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What is today the Maryland-based headquarters of the American Forces Network began on 26 May 1942 when the War Department established the Armed Forces Radio Service (AFRS) in Los Angeles, California with U.S. Army Colonel Tom Lewis in command. [2]
The American Forces Network (AFN) was more than a radio service. Since 1943 the “bringer of music” functioned as a morale booster and sonic bridge between cultures. Its role often goes unnoticed these days.
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The modern American Forces Network traces its roots back 1942 and the formation of the Armed Forces Radio Service (AFRS) by the War Department. During the height of World War II, more than 300 AFRS stations operated in the European and Pacific combat theaters of operations.
Oct 27, 2022 · The American Forces Network, Europe (known to its audience as AFN) has served the military community in Europe since it began broadcasting from a basement studio in London, England, on July 4, 1943. This year marks its twentieth anniversary of broadcast operations.
Apr 26, 2021 · In 1969, officials changed it to the American Forces Radio and Television Service. They changed it back to Armed in 1982 before once again changing it to American in 2000. From there, one...
Nov 6, 2023 · The U.S. military's global radio and television service, the American Forces Network, AFN, celebrates the one-year anniversary of its streaming television app, AFN Now. Launched on November...
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AFN Go is the American Forces Network’s streaming audio service available to the authorized audience serving outside of the United States, its territories, and possessions. The service is available via an internet-connected computer at AFNGO.net or via the free AFN Go app, available in the Apple and Google app stores.
