Audio by Staff Sgt. Joshua Arends | 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division | 08.14.2010
When it comes to raising morale for soldiers, having a connection with the outside world is a plus. For the soldiers in the 1st squadron-71st Cavalry in the Dand District of the Kandahr Province, it’s the first time since they deployed that they will be able to surf the web and call their friends and families. Staff Sergeant Craigin Thepchantee, from Fort Drum New York, who is in charge......
Audio by Cpl. Bradley Hanson | AFN Afghanistan | 08.13.2010
Sometimes, in order for an injured coalition troop to live, they need another to give their blood. Marine Corporal Bradley Hanson visited the Role 3 Hospital in Kandahar, Afghanistan during an effort to get blood to save somebody's life. Includes soundbites from Capt. Karen Buikema, blood bank specialist, Role 3 Hospital, Kandahar Airfield....
Audio by Sgt. Brandon Sandefur | 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division | 08.13.2010
Package of Soldiers from the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division (3BCT-1ID) training in Fort Irwin, California's "Sandbox" in the Mojave Desert. Produced by Sgt. Brandon Sandefur....
Audio by Petty Officer 1st Class Liz Murray | AFN Afghanistan | 08.13.2010
Afghan National Army Commando recruits go through a careful screening process to make sure that the ANA force is taking the best of the best to join this elite force. Petty Officer Liz Murray shows us some of the training these ANA Commandos go through before graduating. Includes a soundbite from Col. Mohammad Nadeer - chief of staff, ANA Commando Brigade. Afghanistan....
Audio by Cpl. Bradley Hanson | AFN Afghanistan | 08.13.2010
This edition features a story on Afghan National Security forces who captured insurgents and freed civilian hostages. Produced by Marine Cpl. Bradley Hanson....
Audio by Cpl. Mandy Castillo | AFN Afghanistan | 08.13.2010
This edition features a story on U.S. Soldiers patrolling a village in Qalat City, Zabul province, Afghanistan in order to connect with Afghan neighbors to discuss their concerns. Produced by Marine Cpl. Mandy Castillo....
Audio by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Q. Diaz | AFN Afghanistan | 08.13.2010
This edition features stories on how the Insurgents continue to kill civilians and the body count is getting disturbingly high in Afghanistan. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz....
Audio by Staff Sgt. Jeremy Vought | AFN Afghanistan | 08.13.2010
Security in Wardak province has improved over the past year. Karl W. Eikenberry, U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan, speaks to a crowd of Afghan civilians and coalition forces, Aug. 12, 2010 during a shura in Wardak province with Gen. David Petraeus and the governor of Wardak. The Taliban fires an RPG at the meeting to try to disrupt it. The shura continued. Sound bite includes Gen. David......
