Package of Sgt. Roberto Gonzalez talking about the rewards of his job as a track vehicle repairer and instructor to the Iraqi Army. Produced by Sgt. Kristi Potts. Also available in high definition.
NATO Training Adviser helped Afghanistan citizens celebrate the Afghan new year at Kandahar Air Wing. Sgt. Joseph Vigil shows us how they are cultivating this growing relationship. Also available in high definition
Package about how Marines from 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion struck a key insurgent illicit trafficking hub along the Helmand-Pakistan border March 14-17. The attack marked the opening of Operation Rawhide II, an effort to stem the flow of narcotics, weapons, and fighters in to, out of, and around southern Afghanistan. Produced by Sgt. Jeremy Ross. Also available in High Definition.
B-Roll of the aftermath and cleanup efforts from the tornadoes that hit Alabama. Scenes include tornado destruction, debris removal, debris collection point and debris transportation. Also available in high definition.
Package about how U.S. forces in Afghanistan work with several government agencies, paving the way to a successful future. Petty Officer Cody Hitson shows how military firefighters in Kabul prepare one such agency. Sound bites include Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Weyer - Firefighter Instructor and Senior Airman Germane White - Firefighter Instructor, Hometown: Tuscaloosa, Ala. Produced by Petty Officer 2nd Class Cody Hitson. Also available in High Definition.
The 4th Combat Aviation Brigade Apache Unit has saved hundreds of lives during the Units deployment so far. People often focus on the pilots who accomplish these missions, but it is the mechanics that keep the birds running smoothly. Air Force Sgt. Joshua Peargin takes us to Mazar-E-Sharif where one mechanic tells us about the impact that they have made so far. Also available in high definition
Soldiers of the 5th Iraqi army division soldiers take part in M-198 crew drill training at Kirkush military training base, Iraq. Sgt. Jesse Youngstrom has more from KMTB. Also available in high definition
Package about how most rotary aircraft weapons reloading takes place on the forward arming and refueling point. Air Force Sgt. George Maddon takes us to Kandahar Air Wing where Afghan Airmen now have a place to load munitions all by themselves in Afghanistan. Sound bites include Capt. Carlos Colon - Kandahar Air Wing Civil Engineering Adviser, Hometown: Philadelphia, Pa. and Capt. Azizullah - Kandahar Air Wing Ammo and Weapons Commander. Produced by Tech Sgt. George Maddon. Also available in Hig...
Most weapons reloading on roatary aircraft takes place on the forward arming and refueling point. Now since the Afghan airmen of the Kandahar Air Wing have a weapons loading point to load onto a dormant aircraft they can complete a mission from start to finish independently. Air Force Sgt. George Maddon takes us to be a part of one such mission. Also available in high definition
Package of the history, risk and local/federal efforts to reduce flooding in California with one of the world’s largest flood risk reduction systems. Produced by the Sacramento District and the California Department of Water Resources. This video is part of the Corps of Engineers Flood Plain Management Services Program (FPMS) which funds projects that educate the public about flood hazards where they live and work and actions they can take to reduce property damage and prevent loss of life. FPMS...
This is a feature story on Senior Airman Binh Martz, an aircraft hydraulics journeyman with the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, Detachment 4, describing why he believes his job is important in helping make a difference. Also available in high definition.
Military Working Dog Teams package story about what they are and what their purpose in Afghanistan is. Produced by Sgt. Seth Barham. Also available in high definition
Package about a USO tour, featuring Jon Stewart, Karl Malone, and David Blaine, visiting the soldiers of Task Force Duke at Forward Operating Base Salerno, Afghanistan. Produced by Staff Sgt. Ben K. Navratil. Also available in high definition.
Personality feature about Spc. Kalani Ho'opi'i. Ho'opi'i, a Hawaii native, plays his ukulele during his deployment to Eastern Afghanistan. Available in high definition.
A Co 2/35 take part in a mission to send goods to the Nuristan province's local citizens and to resupply Afghan national police stations. Also available in high definition
Package describing the process of how Military Information Support Operations personnel help broadcast the district governors message in Kajaki, Afghanistan on Aug 10, 2011. The broadcasts are designed to easily spread important messages to multiple areas throughout Kajaki. (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Cpl. Charles T. Mabry II/Released). Also available in High Definition.
The 133rd MPAD was embedded with a Kentucky Army National Guard team to document a convoy mission. Charlie Company 1/149th Infantry Battalion was due to start their mission just before an unexpected sandstorm swept through the area. Print journalist Sgt. Scott Raymond and I, video journalist, decided to document this experience for a second story.
The Commandant of the Marine Corps and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps present the 236th Marine Corps birthday message and honor the 10th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, and how the events shaped the lives of Marines past and present. Also availaible in high definition. USMCBBMessage
The invention of firearms changed war forever. As a result, new forms of body armor were created to protect troops. However, with greater protection came less maneuverability. Cpl. Nick Neighbors tells us how the Marine Corps is aiming for the best of both worlds. Soundbites: Master Sgt. Maceo Mathis - New Equipment Training Chief, Marine Corps Systems Command Marc King - President, Ceradyne Armor Systems.
The United States Navy welcomes its newest logistics aircraft on Oct. 21, 2011. The new C-40A Clippers are replacing the C-9B Skytrains of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 57. Also available in high definition
Package about coalition forces, mentors and instructors teaching Afghan National Security Forces how to counter the improvised explosive device. Students attending the Explosive Hazard Reduction Course at Joint Sustainment Academy, Camp Leatherneck, learn how to place explosives on IEDs and blow them up during an exercise held at Camp Bastion's training range, Helmand province, Afghanistan. Produced by Petty Officer 1st Class Gino Flores. Includes soundbites from Master Chief Scott Trieble, from...
Production of U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, taking highly accurate IDF at Patrol Base Georgetown in Kajaki Sofla, Afghanistan on November 22, 2011. The Marines suppress the enemy with squad organic weapons, TOW missiles and .50 caliber machine guns. After 5 hours the Marines take casualties and get the wounded medevac'd. (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Lance Cpl. Jacob M. Lagoze / Released) Also available in high definition.
Coalition forces often use patrols to secure villages and in some cases, entire districts. In this report, Petty Officer Erick Holmes takes us on a unique patrol that pushed a group of soldiers to the limit. Sound bites from 1st Lt. Louis Christ, Platoon Leader, Delta Company, 2-2 Infantry. Hometown; Eldora, N.J.
Package about the Combined Joint Task Force 82 Command Group Personal Security Detachment, the protective services unit of the 82nd Airborne Division's senior commanders. SPC Scott Matheson rides along with CJTF-82 CG PSD on a security convoy in Kandahar, Afghanistan. SSG Deril Oliver, a team leader with the PSD and a native of Houston, Texas, is interviewed. Also available in high definition
VMGR-252 Squadron utilizes the KC-130J aircraft as the Harvest Hawk to support ground units in Afghanistan aboard Kandahar Air Field, Jan. 21. Produced by Marine Cpl. Daniel A. Wulz. Also available in high definition.
Package of the AFC and NFC teams who practiced for the Pro Bowl at Joint Base Pearl Harbor / Hickam. Soundbites from Charles Tillman, DeMarcus Ware, Andy Dalton. Produced by Staff Sgt. Robert Ham. Also available in high definition.
Package about how combat medics are responsible for providing care to service members who experience frontline trama on the battlefield. Medics are inbedded with each platoon not only to access casualties but to monitor the ongoing health of their team. For medics like Zachery Weaver ensuring that his platoon is taken care of is his priority. Produced by Spc. Crystal Madriz, Afghanistan. Also available in High Definition.
Air Force Air Traffic Controllers are faced with one of the most stressful responsibilities an Airman can have - to keep the skies above us safe. There is a sound bite from SSgt. Katie Carrier, Air Traffic Controller and A1C Brandon Voight, Air Traffic Controller. Produced by A1C Andrew Buchanan. Available in high definition.
Package about how Indianapolis welcomes the superbowl and brings with it many military appreciation events at the Superbowl Village "The Epicenter of Awsome", Indianapolis, Indiana. Soundbites include Mayor Greg Ballard - Mayor of Indianapolis, Indiana. Also available in High Definition.
As a retired aircraft mechanic, Roger has always loved airplanes. But he's never met one like her. She's a timeless symbol of World War II, and she's come to him for help. She's seen better days, and desperately needs his tender hands and passionate heart to help restore her to her former glory. This is the story of Roger Brigner, his love affair with "Belle," and the lasting legacy their relationship will leave behind. Available in High Definition.
