100 Years on MARS: Providing communication for military aircraft
David Antry, Air Force Military Auxiliary Radio System chief, and Mark Bagley, Military Auxiliary Radio System 7th Communications Wing member, adjust a high-frequency radio on Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, May 10, 2025. During large-scale exercises and real-world disasters, AFMARS supplements military communication infrastructure, offering a resilient backup when primary systems are down. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rachel Sansano)