This edition features stories on an International Security Assistance Force Patrol in Afghanistan discovered a weapons cache, a separate International Security Assistance Force Patrol in Afghanistan discovered two IED's and a story on service members deployed to Afghanistan and how they face the threat of indirect fire at anytime and at any place. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Joe Woolston.
This edition features stories on International Security Assistance Forces engaged a group of insurgents who attacked Afghan National security forces in Badghis province, Afghanistan and service members of the Forward Arming and Refueling Point (FARP) and ground combat platoon of Task Force Brawler helping to train Afghan National Army soldiers on properly using the M-16 rifle. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Joy Meek. Includes soundbite from 1st Lt. Joyce Swinton, FARP Range Officer in Charge, from Mullins...
This edition features a story on an Afghan International Security Force capturing a senior Taliban commander and another insurgent in Baghlan District, Afghanistan, members of the Laghman province Agricultural Development Team surveying a slaughterhouse in order to aid the local government in improving the local meat industry. Hosted by Senior Airman Jay Hernandez. Includes a soundbite from Neal Westgerdes, an Agricultural Advisor from Kansas City, Missouri.
This edition features stories about an Afghan international security force capturing a Taliban commander, and a Command Sgt. Maj. conference that brought together leadership from across Afghanistan. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Joy Meek.
This edition features stories on Afghan National Army commandos, assisted by U.S. Special Operations Force, conducting combat and humanitarian operations throughout Zabul province, Afghanistan and Vermont National Guard Soldiers, working alongside Macedonian army soldiers, relying on ANA soldiers to help them conduct patrols in the mountains. Includes soundbites from 2nd Lt. Parker Chapman of Atlanta, Ga., Platoon Leader, and Cpl. Oliver Spirkovski, Macedonian army. Hosted by Marine Cpl. Bryan L...
This edition features stories about a weapons and maintenance course for Afghan National soldiers and how service members with Task Force Brawler interact with village elders on different projects during Key Leader Engagements. Hosted by Senior Airman Jay Hernandez. Afghanistan
This edition features stories on Taliban insurgents attacking Afghan National Security and International security Forces in Helmand province, Afghanistan and OH-58 Kiowa helicopter pilots patrolling Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan and the surrounding area to ensure security. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Joy Meek. Includes a soundbite from 1st Lt. Matt Miller, platoon leader, of Monument, Colo.
This edition features stories on an Afghan - International Security Force detaining several suspected insurgents in Kandahar province, Afghanistan and the Khost Provincial Reconstruction Team visiting a school to discuss a bomb attack and future repair and security projects. Hosted by Air Force Staff Sgt. Alana Ingram.
This edition features stories about how service members from Task Force Brawler help out with medical care in Logar Province, Afghanistan, and a precision air strike that killed one of the two most senior Taliban leaders in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan. Hosted by Senior Airman Jay Hernandez.
This edition features a stories on the Afghan International Security Force that discovered and destroyed two IED factories in Kandahar Province and Medical Evacuation, or Dust Off Helicopters in Afghanistan quickly evacuate injured service members from the battle field and how Americans teach Afghan National Army members how to use this life saving technique. Sound bites include Staff Sgt. Reed Carpenter from Boston, WI. Hosted by Petty Officer 3rd Class Cody Boyd.
This edition features a story on an Afghan International Security Force in Khost Province Afghanistan and how they captured several Haqqani Network Commanders and other Militants and how Afghanistan's Provincial Governors aren't elected by the people, but appointed by the President and how the new Khost Province Governor is closing the gap between himself and his people. . Hosted by Staff Sgt. Michael Jackson.
This edition features stories on an Afghan lead security force completing a clearing operation in Badghis province, Afghanistan and service members from Forward Operating Base Shank, Afghanistan participating in a mock shura, a meeting between local community leaders, in order to learn local customs and how to successfully engage with Afghan civilians. Hosted by Senior Airman Jay Hernandez. Capt. Andrew Alvord, platoon leader.
This edition features stories about the Farah Provincial Reconstruction Team meeting with local officials to discuss proposed development projects, and Soldiers from the Vermont National Gard, along with the Afghan National Army and Police, finding and destroying a rocket in a local village.. Hosted by Senior Airman Jay Hernandez. Afghanistan
This edition features stories on an Afghan International Security Force detaining an individual suspected of insurgent activity in Kandahar province, Afghanistan and Soldiers from the Vermont National Guard visiting with local leaders in the Koh-e Safi District of Parwan province in an effort to secure the area from Taliban influence and control. Hosted by Marine Cpl. Bryan Lett. Includes soundbites from Spc. Ross Galemore of Company Intelligence Support.
This edition features stories on an attack at a wedding part in Kandahar province, Afghanistan in which several people were killed or injured and an Afghan radio station on Forward Operating Base Sharana, Afghanistan broadcasting information to the Afghan people to keep them informed of the truth and to combat misinformation spread by the Taliban. Hosted by Senior Airman Jay Hernandez. Includes soundbites from Karimullah, Radio in the Box DJ, and Army 1st Lt. RJ Peek, an information officer.
This edition features a stories on how the International Security Forces found 900KG of Marijuana in Helmand Province, Afghanistan and how the ability to call in air support is an advantage American Military Forces have over the Taliban in Afghanistan. U.S. Soldiers are teaching Afghan National Army Commandos how to implement this ability into their Military. Sound bites include Sgt. Billy Winson. Hosted by Senior Airman Joshua Adkins.
This edition features a stories on an Afghan-International security forces killing several insurgents during operations in Helmand province and a med-evac team in Afghanistan working to ensure wounded service members get treatment as quick as possible. Hosted by Senior Airman Barbara Patton
This edition features stories on the transfer of authority in which the 101st Airborne Division assuming command of International Security Assistance Forces Regional Command - East in Afghanistan and the 909th Forward Surgical Team at Forward Operating Base Shank, Afghanistan treating an Afghan National Army soldier for a gunshot wound to the chest. Hosted by Senior Airman Barbara Patton. Includes soundbites from Maj. Joseph Sucher, General Surgeon.
This edition features stories about Afghan National Army soldiers being trained in Combat Lifesaver procedures and the Parwan Provincial Reconstruction Team sponsoring training for midwives to help combat infant mortality.Afghanistan
This edition features stories on Afghan and U.S. helicopter pilots working together in the 438th Air Expeditionary Combined Security and Advisory Group to train and mentor the Afghan National Army Air Corps and emersion training of the Afghan Uniform Police, local law enforcement. Hosted by Senior Airman Barbara Patton. Includes soundbites from Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Woods, AUP Trainer, and Mohammad Zamon, Afghan Uniformed Police Officer. Afghanistan
This edition features stories on the capture of Taliban insurgents, stopping a drug transfer and Key Leader Engagements in Afghanistan. Hosted by Senior Airman Barbara Patton.
This edition features stories about a Taliban sub-commander and several other insurgents being killed in Chahar District, Afghanistan, and engineers from the Paktika Provincial Reconstruction Team mentoring local Afghan medical staff on how to meximize their efficiency. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz. Afghanistan
This edition features stories on Afghan International Security Forces detaining suspected insurgents during searches for Taliban leaders in two provinces of Afghanistan and New Zealand Provincial Reconstruction Team and U.S. Soldiers working with the Afghan National Police in a combined effort to provide security and deter insurgency for a local village in Bamyan province, Afghanistan. Includes a soundbite from Army Cpl. Loretta Stalnaker, a military police officer. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st C...
This edition features stories on how Mullahs and Elders gathered in Marjah District to discuss progress made and the path ahead of them and how U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan, Karl Eikenberry, said Afghans working in carpentry and construction are in high demand, both to build the Nation's Infrastructure and to improve its human capital. Hosted by Petty Officer 3rd Class Octavio Ortiz.
This edition features stories on an Afghan International Security Force capturing a key Taliban official who is threatening security in Baghlan province, Afghanistan and service members with Regional Support Team - East visiting a school in Parwan province, Afghanistan to hand out school supplies to the neediest children at the school. Includes a soundbite from Army Master Sgt. Patrick Seiler, Regional Support Team East Manager. Hosted by Senior Airman Barbara Patton.
This edition features stories on a combined patrol between an Afghan National Security force and an International Security Assistance Force in which a narcotics drug network in Kandahar province, Afghanistan was overcome and large quantities of opium were seized cutting off a source of money for the Taliban and Afghan students graduating from an Afghan-led contractors course in Paktika province, Afghanistan. Hosted by Senior Airman Barbara Patton. Includes soundbites from Lt. Col. Paul Stephens,...
This edition features stories on combined Afghan International Security Forces disrupting a suicide bombing ring in Paktia province and pursuing a Taliban leader in Zabul province, Afghanistan and U.S. and New Zealand medics teaching Afghan National Police first aid to further their training. Includes a soundbite from Spc. Christina Nisun, U.S. medic. Hosted by Marine Cpl. Bryan Lett.
This edition features a stories about more than 600 Afghan and International Security Assistance Force service members conducting operations against Al-Qaida and the Taliban, and the Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force, James Roy, visiting Airmen at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Hosted by Senior Airman Barbara Patton.
This edition features stories on Afghan and International Security Assistance Forces conducting a joint operation to capture an insurgent cell leader in Khost province, Afghanistan and discussing the national rule of law with Afghan leaders and implementing the rule of law. Hosted by Petty Officer 3rd Class Cody Boyd. Includes a soundbite from Abraham Sutherland, Rule of Law Advisor.
This edition features a stories on how the U.S. Military shows the Afghan people that they are here to help by putting construction and development at the top of the priority list in Afghanistan. The Army Corps of Engineers helps in Gardez District and about when U.S. Forces begin to draw back in 2011, they will start to transition Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan over to the Afghan people, by providing the base with equipment that is reliable, sturdy and can put out the amount of power needed. Hos...
