LANGLEY AFB, Va., Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Combat Command issued the following press release:
When the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron needed a solution for reliable, long-range communication with its aircraft, Tech. Sgt. Gabriel Simonsen stepped up, pioneering the implementation of a cutting-edge satellite communication (SATCOM) system that has revolutionized the squadron's capabilities.Simonsen, a client systems administrator, tackled the challenge of integrating the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) and the AN/PRC-117G radio, a device he calls the "big green brick." This system provides beyond-line-of-sight communication, enabling clear contact with aircraft regardless of their location around the globe.Previously, communica...