Crows Newsletter
January 22, 2025
ASSOCIATION NEWS
 
Make 2025 the year you elevate your career! AOC offers a wealth of professional development opportunities, including cutting-edge training, certifications and resources tailored for the Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO) community. Whether you're looking to sharpen your skills, expand your knowledge or connect with industry leaders, AOC is here to help you achieve your goals. Explore our programs and invest in your future today!
 
 
Partner with AOC to increase your reach across the global electromagnetic warfare (EW) and spectrum operations community!
As an AOC sponsor, you have year-round opportunities to connect with members, stay relevant to your customers, engage in high-level discussions and nurture relationships with key contacts. Check out the 2025 sponsorship catalog and align with AOC to increase your reach.
 
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EVENTS
 
COALITION EW IN NEAR-PEER CONFLICT
Key leaders and experts from the AUKUS partners – Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States – will come together from government, academia and industry to tackle EW challenges and opportunities in coalition warfighting.

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ALL DOMAIN OPERATIONS IN SUPPORT OF THE DEEP FIGHT
CEMA 2025 advances last year’s narrative of “EW Overmatch” to one of “All Domain Operations” where Division commanders have multiple capabilities at their disposal to achieve shaping or decisive effects in the deep fight. This conference will focus on the synchronization of manned and unmanned capabilities while utilizing intelligence sources and advanced sensors to help sense, identify, effect and facilitate better decision-making to produce the desired advantage.
 
 
 
Get ready for AOC Europe 2025! With just a few months to go, it’s the perfect time to plan your stay. As an event attendee, you have access to exclusive hotel discounts of up to 30% through our official Accommodation Partner, EventBeds™ by NuBreed Hotels. Demand is high so book now to get the best choice and avoid missing out!
 
Planning for a group? If you need six or more rooms you can find tailored options that best fit your needs!
 
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PODCAST
 
In this special member-exclusive episode, host Ken Miller is joined by friend and colleague Col. Jeffrey Fischer, USAF (Ret.) to discuss the inauguration of President Donald Trump, what to expect from his new Cabinet, especially as it pertains to the future of NATO and the outlook for the Ukraine-Russia War. They also discuss the worsening challenge of EMS battle management and the role of EW in counter-counter-drone capabilities.
 
 
The FTCN CTO Series is your exclusive six-episode deep dive into key technology areas, designed to complement regular From the Crows’ Nest episodes while highlighting influential military and industry leaders. Start listening to Season 1 The Emergence of Next-Generation EW Systems - powered by L3Harris.
 
 
 
In the latest edition of From the Crow’s Nest, Ken Miller, the Director of Advocacy and Outreach for the Association of Old Crows (AOC), kicked off 2025 with a reflective and forward-looking discussion. Joined by producer Laura Krebs and sound engineer Reese, the episode highlighted current events, the future of electromagnetic spectrum operations (EMSO), and the evolving role of AOC’s podcast as a platform for engagement and education.
 
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
 
Presented by Bryan Clark
Feb. 6
 
Today’s wars in Ukraine and Israel highlight the criticality of sensing and understanding on the battlefield. Despite ubiquitous satellite, airborne, and terrestrial surveillance, combatants on both sides of these conflicts have been surprised, with sometimes catastrophic results. The US military should embrace the resulting lessons as it considers how to counter Chinese forces in China’s own back yard. Survival in this highly-contested environment will depend on mobility and distribution, carefully orchestrated with electromagnetic warfare, while massing effects will require sensing and communications the enemy cannot detect and counter-target. This webinar will highlight current trends in US military force design and operational concepts and how they will rely on new approaches to EMSO.
 
 
Presented by Dr. Ahmet Güngör Pakfiliz 
Feb. 20
 
 
Presented by Timothy Wolfe
April 3
 
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CAREERS
 
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.
 
Principal Software Engineer
BAE Systems Inc.
Manchester, NH
Senior Signals Analyst
BAE Systems Inc.
Arlington, VA
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CHAPTER NEWS
Our Symposium Committee, Dixie Crow Chapter President Ronald 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.