This edition features a story on combined coalition and Afghan forces pursuing a Taliban subcommander, killing heavily armed insurgents and detaining several others and a story on American service members training with an Afghan Judo instructor. Hosted by Air Force Staff Sgt. Alana Ingram. Includes soundbites from Shams Kamal Por - Afghan Judo instructor and Petty Officer 2nd Class Frank Concolino. Afghanistan
This edition features a story on high Afghan civilian casualties result from increased use of improvised explosive devices and the continuous hunt for, and capture of, the insurgents that are responsible and a story on the Afghan National Police taking on more responsibility in securing the country, specifically vehicle checkpoints, as they grow in personnel and experience. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz.
This edition features stories about how insurgents continue to show no regard for the people of their own country, and International Security forces improving security in Wardak Province, Afghanistan. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Alana Ingram.
This edition features stories about how insurgents in Baghdis Province failed in an attack against Afghan and Coalition forces and two casualties were unable to escape in Afghanistan and Soldiers from Task Force Rock are ensuring that the Afghan National Army have the skills and equipment necessary to protect their homeland. Wardak Province, Afghanistan. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Alana Ingram.
This edition features a stories about how insurgents are building more complex weapons to harm coalition forces and Afghan civilians in Afghanistan and a Multinational Mass Casualty Drill at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan. Sound bite includes Maj. Eric Johnson. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz.
This edition features stories on International Security Forces capturing Taliban commanders and insurgents in an operation in Paktika province, Afghanistan and U.S. troops in Afghanistan teaching non-lethal hand-to-hand combatives techniques to Afghan National Police in order for them to defend themselves without weapons. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz.
This edition features stories about the capture of various Taliban members and a retired Afghan Air Force General who has become a farmer to support his family. Afghanistan. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz.
This edition features a story on how International Forces are sending a clear message to all would be insurgents: If you fight us, you will lose. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alana Ingram reports on a terrorist cell leader who ignored that warning and when a service member enlists in the U.S. Military they promise to defend the constitution of the United States with their life. Senior Airman Barbara Patton reports from Panjshir, Province, Afghanistan on Troops who honor their fallen brothers and sisters...
This edition features stories on retaining the classified status of military documents that were leaked onto the world wide web and Col. Rajab Khan, a former Mujahideen member, maintaining security in Panjshir province, Afghanistan in his role as commander of Panjshir Operations Coordination Center. Hosted by Petty Officer Dustin Diaz.
This edition features stories about how the Afghan Government want to welcome Insurgents to a peaceful way of life, and some former fighters are doing just that and a joint study by several health organizations revealed 82 percent of people diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder partnered with a trained psychiatric service dog will have fewer symptoms. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alana Ingram reports on a special deployment of PTSD fighters in Afghanistan. Sound bite includes Capt. Theresa Schil...
This edition features stories on how Afghan Forces are taking the lead in defending their Nation from insurgent fighters with in their own country and abroad and on how the U.S. run Detention Facility in Parwan Province, Afghanistan has ended its silence on what they do and how they do it. Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz went inside and brings us the story. Sound bite includes Brig. Gen. Mandi Murray, 46th Military Police Commander. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz.
This edition features stories on how U.S. service members in Afghanistan are working hard to assist flood victims in neighboring Pakistan and as flood water and the threat of water borne disease grows, the U.S. Military continues its relief operations in Pakistan. The U.S. has pledged 200 million dollars to help. Sound bite includes Lt. Col. Patrick Ryder, Office of the Defense Representative -Pakistan. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz.
This edition features stories on two improvised explosive device attacks on Afghan civilians and an award ceremony administered by Gen. David Petraeus, NATO International Security Assistance Forces – Afghanistan Commander. Produced by Air Force Staff Sgt. Alana Ingram.
This edition features stories about U. S. and Afghan Soldiers taking part in an air assault to capture insurgents, and some of Pakistan's recent weather making it's way into Afghanistan, causing unforeseen circumstances. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz.
This edition features stories about a combined security force disrupting an insurgent network, and U.S. service members participating in a Shura, or town hall meeting of village elders. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Alana Ingram. Afghanistan
This edition features stories on how Afghan and Coalition forces are in tireless pursuit of Insurgents throughout Afghanistan and Afghanistan's Independence Day was August 19th. Afghan National Police from Wardak Province, celebrated this year's anniversary by getting behind the wheel to help take control of their region. Sound bites include Command Sgt. Maj. Dennis Woods and Lt. Col. David Sink. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Alana Ingram.
This edition features stories about Afghanistan's Paktika Province being a safer place thanks to Afghan and coalition forces removing a dangerous insurgent from the battlefield and U.S. Soldiers helping to settle disputes. Produced by Petty Officer Dustin Diaz,
This edition features stories on Afghan children injured during an improvised explosive device explosion and care providers working on the night shift at Salerno Hospital, Afghanistan. Hosted by Air Force Staff Sgt. Alana Ingram.
This edition features stories on Afghan and coalition forces capturing many suspected insurgents in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan. Produced by Petty Officer Dustin Diaz.
This edition features a story on combined U.S. and Afghan forces successfully completing multiple missions in which insurgents were found and detained and a story on Soldiers helping Afghan officials after floods raged through Wardak province, Afghanistan, stripping away villagers' means to provide for their families. Hosted by Petty Officer Dustin Diaz. Includes soundbites from 2nd Lt. Evan Mace - Task Force Brawler S-2.
This edition features stories on how more and more, Afghans in Afghanistan are taking a leading role in running their own country. Senior Airman Chris Pyles reports on some of the country's newest guardians and how one of the key points in counterinsurgency operations is legitimizing local government throughout Afghanistan. Senior Airman Chris Pyles takes us to a village in Wardak Province where the locals serve as the example for what COIN is all about. Sound bite includes Staff Sgt. William Al...
This edition features stories on Afghan police and soldiers increasing security in preparation for upcoming elections and troops in Nangarhar province operating an unmanned aircraft system which brings real-time views to soldiers miles away. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz.
This edition feature stories on how Haqqani network members can't hide from Afghan and coalition forces, even at night. Petty Officer Dustin Diaz reports on the latest capture of insurgents in Afghanistan and the Engineers of Provincial Reconstruction Team Panjshir are constantly on the move with approximately 30 on going projects in Panjshir Province, Afghanistan. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz.
This edition features a story on Afghan and coalition forces capturing insurgent leaders from a foreign fighting network and a story on one U.S. military policeman working to further the counter-insurgency strategy throughout Afghanistan by empowering Afghan national police officers in Nangarhar province. Includes soundbites from Staff Sgt. Scott Morgan, 64th Military Police Company, squad leader. Produced by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz.
This edition features stories about U.S. Marines taking over for British troops, and a local DJ who informs his listeners about what is happening throughout Afghanistan. Hosted by Senior Airman Chris Pyles.
This edition features stories on Afghan and Coalition Forces stopped Insurgents' plans to harm Afghan civilians during September 18th's Elections in Afghanistan and Each time Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians find an Improvised Explosive Device, that's one less bomb that can kill Afghan civilians and Afghan and Coalition Forces in Afghanistan. Senior Airman Barbara Patton spent time with EOD Techs at Forward Operating Base Joyce and brings us this story. Sound bite includes Sgt. Mitchell T...
This edition features a story on when Afghan and Coalition Forces secure areas that were once Insurgent strongholds, it provides an opportunity for development in Afghanistan and Forward Surgical Teams are spread throughout Forward Operating Bases in Afghanistan. They are the first line of Hospital care service members and locals receive during an emergency. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alana Ingram takes us to Forward Operating Base Sharana as their FST brings in a pair of casualties. Sound bites inclu...
This edition features stories on Afghan and coalition forces capturing insurgents involved in attacks on the recent voting day in Afghanistan and the Iowa National Guard's 734th Agri-business Development Team in Kunar province mentoring and advising Afghans on agriculture and veterinary sciences. Includes soundbites from Maj. Loren Adams - veterinarian with 734th ADT, from New Liberty, Iowa. Hosted by Petty Officer Dustin Diaz.
This edition features stories about Afghan and coalition forces thwarting efforts by insurgents and Soldiers maintaining their weapons qualification, while deployed. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Alana Ingram. Afghanistan
This edition features a story on an airstrike in Kunar province resulting in the death of a Taliban leader and a veterinarian helping Iowa's 734th Agri-Business Development Team oversee projects to rejuvenate and re-establish the farming economy in Afghanistan's Kunar province. Hosted by Air Force Staff Sgt. Joe Woolston. Includes soundbites from Maj. Loren Adams, veterinarian.
