Crows Newsletter
March 12, 2025
 
Turn Your Knowledge into Action – Present to the EMSO Community
Educating and informing the Electromagnetic Warfare community is at the heart of the AOC’s mission. Share your knowledge, expertise and advice with the EW/EMSO community when you present a webinar.
 
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EVENTS
 
Attend this Mission-Critical Summit
ALL DOMAIN OPERATIONS IN SUPPORT OF THE DEEP FIGHT
CEMA 2025 is the must-attend summit for warfighters, commanders and defense professionals tackling the challenges of all-domain operations. Building on last year’s focus on EW Overmatch, this year’s event equips Division commanders with the tools to shape and win the deep fight. Explore AI-driven intelligence, manned-unmanned teaming and advanced sensors to accelerate decision-making and ensure battlefield dominance.
 
COME EARLY & CAPTURE THE FLAG
Test your skills against the clock in this extra challenge. Learn More

NEW THIS YEAR - Pre-Summit Professional Development Workshops
 
 
Registration Opening Soon
OPERATIONAL SYNERGY
As cyber operations and EW/EMSO converge, securing data, controlling the spectrum and integrating real-time intelligence are mission-critical. This summit moves beyond doctrine to real-world integration, covering key topics like National-Tactical Interoperability, Mission Data Integration and CJADC2. With TS/SCI-level briefings, expert panels and direct access to top leaders, attendees will gain essential intelligence to stay ahead of the fight.
 
Classification: US Only TS/SCI
 
 
Call For Papers Now Open
CONNECTING EMSO CHALLENGES WITH INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS
Technical papers are invited from US government, academia, industry, operational units and subject matter experts on concepts, technologies and capabilities enabling force-level electromagnetic warfare. This year’s theme focuses on addressing emerging gaps in Joint Force EMS operations. Conference sessions will explore novel spectrum warfare capabilities and their rapid prototyping, testing and fielding.
 
Abstract Submissions Due: April 11
 
 
Save on Registration – Early Bird Rates End 31 March
EMO IN TRANSITION – LEARNING FROM THE UKRAINIAN/RUSSIAN WAR
The battlefield is evolving at an unprecedented pace – can you keep up? AOC Europe 2025 is the essential summit for military leaders, defense professionals and industry experts navigating the rapidly shifting electromagnetic operations (EMO) landscape.
 
Join global experts in Rome as they analyze NATO and regional capabilities, space-based dependencies and lessons learned from real-world conflicts. Secure your place now to gain the insights needed to dominate the spectrum and shape the future of warfare.
 
Save €200 when you register by 31 March!
 
NSI-MI Technologies
PODCAST
 
New Podcast Episode Available
This episode is free to listen to during the month of March in recognition of Women’s History Month.
In honor of Women’s History Month, host Ken Miller and guest co-host Hollann Schwarz are joined in this episode of From the Crows’ Nest by E&M Operations Manager and AOC member Christelle Ward. Christelle’s new initiative, Empowering Women in Electronic Warfare, aims to build a group of EW women that support, uplift and empower women entering this male-dominated industry.
 
 
FTCN Replay: Pushing Past Fear for Effective Leadership
In a recent episode of From the Crows' Nest, host Ken Miller welcomed retired US Army Colonel Laurie Buckhout to discuss the evolving challenges of electromagnetic warfare (EW), her career in military leadership and the urgent need for improved spectrum management. The conversation delved into critical issues facing the EW community, from inter-service collaboration to the strategic importance of non-kinetic warfare.
 
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W. L. Gore & Associates
Elettronica SpA
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
 
Looking for more Professional Development Opportunities?
Unlock Your Full Potential – Register for Our Upcoming In-Person Professional Development Courses!
Don't miss out on this opportunity to invest in your future. Spots are limited, so register today and take the first step toward advancing your education and career.
 
 
Join Us Next Week – Live Webinar
Presented by Alan Salari
March 20
 
In this webinar, we will introduce essential practical techniques crucial for operating and implementing hardware in superconducting quantum processors. We’ll cover key concepts such as the fundamentals of quantum processor operation, the necessary cryogenic and room-temperature microwave components, system considerations and how to construct a basic quantum computer within a dilution refrigerator.
 
 
[Webinar] HPM-Specific Antenna Issue
Presented by Timothy Wolfe
April 3
 
 
[Webinar] The Art and Science of Navigation Warfare
Presented by Michael Jones
May 15
 
 
[Webinar] ISAC: unlocking a new dimension of communication and sensing in 6G
Presented by Saeede Enayati & Amitav Mukherjee
May 29
 
 
[Webinar] Russian SAMs: Comprehensive Battlefield Guide
Presented by Stephen Olguin
June 12
 
Support the Professional Development of Our Members
Interested in sponsoring an AOC webinar? Contact Sean Fitzgerald today!
CAREERS
 
Your Next Big Opportunity Awaits
The Association of Old Crows is proud to offer the AOC Career Center, your go-to platform for discovering top career opportunities in the electronic warfare and spectrum operations community. Whether you're seeking your next challenge or looking to hire exceptional talent, the AOC Career Center is here to connect professionals and employers in this critical field.
 
Navy League of the United States
Exodus Advanced Communications
CHAPTER NEWS
 
Dixie Crow Chapter
DIXIE CROW SYMPOSIUM 49 | MARCH 23-26
Our Symposium Committee, Dixie Crow Chapter President Rodney Brooks, and the Chapter Directors cordially invite you to join us for all the exciting events we have planned for this year's symposium. Below you will find symposium details including our complete schedule of events and contact information.
 
Download a complete schedule of events or register for the symposium. We highly recommend that you first read our brief list of Frequently Asked Questions to learn more about the registration process.
 
 
 
Peachtree Roost
SEEKING SUBMISSIONS FOR EVENT
Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO) Research Conference (EMSO ReCon)
 
We invite submissions of technical abstracts for presentations related to the theme "Speed of Need," highlighting innovative research, emerging technologies and operational advancements in the EW and EMSO space. Selected authors will have the opportunity to present their work to an audience of peers, industry leaders and government representatives.
 
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: MARCH 15
 
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