US AIR FORCE MARS

AIR FORCE MILITARY AUXILIARY RADIO SYSTEM (AFMARS)

Supporting Department of Defense Contingency Radio Communications

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Mission

To provide contingency radio communications on behalf of the Department of Defense in support of the nation's national security mission whenever, however, and wherever required.

Vision

To support the Department of Defense by providing first-rate, on-demand, communications services that rival more complex and expensive systems when they are unavailable. This will be done in peacetime, wartime, or times of crisis.

Values

USAF MARS embraces the Air Force's Core Values of Integrity First, Service Before Self and Excellence in All We Do.

About Us

AFMARS is an Air Force Auxiliary organization within the Air Combat Command (ACC) which specializes in providing high frequency (HF) communications support to the Department of Defense. Membership is an honorable contribution that civilian volunteers can make utilizing their own talents and equipment resources to the nation's well-being in support of the National Security Mission.

AFMARS Briefing v6.0 (PDF) AFMARS Trifold v2.1 (PDF) AFMARS General Information Document (PDF)

Special Event Certificates

Update on November 2025 Air Force MARS On-Air Event Certificates


We would like to provide an update regarding the Certificates of Participation for the November 2025 Air Force MARS On-Air Event.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the third-party provider originally tasked with issuing the certificates was unable to complete this service. In response, Air Force MARS volunteers have developed an alternative in-house system to generate and distribute certificates directly.
All submitted logs have now been imported, and we are prepared to issue certificates—with appropriate endorsements—to all eligible participants via email.
How to Request Your Certificate
To receive your certificate, please send a request afmars.se@gmail.com
Include the following information:
• Callsign (QSO details if available; callsign alone is sufficient if details are not readily available)
• Name
• Email address
We sincerely apologize for the delay and appreciate your patience and understanding as we worked through this issue. Thank you for your continued support and participation in the Air Force MARS program.

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