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Air Mobility Command Public Affairs
From left, Tech. Sgt. Eric van Kirk, a 42nd Cyberspace Operations Squadron cyber warfare operator and Col. Kevin Kirsch, Cyberspace Capabilities Center commander, pause for a photo with USAF Military Auxiliary Radio System members during the AFMARS 75th anniversary event held at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, Nov. 6, 2023. MARS is a network of volunteer amateur radio operators, who apply their skills and equipment to provide auxiliary communication support to the military and other government agencies. These volunteers, often referred to as “MARS members,” come from diverse backgrounds, including active-duty military personnel, veterans, and civilian amateur radio enthusiasts. They dedicate their time and resources to ensure that MARS remains a viable and effective communication tool for the DoD. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Dr. John Bechtoldt, U.S. Air Force Military Auxiliary Radio System volunteer, reviews an informational pamphlet with USAF Tech. Sgt. Eric van Kirk, a 42nd Cyberspace Operations Squadron cyber warfare operator, during the AFMARS 75th anniversary event held at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, Nov. 6, 2023. One of the key capabilities of MARS is its ability to operate independently of traditional communication infrastructure. In the event of a natural disaster or other large-scale emergency, conventional communication networks are inoperable MARS is able to function through the use of high-frequency radio waves, which can travel vast distances and penetrate various types of terrain and atmospheric conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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From left, Edward Finlay, U.S. Air Force Military Auxiliary Radio System volunteer and David Antry, AFMARS chief, showcase their communications capabilities to Col. Kevin Kirsch, Cyberspace Capabilities Center commander, during the AFMARS 75th anniversary event held at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, Nov. 6, 2023. One advantage of MARS is its interoperability with other communication systems. MARS members are trained to use a wide range of radio equipment and communication protocols, allowing them to establish connections with military, civilian, and international communication networks. This flexibility is valuable during joint military operations and multinational disaster response efforts, where seamless communication between different organizations is essential for effective coordination and decision-making. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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A Hammarlund radio receiver with loudspeaker is permanently on display at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, Nov. 6, 2023. The Military Auxiliary Radio System program, also known as MARS, was jointly formed by the Air Force and Army on Nov. 26, 1948, as a means to boost morale and provide a backup communications system during times of need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Air Mobility Command Public Affairs
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Eric van Kirk, a 42nd Cyberspace Operations Squadron cyber warfare operator, shares a laugh with Edward Finlay, USAF Military Auxiliary Radio System volunteer during the AFMARS 75th anniversary event held at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, Nov. 6, 2023. AFMARS provides contingency communications for the Department of Defense and other U.S. Government users in support of important and diverse national security missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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