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August 27, 2025
 
AOC Announces 2025 Future 5 Award Winners
The AOC Foundation has unveiled its 2025 Future 5 award winners, recognizing five exceptional young professionals who are actively innovating and driving excellence in electromagnetic warfare, spectrum operations, and information operations. Future 5 showcases the next generation of leaders who are shaping the future of national defense and electronic warfare capabilities.
 
This year's five honorees represent diverse, cutting-edge approaches to modern warfare challenges, from artificial intelligence integration in testing methodologies to cost-effective electronic attack solutions. Each recipient demonstrates not only technical expertise but also visionary thinking about the evolving landscape of electromagnetic warfare.
 
Future 5 award winners will be honored at AOC 2025, December 9-11 in National Harbor, MD.
 
 
Deadline Approaching: Answer the Call to Volunteer With AOC
AOC's committees drive everything from events and professional development to content and connection across our global community. As EW evolves, we need your expertise to guide our strategic direction and move our mission into the future.
 
Answer the 2025 Open Call for Volunteers today! Your expertise in electromagnetic warfare and spectrum operations isn't just valuable – it's essential to our mission.
 
Deadline: August 31
 
 
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EVENTS
 
Important Deadlines Approaching: Get Ready for SAMs 2025
TRENDS IN MODERN RADAR-GUIDED SAMs
Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (SAMs) 2025, taking place September 16-18 in Huntsville, Ala., 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.
 
Registration is filling up – reserve your seat before we're sold out!
 
Note: Security clearance requests must be completed by August 25. Room blocks also close soon, so secure your hotel room now.
 
Classification:
September 16-17 | SECRET//NOFORN
September 18 | TOP SECRET//SCI//NOFORN
 
 
 
Act Fast: Registration for CEMA 2025 Filling Up
ADVANCING ALL-DOMAIN OPERATIONS
The 2025 CEMA summit shifts focus from EW overmatch to all-domain operations, emphasizing how commanders can use combined human-machine teams and autonomous platforms to engage enemies first. This event, taking place October 28-29 in Belcamp, Md., will explore how manned and unmanned systems can work together with intelligence sources and advanced sensors to improve battlefield decision-making.
 
New speakers and agenda updates are being posted weekly – don't miss hearing from experts on this mission-critical area of expertise. Also announced this week: Join us for a friendly competition at AOC CEMA 2025 Capture the Flag.
 
Once seats are gone, they're gone – and this year, capacity is tighter than ever. 
 
Classification: CUI//NOFORN
 
 
Connect, Learn, and Lead at AOC 2025
Register today for the 2025 AOC International Symposium & Convention. Join nearly 2,500 electromagnetic warfare experts from more than 40 countries December 9-11 in National Harbor, MD, for an unparalleled opportunity to explore the theme of Charting a Path to 2035: Navigating the Future of Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations. 
 
Register by September 12 and save – early bird discounts are available for a limited time only! Full- and half-day pre-conference courses are also available and are a great way to extend your learning.
 
 
Registration Now Open for AOC Asia 2025
Register today to join EW experts across the Indo-Pacific for AOC Asia 2025. This year's theme focuses on Electromagnetic Warfare Strategies for All-Domain EMS Superiority, addressing critical challenges in the region.
  
Don't miss this opportunity to engage with cutting-edge electromagnetic warfare strategies. Note: AOC Asia takes place immediately before the ADEX Air Show and Exhibition, making this a cost-effective trip for military, government, industry, and academia.
 
 
AOC 2025: Premier Sponsorship & Branding Opportunities Now Available
Position your brand at the epicenter of global EW leadership this December 9-11, 2025.
 
The AOC International Symposium & Convention brings together nearly 2,000 EW professionals from 30+ countries at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. This is your organization's gateway to the decision-makers shaping the future of EW and EMSO activities and innovation.
 
Select sponsorship and branding packages are available. Act now – exclusive opportunities are filling rapidly. Partners receive discounts across all packages.
 
Contact sales@crows.org to secure your organization's strategic positioning at this must-attend event.
 
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PODCAST
 
New Episode Now Live: [And Scene] ... Using Movies and Culture to Advance Innovation
In a special episode of From the Crows’ Nest, host Ken Miller breaks format to talk about the important role of movies and pop culture to advance innovation. Ken is joined by David Kirby, author of Lab Coats in Hollywood: Science, Scientists and Cinema, to explore the relationship between real scientific advancements and action on the big screen.
 
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
 
Extend Your Learning With the CEMA 2025 Pre-Summit Workshop
Join us on October 27 – the day before CEMA 2025 – for United Army Forces, Dominating the Spectrum: Advancing EW Through Innovation and Integration. This intensive three-hour professional development workshop will explore the current state of Army electromagnetic warfare. Led by EW specialist Christelle Ward, the session will address key gaps in Army EW posture and examine how the Army and Space integration can expand EW capabilities to dominate the spectrum.
 
 
Elevate Your EW Expertise With AOC 2025 Pre-Convention Courses
Elevate your professional development before AOC 2025 with pre-convention courses on December 8 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. Choose from cutting-edge educational opportunities designed for electronic warfare professionals:
 
Full-Day:
  • Principles of Metasurface-Driven Electronic Warfare Presented by Dr. Rafael Licursi
  • Counter-C5ISRT Tabletop Exercise Presented by Bryan Clark and David Byrd
Half-Day:
  • Antenna Theory for EW Professionals: A Quick But Thorough Crash Course (Morning Only) Presented by Major Timothy Wolfe, PhD
  • Microelectronics 101 for EW Professionals: A Quick But Thorough Crash Course (Afternoon Only) Presented by Major Timothy Wolfe, PhD
  • Global Conflict and Emerging Technologies: Lessons from the Russia-Ukraine War (Morning and Afternoon Sessions) Presented by Dr. Shawana P. Johnson, GISP
These focused courses provide intensive, hands-on learning from industry experts before the convention begins. Register for courses as part of your main event registration at aoc2025.org/register. Note: AOC 2025 registration is required to attend any pre-convention course.
 
 
[Webinar] Fast Switching Low Noise Synthesizers
Presented by Paul Jackson
September 4
 
 
[Webinar] Russian SAMs: Comprehensive Battlefield Guide
Presented by Stephen Olguin
September 18
 
CHAPTER NEWS
 
Garden State Chapter Recognizes Outstanding Achievements
On August 20, the AOC Garden State Chapter hosted its annual Summer Mixer and EW Awards at the Shannon Rose in Clifton, N.J. Nearly 40 crows attended, including AOC National President Tony Lisuzzo and Garden State Board Director Mario Casabona. Proceeds supported the chapter’s scholarship fund, which provides annual awards to students pursuing STEM studies with an emphasis on electromagnetic warfare and spectrum operations.
 
CAREERS
 
The AOC Career Center: Where EW Careers Take Flight
Ready to advance your electronic warfare career or find top talent? The AOC Career Center connects professionals and employers in technology, engineering, and intelligence. Whether you're seeking your next challenge or looking to hire exceptional talent, discover mission-critical opportunities where expertise makes a real impact.
 
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