Freedom Watch Update

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, S.C.

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 Lett.

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.