This edition features stories about a patrol that killed 2 insurgents and seizes and destroyed a quantity of weapons and ammunition, two patrols discovering caches of IED making equipment, and an induction ceremony for Soldiers and Airmen from Task Force Medical, Afghanistan. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Marshall Hunsaker.
This edition features a story about how the rank Corporal is the first rank in the Marine Corps as an NCO and the course is of ten times the first experience as a leader. The Cpl. Course graduates can now take what they've learned and put it to use, training new Marines and influencing the old. Soundbites include Cpl. Adam Conley - Student and Sgt. Kyle Husted - Instructor. Produced by A1C. Marshall Hunsaker. Afghanistan.
This edition features a story about there are dozens of flights in the AOR everyday and Bagram Airfield is the busiest terminal in Afghanistan. The passenger terminal however is not capable of housing the thousands of people traveling to and from Bagram, but all that is about to change. Transitioning from the old terminal to the new one, customers can enjoy more spacious waiting areas, air conditioning and an overall better experience while traveling threw the new Bagram PX. Soundbite includes B...
This edition features a story about how it takes a continuous flow of supplies to keep a base operational. Air Force Staff Sergeant Chad Usher met with soldiers keeping the flow of supplies safe and moving. Soundbites include Cpt. David Bond - U.S. Army, Commander 140th MCT, Bagram AF, Afghanistan, Silmar, Ca. and Cpl. Ray Jennings - U.S. Army, Assistant NCOIC for Inbound Traffic on BAF, Bagram AF, Afghanistan, Mead View, AZ. Produced by SSgt. Chad Usher and hosted by A1C Marshall Hunsaker.
For the people of Afghanistan, their country is more than just a war zone. It's home for their family and friends and everything they hold dear. Army Sgt. Waren Wright Jr. follows a special operations women's force dedicated to offering local women medical care and preventative training.
This edition features stories on Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley visiting the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing and their work with the Afghan air force and the movement of troops and cargo throughout Afghanistan. Includes soundbites from Secretary Donley, Brig. Gen. Darryl Roberson - commander 455th Air Expeditionary Wing and Tech. Sgt. Allen Elkhart - PAX supervisor with 30th APPS Reserve Unit. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Marshall Hunsaker. Story by Petty Officer 3rd Class Tristan Miller.
This edition features a story about how attacks on U.S. Forces can happen at any time. Marine Cpl. Kevin Beebe was with one unit that is ready for those attacks at all times. Soundbites include 1st Sgt. Richard Mitchell - C. Co., 228 First Sergeant, Jasper, Ind. Produced by Cpl. Kevin Beebe. Hosted by A1C Marshall Hunsaker. Afghanistan.
This edition features a story about how Captain Felisa Dyrud dropped out of the Air Force Academy for a year after 9-11 to visit Kabul, Afghanistan, where she is now deployed working to help people. Air Force Staff Sgt. Rebecca Goodwin follows Captain Dyrud as she works to make a difference a decade after the tragic event. Soundbite includes Capt. Felisa Dyrud - U.S. Air Force, Afghan Outreach. Produced by SSgt. Rebecca Goodwin and hosted by A1C. Marshall Hunsaker.
This edition features a story about how September 11th is often placed in the "Where were you?" category, just like past generations remember the day when time stood still with the assassination of JFK. Petty Officer Erick Holmes introduces us to one soldier and his first hand account of 9/11. Soundbite includes Cpt. John Salazar - U.S. Army, Intelligence Officer, 1st Cavalry Division, Brooklyn, N.Y. Produced by Petty Officer 2nd Class Erick Holmes. Hosted by A1C. Marshall Hunsaker.
This edition features stories on dignitaries from multiple nations visiting the Kabul Military Training Center and members of the Mongolian armed forces providing force protection at Kabul International Airport. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Marshall Hunsaker. Includes soundbites from Lt. Gen. William Caldwell IV, commander - NATO Training Mission - Afghanistan and Lt. Badamsereejid Chinzorig of the Mongolian armed forces. Stories produced by Air Force Staff Sgt. Holly Roberts and Tech. Sgt. Shane ...
This edition features a story about how giving the country of Afghanistan back into the hands of the Afghan National Army requires that troops make sure that things are as safe as they can be. Marine Sgt. Todd Crowell traveled with a platoon from Task Force Blackhawk to scan the outlying are to make sure that it was as safe as it could be. Produced by Sgt. Todd Crowell
This edition features a story about how service members morale is a huge concern to leaders in Afghanistan. That's why the 1st Cavalry Division assembled a special group of people. Petty Officer Erick Holmes tells us about a morale-lifting unit of soldiers. The 1st Cavalry Morale Band performs at various locations throughout Afghanistan, simply to raise the spirits of forward deployed troops and has multiple trips scheduled already. Soundbites include SGT. Ericka Escalante - Vocalist with 1st Ca...
This edition features stories on more than a thousand troops deployed to Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan and other undisclosed bases taking part in the air force marathon and newly promoted Navy chief petty officers in Afghanistan. Hosted by Senior Airman Marshall Hunsaker. Includes soundbites from Cpt. Ross Dotzlaf - marathon participant, Staff Sgt. Kenneth Cole - marathon participant from Cincinnati, Ohio, and Chief Petty Officer Andy Sylverain, New chief petty officer with Task Force Paladin.
Provincial Reconstruction Teams, Civil Affairs, and other groups spend their time in Afghanistan building relationships with locals, usually in their villages and provinces. However, one Soldier on Bagram Airfield is creating those same bonds without leaving base. Petty Officer Erick Holmes tells us more. Spc. Amy Stewart, Military Police, Oklahoma Naional Guard, Ardmore, Okla., Originally served with the Oklahoma National Guard in Desert Storm then left the service. She said she felt a gap in h...
It takes a continuous flow of supplies to keep a base operational. Air Force Staff Sergeant Chad Usher met with Soldiers keeping the flow of supplies safe and moving. Sound bites from Mulah Mahmet, Father and Lt. Col. Linda Holloway, RC East Female Engagement Program Coordinator.
This edition features a story about how creating community projects in Afghanistan requires that troops visit those area regularly. Troops with Civil Affairs Company recently visited one of the largest towns in the Kushmond District to check on a project. Marine Sgt. Todd Crowell reports. Soundbite includes 1SG. Troy Cochran - Civil Affairs CO. 1SG. Produced by Sgt. Todd Crowell. Hosted by SrA. Marshall Hunsaker. Also available in High Definition.
Training is paramount for troops who leave outside the wire. Maintaining mission readiness is a constant element exercised daily. For one team of instructors, sharpening troops' abilities for quick thinking and situational awareness is the goal. Petty Officer Tristan Miller takes us to an installation where they strive to better troops. Sound bites from Mike Akins, Tactical Trainer.
This edition features a stories about how Virginia Army National Guard 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team presided over a change of command ceremony and how the Commandant and Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps visited Marines in Kandahar, Afghanistan over the weekend. Soundbites include Gen. James F. Amos - Commandant of the Marine Corps. Produced by Sgt. Andrew Milner and produced by Sgt. Jenn Casanova.
This edition features stories about how even though these soldiers are downrange the need for training doesn't stop. The combat life saver training course is designed to keep troops ability to save lives at its peak. The training team has a variety of real combat like scenarios. The training provides each service member with the tools to be a combat medic. Practice builds confidence and with that confidence everyone can make a difference. Also when soldiers patrol outside the wire in Afghanistan...
This edition features stories about how U.S. Ambassador Ryan Crocker talks about a naturalization ceremony that took place at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Sep. 28, 2011 and how applying medical treatment to troops on the battlefield needs to happen fast. The time it takes to translate to an Afghan Soldier on proper techniques can mean the difference between an injury and a casualty. Marine Sgt. Todd Crowell was with some Army Medics who help Afghans help each other. Soundbite includes Sgt. Anth...
This edition features a story on a training course for female service members to prepare them to participate in female engagement teams. Female engagement teams play a vital role in communicating with Afghan women due to cultural sensitivities. Produced by Marine Cpl. Kevin Beebe. Hosted by Sgt. Jenn Casanova. Includes soundbites from Lt. Col. Linda Holloway, Regimental Combat Team-East FET coordinator, and Petty Officer 2nd Class Ericka Hall, FET training student from Temecula, Calif. Also avai...
This edition features a story on coalition forces patrolling the area of operation surrounding Combat Outpost Wilderness, in the Khowst province of Afghanistan. Produced by Air Force Staff Sgt. Melissa Hay. Hosted by Sgt. Rachel Badgeley. Includes soundbites from 2nd Lt. George Thompson, platoon leader Task Force Duke. Also available in high definition.
This edition features stories on an Afghan National Security Forces meeting and a forward surgery team. Hosted by Air Force Staff Sgt. Melissa Hay. Stories produced by Cpl. Daniel Wulz and Staff Sgt. Chad Usher. Includes soundbites from Col. Mike Brown, director of ANSF development for RC-Southwest and and Lt. Col. Mike Woll, general surgeon.
Afghan and U.S. Medics work together to assist local nationals in the Khowst province of Afghanistan. Army Sgt. Rachel Badgeley has more. Deployed military members in the Middle East rely heavily on aircraft. When a C-130 has engine troubles, the propulsion team in southwest Asia is there to help. Senior Airman Michelle DeMers shows us the importance of the C-130 Back-Shop. Sound bites from Sgt. Brandon Smith, Aid Station NCOIC and Airman 1st Class Anthony Fortunato, Aerospace Propulsion Journey...
This edition features a story on key elements to the reconstruction of Afghanistan includes infrastructure, security and agriculture. The harsh environment of Afghanistan makes it hard to grow quality crops. Petty Officer Tristan Miller takes us to a province where they're truing Afghans to improve their agriculture development. Produced by PO3 Tristan Miller, Mohammad Wajafah, Instructor. Also available in high definition.
This edition features a story about how it takes a continuous flow of supplies to keep a base operational. Air Force Staff Sergeant Chad Usher met with soldiers keeping the flow of supplies safe and moving in Afghanistan. Soundbite includes Sgt. Abdul Mossura - Afghan National Civil Order Police. Produced by Tech Sgt. Shane Cronin, Staff Sgt. Chad Usher and hosted by Staff Sgt. Melissa Hay. Also available in High Definition.
Coalition forces in Afghanistan are helping turn over control to their government through Provincial Reconstruction Teams, who still play a strong role in many evolutions. Petty Officer Erick Holmes was with a PRT and tells their story. Sound bites from Commander Elizabeth Greenert, Executive Officer, PRT Khost, and Dr. Gul Ahmad Shah, Khost City Doctor
This edition features a story about how medical care is a rare and valuable resource in Afghanistan. A military Ophthalmologist traveled to train medics how to conduct eye exams. Air Force Staff Sergeant Chad Usher was there as local Afghans improve their vision. Soundbites include LTC. Mark Reynolds - Opthalmologist and MSgt. Chris Kammermeier - USFOR-A Theater Fire Chief. Produced by SSgt. Chad Usher. Hosted by SSgt. Melissa Hay. Also available in High Definition.
This edition features a story about how fire prevention week is well underway and the Bagram Air Field Fire Department is making a big push to educate service members and civilians. Soundbites include James Crawford, Fires Prevention Specialist. Produced by PO3 Tristan Miller. Afghanistan. Also available in High Definition.
This edition features a story about how PRT Khost continues overseeing the transition of authority to the Afghan government in its area. They also work with a village who’s traditions set the example for the country. Petty Officer Erick Holmes tells us more. Soundbite includes CDR. Bradley Brewer – Commanding Officer, Provincial Reconstruction Team Khost. Produced by PO2. Erick Holmes, Afghanistan and hosted by SSgt. Melissa Hay. Also available in High Definition.
