In case I can't make tonight's net, here are some details for this Saturday's Armed Forces Day Crossband Test.

Flyer attached with event details.

I am planning to be operating from the pentagon during the event.

Date: May 9, 2026

Time: 0800-2000 EDT

Bands: 80 thru 10 depending on the station

Military stations listen on amateur bands and transmit on military frequencies.  

Some notable stations on the air will be:

Battleships Alabama and Iowa

Aircraft carriers Hornet and Midway

Pentagon  (Callsign WAR)

Naval Academy

Ft Huachuca, AZ

Camp Foster, Okinawa,

Naval Air Station Whidbey Island
Travis Air Force Base

Scott Air Force Base

and more