Time is running out to make your mark with AOC! Deadlines are fast approaching for members ready to step up and take action. Immediate participation will not only expand your professional network but fundamentally shape the future of the EW and EMSO industry. From prestigious leadership positions and career advancement opportunities to industry recognition and scholarships – these opportunities are designed to showcase your expertise, accelerate your professional journey, and amplify your influence in our community. Transform your passion into meaningful impact while developing career-advancing skills before these doors close. Act now – these time-sensitive opportunities won't wait, and neither should you.

 

Nominations Open for the 2025 Board of Directors   Nominate yourself or a colleague to serve on the AOC Board of Directors and be at the forefront of driving association strategy. Your leadership could help shape the direction of AOC for years to come.   Nomination Deadline: June 1		Awards Shine a Light on Industry Excellence   Submit your nominations for the 2025 AOC Awards and help spotlight the individuals, teams, and chapters shaping the future of EW. We're honoring those who go above and beyond.   Nomination Deadline: May 31
Future 5 Recognizes the Industry's Rising Stars   Each year, the AOC Foundation names five young professionals as the Future 5, honoring those who actively innovate and strive for excellence as they build their careers in EW and EMSO.   Application Deadline: June 30		Support the Next Generation: STEM Student of the Year   Funded by RTX, this scholarship awards $12,500 each to one male and one female student studying engineering or engineering tech with a strong interest in national defense.   Application Deadline: May 31

The AOC Foundation is proud to announce the From Service to Scholar scholarship, which aims to support veterans who have transitioned out of active duty as they continue on their educational journey. The scholarship, funded by Rohde & Schwarz USA, Inc., will help bridge the gap between the GI BIll and the true cost of a degree. Five $2,000 scholarships will be awarded each year to veterans studying engineering or engineering technology with interest in aerospace and defense careers.

 

 

 

Thursday is the final day to register and submit your security clearance documents. Please note: All deadlines are final; no exceptions. There will be no on-site registration. 

 

Mark your calendar for Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (SAMs) 2025, Sept. 16-18 in Huntsville, Alabama.

 

This summit delivers a comprehensive technical review of today’s most advanced adversary radar-guided SAMs and directed energy air defense systems. Sessions will explore capabilities, concepts of operation, electronic protection features, recent threat developments, and future projections.

Designed for professionals in EW system design, testing, evaluation, and tactical employment, SAMs 2025 is mission-critical for those working to safeguard US and allied airpower against evolving air defense threats.

 

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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.