Freedom Watch Update

This edition features stories on how Afghan Forces are taking the lead in defending their Nation from insurgent fighters with in their own country and abroad and on how the U.S. run Detention Facility in Parwan Province, Afghanistan has ended its silence on what they do and how they do it. Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz went inside and brings us the story. Sound bite includes Brig. Gen. Mandi Murray, 46th Military Police Commander. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz.

This edition features stories on how U.S. service members in Afghanistan are working hard to assist flood victims in neighboring Pakistan and as flood water and the threat of water borne disease grows, the U.S. Military continues its relief operations in Pakistan. The U.S. has pledged 200 million dollars to help. Sound bite includes Lt. Col. Patrick Ryder, Office of the Defense Representative -Pakistan. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz.

This edition features stories on two improvised explosive device attacks on Afghan civilians and an award ceremony administered by Gen. David Petraeus, NATO International Security Assistance Forces – Afghanistan Commander. Produced by Air Force Staff Sgt. Alana Ingram.

This edition features stories about U. S. and Afghan Soldiers taking part in an air assault to capture insurgents, and some of Pakistan's recent weather making it's way into Afghanistan, causing unforeseen circumstances. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz.

This edition features stories about a combined security force disrupting an insurgent network, and U.S. service members participating in a Shura, or town hall meeting of village elders. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Alana Ingram. Afghanistan

This edition features stories on how Afghan and Coalition forces are in tireless pursuit of Insurgents throughout Afghanistan and Afghanistan's Independence Day was August 19th. Afghan National Police from Wardak Province, celebrated this year's anniversary by getting behind the wheel to help take control of their region. Sound bites include Command Sgt. Maj. Dennis Woods and Lt. Col. David Sink. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Alana Ingram.

This edition features stories about Afghanistan's Paktika Province being a safer place thanks to Afghan and coalition forces removing a dangerous insurgent from the battlefield and U.S. Soldiers helping to settle disputes. Produced by Petty Officer Dustin Diaz,

This edition features stories on Afghan children injured during an improvised explosive device explosion and care providers working on the night shift at Salerno Hospital, Afghanistan. Hosted by Air Force Staff Sgt. Alana Ingram.

This edition features stories on Afghan and coalition forces capturing many suspected insurgents in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan. Produced by Petty Officer Dustin Diaz.

This edition features a story on combined U.S. and Afghan forces successfully completing multiple missions in which insurgents were found and detained and a story on Soldiers helping Afghan officials after floods raged through Wardak province, Afghanistan, stripping away villagers' means to provide for their families. Hosted by Petty Officer Dustin Diaz. Includes soundbites from 2nd Lt. Evan Mace - Task Force Brawler S-2.