This edition features stories on how ISAF Forces are fighting back against foreign fighters who interfere with Afghan affairs and Forward Operating Base Wright in Afghanistan's Kunar Province is home to the deployed Iowa National Guard's 734th Agri-Business Development Team. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joe Woolston tells us how the A.D.T helps keep the local area safe in Afghanistan. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz.
This edition features storie on how Afghan and Coalition Forces captured IED makers in Khost and Paktika Provinces, Afghanistan in late September and Forward Operating Bases and Combat Outposts receive supplies by air, but for smaller locations, convoys are necessary to move building and personal supplies. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alana Ingram met some of the Soldiers who do this on a daily basis in Afghanistan. Sound bites include Staff Sgt. Cliff Hecker, Personal Security Detail NCOIC, from W. Va....
This edition features stories about various Operations around Afghanistan, a Combat Blood Drive to save the life of an American Soldier. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz. Afghanistan
This edition features stories about Afghan and coalition forces killing a Haqqani Network senior leader, and service members stationed at Forward Operating Base Wright providing protection for Afghan civilians, coalition and Afghan security forces in Kunar province, Afghanistan. Produced by Petty Officer Dustin Diaz
This edition features a stories on Afghan and Coalition forces killed an insurgent in Logar Province, Afghanistan October 1st and the Iowa National Guards 734th Agribusiness Development Team manages various projects to enable Afghan locals to better their own lives. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joe Woolston introduces us to a Guardsman whose experience in irrigation is helping Afghans do just that in Kunar Province, Afgahnistan. Sound bites include Lt. Col. Neil Stockfleth, 734th ADT AG Section OIC; fro...
This edition features stories on how Afghan and Coalition Forces captured and killed several insurgents in Paktika and Khost Provinces, Afghanistan and how secure access is key to protecting a Forward Military Base and its residents. Senior Airman Barbara Patton takes us to Forward Operating Joyce in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan, and show us how the service members guard their base. Sound bites include Pfc. Thomas Dale, Forward Support Company, 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry, Infantryman. Host...
This edition features a stories on how Insurgents continue to injure and kill Afghan men, women and children in Afghanistan and The Coalition's largest and busiest logistics base, Bagram Air Field, supports Operations in Afghanistan, though it is taxed. Coalition officials are bridging gaps and relieving stress on Bagram by adding strategic landing strips that can handle the Air Force's strategic heavy lifter, the C-17. Marine Staff Sgt. Jeremy Vought reports from Logar Province, Afghanistan whe...
This edition features stories about Afghan National Police Cadets graduate from a ten week training course, and an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team at Forward Operating Base Salerno. Hosted by Petty officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz. Afghanistan
This edition features stories on Afghan farmers and salesmen showcasing their wares at the International Agriculture Fair and the soldiers of the 717th Explosive Ordnance Disposal platoon conducting route clearance operations out of Forward Operating Base Salerno, Afghanistan. Hosted by Petty Officer Dustin Diaz. Includes soundbites from Spc. Jason Trahan, technician.
This edition features a stories about how Afghan and Coalition forces recovered and destroyed more than 4,000 kilograms of narcotics throughout Afghanistan and how Coalition Forces in Afghanistan have constantly evolved their approach to Afghan military operations since its beginning. Senior Airman Chris Pyles spoke with Explosive Disposal Technicians about the changes they have seen combating ordnance and protecting our Troops. Sound bites include Sgt. 1st Class Adam Jones, EOD Platoon Sgt. 717...
This edition features a stories on how Afghan and Coalition Forces found and destroyed two weapons caches in Khost Province Afghanistan and how the military is full of stories about men and women who work in unique jobs, especially when in a deployed environment. Senior Airman Barbara Patton went to forward operating base Joyce in Nangarhar Province where she met two female medics attached to an infantry unit. Sound bite includes Pvt. Aanya Anderson, Combat Medic, 327th Infantry Battalion. Hoste...
This edition features stories about 116 students graduating from the Kunar Construction Center in Afghanistan, in order to help rebuild their country, and Afghanistan's Department of Agriculture, along with the Kentucky Agribusiness Development Team are working to establish farming capabilities in Kapasia province. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz.
This edition features a story about how Coalition Forces conducted a precision Air Strike targeting a Haqqani Network Senior Leader in Paktiya Province, Afghanistan and counterinsurgency efforts in Afghanistan are security development, knowledge and mentor ship centric. Air Force Staff Sgt. Will Bracy followed the Kentucky Agribusiness Development Team to Albaroni university where Afghan students shared new farming techniques. Sound bite includes Maj. Fred Bates from Shelbyville, Ky., Kentucky A...
This edition features a story on how Eight Afghan children died in Nimroz, Afghanistan when their school bus hit an Insurgent placed IED and Offensive Operations in Afghanistan are geared at denying the enemy the ability to stage attacks from key locations, and as Marine Staff Sgt. Jeremy Vought found out in Wardak Province, Afghanistan troops are striking with many different means. Sound bites include Staff Sgt. Christopher Shupert from Amsterdam, Mo., Squad Leader, 2nd BN-503rd Infantry, Task ...
This edition features stories about coalition forces reaching out to Afghan women in Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, during a shura, and Bagram Airfield making a name for itself as one of the most traveled transportation hubs in the department of defense. Afghanistan. Hosted by Petty Officer First Class Dustin Diaz.
This edition features stories about Oklahoma Guardsmen from the 2nd of the 45th Agribusiness Development Team conducted their first agricultural mission in Gardez District, and U.S. Soldiers providing humanitarian aid to villagers in need. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz. Afghanistan
This edition features a story on the Jalalabad city public court held a public trial showing transparency and progress in Afghanistan’s growing legal system and Air Force Staff Sgt. Jessica King highlights an Airman at Bagram Air Field who plays an often unappreciated but necessary role in the counterinsurgency fight. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz. Afghanistan
This edition features a story on how members from the Ghazni Provential Reconstruction Team conducted a survey at the Ghazni City Prison, Ghazni Province, Afghanistan and soldiers from the Afghan National Army are fighting the insurgency with bullets, bombs and books. Petty Officer Dustin Diaz tells us how troops from the Afghan 215th Corps increased their literacy level and ability at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. Sound bites include Aziz Rahman, Non Commissioned Officer, 215th Corps, Afghan N...
This edition features a stories on how members of the Afghan National Army graduated from a new training course in Kabul Province, Afghanistan and how in General David Petraeus' recent Counterinsurgency Guidance, one of his building blocks for success is "fighting the information war aggressively." One way that's being accomplished is empowerment of Radio Stations and local Afghan DJ's to bring the airwaves back to Afghanistan. Marine Staff Sgt. Jeremy Vought introduces us to one such Afghan in ...
This edition features stories about Marines in Ghazni province helping local Afghans get jobs and improve their community at the same time, and group of Red Horse Airmen at Bagram Air Field who are building a new location for coalition forces to refuel. Produced by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz . Afghanistan
This edition features stories about members of the Afghan National Army learning how to find and disable Improvised Explosive Devices at the Joint Security Academy, Southwest, amd Afghan farmers receiving free vaccinations for their cattle. Hosted by Petty Officer Dustin Diaz. Afghanistan
This edition features stories about An overnight operation that saw Afghan and coalition forces take out several insurgent leaders in Paktiya province, and U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsmen at Camp Leatherneck teaching Afghans Combat Lifesaving Skills. Hosted by Petty Officer Dustin Diaz.
This edition features a stories on how Coalition Forces teamed with Afghans to make Southern Afghanistan a safer place and Soldiers and Airmen of Task Force Currahee have spent their tour in Afghanistan clearing out Insurgents in Paktika Province. Air Force Staff Sgt. Will Bracy embedded with their fourth Brigade Combat Team, and reports on one of the missions. Sound bite includes Sgt. 1st Class Randy Shorter from Clarksville, Tenn., HHC 1-506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, Platoo...
This edition features a stories on how Coalition Forces targeted a Haqqani Network Senior Leader in Khost Province, Afghanistan and how the Zabul Provincial Reconstruction Team is wrapping up the final mission of its tour on a high note. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz.
This edition features stories about an Taliban member turning himself in to Afghan and International Security Assistance Forces, and the Korean Provincial Reconstruction Team training and mentoring future generations of Afghans. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz. Afghanistan,
This edition features stories about Soldiers with the U.S. Army marksmanship unit teaching Afghan National Army soldiers advanced weapons training and Soldiers using biometric information to identify potential insurgents. Afghanistan. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz.
This edition features a story about the expansion of a high school and Afghan soldiers are helping their own people with humanitarian aid. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz. Afghanistan
This edition features stories about Afghan National Police making the first step in improving their capabilities in Lagham province, Afghanistan and Afghan soldiers taking the lead on air drop operations after weeks of on the job training Produced by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz.
This edition features stories on soldiers from Paktiya province’s 2-45th Agribusiness Development Team assessing repairs needed for a damaged irrigation pond in Gardez district and soldiers with the 101st Airborne Division in Afghanistan consulting with and building relationships with Afghan civilians while investigating a damaged school building. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz. Includes soundbites from Army 1st Lt. Kent Ryan, from Hartford, Iowa, - team leader, Civil Affairs Divi...
This edition features a stories on how Afghan and U.S. Forces are teaming together to remove the Insurgent threat in Kunar Province, Afghanistan and how in some countries women struggle to obtain equality and independence as Air Force Staff Sgt. Jessica King reports. The women in Parwan Province, Afghanistan are no different, but they are getting a little help from an American woman serving with the Kentucky Agribusiness Development Team. Sound bite includes Maj. Bobbie Mayes, Women's Empowermen...
