Audio by Petty Officer 2nd Class Erick Holmes | AFN Afghanistan | 08.16.2011
Afghanistan's transition of authority and power moves across the country, not only making the country ready for its next era, but also forging bonds between American and Afghan troops. Petty Officer Erick Holmes tells us about one Soldier's newest friendships. Includes sound bite from Capt. Kenneth Stewart, 17 Public Affairs Det. and Faizull Rahman, Mullah Imam Azum Mosque, ANA 203rd Thunder Corps...
Courtesy Audio | U.S. Coast Guard District 1 | 08.15.2011
BOSTON - The Coast Guard rescued a 77-year-old man at 3:16 p.m. Monday after he went overboard from his sailing vessel approximately four miles south of Centerville Beach, Mass. A Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew and a Coast Guard Station Wood's Hole 41-foot Utility Boat crew launched immediately. The Jayhawk located the man and deployed a rescue swimmer who......
Courtesy Audio | 9th Marine Corps District | 08.15.2011
The Minnesota Twins Baseball Organization will host a pre-game ceremony Sept. 5 at Target Field in commemoration of the original Twins Platoon, who was sworn into the United States Marine Corps in June of 1967. The United States Marines will recognize the Corps' future by enlisting 24 men and women into a modern day Twins Platoon. These enlistees will report to the Marine Corps recruit depot......
Courtesy Audio | II Marine Expeditionary Force | 08.15.2011
Marine Cpl. Prince from Battle Creek, Mich., talks to a Yuma Sun reporter about re-enlisting in a C-130 to Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan....
Courtesy Audio | AFN Afghanistan | 08.15.2011
All the branches of service have bands and choirs for musically talented troops. These groups are often viewed as an opportunity to promote the military and showcase talent. Air Force Staff Sgt. Chad Usher met up with one Airman who is taking this opportunity to another level. Includes sound bites from Staff Sgt. Brian Owens, U.S. Air Force, Vocalist, Sidewinders, AFCENT Band, St. Louis,......
Courtesy Audio | AFN Afghanistan | 08.15.2011
People and cargo constantly move through the borders of Afghanistan. U.S. Soldiers are charged with the task of controlling border operations. Air Force Staff Sgt. Chad Usher went to the Afghan Pakistan border and brought back this report. Includes sound bites from Sgt. William Oliver, U.S. Army, Pitcher, Task Force Steel, FOB Torkham, Afghanistan, and Staff Sgt. Stuart Williams, U.S. Army,......
Audio by Staff Sgt. Christopher Flurry | II Marine Expeditionary Force | 08.15.2011
Maj. Michael Raiff, an FA-18 pilot with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), talks to a WTKF-FM reporter, in Atlantic, N.C., about his duties as director of safety and standardization during his deployment to Afghanistan....
Audio by Sgt. Christopher Hammond | 19th Public Affairs Detachment | 08.14.2011
The Afghanistan government, partnered with coalition special operations forces, began construction of a paved road connecting the villagers of Ma'ruf and Arghistan River Valley to the Ma'ruf district center....
