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100 Years on MARS: Providing communication for military aircraft

Mark Bagley, Air Force Military Auxiliary Radio System 7th Communications Wing member, adjusts the height of a center mast for a high-frequency antenna on Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, May 10, 2025. Operated under Air Combat Command, AFMARS leverages a network of over 500 volunteer radio operators to provide backup communication when conventional systems fail. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rachel Sansano)

PHOTO BY: Rachel Sansano
VIRIN: 250510-F-NH839-1002.JPG
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NIKON Z 6_2

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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

9

SHUTTERSPEED

1/320

ISO

400

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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