Audio by Sgt. Justin Shemanski | II Marine Expeditionary Force | 12.21.2011
Lance Cpl. Jessica Gonzalez from Pueblo, Colo. talks to a Pueblo Chieftain reporter about her duties and responsibilities and what it is like to be deployed during the holidays....
Audio by Staff Sgt. Christopher Flurry | II Marine Expeditionary Force | 12.21.2011
Marine Sgt. Jason O'Hearn, from Merrillville, Ind., talks to a Post-Tribune reporter, in Merrillville, about his deployment to Afghanistan....
Audio by Cpl. Tia Nagle | AFN Afghanistan | 12.21.2011
American television. Not something many think about when they hear the word deployment. But for many troops deployed to Afghanistan, watching their favorite show or sports game is just what they need after a long day. Marine Cpl. Tia Nagle introduces us to the service members that make it possible. Sound bites from Spc. Ricky Myers, Delta Co., 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and Tech. Sgt.......
Courtesy Audio | Defense.gov | 12.20.2011
President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden greet troops returning from Iraq. A ceremony at Joint Base Andrews marks the return of the United States Forces-Iraq Colors and the end of the war in Iraq. Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton Carter, CJCS GEN Martin Dempsey and GEN Lloyd Austin, Commander, U.S. Forces Iraq deliver remarks....
Courtesy Audio | Defense.gov | 12.20.2011
Completion of the mission in Iraq means more troops are heading home in time for the holidays.
Courtesy Audio | 1st Brigade, 11th Airborne Division | 12.20.2011
First Sgt. Christian Wolter and Capt. Levi Lewellyn of 73rd Engineer Company, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, talks with Winn Mete of Radio show Base Alpha-Kilo regarding road improvement in southern Kandahar province, Afghanistan and how it has improved security in the area. The 73rd Engineer Company is responsible for clearing roads throughout the Task Force Arctic......
Courtesy Audio | 1st Brigade, 11th Airborne Division | 12.20.2011
Capt. Levi Lewellyn, 73rd Engineer Company commander, talks with Winn Mete of Radio show Base Alpha-Kilo regarding route clearance operations in southern Kandahar, Afghanistan. Lewellyn’s engineers are responsible for clearing roads throughout the Task Force Arctic Wolves’ area in the southern Kandahar province as well as partnering with local Afghan National Security Forces....
Courtesy Audio | II Marine Expeditionary Force | 12.20.2011
Gunnery Sgt. Whitehead from Ala. talks to a Montgomery, Ala. reporter about being deployed for the holidays, his mission while deployed and contacting his family on Christmas....
