Freedom Watch Afghanistan

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Esther Kim, Officer-in-Charge of Aircraft Services for the 89th Aerial Port Squadron, talks about working with the U.S. Department of State and Department of Defense personnel to help process Afghanistan evacuees as part of Operation Allies Refugee (OAR) and Operation Allies Welcome (OAW). Kim and a team of over 20 Port Dawgs, assigned to 89th Airlift Wing, supported a short-notice tasker to go to Dulles International Airport, Va., Aug. 23, 2021, to help set up initial... read more

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Esther Kim, Officer-in-Charge of Aircraft Services for the 89th Aerial Port Squadron, talks about working with the U.S. Department of State and Department of Defense personnel to help process Afghanistan evacuees as part of Operation Allies Refugee (OAR) and Operation Allies Welcome (OAW). Kim and a team of over 20 Port Dawgs, assigned to 89th Airlift Wing, supported a short-notice tasker to go to Dulles International Airport, Va., Aug. 23, 2021, to help set up initial operations to process evacuees as they arrived in the U.S. from overseas. Dulles was initially the only reception hub for Afghan evacuees first arriving in the U.S. where they were processed and treated before being transported to temporary housing locations at military bases across the U.S. (U.S. Air Force video by Tech. Sgt. Kentavist P. Brackin)   show less

This edition features stories on Afghans taking the lead in Wardack Province and FOB Gamberi. Marines conduct a live fire range, The Rapid Equipping Force turns ideas into solutions, A National Guard unit provides support from above and cooks build Morale. SSG Lyndsey Prax, PV2 Christina McKenzie, SSG Daniel Sullivan, SGT Christopher Tobey, SSG Haley Zimmerman, SGT Rodney Roldan, SGT Joe De La Pena

This edition features stories on Retrograde operations in Kandahar and Bagram, Marines provide fires support to the ANA, DLA sells White Goods to Afghan businesses, Afghan Hands provides logistic support to the ANA and a military working dog team trains for IED detection and US troops hand over another base in the Sangin district to the ANA. SFC John Fries, PFC Christina McKenzie, SGT Rodney Roldan, SGT Christopher Tobey, SGT Chiquita Pena, SSG Christy Dispennette, SGT David Ogden.

This edition features stories on an Afghan foot patrol, a new drainage tunnel and power generation plant in Bagram, a mine clearing unit, transfer of a US base to the Afghan Army and a special reunion for two Navy Sailors. Also available in high definition.

This edition features stories about a NATO mass casualty exercise, a new Afghan courthouse, Afghan National Army training, Marine aerial reconnaissance missions, theater response training, and a new airport hotel in Kandahar.

This edition features stories about the Sergeant Major of the Army, presence patrols, Afghan battlefield training, Afghan National Police and a medevac crew receiving recognition. Also available in high definition

This edition features stories on a sewer treatment plant, extraction training, B-Hut removal, Afghan National Army training and Marines receiving an award.

This edition features stories on a new Afghan army EOD team completing a training course and a Afghan run border check point. Also available in high definition

This edition features a story about how during the month of Ramazan, Muslims from all over the world take this time to reflect on their lives and their faith. Marine Sgt. Todd Crowell met an Imam who helps Muslims at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, when no one else can. Soundbite Includes Abdul Kaisken - Linguis/Imam. Produced by Sgt. Todd Crowell and hosted by Airman 1st Class Marshall Hunsaker.

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta just visited service members at Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan. Sgt. Andrew Milner was there as he made the trip particularly special for two Marines. Includes sound bites from Staff Sgt. Shawn Vernon, Purple Heart recipient from Fort Worth, Texas and Cpl. Brian Digley from Southlake, Texas.

In his fourth battlefield circulation, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy showed his appreciation for Airmen deployed to Kyrgystan, Afghanistan and South West Asia. During his week long visit, Chief Roy visited several forward operating bases and camps. Chief Roy spoke with Air Force Sgt. Joshua Peargin about his trip to the AOR.

Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 has been at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan for about a month now. They run constant operations, but as Sgt. Andrew Milner discovered, this can’t be maintained without continual maintenance of their UH1-Y(Yankee) Venoms, or super Hueys, and their AH-1 Cobras.

This edition features stories about U.S. service members working to preserve history and improve media capabilities in Paktika Province and Soldiers working at the Post Office on Bagram Air Field doing their best to play Santa to the troops and get presents and parcels arriving on time. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Jessica King.

This edition features stories about Afghan and coalition forces detaining several suspected insurgents throughout Northern and Eastern Afghanistan, and U.S. Soldiers conducting Counterinsurgency operations and forging relationships. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz.

This edition features stories about members of the Haqqani network being killed or captured during an operation by Afghan and coalition forces, and helicopters flying slingload missions to deliver essentials to remote forward bases. Produced by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz

This edition features a story on the UH-1Y "Yankee" helicopter and it's improved capabilities for Marines in the close air support mission in Afghanistan. Produced by Senior Master Sgt. Keith Baxter.

This edition features a story on the handing over of close air support in Southern Afghanistan to the Maryland Air National Guard. Produced by Senior Master Sgt. Keith Baxter.

This edition features a story about Children from local schools visiting an Afghan Air Force hangar. Produced by Staff Sgt. Craig Rader. Afghanistan

This edition features a story on the medical facilities at FOB Wolverine and some upgrades that will improve their capabilities. Hosted by Sgt Wyatt Harper. Aghanistan

Afghanistan - This edition features a story about the retirement of the UH-1 November (Huey).

This edition features a story on Canadian police officers bringing a boxing match to the service members at Kandahar Air field in Afghanistan.

This edition features stories on U.S. Soldiers and Afghan soldiers disposing home made explosives and NBA and WNBA players playing a basketball game with service members in Afghanistan. Hosted by Senior Airman Jamie Ciciora

This edition features stories on the groundbreaking ceremony for a new road construction project in the Panjshir province and motor transport Marines in southern Afghanistan discussing the dangers of their mission. Hosted by Senior Airman Jaime Ciciora.

This edition features stories about the U.S. military building a new barracks with mud, and the medical evacuation team at Bagram Air Field. Hosted by Senior Airman Jaime Ciciora.

This edition features stories on Soldiers searching a weapons compound and drug lab and Marines training a Afghan police force. Hosted by Senior Airman Jaime Ciciora

This edition features stories about U.S. Soldiers meeting with Afghan officials to discuss plans for improving life in the area, and Airmen that cross train to support their mission. Hosted by Senior Airman Jaime Ciciora.

This edition features stories on Afghan and coalition forces killing insurgents in a successful mission near a recently-discovered bomb factory, a band composed of Airmen from Manas Air Base perform for children in a nearby town, a humanitarian aid mission providing clothing and supplies to Afghan civilians. Hosted by Senior Airman Jaime Ciciora.

This edition features stories on a improvised explosive device robot operator and a burn clinic in Farwah which has treated a young infant multiple times for burns suffered in a cooking accident.

This edition features stories on Afghan and coalition forces killing insurgents barricaded within a compound, constructing an Afghan military facility in the Farah province and Soldiers learning new skills to apply in their current mission. Hosted by Senior Airman Jaime Ciciora.

This edition features stories on Afghan security forces kill a senior al-Qqida leader, a civil is killed by ISAF forces after they suspected he was a suicide bomber, a Massachusetts firefighter donates an ambulance to an Afghan community. Hosted by Sen. Airman Jaime Ciciora.

This edition features stories on medical training and an Afghan hospital for the Afghan national police. Hosted by Senior Airman Jaime Ciciora.

This edition features stories on coalition and Afghan forces killing ten insurgents and detained 11 other during operations, training Afghan doctors and nurses as well as improving conditions for Afghan service members and their families in their military hospitals and stopping weapons smuggling.

This edition features stories on the arrest of taliban commanders and other militants, engineers who build guard towers along with bases and checkpoint and how aware they are for threats and Afghan national army training on key life saving tactics taught by the 10th Mountain Division. Hosted by Senior Airman Jaime Ciciora.

This edition features stories on an Afghan national who was killed in an escalation of force, a provincial reconstruction team who dedicates a library, expansion of Bagram Airfield, mortar Soldiers who use their weapons to keep the pressure on the enemy. Hosted by Senior Airman Jaime Ciciora.

This edition features stories about Soldiers and Afghan National Police manning vehicle checkpoints, and Soldiers working with the Afghan National Army performing patrols outside of the wire. Hosted by Senior Airman Jaime Ciciora.

This edition features stories about coalition and Afghan forces performing joint operations, a rocket attack on Kandahar and Operation "Remove the Enemy" in the Jarez Valley. Hosted by Senior Airman Jaime Ciciora

This edition features stories on U.S. forces in Afghanistan conducting a road construction project and mentoring the Afghan National Army, how Marine Team Smasher keeps a major road clear of roadside bombs and a U.S. Aid team helping farmers in Laghman province to harvest and market their crops. Hosted by Senior Airman Jaime Ciciora.

This edition features stories on Afghan and International security forces capturing suspected insurgents and a weapons cache and a Marine regiment maintaining safety along dangerous supply routes. Hosted by Senior Airman Jaime Ciciora.

This edition features stories on the killing of seven taliban militants and the detaining of three others during an operation to stop a bomb making cell, route 1 in Afghanistan which is the only paved road in the country. Hosted by Senior Airman Jaime Ciciora.

This edition features stories on Marines who bring supplies to an Afghan village and U.S. forces who are providing medical aid to an Afghan hospital. Hosted by Senior Airman Jaime Cicora.

This edition features stories about Lt. Gen. North visiting Airmen in Mannas AB, and the Gardez Provincial Reconstruction Team extending an olive branch to local Afghans in an effort to build trust that they will support and protect them from enemy fighters. Produced by Senior Airman Jaime Ciciora.

This edition features stories on teaching Afghan farmers new techniques, training the Afghan national army mortar team and the Navy Night Prowler maintainers who make the night missions possible. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Jaime Ciciora.

This edition features stories on Afghan and coalition forces detaining suspected bomb makers in eastern Afghanistan, Afghan National Army soldiers completing a combat casualty care training course, logistics maintenance Soldiers at Camp Marmal keeping vehicles operational for military personnel to continue their work and how a Soldier relieves stress through skateboarding in his down time. Hosted by Senior Airman Jaime Ciciora.

This edition features stories on Afghan and coalition forces capturing suspected al-Qaida operatives in eastern Afghanistan, security forces Airmen protecting resources the flightline at Bagram Airfield and how a Marine that writes and sings music to occupy his down time during deployment. Hosted by Senior Airman Jaime Ciciora.

This edition features stories on coalition forces detaining insurgents, Afghan forces come together to combat threats to the country and a transfer of authority ceremony . Hosted by Cpl. Kimberly Crawford.

This edition features stories on U.S. and Coalition forces apprehending and killing enemy forces, a request for increased helicopter support to combat improvised explosive device attacks, and a story about service members in Iraq supporting President Obama's decision to increase Troops in Afghanistan. Produced by Cpl. Kimberly Crawford.

This edition features stories on coalition forces detaining suspected militants during operations in Kapisa province, provincial leaders visiting an isolated village in hopes of combating taliban influence and maintenance crews keeping Air Force aircraft in working order at Manas Air Base, Kyrgyzstan. Hosted by Cpl. Kimberly Crawford.

This edition features stories about a Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device detonating outside of an entry control point at Bagram Air Field, A unit providing security to the Provincial Reconstruction Team at Forward Operating Base Gardez, and a Morale Welfare and Recreation facility built and staffed by volunteer Soldiers Hosted by Cpl. Kimberly Crawford.

This edition features the Chief of the Natural Guard Bureau who visited the troops and the breaking of a flight record of 10,000 hours in less than six months flown in Afghanistan. Produced by Kimberly Crawford.

This edition features stories about medical professionals from a host of countries, providing care to local Afghans, a graduation ceromony at the Kabul Military Training Center, and the Rapid Equipping Force, who provide forward deployed Soldiers with equipment and technology. Hosted by Cpl. Kimberly Crawford.

This edition features a story about a Marine convoy facing treacherous weather. Hosted by Senior Airman Jaime Ciciora.

This edition features stories on Tae-Bo creator, Billy Blanks, teaching a workout class at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan and troops celebrating Black History Month. Hosted by Cpl. Kimberly Crawford.

This edition features stories on engineers with the help of the Afghan national army who destroyed over 60 munitions, the opening of a mental health clinic at Bagram Airfield, the class a Chief Master Sgt. at Manas Airbase who teaches the four dimensions of wellness in the Air Force. Hosted by Cpl. Kimberly Crawford.

This edition features stories on President Obama ordering Marines to be sent to Afghanistan this coming spring, the commander of U.S. Air Forces Central Command, Lt. Gen. North, visiting Airmen and discussing upcoming changes and Airmen participating in a specialized exercise class at Bagram Airfield. Hosted by Cpl. Kimberly Crawford.

This edition features stories on an International Security Assistance Forces patrol being ambushed by insurgent forces, Afghan government and civilian leaders attending a conference with coalition and joint security forces about how to best proceed in rebuilding the security and economy of the region and an embedded training team mentoring the Afghan National Army on logistical operations and running of their supply facility in Kabul. Hosted by Cpl. Kimberly Crawford.

This edition features stories on U.S. House speaker Nancy Pelosi visit the troops to meet with senior leaders to understand their mission during the Presidents Day recess, service members maintaining helicopters, fighter and cargo planes to get them ready for their next flight and coalition forces and Afghan national police killing three militants while searching an insurgent compound. Hosted by Cpl. Kimberly Crawford.

This edition features stories on the killing of 16 insurgents including three taliban commanders, the search of a weapons compound which also killed insurgents and protected the local villagers, the Afghan national army military police unit training and a father and son who deployed together and work with security forces. Hosted by Cpl. Kimberly Crawford.

This edition features stories on the release of hostages held by the taliban after the militants tried to break a vehicle checkpoint, the testing of water by International security assistance force soldiers and commercial internet service at Forward Operating Base Lightning. Hosted by Cpl. Kimberly Crawford.

This edition features stories on Afghan Soldiers who detained insurgents, two brothers who are deployed together and Afghan locals who are hired for construction jobs for coalition forces. Hosted by Cpl. Kimberly Crawford.

This edition features stories on Sgt. Norman Howell who is part of a Marine Embedded Training Team (ETT) supporting Afghan soldiers and Iraqi security forces continuing to take more control of their security operations, rebuilding critical areas of the community and graduating from an Iraqi police training academy. Hosted Sen. Airman Jaime Ciciora.

This edition features stories on the Afghan National Army's 205th Hero Corps and the International Security Assistance Force improving security north of Laskar Gah, medics volunteering their skills at a civilian Afghan clinic and Afghan National Army soldiers receiving HUMVEE vehicle training. Hosted by Cpl. Kimberly Crawford.

This edition features stories on attacks on civilians in Kabul, driving safety through Kabul and aid for the Afghan people with the help of the Afghan national army. Hosted by Cpl. Kimberly Crawford.

This edition features stories on a new healthcare facility that will help civilians in Nangahar province, Afghanistan, Danish troops establishing relationships with Afghan civilians through presence patrols and a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Afghan International Bank on Bagram Airfield. Hosted by Cpl. Kimberly Crawford.

This edition features stories on a new recreation facility that helps service members and provides work for local Afghans, Afghan National Police members training with coaltion forces on life-saving techniques and replacing tents with solid structure living quarters for troops. Hosted by Cpl. Kimberly Crawford.

This edition features stories on the recovery of a C-17 after a hard landing at Bagram Airfield, relieving logistics of having to multi task supplies by not having to both buy and move all supplies, humanitarian aid care packages for the local Afghan people put together by Airmen at Bagram. Hosted by Senior Airman Jaime Ciciora.

This edition features stories on humanitarian aid during a rewards program, arming and training the Afghan national army with their new M-16's and astronauts visiting Manas Air Base. Hosted by Senior Airman Jaime Ciciora.

This edition features stories on an operation to apprehend suspects in the recent suicide vehicle bombing near Camp Eggers, a Marine embedded training team conducts a presence patrol with Afghan National Army soldiers and Army Corps of Engineers drilling for water sources in Kabul. Hosted by Senior Airman Jaime Ciciora.

This edition features stories on a suicide bomber detonated himself in an Afghan national security facility and Afghans gathering in a local village to receive supplies from the provincial reconstruction team. Hosted by Sen. Airman Jaime Ciciora.

This edition features stories about Afghanistan Troops watching the Superbowl, a Chicago company that supplied service members with pizzas for the game, Soldiers at FOB Tillman preparing for the game and honoring Pat Tillman, and a story about the Pat Tillman Center/USO in Bagram Airfield. Hosted by Senior Airman Jaime Ciciora.

This edition features stories on International Security Assistance Force Soldiers providing medical assistance and transporting wounded Afghans after an explosion, locals in Kapisa province receiving medical attention from combat medics and the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers constructing a road near Kabul International Airport, Afghanistan. Hosted by Senior Airman Jaime Ciciora.

This edition features stories on British Marines conducting operations with Afghan National Army soldiers in the Sangin Valley of Afghanistan, an Army Corps of Engineers contractor in charge of a road construction project and an Airman checking pilot flight masks to ensure they are intact and safe. Hosted by Senior Airman Jaime Ciciora.

This edition features stories on an operation to apprehend suspects in the recent suicide vehicle bombing near Camp Eggers, a Marine embedded training team conducts a presence patrol with Afghan National Army soldiers and Army Corps of Engineers drilling for water sources in Kabul. Hosted by Senior Airman Jaime Ciciora.

This edition features stories on a new batch of Afghan cadets graduate from a university to become officers, 3rd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division are deployed to a remote location and Airmen using a combative training program to relieve stress and exercise. Hosted by Sen. Airman Jamie Ciciora.

This edition features stories about Air Force Security Forces training Afghan security guards on search procedures and Soldiers fielding the newest version of the UH-60 Blackhawk, Hosted by Senior Airman Jaime Ciciora.

This edition features a story on coalition forces engaging militants in combat in the Zabul province, a Marine embedded training team providing medical attention to Afghan civilians and a Soldier participating in a CrossFit physical training program. Hosted by Sgt. Brian Buckwalter.

This edition features stories on the killing of armed militants across Afghanistan, the visit by the Kyrgyzstan Congress of Women to Manas Air Base and military working dogs getting battle ready. Hosted by Sgt. Brian Buckwalter.

This edition features a story on how the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday was celebrated at Bagram Airfield. Hosted by Sgt. Brian Buckwalter.

This edition features stories about an explosion in Kabul, security operations at Khyber Pass at the Afghan-Pakistan border and the gate closure of Torkham Gate in response to militant activity. Hosted by Senior Airman Jamie Cicioria.

This edition features stories on lives lost in an Afghan National Army helicopter crash, Army medics training on important lifesaving techniques and service members giving humanitarian aid to women in Zabul province, Afghanistan. Hosted by Senior Airman Gina Mulder.

This edition features stories on French mountaineers patrolling and protecting Afghanistan, the Farah Provincial Reconstruction Team completing a public library and an Air Force cook being creative in his food preparation techniques. Hosted by Senior Airman Jaime Ciciora.

This edition features stories about a community coping with the aftermath of a vehicle borne improvised explosive device and a Provincial Reconstruction Team program devised to supply local residents with drinkable water. Hosted by Senior Airman Jaime Ciciora.

This edition features stories about Vice President-Elect, Jodeph Biden's visit to Afghanistan, Afghan National Police and coalition forces detaining eight suspected militants and Army and Marine embedded training teams learning how to call for close air support. Hosted by Sgt. Brian Buckwalter.

This edition features stories on a recent suicide bombing attack of a bazaar, suspected militants detained in the Khost and Kandahar provinces and Afghan troops receiving training on infantry tactics. Hosted by Sgt. Brian Buckwalter.

This edition features stories on coalition and Afghan commandos who killed 38 militants, Soldiers who are bringing essential care to the Afghan people and two Soldiers who are making music at Bagram. Hosted by Jaime Cicora.

This edition features stories on the key role provincial reconstruction team will be making in rebuilding important facilities and service members helping Afghan journalists find the right news story. Hosted by Senior Airman Jamie Ciciora.

This edition features stories on over 1300 Afghan women who are registered widows in the Kapisa and Parwan Provinces receiving supplies for the winter, local Afghans working with coalition forces to build a bridge connecting to Afghan provinces so they will be able to receive supplies and health care and photos from the field. Hosted by Sen. Airman Jaime Ciciora.

This edition features stories on coalition forces who engaged militants, an orphanage that helps the children of Afghanistan.
Hosted by Sgt. Brian Buckwalter.

This edition features stories on Gen. David McKiernan responding to a suicide bombing that killed 14 children, Soldiers escorting local Afghan nationals and construct communication lines in the area and a mobile P-X that provides service members in remote locations an opportunity to receive supplies and comforts from home. Hosted by Sgt. Brian Buckwalter.

This edition features stories about a vehicle borne improvised explosive device (vbied) exploding at a checkpoint, Maj. Gen. Schlosser, Commander of Combined Joint Task Force 101, paying a visit to troops on Christmas day, Soldiers receiving Christmas care packages from church members that want to improve the Soldier's morale, and shots of Soldiers celebrating Christmas. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Jeff St. Sauveur.

This edition features stories on a USO tour in Afghanistan with the Sgt. Maj. of the Army and various celebrities, the killing of eight taliban fighter in separate incidents and the abundance of holiday mail at Bagram Airfield and how it is handled. Hosted by Senior Airman Jaime Ciciora.

This edition features a stories on the significance of the new and improved Chinook aircraft and the important work of Bagram's pharmacist. Hosted by Senior Airman Jaime Ciciora.

This edition features stories on Gen. Casey visiting Soldiers in Afghanistan and U.S. service members and Afghan national army members helping to treat a Soldier in need. Hosted by Senior Airman Jaime Ciciora.

This edition features stories on a visit by Admiral Mullen to Afghanistan during the USO Tour and preparing mobile electronic gaming systems (MEGS) to troops in far reaching Forward Operating Bases. Hosted by Senior Airman Jaime Ciciora.

This edition features stories on the USO entertaining troops in Afghanistan and a chaplain’s office sending packages of important hygiene items to forward operating bases. Hosted by Senior Airman Jaime Ciciora.

This edition features stories on Afghan army commandos capturing militants, an Airman repairing heavy HUMVEE doors in Jalalabad and coalition forces providing health care to Afghan civilians. Hosted by Sgt. Brian Buckwalter.

This edition features stories about a region that is thriving after being freed from taliban rule and a Muslim holiday being celebrated by local Afghans ans U.S. servicemembers and civilians. Hosted By Senior Airman Jamie Ciciora.

This edition is dedicated to President Bush's final trip to Afghanistan to visit the Troops. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on a visit by Secretary of Defense Gates, medics assisting a Zabul province with necessary medicine and supplies including clean water and food as well as teaching women to become proper midwives. Hosted by Sgt. Brian Buckwalter.

This edition features stories on coalition forces, including Singapore and New Zealand troops, building schools and giving school supplies to children to foster trust between civilians and military and training Afghan dentists. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on a company that is clearing unexploded ordnance from land in Afghanistan, a provincial reconstruction team developing a nutrient-rich food supplement to help Afghans. Hosted by Sgt. Brian Buckwalter.

This edition features stories about coallition forces capturing and detaining a militant, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles being used in the war on terror and U.S. Soldiers teaching Afghan National Poliice and soldiers self- aid and buddy care. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on a group of Chaplains traveling to the Troops to provide religous services to service members in remote areas, for the holiday season, and a U.S. Provincial Reconstruction Team that is helping local Afghan citizens in Nangahar province. Hosted by Sgt. Brian Buckwalter.

This edition features stories on a surgeon's last day before redeploying home and map reading classes for Afghan officers. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories about FOB Salerno's health clinic providing free healthcare to local Afghans, and an Air Force Chaplain who initiated a humanitariian aid drive to help the surrounding community. Hosted by Sgt. Brian Buckwalter.

This edition features stories on the awarding of a Silver Star to a father and son, Apache Crew Chiefs, holiday portraits by a civilian volunteer at Bagram Air Field. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Michael McCool.

This edition features stories on coalition forces capturing six militants, FOB Salerno's operating room patients and a Provincial Reconstruction Team providing veterinary care to a tribe in Afghanistan. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on coalition forces who have killed militants, disrupted terror networks, Maj.Gen. Cone addresses troops on the Thanksgiving holiday and several troops send their holiday greetings. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Nathan Huffhines.

This edition features stories on an Air Force crew chief applying his knowledge of car mechanics to his work on unmanned aerial vehicles and roads being paved on Forward Operating Base Salerno to reduce the amount of dust in the air. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on a weapons crew re-arming an A-10 aircraft and Afghan National Police learning how to read a military map. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Nathan Huffhines.

This edition features stories on Air Force Pararescuemen and a basketball tournament to boost Soldier morale. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Michael McCool.

This edition features stories on a pilot who provides close air support for troops on the ground and Airmen mentoring hospital personnel to bring the hospital up to the standards of medical care in the Western world. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on a recycling water plant and vehicle maintenance. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features a story on unmanned aerial vehicles and their importance in the military. Hosted by Senior Airman Gina Mulde.

This edition features stories on Afghan and Coalition Forces confromting and killing 38 armed militants, U.S. Soldiers assesing the care given at a burn center, and dogs used to find explosives. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on Afghan medical students learning life saving techniques from coalition forces to raise their standards of health care, the opening a new green energy wind farm at Afghan government center and Coalition Forces setting up medical facilities in a remote area of Afghanistan to provide care for the local population. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on Afghan and coalition forces capturing an enemy explosives expert, Afghan military police recruits graduating from training, Afghan and coalition security forces helping orphaned boys in order to keep them from being targeted as al-Qaida recruits. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on an Afghan National Army police unit undergoing physical training led by American Soldiers and Afghan security forces learning emergency first aid. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on enlisted service members naturalizing as U.S. citizens on Veterans Day, photos from the field and Capt. Munoz working as a doctors assistant treating injured service members. Hosted by A1C Gina Mulder.

This edition features stories on Afghan soldiers receiving map reading classes to navigate patrols, Photos From the Field and Soldiers conducting vehicle maintenance. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories about Coalition Forces conducting an investigation on claims of civilian casualties from a battle on November 3, a Troop Medical Clinic that is prepared to meet the challenges of being in the field, despite having a small staff, and a military working dog receiving a root canal. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on a visit by Gen. Petraeus to Bagram Airfield, a dental care course provided by the U.S.Public Health Service and a Provincial Reconstruction Team for Afghans across the country and Airmen at Manas Airbase who helped winterize a school. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on French soldiers training to maintain rifle proficiency and emersion training for new Afghan National Police recruits. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on Afghan police officers accused of aiding taliban militants, coalition soldiers providing medical aid in the Kapisa province after medical facilities were destroyed by taliban militants and the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force helping Afghans prepare for upcoming cold weather. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on Coalition Forces discovering a drug cache, and two military clinics that provides emergency care for local Afghans. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle crash, Coalition Forces killing 19 militants and detaining 3, a memorial run in honor of an Airman killed by an Improvised Explosive Device, and Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles (MRAP) coming to the 455th AEW. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on the care provided at a first aid station at FOB Kalagush and the opening of the first AAFES store at International Security Assistance Force Headquarters. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on the U.S. supporting the Afghan government during their reconciliation with insurgents, a provincial reconstruction team giving medical treatments to residents of a remote location and Singaporian soldiers overseeing the construction and organization of a regional health training center. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on combined coalition and Afghan forces engaging militants during two operations in districts in Afghanistan, Marines working as an embedded training team with Afghan National Army soldiers at FOB Kalagush and how service members receive emergency dental care while deployed. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on service members who were safely extracted from a downed helicopter, Afghan children receiving school assistance and U.S. service members who are training Afghan medics. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on the way flexibility helps the Air Force to accomplish their mission, and a New Zeland chef who cooks for over one hundred forty Soldiers. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on school improvements and the donation of supplies to a school in Kabul and a Quick Reaction Force who respond to roadside bombs. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on Pakistan's improved security efforts, the completion of a school that has a female contractor, new Kiwi soldiers arrive in Afghanistan and perform their ancient ritual of Haka with the outgoing soldiers. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on an aircraft accident at Bagram Airfield, a Provincial Reconstruction Team organizing medical checkups for Afghanistan citizens, and an Afghan and American medic teaming up to help people in a village. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on a new road system built by coalition forces and Afghan engineers, a visit from the Army's Chief of Staff Gen. George Casey to Afghanistan at Bagram Air Field and Soldiers transporting a Humvee via a Shanook helicopter. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on an Individual Ready Reserve Soldier that was called back to service, and Warrant Officer Elliot Johnson, a food service auditor. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on graduation day for Afghan soldiers at the Kabul Military Training Center and how the Afghan National Police and Afghan National Army are helping civilians through a food for work program. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on the capturing of three suspects inside a bomb-making cell by International Security Assistance Forces (ISAF) and Afghan forces, Bagram's Red Cross efforts, safeguarding contracts with the Defense Contracting Management Agency. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on how a women’s and family park is helping support the local citizens, how to correctly relay emergency messages to service members deployed downrange and the final game of the soccer competition, the Chamkani Games 2008. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on an F-15 aircraft avionics specialist, photos from the field, and a key leader engagement meeting. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on the varied and creative uses of shipping containers after shipments are received in them and how the soccer competition, the Chankani Games 2008, is building morale and fostering good relations between Afghan civilians. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on the secretary of Defense asking Southern European countries for more troops in Afghanistan, earthquake assistance by Manas Airbase personnel and a tour of the Camp Phoenix Armament Shop. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on an ambush that was defeated by Afghan and coaliton forces, the arrest of a known Taliban leader, Afghan units learning English through classes and the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force providing air drop missions. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features Stories on the NATO Defense conference, new recruits in the Afghan army receive new training to be combat ready and a barbershop gives Marines a place to relax and get a haircut. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on Afghan basic military training, Marines providing army high mobility engineer excavator to assist Soldiers and contractors in hostile environments, and Civil Affairs Marines in Southern Afghanistan working with the local community to improve security and rebuild the area. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on the significant duty of Chaplain Furner and Soldiers troubleshooting a weapon to find out its malfunction.

This edition features stories on the Afghan National Army learning how to repair vehicle and the daily routine of Marines in southern Afghanistan. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on service members providing health care to local Aghans, a U.S. Army Soldier who provides medical training to Afghans and service members and new MPAP's vehicles arrive to protect troops on patrol. Hosted by Sgt. Jeremy Ross.

This edition features stories on Coalition Forces installing a hydroelectric turbine in remote areas of Afghanistan, Marines building relationships with the children of Afghanistan, and an Operating Room Tech, who is committed to helping anyone that needs his help, no matter who they are. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories about progress in the Nangarhar Province, Marines installing an 81mm mortar system, and a Trace Adkins USO concert. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on current projects of the Farah Provincial Reconstruction Team, Marines mentoring Afghan police officers. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on the crash of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), bomb loaders at Bagram Airfield and civil engineering reconstruction. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on current and upcoming plans to send additional troops to Afghanistan early next year, the grand opening of a coffeehouse and Marines relinquishing responsibility of the Garmsir District in the Helmand province. Hosted by Sgt. Jeremy Ross.

This edition features stories on troops at Bagram Air Field practicing for an upcoming biathlon raising funds for multiple sclerosis research and Marines spending their off-duty time practicing roping ranch animals, aided by a fellow Marine, who grew up on a ranch. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on U.S. Marines renovating schools as part of a civil affairs projects and troops training for a bike race to raise money for a charity. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on U.S. Secretary of Defense, Robert Gates, commenting on what he learned during his visits to Afghanistan and Iraq, the Farah Provincial Reconstruction Team building a new public library and a young Afghan girl receiving a prosthetic eye after recovering from her surgery. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on U.S. Secretary of Defense visiting Afghanistan for multiple reasons, plans for increasing the number of coalition forces, U.S. forces mentoring and training Afghan security forces and Sailors completing their transition to chief petty officer. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on Afghan Air Force taking on more of the air missions in Afghanistan, Afghan National Army Garrison compound construction site in Farah Province, Air Force Medical Technician teaching combat life saving skills to Afghan National Police, and 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit accomplishments. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on U.S. military police training Afghan national police officers to be self-sufficient and an Italian soldier cooking for U.S. troops. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on General McKiernan condemning insurgents for attacks that have killed civilians, a Work for Food program that pays recipients with food in exchange for their labor, and a Special Forces medical clinic that has brought in female care providers to care for females that, due to their customs, aren't allowed to see male doctors.. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on the successful outcome of multiple engagements between coalition forces and insurgents, the governor of Farah province, Afghanistan talking directly with his citizens and a mobile x-ray machine used to remotely scan vehicles for threats. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates testifying to Congress on progress and continued needs in Afghanistan, a 9.11km run taking place in Bagram to commemorate the anniversary of the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 and a Soldier who participated in recovery efforts in New York City after the attacks and is now working on reconstructing schools in Afghanistan. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on U.S. military police training Afghan national police officers to be self-sufficient and an Italian soldier cooking for U.S. troops. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on an agreement between three hospitals to train Afghan medical professionals and Marines searching for and finding weapons. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on a request for more troops in Afghanistan, a Provincial Reconstruction Team that have an ally in the District Sub-Governor, and three New York National Guard Soldiers, serving in Afghanistan, who remember 9/11 . Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on Afghan border police officers learning hand-to-hand combat and a WWII veteran and hero visiting troops in Afghanistan. Hosted by Cpl. Robert Durham.

This edition features stories on a Coalition investigation into the deaths of civilians on Aug. 22, a medical outreach to a village on the outskirts of Kabul, and Soldiers who patrol local villages to maintain relationship with the villagers. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on multinational convoy delivering new hydroelectric turbine to Kajaki dam, U.S. Troops in Nangarhar province getting maintenance help from non-American mechanics, an Afghan woman's follow up treatment in an Afghan National Army facility, U.S. Soldiers in Afghanistan building a positive relationship with local natives, keeping airfield security, and US Soldiers volunteering to build better lives for orphan boys in Kabul. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on the success of a joint Afghan - Coalition Force, a maintenance company that's making repairs to a boy's orphanage, and a U.S. Army doctor teaching Afghan medical staff how to use newborn incubators and radiant warmers. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on a successful engagement against insurgents in the southern Afghanistan Helmand province, U.S. National Guardsmen earning their golden spurs from the cavalry unit they are attached to and an active duty Airman who is also an NFL cheerleader. Hosted by Sgt. Jeremy Ross.

This edition features stories on improving security in Afghanistan, the logistics troops in Eastern Afghanistan, the rebuilding of bridges in Southern Afghanistan, and on the celebration of Afghan women's right to vote. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on . Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on Soldiers providing security for children to go to school and Afghan civic growth missions. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on an emergency landing by an MI8 helicopter, Polish troops in Afghanistan receiving helicopters, and a 5K run honoring POW/MIA's. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on militants being killed after attacking Afghan and coalition forces during a cordon and search mission, an agricultural development team facilitating commerce in an Afghan province and how troops living facilities are made to feel like home. Hosted by Sgt. Jeremy Ross.

This edition features stories on an increase of Troops slated to come to Afghanistan, Military Police assigned to the border of Pakistan and Afghanistan, and the 1st Platoon of 63rd Chemical Company receiving the Combat Action Badge. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on a failed suicide assault at Camp Salerno, Soldiers giving away radios to local citizens to keep them informed about U.S. plans and improve relations, and finally, operations at military customs in Afghanistan. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on a visit by the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy and the Navy Chief of Operations, and a behind-the-scene look at flight line operations at Bagram Air Field. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on successful joint operations, live fire exercises and Marines who are studying martial arts. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Gene Taylor

This edition features stories on the addition of the combat fitness test to the Marine Corps' physical fitness test, health care outreach for local Afghans in the Nuristan province and how a forward operating base stays prepared for medical emergencies. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on the top U.S. Marine commander visiting Marines in Afghanistan, medical miracles in a field hospital and battle damage reparations. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Gene Taylor

This edition features stories on Defense Secretary Gates endorsing a plan to increase the Afghan National Army, Senior Airman Ramon Negron, a Fuels Distribution Operator who is breaking records supplying planes with fuel. and a Soldier that provides hot meals for his fellow soldiers in the field. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense visiting with troops and Marines carrying personal mementos during their deployment. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on the Deputy Secretary of Defense visiting troops and meeting with field commanders in Afghanistan, how donated blood is kept fresh during and after transportation to the front lines and a mutually beneficial agreement being signed between the Egyptian Field Hospital and the Korean Hospital in Bagram. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on India promising aid assistance in Afghanistan’s fight against the taliban, how a female Marine makes it possible to provide equal aid to Afghan women and Soldiers building additional housing for troops at Bagram Airfield. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on an extended Marine tour, two airmen that use the Ebay model to save the military money on shipping, and a change in educational benefits that allow Servicemembers to pass on their GI Bill benefits to their families. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on a senior al-Qaida who is now confirmed dead and a Marine who still snowboards even after his leg amputation. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on a bicycle rigged with explosive detonating outside the Pakistani Consulate in Herat, Afghanistan, wounding two people, continued focus on defeating violent extremists, twin brother Marines serving together and a woman volunteering oversees with the Army Air Force Exchange Service. Hosted by Sgt. Jeremy Ross.

This edition features stories on the Canadian Defense Minister calling for more NATO countries to send troops to southern Afghanistan, taliban militants killed during recent fighting, the mission and importance of the duties of Marine drivers in Afghanistan and an Afghan girl receiving a life-saving surgery. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on plans to move Pakistani troops to generally lawless areas along the country’s border with Afghanistan, the positive results of frequent humanitarian aid visits to Afghan civilians and a Soldier overcoming a speech impediment to communicate with his fellow Soldiers. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on two Army and Royal Air Force cooks serving Marines in the field, and the 173rd BCT Transfer of Authority Ceremony. Produced by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on an insurgent assault, a medical outreach by Marines to the local population, and a Provincial Reconstruction Team building relationships with the local village leaders and the government. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on three U.S. senators visiting troops, how mail and supplies are delivered to remote operations areas, the duties of a mortarman in the infantry and a Navy medic being surprised by his unit with an award. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on International Security Assistance Forces killing high level Taliban leaders, a Transfer of Authority Ceremony in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, and The U.S. Army Band mentoring The Afghan National Army Band. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on the success of joint operations, a mother and daughter who are deployed together and a father and son who are deployed together. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on recent attacks on International Security Assistance Forces in Afghanistan from insurgents in Pakistan, members of a military engineering team performing multiple duties on team projects and the band Sevendust performing for troops. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on an Afghan girl that has eye surgery performed by a US Military doctor, a new biometric system being implemented by the 376th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, and an Afghan dentist receiving training from US dentists. Produced by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on an assault by Taliban insurgents on a base in Kunar Province, U.S. and Afghan Soldiers providing protection for Afghan citizens, and Soldiers practicing Ju-Jitsu at Bagram Air Field. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on the Silver Star recipient, the history behind the unit called the Band of Brothers and other newscasts. Hosted by TSgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on Afghan villagers fighting a group of taliban militants attempting to kidnap aid workers, a Soldier doing a job usually done by a higher ranked Soldier and building a mosque on Bagram Airfield for muslim Soldiers to use. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on increases in cross-border attacks between Afghanistan and Pakistan, Manas Air Base being an example of how a Total Force effort works efficiently and how U.S. troops are helping the Afghan National Police distribute the supplies necessary to their mission. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This episode features stories on a new off-road vehicle being evaluated, and the JLC volleyball tournament. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on a car bombing in Kabul, landmines on Bagram airfield, and a Provincial Reconstruction Team visiting a clinic under construction. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on the Pentagon extending the tour for Marines in Afghanistan, U.S. Soldiers training Afghan soldiers to become self-sufficient, and a renaming ceremony for a dining facility in Bagram. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on plans to increase the amount of troops in Afghanistan, the reopening of Korean Hospital on Bagram Airfield and Afghan soldiers undergoing tank training. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition feature stories on the increase in violence on coalition forces, U.S. Soldiers survive a rollover in a MRAP vehicle and custom troop keep contraband out of the U.S. Hosted by TSgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on the importance of a new medical clinic at Bagram Air Base, how a combat outpost is being protect by long range firepower and service members handling stress. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Trevor Pedro.

This edition features stories on German troops assisting the International security assistance force, an infantryman turned helicopter pilot and Bagram Military Hospital accepting local Afghans. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Trevor Pedro.

This edition features stories on fighting the taliban in the Kunar province of Afghanistan and F-15 maintainers performing routine maintenance on the aircraft. Hosted by Senior Airman Rob Joswiak.

This edition features stories on progress in fighting the taliban in southern Afghanistan, increased capabilities of the Afghan Air Corps and F-15 maintainers performing routine maintenance on the aircraft. Hosted by Senior Airman Rob Joswiak.

This edition features stories on Cav 1-91 meeting with village elders and Afghan security personnel learning the value of working together.
Hosted by Sgt. Jeremy Ross.