Audio by Cpl. Denmark Knapik-Christensen | AFN Afghanistan | 04.20.2010
The Provincial Reconstruction Team at Forward Operating Base Farah, Afghanistan, has supplied nearby villages with schools, orphanages and even electricity. Marine Cpl. Dane Knapik-Christensen takes us to Farah where the unsung heroes of the team are receiving some over-due attention....
Courtesy Audio | United States Division-Center | 04.20.2010
Iraqi police are getting a leg up ...well, technically four legs up ...when it comes to fighting terroism. Pfc. Jessica Cooke takes us to Ranadi, Iraq, where anbar policemen are training with explosive-detecting cannines. (Produced by Pfc. Jessica Cooke, 1st Advise and Assist Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division Public Affairs Office.)...
Audio by Cpl. Denmark Knapik-Christensen | AFN Afghanistan | 04.19.2010
At a young age children begin forming opinions and ideas about the people that surround them. With the U.S. Military in Afghanistan, the day to day interactions between a Soldier and a young Afghan child could produced a positive influence in the way a future adult perceives the American people. Marine Cpl. Dane Knapik-Christensen takes us to an orphanage in Afghanistan, where a visit by some......
Audio by Cpl. Bryan G. Lett | AFN Afghanistan | 04.19.2010
Nine out of 10 times on the battlefield in Afghanistan, a combat lifesaver will be the first person available to save a wounded Soldier's life, according to one U.S. Army medic. Marine Cpl. Bryan Lett explains how Americans are sharing life saving knowledge and skills with their Afghan counterparts...
Audio by Spc. Marlon Styles | AFN Afghanistan | 04.19.2010
In response to the president's decision to increase force in Afghanistan, the U.S. military is building up its presence in the north. The Naval Construction Battalion or Seabees, as they are known, are there building camp Deh Dadi from scratch. The camp will be home to the Army, Navy and Marines. Shelter is a priority for all of the incoming troops....
Audio by Sgt. Audrey Hendricks | 209th Broadcast Operations Detachment | 04.18.2010
Sixty-three soldiers participate in a time-honored Spur Ride. Soldiers endure mental and physical challenges to earn their spurs....
Courtesy Audio | Texas Military Department | 04.17.2010
Antique weapons presentation held April 17 during Camp Mabry's 2010 American Heroes Celebration in Austin, Texas. "The Annual American Heroes Celebration held at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas, recognizes heroes in uniform, past and present. Army Pfc. Richard Castillo has more."...
Audio by Sgt. Audrey Hendricks | AFN Iraq | 04.16.2010
Iraqi firefighters and police along with U.S. Soldiers, firefighters and police come together for a mass casualty exercise in Baghdad, Iraq. Responders performed first aid and medical evacuated the wounded to the hospital....