Freedom Watch Update

This edition features a stories on how International Security Assistance Forces aimed to improve civilian freedom of movement along highway one in eastern Afghanistan and Afghan National Army Commandos are mentored and trained by U.S. Army Special Forces. They are feared by Insurgents and respected by the Afghan people. Task Force Falcon trains Commandos in a Close Combat Attack Academy. Sound bites include Chief Warrant Officer 2 Robert Gross from Madison, AL. Hosted by Senior Airman Barbara Patton.

This edition features stories about a meeting between the Afghan Government and Regional Command South-West to increase security in Marjah District, and a meeting in Kunar Province to discuss security along the Afghan-Pakistan border. Produced by Petty Officer 3rd Class Dustin Diaz. Afghanistan

This edition features stories about suspected insurgents arrested in Logar Province, Afghanistan, and an offensive led by ISAF and Afghan forces in Kunar Province to increase security in the area. Produced by Petty Officer 3rd Class Cody Ray Boyd.

This edition features stories on the Afghan National Police and the International Security Assistance Force discovered an Improvised Explosive Device in a soccer field near Kandahar Province, Afghanistan. The 4th of July is a time to celebrate American's independence and remember those who served in the Military before us. One Airman decided to honor his Fathers service with a special "Flag Flight". Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz.

This edition features a story on International Security Assistance Force Joint Commander Lt. Gen. David Rodriguez spoke to the Pentagon about Joint Operations in Afghanistan. Also American service members in Paktia Province are meeting regularly with the members of a local Agricultural College to help its students and faculty. Sound bites include Lt. Gen. David Rodriguez, 1st Lt. Christopher Thoms and Dr. Fida Mohd Fida. Hosted by Cpl. Bryan Lett.

This edition features stories on International Security Assistance Forces - Afghanistan responding to an improvised explosive device attack in Paktika province, Afghanistan, Afghan National Security Forces and ISAF partners disarming bombs after tips received from local civilians and coalition forces training Afghan National Army medics helping improve their skills and improve their abilities to treat their own people. Produced by Marine Cpl. Bryan Lett. Includes a soundbite from Army Maj. Nancy Emma, medical department head from Cranston, R.I. Hosted by Senior Airman Barbara Patton.

This edition features stories on Gen. David Petraeus, the new leader of the Afghan war effort, meeting troops and observing, first hand, the conditions on the ground in Afghanistan and members of the Kentucky National Guard Agricultural Development Team meeting with Afghan villagers to educate them about agriculture that will infuse their economy in hopes of releasing them from the influence of Taliban and an opium based economy. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz. Afghanistan

This edition features stories about a village in Kunar province, Afghanistan celebrating its freedom from the Taliban with new farm supplies, and the Oklahoma Agribusiness Development Team (ADT) and the Paktia Beekeeping Association teaching local Afghans how to raise bees as a way to earn income. Produced by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz.

This edition features stories about Nawa district Elders electing new members to their community council, and Kunar Province, Afghanistan Elders conducting their first veterinary civil action program completely on their own. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Alana Ingram.

This edition features stories about a Shura that carried on, in spite of Afghan bloodshed, and a group of Soldiers at Forward Operating Base Joyce committed to keeping the convoys rolling. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz. Afghanistan