The Association of Old Crows (AOC) recently honored John E. Hawkins, Manager of Intelligence Systems for the Best Manufacturing Practices (BMP) Program, with a 2007 Lifetime Achievement Award. Hawkins has been a member of the AOC for 26 years, but his distinguished career in electronic warfare spans more than 40 years. During the Viet Nam War, Hawkins flew 121 electronic combat missions, including more than 900 flights hours in support of Military Assistance Command Vietnam (MACV) programs. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for action in a hostile fire zone related to electronic intelligence (Elint) and intelligence operations.

Hawkins has served four terms as president of the Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the AOC, two terms as treasurer, and several terms in other capacities. He has also supported the past 15 AOC annual conventions as a volunteer speaker and protocol director. In his current capacity as BMP Manager of Intelligence Systems, Hawkins serves as the point of contact between the organization and various intelligence agencies.