Several U-S senators met with special operations forces members in Mangwel village, Konar province, Afghanistan, Senators included John McCain, Joe Lieberman and Lindsey Graham. They visited the village to discuss Afghan local police and village stability operations with special operations forces team members and village elders. The photos are by Sgt. Lizette Hart and the newscast was produced by Marine Cpl. Kevin Beebe.
Learning to speak the language of the country you are in can be daunting and rewarding. Petty Officer Santos Huante introduces us to one Army officer taking the challenge and opening doors. There are sound bites from Capt. James Proctor - HHC Commander, 176th Engineer Brigade, Texas National Guard, Lafayette, La. Produced by PO2 Santos Huante.
Agricultural development teams help local Afghan farmers improve their crop growth. Air Force Staff Sgt. Chad Usher met with one ADT member that is practicing what he preaches. Includes soundbites from Maj. Wesley Massaro - hydrologist and part time gardener, Kansas ADT, Forward Operating Base Mehtar Lam, Laghman province, Afghanistan.
When service members fall during combat, medevac teams rise up to the challenge of saving their lives. Marine Cpl. Kevin Beebe meets up with a unit that patches up war fighters. Sound bites from CW3 Richard Ernst, Medevac Pilot, TF Six Shooters Dustoff, Capt. Travis Bonney, Medevac Pilot, TF Six Shooters Dustoff, Sgt. 1st Class Jon Jordan, Flight Medic, TF Six Shooters Dustoff.
This edition features a story on a military working dog celebrating a birthday and receiving a promotion. Birthday parties are not usually a high priority for service members in Afghanistan. Airman 1st Class Marshall Hunsaker attended a rare celebration for a unique contributor to the war. Includes soundbites from Capt. Theresa Schillreff - outgoing handler and Capt. Christine Beck - occupational therapist and incoming handler.
This edition features a story about how Afghan agriculture professionals are educating local farmers over the airwaves. Air Force Staff Sgt. Chad Usher tuned into one of the broadcasts at Forward Operating Base Mehtar Lam. Soundbite includes Staff Sgt. Greg Zuercher - Radio Show Liaison, Kansas ADT, Wichita, Kan and Mohammaud Sharif - Agriculture Professional. Produced by Staff Sgt. Chad Usher.
This edition features a story about how troops assigned to combat outposts usually don't have too many luxuries. Marine Sgt. Todd Crowell discovered one group that decided to take matters into their own hands to help better enjoy their time off. Soundbites include Capt. Joshua Wiles - Delta Co. Commander, 126th Infantry, COP Narizah, Afghanistan, Bandington, Fla. and Pfc. Adam Cimbanin - Infantryman, Delta Co., 126th Infantry Pinehurst, N.C. Produced by Sgt. Todd Crowell and Petty Officer 2nd Cl...
This edition features a story about how when twp people get married they make a vow to each other, Marine Cpl. Kevin Beebe met up with some couples that are keeping a vow they made to their country together. Soundbites include Cpl. Kam Gerohimos - Deployed spouse, TF Six Shooters, Harrison, Ariz., Sgt. Alix Ortiz Rosa - Deployed Spouse, Vega Alto, Puerto Rico and Sgt. Kellye Ortiz - Deployed Spouse, San Bernadino, Calif. Produced by Petty Officer 2nd Class Santos Huante and Marine Cpl. Kevin Bee...
This edition features a story about how Monday, Gen. Petreaus relinquishes command of the NATO International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and United States Forces, Afghanistan. The man some call "king David" has spent much of the last decade commanding troops in the Central Command Theater of Operations. Tech Sgt. Trevor Pedro takes us on a journey with the man behind the stars. Soundbite includes Gen. David Petreaus - USFOR-A/ISAF Commanding Officer. Produced by Tech Sgt. Trevor Pedro.
Traumatic brain injury affects twelve percent of troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. That is 320,00o service members and is a major health concern. Petty Officer Santos Huante reports on a recent trip to Afghanistan from Vice Chief of Staff of the Army addressing the issue. There is a sound bite from Gen Peter W. Chiarelli. Produced by MC2 Santos Huante.
This edition features a story about how large productions need people behind the scenes, willing to work hard to make the show the best it can be. Airman 1st class Marshall Hunsaker caught up with one of those people for the biggest show in the Air Force. Soundbite includes Airman 1st Class Keegan Davis - Lighting Director Tops in Blue 2011, Kadiz, Ky. Produced by Airman 1st Class Marshall, Hunsaker and Hosted by Staff Sgt. Chad Usher. Afghanistan
Farming is the most common occupation in Afghanistan. U.S. Department of Agriculture employees are working with Afghans to advance their economy, starting with what they eat. Produced by Air Force Staff Sgt. Chad Usher. Includes soundbites from Dr. Eric Grant - USDA Provincial Advisor for Laghman Province, FOB Mehtar Lam. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Marshall Hunsaker. Produced by Air Force Staff Sgt. Chad Usher.
Service members in today’s military make physical fitness a top priority. There are fitness centers and running trails on every military installation, but for these service members, fitness is found on the mats. Staff Sgt. Fritz Butac tells us about an alternative workout that offers physical training and practical applications. There are sound bites from Sgt. 1st Class Timothy Welcher – Instructor and Suzette Douglace – Student.
3rd Battalion 6th Marines have returned to Marjah after only a year, and they have been in country a little over a month. 3-6 is spread over many outposts and Sgt. Andrew Milner joined their Sergeant Major on a convoy to visit and encourage his Marines. Includes sound bites from Sgt. Maj. Jim Lanham, 3rd Battalion 6th Marines Sgt. Maj. and Pfc. Tommy Wilson, 3rd Battalion 6th Marines Infantry Rifleman. Reporter, Sgt. Andrew Milner. Anchor, Petty Officer 3rd Class Tristan Milner.
This edition features a story about how Afghan farmers grow and raise food primarily for their own family units. Air Force Staff Sgt. Chad Usher learned how agriculture experts are teaching Afghans how to move towards mass production to feed the community. Soundbites include Phill Blake - USDA Agricultural Expert Lahgman Province and Dr. Eric Grant - USDA Provincial Adviser for Lahgman Province, FOB Mehtar Lam, Afghanistan. Produced by Staff Sgt. Chad Usher and Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class ...
This edition features a story about how the Wright Brothers made aviation history in 1903. In 2011, one Army aircraft accomplished another first in aviation history. Marine Cpl. Kevin Beebe met up with the unit that made it happen. Soundbites include Pfc. Micheal Reynolds - Apache Crew Chief TF Attack, Jacksonville, Fla., and Spc. Dan Pfundter - Apache Crew Chief TF Attack, Milwauke, Wis. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Trevor Pedro and Produced by Cpl. Kevin Beebe.
This edition features a story on Army Medicine marking their 236th birthday this week with a special visit from one of the corps biggest proponents. Soundbites include Maj. Gen. Patricia Horoho - Army Medicine deputy surgeon general. Produced by Petty Officer 3rd Class Tristan Miller. Afghanistan.
This edition features stories on Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Adm. Mike Mullen, visiting and speaking with service members at Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan and celebrities visiting troops at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan. The celebrity visitors were Jon Stewart, David Blaine and Karl Malone. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Trevor Pedro. Includes soundbites from Karl "The Mailman" Malone - NBA Hall of Famer.
Task Force Attack Apache helicopters constantly fly missions throughout Afghanistan. Marine Cpl. Kevin Beebe met up with Soldiers who's primary mission is to keep these birds flying high. Includes sound bites from Pfc. Michael Reynolds, Crew Chief, Task Force Attack, Jacksonville, Fla., and Spc. Dan Pfundtner, Crew Chief, Task Force Attack, Milwaukee, Wis.
This edition features a story about how at the end of a long deployment service members have a list of requirements to do before they depart the country. Marine Cpl. Kevin Beebe tells us about a group of soliders that help troops get the call clear to go home. Soundbites include Capt. Orin Orchard - Bagram Customs OIC, 45th MP Detachment, Columbus, Neb. and Spc. Cordell Martin - Bagram Customs Agent, Omaha, Neb. Produced by Cpl. Kevin Beebe and Hosted by Staff Sgt. Chad Usher.
This edition features a story about how safety is always a concern in Afghanistan and security teams are the enforcers of the mission safety. Air Force Staff Sgt. Chad Usher went on a mission with a security team. Soundbites include Spc. Jason Cook - U.S. Army, Kansas ADT security, Kansas ADT, FOB Mehtar Lam, Afghanistan, Pfc. Cody Robbins - U.S. Army, Kansas ADT Security, Kansas ADT, FOB Mehtar Lam, Afghanistan and Staff Sgt. Ryani Pierce, U.S. Army, Kansas Secuirty, Kansas ADT, FOB Mehtar Lam,...
Coalition forces suffered a huge loss this past weekend in eastern Afghanistan. Staff Sgt. Chance Smith has details from Bagram Air Field. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Marshall Hunsaker. Includes sound bites from Command Sgt. Major Marvin L. Hill, ISAF/USFOR-A Command Sgt. Maj.
A handful of American leaders have a rare chance to see where the rubber meets the road in Afghanistan and what its really like for the troops. Petty Officer Erick Holmes met up with some of those leaders and files this report. Includes sound bites from Gary Herbert, Utah Governor and Brian Sandoval, Nevada Governor.
This edition features stories about how proper evidence is needed to prove someone's innocence or guilt. AF Staff Sgt. Chad Usher went to Torkham Gate on the Afghanistan Pakistan border where Soldiers are logging biometrics of people crossing the border to acquire the evidence and local Afghans in the Paktika Province will begin to see some new faces. Marine Cpl. Kevin Beebe takes us to a ceremony that bids farewell to one task force and welcomes another. Soundbites include 1st Lt. Brad Rigg - B...
Bagram Airfield is known for a few things like being one of the largest bases in Afghanistan, but it is seldom known for the great food that's prepared for thousands of people everyday. Petty Officer 3rd Class Tristan Miller takes us to the Aviation Dining Facility for a taste of Bagram. Includes sound bite from Sgt. Scott Richards, First Cook. The demand for air mobility support is rising as U.S. military forces press further into isolated areas. With a higher ops tempo for air drops, comes a g...
Afghanistan's transition of authority and power moves across the country, not only making the country ready for its next era, but also forging bonds between American and Afghan troops. Petty Officer Erick Holmes tells us about one Soldier's newest friendships. Includes sound bite from Capt. Kenneth Stewart, 17 Public Affairs Det.
This edition features a story about how when people decide on a career field they tend to have a passion for that type of work. Petty Officer Tristan Miller introduces us to a soldier who has a dedication and flavor for the kitchen. Soundbites include Sgt. Scott Richards - First Cook and Pfc. Shawna Collette - Cook. Produced by Petty Officer 3rd Class Tristan Miller and hosted by Airman 1st Class Marshall Hunsaker. Afghanistan.
This edition features a story about how Task Force Black Hawk works together with U.S. AIDE to provide a unique service to Afghans. Soundbite includes John Rothenberg - USAIDE Field Program Officer. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Marshall Hunsaker and produced by Sgt. Anna Singletary. Afghanistan.
Afghan Air Force members meet legendary astronauts Neil Armstrong, Gene Cernan and Jim Lovell at NATO Training Mission Afghanistan headquarters in Kabul. Anchor, Airman 1st Class Marshall Hunsaker. Produced by Staff Sgt. Holly Roberts. Includes sound bites from 2nd Lt. Safia Feruzi, Aviation Student, Afghan National Air Force and 2nd Lt. Ahmadzai Kassat, Aviation Student, Afghan National Air Force.
This edition features a story about how resupply missions in Afghanistan are a fairly routine occurrence. Marine Cpl. Kevin Beebe tells about one out post where a resupply mission isn't so easy. Soundbites include 2nd Lt. Andrew Addis - Plt. Leader, C. Co.., 2nd Battalion, 28th Infantry. Produced by Cpl. Kevin Beebe and hosted by Airman 1st Class Marshall Hunsaker.
