Background: The Electronic Protect Award was named in honor of Jerry Sowell. Jerry Sowell was an inaugural member of the AOC Hall of Fame. Jerry spent 38 years of his professional career at the Air Warfare Center (AWC) at Eglin AFB, FL. During this time, he participated in or influenced major test programs and fielding activities for active EW systems. He is often referred to as the father of EW pod reprogramming. After retiring from AWC in June 2001, Jerry worked for Northrop Grumman in Ft. Walton Beach, FL, via Sverdrup Technology, providing specialized engineering and test support to various EW systems.

Presentation Venue: The Jerry Sowell Electronic Protect Award is presented at the recipient’s unit or company by the local chapter President or representative and regional or “at large director”. If possible, the award should be presented prior to the AOC International Symposium, so that pictures of the presentation may be displayed during the Symposium.