HeroBox Partners with the Association of Old Crows

Every day, thousands of military professionals work behind the scenes to ensure America's warfighters have the technological advantage they need to complete their missions safely. This December, many of those same professionals will take a break from discussing the future of electromagnetic warfare to do something much more personal—support the men and women currently serving overseas.

HeroBox is honored to announce our partnership with the Association of Old Crows (AOC) and the AOC Foundation during the 2025 AOC International Symposium & Convention in National Harbor, Maryland.

Throughout the event, hundreds of AOC members, industry leaders, government representatives, and military professionals will come together to assemble HeroBoxes filled with requested care package items and handwritten notes of encouragement for deployed service members around the world.

For HeroBox, this partnership is especially meaningful.

The Association of Old Crows represents a community dedicated to advancing electromagnetic warfare and spectrum operations—critical capabilities that protect our service members and help ensure mission success. Their commitment has always centered on supporting the warfighter, and this initiative extends that commitment beyond technology and into a personal act of gratitude.

HeroBox was founded in 2008 with one simple mission: connect everyday Americans with deployed service members through personalized care packages and messages of support. What began as an effort to support one deployed soldier has grown into a nationwide movement that has connected thousands of sponsors with more than one million military heroes.

"We're incredibly grateful for AOC's partnership," said HeroBox Founder Ryan Housley. "The people attending AOC dedicate their careers to supporting our military. Seeing them take time to personally encourage deployed service members reminds us that supporting our heroes isn't just about the mission—it's about the people serving it."

Events like this demonstrate the incredible impact organizations can have when they combine teamwork with service. In just a few hours, hundreds of deployed military members will receive not only essential items, but also a reminder that people back home appreciate their sacrifice and haven't forgotten them.

We look forward to working alongside AOC and the AOC Foundation this December and hope this is just the beginning of a long and meaningful partnership dedicated to supporting those who serve.

Thank you to everyone at the Association of Old Crows for standing behind our deployed heroes. Together, we're making sure no service member feels forgotten.