This edition features a story on how never leaving a fallen comrade not only applies to fellow Soldiers, but those outside the Military as well. Sgt. 1st Class Stephanie Widemond shares with us a story of a Soldier who exemplifies the Warrior Ethos. Sound bite includes Spc. James Story – Soldiers Medal Recipient, 3rd Battalion, 321st Field Artillery and Maj. Gen. James Huggins – Commander 82nd Airborne Division. Produced by Sgt. 1st Class Stephanie Widemond. Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class San...
Apr 21, 2023•2 min
Fuel is a hot commodity in Afghanistan. Lance Cpl. Clayton Rogers takes us to Forward Operating Base Sharana, where the 801st Brigade Support Battalion Fuel Platoon, The largest fueling section in Afghanistan, supports Operation Enduring Freedom around the clock. Includes sound bites from Sgt. Eric Buterbaugh, Accountability NCOIC, and Spc. Ebony Bobbit, Fuel Specialist. hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Santos Huante.
Apr 21, 2023•2 min
U.S. Soldiers often work under tough conditions as they fight the war in Afghanistan... so stress and depression can easily affect job performance. Air Force Staff Sgt. Yoshi Shinzato tells us what a Soldier is doing to beat back the blues. Includes sound bites from Staff Sgt. Malachi Watkins, Transportation Import NCO, Musician, Severna Park, Md.
Apr 21, 2023•2 min
This edition features a story on how as the mission of Coalition Forces in Afghanistan begins focusing on the self-sustainment of the country’s economy, Soldiers are providing educational needs to local farmers. Petty Officer Cody Hitson introduces us to a group of Soldiers in Parwan Province who ensure that mission’s success. Sound bite includes Army Lt. Col. Aaron Polston, Kentucky Agri-Business Development Team Agricultural Expert and Dr. Arif Aqil, Parwan Province livestock and animal health...
Apr 21, 2023•2 min
This edition features a story on how for U.S. Army Units; the greatest advantage at their disposal is the Report they create with the local Afghans. Petty Officer Santos Huante takes us to Kapisa Province, Afghanistan where two units are building that Report with two Afghan Technical Schools. Sound bite includes Maj. Fred Bates, KY Agri-Business Development Team Surplus Funds Officer and 1st Lt. Matt Kuehl, Rule of Law Coordinator, TF Red Bulls. Produced by Petty Officer 2nd Class Santos Huante....
Apr 21, 2023•2 min
This edition features a story on how every Soldier in Afghanistan has a unique, yet equally important roll to fill, whether fighting on the front lines or providing logistical support. Petty Officer 2nd Class Cody Hitson shows us one group of Soldiers who provide support to the Afghan economy. Sound bite includes Col. James Floyd, ADT-2 Veterinary Corps Officer from Shreveport, La. Produced by Petty Officer 2nd Class Cody Hitson. Hosted by Lance Cpl. Clayton Rogers.
Apr 21, 2023•2 min
The ground support equipment mechanics under Bravo Company, 801st Brigade Support Battalion pulled in all of their equipment for full service and maintenance. Lance Cpl. Clayton Rogers caught up with these mechanics at Forward Operating Base Sharana to learn more about their job. Includes sound bites from Lt. Col. David Preston, 801st Battalion commander, Pvt. Michael Boen, All Wheel Vehicle Mechanic, Spc. Danica Armstrong, Fork Lift Operator, and Spc. Ryan Gehringer, All Wheel Vehicle Mechanic....
Apr 21, 2023•2 min
Secretary of Defense, Robert Gates, made a stop at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, to visit with the staff of Craig Joint Theater Hospital. As Air Force Staff Sgt. Larry Moore tells us, the visit wasn't just a check up on operations at one of the busiest Hospitals in the region, but also an opportunity to honor some of America's Wounded Warriors. Includes sound bites from Col. Christian Benjamin, Commander, 455th Expeditionary Medical Group.
Apr 21, 2023•2 min
Taking care of battlefield injuries quickly can make all the difference in a patient's treatment. Lance Cpl. Benjamin Harris explains how a team of U.S. medical evacuation Soldiers trained their Afghan National Army counterparts how to get wounded off the battlefield and into proper care. Includes sound bites from Staff Sgt. Bart Prouty, Flight Medic, 10th Aviation Brigade. Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Cody Hitson.
Apr 21, 2023•2 min
This edition features a story on how a new medical procedure at Craig Joint Theater Hospital in Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, is having a big impact on manpower, Air Force Staff Sgt. Yoshi Shinzato tells us what doctors are doing to return large numbers of Troops back to the battlefield. Sound bites include Lt. Col. Jamil Malik, Theater Consultant for Cardiology - Task Force MED East, Hometown: San Antonio, Texas and Senior Airman Yvette Gonzales - Aerospace Medical Technician, 455th Craig joint...
Apr 21, 2023•2 min
This edition features a story on how the future of Afghanistan rests on the young minds willingness to educate themselves to improve the conditions for the next generation. Lance Cpl. Clayton Rogers takes us to the Korean Vocational Training Center where the Koreans are giving 85 Afghan students the tools they’ll need to succeed in this endeavor, literally. Sound bite includes Ahmad Rishaed – Electricity Dept. Class Leader and Ahmad Nawid – KVTC Instructor. Produced by Lance Cpl. Clayton Rogers....
Apr 21, 2023•2 min
Korea, Vietnam, even the American Revolutionary War had one thing in common, Joint military cooperation with France. Petty Officer Cody Hitson shows how this ongoing partnership continues in Afghanistan. ncludes sound bites from Capt. Joshua McLean, Fire Support Officer, Task Force Red Horse.
Apr 21, 2023•2 min
This edition features a story on the Afghan air force working with International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) troops to keep their countrymen stocked with supplies while stationed at remote bases in Nuristan province. Hosted by Lance Cpl. Clayton Rogers. Story reported by Sgt. Ginifer Spada. Produced by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Harris. Includes soundbites from Col. Jim Sturgeon - IJC Air Ops Control Center, Col. Mohammad Zahir Sadait - Zone 1 Representative, Afghan Border Police, Capt. Joyce Loud...
Apr 21, 2023•2 min
Afghanistan's Ministry of Public Health and Special Operations, Task Force East, hosted the first regional medical seminar for nine of the eastern and northern provinces. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Dominique Dickens introduces us to a Soldier who 's doing his part to improve the country through medical training. Includes sound bites from Sgt. John Desrosiers, Flight Medic, Sher Ahmad Nayel, Clinical Aide, Badakhshan province. Produced by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Harris.
Apr 21, 2023•2 min
This edition features a story on coalition forces conducting route clearance patrols in the Nawa valley in Kunar province, Afghanistan as part of their mission to provide safety and security for the Afghan people by keeping the paths safe. Hosted by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Harris. Produced by Air Force Staff Sgt. James Zannetti. Includes soundbites from Capt. Bryce Higgins - commander, 744th Engineer Company, 54th Engineer Battalion, from Layton, Utah.
Apr 21, 2023•2 min
This edition features a story on how the Air Force's U-Two has been flying reconnaissance missions for over fifty-five years. More recently, the U-Two has been a key player in gathering intelligence over Afghanistan and Iraq. Senior Airman Michael Cowley shows us one of the key roles to getting this plane in the air. Sound bite includes Senior Airman Reynato Ancheta - Aerospace Physiology Technician, 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron. Produced by Senior Airman Michael Cowley. Hosted by ...
Apr 21, 2023•2 min
With U.S. forces scheduled to draw down in 2014, Afghans must do all they can to assume responsibility for its own freedoms. Air Force Staff Sgt. Yoshi Shinzato tells us what accomplishments Afghans have made to prepare for this day. Includes sound bites from Nazal Mahmad, ANA Graduate, Sgt. 1st Class Armando Astello, Event observer, HSB 1-17th Field Artillery Regiment. Hosted by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Harris.
Apr 21, 2023•2 min
This edition features a story on how the programs at Freedom Restoration Center help service members at Bagram, Afghanistan to manage various difficulties involved in deployment. Hosted by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Harris. Produced by Lance Cpl. Clayton Rogers. Includes soundbites from Sgt. 1st Class Kelly Jones, non-commissioned officer in charge of Freedom Restoration Center.
Apr 21, 2023•2 min
This edition features a story on how I.E.D.'s and illegal munitions pose a significant problem for Coalition Forces and Afghan Forces face the same challenges. Air Force Staff Sgt. Yoshi Shinzato tells us what Soldiers are doing to teach Afghan Forces how to deal with an explosive situation. Sound bites include Sgt. 1st Class Rodney Russell - 1-84th EOD Explosive Hazard Reduction Course, Combat Engineer, Hometown: Lakewood, Ohio and Sgt. Blaine Vernon - 1-84th EOD Explosive Hazard Reduction Cour...
Apr 21, 2023•2 min
This edition features a story on how Afghan President Hamid Karzai announced security transitions throughout Afghanistan. Also, Army Sgt. Sarah Goss tells us how communities came together to save one little girl. Sound bite includes Lt. Col. John Newman - Operation Outreach Volunteer, Hometown: Indianapolis, Ind. Produced by Sgt. Sarah Goss and Hosted by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Harris.
Apr 21, 2023•2 min
Mail call can be the highlight for many deployed service members, especially when one is expecting mail from home or essential supplies. Petty Officer Santos Huante reports on one forward operating base's mail call in Paktya province.
Apr 21, 2023•2 min
Doctors in Afghanistan provide critical aid to war fighters on a daily basis; saving lives or providing relief for those in pain. But even doctors fall victim to circumstance. Air Force Staff Sgt. Yoshi Shinzato tells us about a doctor's fight against cancer, thousands of miles away from home. Includes sound bites from Maj. Michael Stanu, Gynecologist, 101st Airborne Division and Sgt. 1st Class Armando Astello, Participant, HSB 1-17th Field Artillery Unit. Hosted by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Harris.
Apr 21, 2023•2 min
More and more areas of Afghanistan are transitioning to Afghan security control in preparation of the start of the coalition drawdown in July. Petty Officer Santos Huante shows us another step of the process in Paktya province. Includes sound bites from Juma Khan Hamdard, Paktya Govenor, Nazar Shah Safi, National Directorate of Security and Lt. Col. Marchal Magee, Commander, Paktya Provincial Reconstruction Team.
Apr 21, 2023•2 min
It's been said that you'll never know a person unless you've walked a mile in their shoes... But what if they have no shoes? Air Force Staff Sgt. Yoshi Shinzato tells us what a group of Soldiers and Airmen are doing to lend a helping hand. Includes sound bites from Staff Sgt. David Robbins, Biomedical Equipment Technician, 766th Med ETT, Capt. Kenneth Stewart, Commander, 17th Public Affairs Detachment. Hosted by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Harris.
Apr 21, 2023•2 min
This edition features a stories about Marine Gen. Richard Mills change of command ceremony and how winning hearts and minds in Afghanistan also means inspiring the people. Air Force Staff Sgt. Yoshi Shinzato tells us what one unit is doing to spark excitement for a better future. Sound bite includes Patrick McKellipe - Director Keysa Kawel Project. Produced by Staff Sgt. Yoshi Shinzato. Hosted by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Harris.
Apr 21, 2023•2 min
This edition feature a story on coalition forces in Afghanistan working hard to fight the information war in Laghman province where Afghan journalists of all ages are learning to be first with the truth. Produced by Air Force Staff Sgt. James Zannetti. Hosted by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Harris. Includes soundbites from Maj. Michael Wunn, Task Force Red Bulls public affairs officer, from Clive, Iowa.
Apr 21, 2023•2 min
This edition features a story about the reopening of 29 schools in Ghazni province, Afghanistan which were shut down by the Taliban. Produced by Marine Cpl. Benjamin Harris. Hosted by Lance Cpl. Clayton Rogers. Includes soundbites from Maj. Mike Tucker - civil affairs team leader.
Apr 21, 2023•2 min
Organized firefighting has a proud history that dates back to ancient Egypt. Spc. Janelle Sennert introduces us to a Soldier who has his own history in fighting fires.
Apr 21, 2023•2 min
This edition features a story about as Afghan Forces take more control of security in areas throughout the country, a need to organize and communicate during national and local crises becomes crucial. Petty Officer Santos Huante introduces the operational coordination center in Paktya Province, Afghanistan. Sound bite includes Lt. Col. Michael Kelley, Senior Mentor OCCR East, FOB Lightning and ANA Brig Gen. Muhammad Daood, Commander OCCR East. Produced by Petty Officer 2nd Class Santos Huante. H...
Apr 21, 2023•2 min
This edition features a story on how rule of law is essential for any society and within the Afghan National Army, progress is being made in the efficiency of prosecuting cases in Afghanistan. Petty Officer Santos Huante gives us a glimpse into an ANA military trial. Sound bite includes Capt. Eric Buriss - Legal Mentor, ANA 203rd Thunder Corps and ANA Col. Hashem Mohammad - Senior Judge, ANA 203rd Thunder Corps. Produced by Petty Officer 2nd Class Santos Huante. Hosted by Cpl. Benjamin Harris....
Apr 21, 2023•2 min
