This edition features a story about how some of us may have the impression that infantry grunts are the only ones trained to fight in Afghanistan. Lance Cpl. Clayton Rogers takes us to Forward Operating Base Lightening where one unit reminds us that being a trained war fighter comes first. Sound bite includes Sgt. Ryan Ronning - Instructor and Spc. Jeremy Seaton - 4th Platoon Section Leader. Produced by Lance Cpl. Clayton Rogers and Hosted by Cpl. Kevin Beebe.
Apr 20, 2023•2 min
Hiding explosives is a big part of how terrorist networks strike at coalition forces. Lance Cpl. Clayton Rogers takes us on an Afghan National Army training base, FOB Thunder, where U.S. forces are preventing this threat inside the wire with K-9s. Includes sound bites from Spc. Joseph Vandenhaak, Dog Handler. Hosted by Senior Airman Chance Smith.
Apr 20, 2023•2 min
This edition features a story on how coalition forces are helping Afghan leadership consolidate their efforts. Afghanistan is comprised of multiple districts and even more sub-districts. Having such a large quantity of governors and security concerns combined with an ongoing war against terrorism, coordinating man power and moving massive amounts of assets to where they are needed is easier said than done. Hosted by Senior Airman Chance Smith. Produced by Lance Cpl. Clayton Rogers. Includes soun...
Apr 20, 2023•2 min
This edition features a story about how the Afghan Government will soon take center stage as Coalition Forces end major operations in 2014, which is why Provincial Reconstruction Teams have set out to assess Sub District Government Compounds in Afghanistan. Staff Sgt. Tsuyoshi Shinzato tells us what Soldiers are doing to help district Governors. Sound bite includes Capt. Kirk Greene - PRT Engineer. Produced by Staff Sgt. Tsuyohi Shinzato Hosted by Cpl. Kevin Beebe.
Apr 20, 2023•2 min
This edition features a story about how the mission of the Provincial Reconstruction Team and the Agribusiness Development Team are as political as they are essential to the U.S. strategy of winning hearts and minds. Air Force Staff Sgt. Yoshi Shinzato tells us how Provincial Reconstruction Team Paktiya partnered up with the Oklahoma Agribusiness Development Team in an effort to aid District Governors and assess the conditions of local markets in Afghanistan. Sound bites include Faiz Mohammad - ...
Apr 20, 2023•2 min
This edition features a story about how enjoying the comforts of home isn't always an option during a deployment. Airman 1st Class Marshall Hunsaker attended a concert at Bagram Airfield, providing a chance for Troops to sit back and enjoy the show. Sound bites include Sgt. Carl Campbell - First Cavalry Division Bend NCOIC, Sgt. Christopher Fairley - "Transitions" Vocalist and Spc. Anna Perez - Fan. Produced by Airman 1st Class Marshall Hunsaker and Hosted by Senior Airman Chance Smith.
Apr 20, 2023•2 min
This edition features a story on how the war in Afghanistan doesn't require every Soldier to go shoot bad guys. Airman 1st Class Marshall Hunsaker joins a quartet of Soldiers who contribute in a rather unconventional way. Sound bites include Staff Sgt. Jason Smelser - MOAB NCOIC, Sgt. Samuel Carroll - MOAB NCOIC and Sgt. Mike Purcell - Drummer. Produced by Airman 1st Class Marshall Hunsaker and Hosted by Senior Airman Chance Smith.
Apr 20, 2023•2 min
This edition features stories on a new Women's Health Center being built in Paktika province to teach Afghan women to be midwives while Provincial Reconstruction Team is overseeing the construction. Soundbites from Tom Brinkworth. Produced by Petty Officer Santos Huante, Senior Airman Chance Smith.
Apr 20, 2023•2 min
Provincial Reconstruction Teams throughout Afghanistan have projects in development with local contractors. Petty Officer Santos Huante shows us what PRT Paktika has in the works. Available in high definition. Sound bites from John Keys, Civil Engineer. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Marshall Hunsaker.
Apr 20, 2023•2 min
A Challenge many Provincial Reconstruction teams face during project development is communication between themselves and local Afghan contractors. Petty Officer Santos Huante shows how PRT Paktika approaches this obstacle. Sound bites from Tom Brinkworth, Quality Assurance Projects Manager and John Keys, Civil Engineer. Also in high definition
Apr 20, 2023•2 min
A Sar Hawza school in Paktika province gets much needed attention courtesy of Provincial Reconstruction Team Paktika. Petty Officer Huante Santos has more. Sound bites from Lt. Jason Buswell, PRT Paktika Project Manager. Available in high definition
Apr 20, 2023•2 min
This edition features a story about how some service members in Afghanistan are arming themselves with a pencil and paper to go along with their rifle and body armor. Airman 1st Class Michelle Schneider takes us off the battlefield and into the classroom. Soundbites include Tech Sgt. Nafis Beyah - Student, Dr. Gae Holladay - Professor and Master Sgt. Michael Voss - Graduate. Produced by Airman 1st Class Michelle Schneider. Also available in High Definition.
Apr 20, 2023•2 min
This edition features a story about how the ties between the U.S. and Afghan government are beneficial to both countries. Marine Cpl. Kevin Beebe gives us an inside look at a meeting between both parties. Sound bite includes Lt. Col. David Updegraf - Commander, Task Force Red Horse. Hosted by Senior Airman Chance Smith and Produced by Cpl. Kevin Beebe. Afghanistan. Also available in High Definition.
Apr 20, 2023•2 min
This edition features a story about how working with local leaders in Afghanistan is vital in building relationships for the future. Marine Cpl. Kevin Beebe met up with Soldiers who help locals meet their needs. Sound bite includes Lt. Col. Stephen Davis - OIC, Task Force Hurricane and Pfc. Austin Sayles - Patrol Security. Produced by Cpl. Kevin Beebe. Also available in High Definition.
Apr 20, 2023•2 min
Secretary of Defense, Robert Gates, visited Task Force Currahee at Forward Operating Base Sharana in Paktika province to honor troops during a D-Day remembrance. Produced by Petty Officer 2nd Class Santos Huante. Includes soundbits from Sgt. 1st Class Randy Shorter - First Sergeant, Headquarters, Headquarters Company 1-506. Also available in high definition.
Apr 20, 2023•2 min
Most Birthdays call for cake and ice cream and maybe a few presents, but at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Airman 1st Class Marshall Hunsacker talks to Soldiers about feelings, pride and respect. Anchor; Petty Officer 2nd Class Sally Foster. Available in high definition
Apr 20, 2023•2 min
Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 4 arrived in Afghanistan in early May. Their mission is complicated and secret, but Sgt. Andrew Milner visited them and did his best to legally tell their story. Soundbites from Lt. Col. Marlin Benton, Commanding Officer, Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 4 (VMAQ-4), Cedartown, Ga.Available in high definition.
Apr 20, 2023•2 min
This edition features a story about how daily life in Afghanistan can become very routine. Marine Cpl. Kevin Beebe took part in an event that helped heat up the night life on Bagram Airfield. Sound bites include Sgt. 1st Class Todd Edler - Food Services Sergeant and Rick Tramonto - Iron Chef America. Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sally Foster and Produced by Cpl. Kevin Beebe. Also available in High Definition.
Apr 20, 2023•2 min
This edition features as story about how a the war on terror continues, Afghanistan remains one of the most dangerous areas to travel. Air Force Staff Sgt. Yoshi Shinzato tells us what a group of Soldiers are doing to protect Coalition Forces. Soundbites include Chief Warrant Officer Zachary Munar - OH 58 D Pilot and Chief Warrant Officer Brian Parks - C Troop 66 Cav, OH 58 D Pilot. Produced by Staff Sgt. Yoshi Sinzato and Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sally Foster. Also available in High De...
Apr 20, 2023•2 min
This edition features a story about how every machine in the military requires maintainers. Marine Cpl. Clayton Rogers takes us to forward operating base Fenty where air craft maintainers from Task Force Six Shooters keep busy to keep the birds in the sky. Soundbite includes Spc. Alan Janes - Delta Troop 66 Maintenance Platoon - Black Hawk Mechanic. Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sally Foster and Produced by Cpl. Clayton Rogers. Also available in High Definition.
Apr 20, 2023•2 min
Resupply and Troop transport are routine missions conducted everyday in Afghanistan. Marine Cpl. Clayton Rogers tags along with a Black Hawk crew from Forward Operating Base Fenty to see what goes into getting missions like these off the ground. There is a sound bite from Capt. Erin Braswell, Black Hawk Pilot and CWO Charles Brown, Black Hawk Pilot. Produced by Cpl. Clayton Rogers, also available in high definition.
Apr 20, 2023•2 min
Military Aircraft circle the skies of Afghanistan 24/7. Corporal Clayton Rogers introduces us to a unit at Forward Operating Base Fenty that plays a role in keeping those planes in the air. Sound bites from Sgt. Roderick Cole, Petroleum Specialist, 66 Cavalry Regiment, and Spc. Diego Calderon, Petroleum Specialist, 92 Foxtrot, 66 Cavalry Regiment. Available in high definition.
Apr 20, 2023•2 min
Provincial Reconstruction Team Paktika began 2011 with several projects in development that will benefit women's health, allow judges to hold proceedings and enhance children's education. Petty Officer Santos Huante has more. Includes sound bites from John Keys, Civil Engineer, Task Force Currahee, PRT Paktika, Navy Lt. Jason Buswell, PRT Project Manager, PRT Paktika and Tom Brinkworth, Quality Assurance Projects Manager, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, PRT Paktika. Available in high definition. H...
Apr 20, 2023•2 min
The 101st Sustainment Brigade held a professional development exercise for lieutenants at Bagram Airfield. Staff Sgt. Chad Usher was on hand and files this report. Also available in high definition
Apr 20, 2023•2 min
Nutrition and agricultural groups are coming together to help the Afghan people and win their hearts and minds through their stomachs. Air Force Staff Sgt. Chad Usher was on hand and files this report. There are sound bites from Steven Kwon - Founder of Nutrition and Education International Parwan Dail Afghanistan and Maj. Bernie Quill - Project Lead for Parwan Province. Also available in high definition.
Apr 20, 2023•2 min
Landing an aircraft is no easy feat. The airfield in Bamyan, Afghanistan makes safe landings a little more difficult. Marine Cpl. Kevin Beebe takes us through a course that helps pilots land on target. Sound bites from Capt. John Gruenke and Cpl. Aaron Oxenhem, Student, New Zealand Air Force. Available in high definition. Anchor: Senior Airman Chance Smith
Apr 20, 2023•2 min
When deployed to a forward environment, it's imperative that service members remain flexible. Marine Cpl. Kevin Beebe met up with the 455th Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron, a unit that helps troops in the fight. There are sound bites from Tech Sgt. Jessica Rivera - Physical Therapy NCOIC and SSgt. Anthony Flories - Physical Therapy Technician. Also available in high definition.
Apr 20, 2023•2 min
The 455th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Flight transported injured service members to Bagram Airfield, June 28th. Patients are loaded onto a C-130 Hercules after responding to a medical evacuation support request. The Team consists of 46 medical and operations support personnel providing intermediate care and rapid transport to medical facilities meeting patient needs.
Apr 20, 2023•2 min
This edition features a story on the grand opening of the Morale Welfare and Recreation facility on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Hosted by Petty Officer Santos Huante.
Apr 20, 2023•2 min
As the nation celebrates it's independence, service members in Afghanistan reaffirm their oath to duty and service to country. Petty Officer Santos Huante reports on Operation Enduring Commitment. Sound bites from VMAQ-4 Jerry Bates II, Commander of Troops, Staff Sgt. David House, Photojournalist, 17th Public Affairs Detachment, and Staff Sgt. Daniel Atkinson, F-16 Crew Chief.
Apr 20, 2023•2 min
