05-21-2010-MARS-Dayton-2010
Cal, AFN1RD/AFA1WO, provided the above link to a voice recording of the annual MARS Chief's meeting, held at the Dayton Hamfest. Needless to say with the latest DoD Instruction, the meeting this year is a benchmark for MARS. For those who couldn't be present, listening to this recording is a "must." For those who were fotunate enough to attend, this recording is your opportunity to revisit this important session.

04-18-2010-Chiefs Meeting Notes
A ground breaking meeting of the 3 Service MARS Chiefs took place at the Pentagon on 16 April at the invitation and under the sponsorship of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Networks and Information Integration (ASD(NII)). Click the link above for a capsulized unofficial version of the meeting from AFF3VA, who was one of the participants.

03-08-2010-Missed the ECOM Net?? Take a listen!
Thanks to Warren, AFA3LW, here is a recording of the first ECOM Training Net, which took place on Monday, 03 March 2010. A great deal of information was discussed and ground covered. These sessions are a "must" for all members!!

02-11-2010-Chief Eiremann Regarding Haiti and other subjects
Chief Eiremann issues "BRAVO ZULU" to all those involved in the Haiti effort; clarifies MARS involvement in the relief effort and discusses other current issues.

[Some asked "What's Bravo Zulu mean?" Google has a number of sources, but all agree: "WELL DONE!"]

02-04-2010-Karl-AFN5AT-TRANSCON Packet Network Alive and Well
Karl issued a current TPN Station Directory and Current TPN Frequency Guide

01-08-2010-Chief Eiremann and the DodI
Chief Eiremann provides some feedback and prospective on the recent DoD Instruction. Must reading!!

12-19-2009-AFT4VN Regarding MARS COMSEC
Bert - AFT4VN - "We can never be sure of who is listening." Bert touches on some very good points in this note to MARS members.