Public Service

Public Service Events

Air Force Marathon: Volunteer Registration is open

Volunteer registration is open for the Air Force Marathon to held on 19 September 2026

Many volunteers are needed for this event.  Due to Base access and security requirements you need to register in advance if you plan to attend, even if you already have credentials to access Wright Patterson AFB.

Registration usually closes a few weeks before the event, so please register early.

To register: go to https://www.usafmarathon.com/volunteer/

Click on the “Volunteer” button

Click on the hyperlink

Click on one of the “Register” buttons (left or right side of the page)

Select “Amateur Radio Operator”

Fill out the rest of the form, including your Callsign

Click on the “Add to order” check box

Select your T-shirt size

Click on “Continue”

Check the “I agree” box

Click on “Continue”

Verify your information, and if all correct, click on “Submit Order”

You should quickly get an e-mail confirmation of your registration

Once you have registered, please drop a note to Bob, N8ADO to let him know

If you have any questions or problems contact Bob, N8ADO at  afm.hams@gmail.com

 

Community Service Events

The ARRL has changed it’s ARES Reporting categories for monthly reports

Community Service Event (CSE) is the new term for Amateur Radio support to parades, marathons, walks, etc.

Public Service Event (PSE) is now used for assistance given to Served Agencies such as EMA, Police, Fire, etc.

So,  for example, support to the Xenia Marathon will be a CSE

Support for agencies during the Total Eclipse will be a PSE

As time goes on we will be updating this website to match the new terminology.