Our 46^th Dixie Crow Symposium is right around the corner.  We are grateful for the support we receive from the local community and look forward to having another successful event.  The US leads the world in Electronic Warfare (EW) systems and through unique events like the Dixie Crow Symposium, Robins AFB and Warner Robins takes center stage in the world of Command and Control, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C2ISR) right here in Warner Robins at the Museum of Aviation.

The Association of Old Crows is an organization for individuals who have common interests in Electronic Warfare (EW), Electromagnetic Spectrum Management Operations (EMSO), Cyber Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA), Information Operations (IO), and other information related capabilities. The Association of Old Crows provides a means of connecting members and organizations nationally and internationally across government, defense, industry, and academia to promote the exchange of ideas and information and provides a platform to recognize advances and contributions in these fields. 

If all of this sounds very technical, it is, but Robins Air Force personnel, both military and civilian, along with their industrial partners are on the forefront of future technologies that determine who will dominate the electromagnetic spectrum on the battlefields of tomorrow.  The symposium highlights the work being performed at Robins Air Force Base and the Dixie Crow Chapter takes immense pride each year in recognizing their accomplishments by presenting individual and team awards to thank them for their exceptional service.  

This is your chance to connect with leaders throughout the United States and the world to learn just how critical a roll Middle Georgia plays in developing and supporting Electromagnetic Systems (EMS). The symposium’s technical program will begin Tuesday morning, 22 March, at the Museum of Aviation’s Century of Flight hangar, with the Plenary Session getting under way at 8:00 AM. Guests will be welcomed by Mr. Glenn “Powder” Carlson, AOC President. Our Plenary Keynote Speaker is Brig Gen Tad Clark Director, Electromagnetic Spectrum Superiority Headquarters Air Force and Col Gregg Jerome, Senior Material Leader Electronic Warfare & Common Avionics will preside over the Annual EMS Awards Ceremony recognizing individuals and teams in a variety of categories for their outstanding contributions to the fields of Electronic Warfare and Information Operations at Robins Air Force Base.  Exhibits will open in the Century of Flight Hangar at 7:00 am and will remain open until 7:00 pm. A Government, Industry, Academia, and Community Leaders Networking Event will be hosted from 5:00 – 7:00 pm that evening in the exhibit hall. This year we have over 50 exhibitors that will display their wares and be glad to tell you about their products and services.  Also, Col William Young Commander, 350^th Spectrum Warfare Wing, will be our guest speaker Wednesday morning, 23 March at 8:00 am in the Century of Flight Hanger for the opening of the exhibits. Members of the press are welcome to attend all events at any of the venues after registration and unless the session includes a classified briefing at which time you will be asked to leave without the proper security clearances.

The symposium will get underway with a Welcome Reception, to welcome this year’s participants while picking up badges, opening on Sunday, 20 March at the Best Western Residency Plus Executive Suites in Warner Robins from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Exhibitors will begin setting up booths on Monday morning at the Museum of Aviation but for participants not involved with exhibits and are looking for something to do on Monday, 21 March our John Wayne Carter Invitational Golf Tournament will be held at the Southern Landings Golf Course just south of the base: Tee Time at 12:00 noon. Information and registration for the symposium and golf tournament can be found on-line at:  https://www.dixiecrowsymposium.com 

Registration will be open at the Best Western on Sunday evening as well as the Landings during the Golf tournament on Monday from 10:00 AM until 11:55 AM for anyone that did not register the night before. The schedule for walk-up registration at the Century of Flight Hangar; Museum of Aviation is provided below:

The Symposium concludes Wednesday evening with our Annual Banquet held in the Nugteren Exhibit Hangar at the Museum of Aviation from 5:30 PM until 8:30 PM that evening. We are honored this year to welcome Maj. Gen. Cameron G. Holt, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Contracting, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics as our Banquet Guest Speaker.

This symposium is one of the largest aviation electronic defense trade shows in the country; drawing participants from industry, academia, and government as well as contributing approximately $1.3M in Houston County community economic impact. Robins AFB is the home of the premier USAF Electronic Warfare (EW)/Common Avionics and C2ISR Facilities in the United States with over 1,000 employees managing respective systems.  Sponsorships received directly fund the Dixie Crow Chapter’s $52,000 annual Education Foundation Budget promoting higher education to local High Schools, Universities, Civil Service and Military recipients seeking STEM affiliated degrees.