professional development courses and webinars on various topics led by experts in the field.

Be at the forefront of educating the men and women in the EW/EMSO industry and submit a proposal to instruct our next live webinar.

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FTCN Replay: From F-16s to Service Dogs

In a recent episode of From the Crows' Nest, host Ken Miller welcomed Jeff Fischer, a respected author, journalist, and philanthropist. The discussion spanned the latest developments in Ukraine's defense, including the progress of F-16 pilot training and Fischer's new nonprofit initiative, Shelter 2 Service, which aims to provide service dogs to veterans and first responders in Europe.

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The Association of Old Crows is pleased to provide its online Career Center — the premier resource to connect career opportunities with highly qualified EW, EMSO, CEMA, SIGINT, ELINT & IO talent. You can access the AOC Career Center at https://careers.crows.org.

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President Vladimir Putin of Russia will head to North Korea for the first time in 24 years on Tuesday after vowing to bring ties with Pyongyang to new heights and jointly combat what he called the “global neocolonial dictatorship” of the United States. (NYT)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu disbanded his war Cabinet Monday, a move that consolidates his influence over the Israel-Hamas war and likely diminishes the odds of a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip anytime soon. (AP)