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The AOC is soliciting papers for the 47th International Symposium and Convention, October 3-7, 2010, in Atlanta, GA, the theme of which is "Electronic Warfare in a Changing Environment." Papers are due by May 31, 2010.

Registration is now open for the 37th Annual EW Symposium, May 25-27 at NAS Whidbey Island. This year's theme is "Electronic Attack For Spectrum Superiority in Support of Fleet and Combatant Commanders. AOC Scholarship Banquet guest speaker is CAPT Mark Darrah (PMA-265). The symposium is classified SECRET/NOFORN.

Defense professionals looking to expand their understanding of Information Operations can't afford to miss InfowarCon, May 12-14 in Washington, DC. This premier event gathers the top minds in the field for a provocative look at the key threats facing us today. Registration is open now and you can save $45 if you register by May 3, so don't delay!

The 3rd Annual EW Capability Gaps Conference at Crane, IN, is the single annual conference that clearly lays out the limiting factors and gaps that the warfighter faces and then offers the potential solutions - from both industry and laboratories. If you're developing EW-IO-Cyber tools for the warfighter this is the one conference you need to attend this year. Registration is open now!

Sign up for an AOC Course this Spring
This spring the AOC is offering a host of unique courses to meet your professional development needs. Take advantage of these great opportunities, most available at AOC Headquarters in Alexandria, VA, this spring:
April 19-23: Advanced EW Course
May 17-18: OSINT Hacks for Mining the Russian Internet
May 18-20: Information as Power: "Now Media" and the Struggle for Minds and Wills
May 24-28: Electro-Optics and Infrared Primer Course
Visit www.crows.org for more information and to register.

Come join us June 7-10 for the 38th Sensors/AOC Kittyhawk Week in Fairborn, OH.

In Berlin, Germany, the global event for EW - held in collaboration with the AOC and strongly supported by European and international industry.

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Next-generation aircraft and sensors are being planned that combine surveillance, intelligence gathering, tactical cyber and other electronic attack and directed energy. For example, a burst of high-power microwaves could leave a person unharmed but kill his mobile phone. (Aviation Week)

Outdoor, TV and radio ads starring cuddly babies and folkloric warriors are spreading across Afghanistan, a country that's seen so little advertising that finding a local agency was one of the first hurdles of mounting a campaign. But the US-backed push is using insights into traditional Afghan culture to try to encourage a war-ravaged population to help build a more peaceful nation. (Advertising Age)

While forward deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), Cmdr. Scott Farr recently assumed command of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, relieving Cmdr. Tim Murphy during an airborne change of command ceremony at sea. (The Northwest Navigator)

SRC, Inc.

Industry News
AOC Award Nominations Due NEXT WEEK
It's your last chance to recognize individuals and units for their achievements. Nominations for the 2010 AOC awards are being accepted through Monday, April 19.
Download the Nomination Form

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 due by the end of the day next Wednesday, April 21.

Logus Microwave Corp. of West Palm Beach, FL, has joined as a small group member.

Your Association of Old Crows treasures its heritage, one with a strong foundation in providing relevant education to members of this community. As "New Crows" join our ranks it's critical that we continue to provide professional education to help them mature and lead us to greater success in this increasingly complex and demanding electromagnetic environment.

On April 24 the Billy Mitchell Chapter will host a golf tourney at the Ft Sam Houston Golf Club, La Loma Course. Single and team slots are still available for the four-person scramble (slots are $70) and hole sponsorships are available for $100, so sign up today.

Download the AOC's 2010 Policy Agenda
Recently the AOC released its 2010 Policy Agenda, which identifies the policies and legislation that will guide the AOC advocacy program. Click here to view the agenda. For questions or additional information, please contact Ken Miller, AOC Director of Government & Industry Affairs.

Read the IO Journal
The spring 2010 edition of the IO Journal, the peer-reviewed publication of the AOC's Information Operations Institute, offers 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

Assemblies, Inc.
25 years of manufacturing high performance microwave cable assemblies with low attenuation at frequencies up to 65 GHz.

http://www.assembliesinc.net

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