AFKN-FM 1968

Once upon a time, automation wasn't a horrible thing.  We had fun on the AM and the Colonels listened to the FM.  Good trade.  Some day I'll tell you about the first live assist systems...

But in 1968 here were the liners for AFKN-FM.  

AFKN FM 1968

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Chris Noel 1967

Chris Noel in "Get Yourself A College Girl"

And another great hour of music.  Chris had been doing the show for almost a year and she connects.

Date With Chris - 1967

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AFRS Alaska 1944

TIME OUT from pool game to listen on the radio.  Portable radios are furnished by the Special Service division of the Army.  Radio reception is not too good in most sections of the Highway, due perhaps to mountains, mineral deposits, and Northern Lights.  Pool tables are, however, a late addition to most camps.  They were furnished by the American Red Cross.

(The Alaska Highway "Truck Tracks" 16 Feb 1944)

Iwo Jima 1945

Here's the other one of those USMC official records about the battle of Iwo Jima.  Pretty incredible.  They tell the story and talk to the troops, presumably recorded by the Mosquito Network.

Story of Iwo Jima

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AFVN Gary Gears 1968

After 1968...

So Gary Gears was drafted, promptly aggravated the higher ups and was taken off of his DJ shows.  After that Gary spent a lot of hours in the production room practicing and keeping his chops..

AFVN Gary Gears 1968

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