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Freedom Watch Update

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Features stories about military service members serving in Afghanistan. Provided by American Forces Network Afghanistan.
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Episodes

Freedom Watch Update - Dec. 1

This edition features stories on country music star Aaron Tippin visiting troops at Forward Operating Base Spin Boldak and a platoon from the Andar district unexpectedly encountering a wedding while on patrol. Hosted by Air Force Staff Sgt. Melissa Hay. Includes soundbites from 1st Lt. Adam Smith, from Baltimore, Md., platoon leader, 1st Platoon, Alpha Company, 2-2 Infantry. Also available in high definition.

Apr 19, 20232 min

Freedom Watch Update - Dec 2

This edition features a story about how Marines are amping up training for their Afghan counterparts and another story about how a Female Engagement Team on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, works on raising awareness against violence. Soundbites include SSgt. Jeff Cochran - MCMAP Instructor and Spc. Kayla Smith - CJFET 9. Produced by Cpl. Merredith Brown and LCpl. Christofer Baines. Hosted by SSgt. Melissa Hay. Also available in High Definition.

Apr 19, 20232 min

Freedom Watch Update - Dec. 06

This edition features stories about a son being promoted by his father in Afghanistan and Soldiers passing security responsibilities to Afghan forces before they re-deploy. Hosted by Stafff Sgt. Melissa Hay. Available in high definition.

Apr 19, 20232 min

Freedom Watch Update - Dec 7

This edition features stories about how Regional Command Southwest and 2nd Marine Division take part in a Shura and a story about the Korea Vocational Training Center. Soundbites include 1Lt. Louis Christ - Platoon Leader and Agn Seong-doo - Korean Ambassador. Produced by Cpl. Daniel Wulz and Cpl. Tia Nagle. Hosted by SSgt. Melissa Hay. Also available in High Definition.

Apr 19, 20232 min

Freedom Watch Update - Dec 8

This edition features a story about how International Security Assistance Force Commander Gen. John R. Allen and U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Ryan Crocker participated to officially transfer security responsibilities of the Parwan Province to Afghan National Security Forces and another story about how building an independent and strong Afghanistan is an important part of coalition forces missions. Soundbite includes LTC. John Walsh - PRT Nangarhar. Produced by PO2 Brandon Shelander and hosted ...

Apr 19, 20232 min

Freedom Watch Update - Dec 9

This edition features stories about Border Patrol and HMMWV Turnover. Soundbite includes COL. Michael Russel - Commander 401st AFSB. Produced by PO3. Tristan Miller and hosted by SSgt. Melissa Hay. Afghanistan. Also available in High Definition.

Apr 19, 20232 min

Freedom Watch Update - Dec. 12

This edition features stories about the Army Navy football game and the first joint flight-line security patrol of Kandahar Airfield. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Melissa Hay. Available in high definition.

Apr 19, 20232 min

Freedom Watch Update - Dec. 13

This edition features stories about Soldiers from the Kentucky National Guard delivering school supplies to a local girl's school and Soldiers training with a new MRAP Recovery Vehicle. Hosted by Senior Airman Alina Richard.

Apr 19, 20232 min

Freedom Watch Update - Dec 14

This edition features stories about how the Combined Joint Operation Are Afghanistan chapter of the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club welcomed 16 new soldiers to its ranks on Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. The Sergeant Audie Murphy Club was created to inspire, motivate and develop the best leaders possible in the U.S. Army and a story about how deployment for the soldiers of the 2-2 Infantry Battalion draws to a close. Petty Officer Erick Holmes met up with the battalion commander to discuss the achie...

Apr 19, 20232 min

Freedom Watch Update - Dec 15

This edition features stories about how American soldiers are passing on their knowledge to local Afghan Forces in preparation for the transition of authority to the Afghan government. Marine Corporal Tia Nagle was with the group during a patrol and a story about how Combat Medics are passing along skills of their own that will help save lives on the battlefield. Soundbites include 1LT Daniel Smith - US Army Border Patrol and CPT. Robert Hughs - Administrator. Produced by Cpl. Tia Nagle and Spc....

Apr 19, 20232 min

Freedom Watch Update - Dec 16

This edition features stories about how the Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta traveled to Afghanistan to thank troops and a story about how with units constantly redeploying, moving equipment back to the states can be a hassle. U.S. Coast Guard 831st RAID team supports units going home by helping provide a smoother transition. The RAID team services are vital to more than just specific unit. Soundbites include Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Hefty - Inspector, USCG 831st Redeployment Assistant I...

Apr 19, 20232 min

Freedom Watch Update - Dec. 19

This edition features a story about fighting corruption and a USO tour traveling around Afghanistan. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Melissa Hay.

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Freedom Watch Update - Dec. 20

This edition features stories about the re-opening of Ghaza Stadium and Soldiers learning Combatives in a fight pit. Hosted by Spc. Russell Toof. Available in high definition.

Apr 19, 20232 min

Freedom Watch Update - Dec 23

This edition features a stories about how Gen. Raymond Odierno visits troops in Afghanistan and a story about the Musa Qal'eh bridge opening. Soundbites include Gen. Raymond Ordierno - Army Chief of Staff, Maj. David Vanhoof - 2/4 Civil Affairs Team Lead and Lt. Col. Bill Vivian - Commanding Officer 2/4. Produced by Cpl. Clayton VonDerAhe and Hosted by SrA. Alina Richard. Also available in High Definition.

Apr 19, 20232 min

Freedom Watch Update - Dec. 26

This edition features stories about Afghan Air Force pilots learning to fly using a flight simulator and cooks sharing what goes into preparing a holiday meal for deployed troops. Hosted by Senior Airman Alina Richard. Available in high definition.

Apr 19, 20232 min

Freedom Watch Update - Dec. 27

This edition features a story about an Airman that relaxes by singing Karaoke on Bagram Airfield. Hosted by Senior Airman Alina Richard. Available in high definition.

Apr 19, 20232 min

Freedom Watch Update - Dec. 28

This edition features stories about military Customs Agents and Operation Care. Hosted by Senior Airman Alina Richard. Available in high definition.

Apr 19, 20232 min

Freedom Watch Update - Dec 29

This edition features a story about Afghan National Security Forces Combat Medic students and a story about an Occupational Therapy Team in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Soundbites include PO1 Terry Gray - Combat Medic and Sgt. Paul McCollough - Occupational Therapy Team. Produced by Cpl. Meredith Brown and Cpl. Liz Cisneros. Hosted by SrA Alina Richard. Also available in High Definition.

Apr 19, 20232 min

Freedom Watch Update - Dec 30

This edition features a stories about the Afghan Security Forces and a story about D30 Howitzer Training in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Soundbites include TSgt. Jamie Rice - Security Forces Advisor, Maj. Jiemar Patacsil - Coalition Fire Support Coordinator and LT. Col. Fazul Hazim - Afghan Fire Support Team Coordinator. Produced by MC2 Brandon Shelander and Sgt. Joshua Greenfield. Hosted by SrA Alina Richard. Also available in High Definition.

Apr 19, 20232 min
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