Freedom Watch Update

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