It's rare that a government activity touches as many people in the way that the American Forces Radio and Television Service (AFRTS) has. Since 1942, when the War Department formally created the Armed Forces Radio Service, thousands of people in the U.S. entertainment industry and the Department of Defense have been associated with AFRTS. They represent the "AFRTS family"...all sharing a relentless dedication to support the morale of U.S. troops overseas. Their legacy is honored and remembered here. Wherever our service women and men and their families have been stationed overseas over the years, AFRTS has been there to ease their burden and, if only for a brief moment, bring them home. Anyone who has experienced AFRTS has their own memories and fondness of what it meant to them. This Heritage Section salutes the entertainment industry's support, remembers the AFRTS staff that made it all possible through the years, and shares some special memories from AFRTS listeners and viewers. Much of the Heritage Section exists today because of a single person, Dorothy McAdam. Shortly after AFRS began operations in 1942, Dorothy joined the staff in Hollywood. Having worked with Frank Capra (and married to his film editor), Dorothy cherished the combination of the military and the entertainment industry. She must have liked the work, because she stayed on the job for the next 40 years...all the while saving our history so that we can all enjoy it today.  This Heritage Section is dedicated to Dorothy McAdam and the others in the AFRTS family who have never lost sight of our mission to serve the troops overseas. As you explore our timeline and the articles, technical papers and anecdotes, you’ll see that the past is indeed prologue: we at AFRTS are passionate about supporting our troops, keeping them informed and providing them a “touch of home.” Timeline   Or go to Historical Events AFRTS: the First Sixty Years (overview) AFRTS: the First 50 Years AFRTS: Armed Forces Radio and Television Broadcast Guide (1961) Desert Storm Vietnam Mosquito Network WebSites not maintained by AFRTS Vietnam Research AFKN News and Weather in Korea (1995-96) Alaska DINFOS Alumni Website American Forces Thailand Network www.jerryreed.com/AFTN1.htm bobwertzcm.tripod.com The Joy Boys Armed Forces Radio and Television Service has a special meaning to those who served overseas. Here's a collection of personal memories from former AFRS/AFRTS audience and staff members. Submit your own memories, too! Thanks for the memories