MARSRADIO Says Goodbye to AF1 MSgt

[MARSPP]

MARSRADIO, the civilian HF service backup to HFGCS enjoyed communicating with Air Force One today.  A member of their team, MSGT, was retiring and this was his last flight.  Approximate 12 MARSRADIO operators briefly talked to AF1 with best wishes in his retirement after 20 years.  

“On behalf of Air Force MARSRADIO, we congratulate you on your retirement. We wish you blue skies and clear frequencies in for your future.” (MARSRADIO Squadron Commander)

There is increased activity in the western Pacific supporting flights between Hawaii, Guam, Wake Island, Japan and Fiji.  We are still optimistic that we will get a remote station in the Mariannas by the middle of the summer.  The net averages 20 hours of support daily with calls from around the globe.

[Vito]

 MARSRADIO performs a great service to all aircrew. Back in the day, it was the only way we could call home. It was also entertaining listening to some of the phone calls made by other folks.