Freedom Watch Update

This edition features stories on how more and more, Afghans in Afghanistan are taking a leading role in running their own country. Senior Airman Chris Pyles reports on some of the country's newest guardians and how one of the key points in counterinsurgency operations is legitimizing local government throughout Afghanistan. Senior Airman Chris Pyles takes us to a village in Wardak Province where the locals serve as the example for what COIN is all about. Sound bite includes Staff Sgt. William Alford Task Force Brawler Squad Leader. Hosted by Senior Airman Chris Pyles.

This edition features stories on Afghan police and soldiers increasing security in preparation for upcoming elections and troops in Nangarhar province operating an unmanned aircraft system which brings real-time views to soldiers miles away. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz.

This edition feature stories on how Haqqani network members can't hide from Afghan and coalition forces, even at night. Petty Officer Dustin Diaz reports on the latest capture of insurgents in Afghanistan and the Engineers of Provincial Reconstruction Team Panjshir are constantly on the move with approximately 30 on going projects in Panjshir Province, Afghanistan. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz.

This edition features a story on Afghan and coalition forces capturing insurgent leaders from a foreign fighting network and a story on one U.S. military policeman working to further the counter-insurgency strategy throughout Afghanistan by empowering Afghan national police officers in Nangarhar province. Includes soundbites from Staff Sgt. Scott Morgan, 64th Military Police Company, squad leader. Produced by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz.

This edition features stories about U.S. Marines taking over for British troops, and a local DJ who informs his listeners about what is happening throughout Afghanistan. Hosted by Senior Airman Chris Pyles.

This edition features stories on Afghan and Coalition Forces stopped Insurgents' plans to harm Afghan civilians during September 18th's Elections in Afghanistan and Each time Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians find an Improvised Explosive Device, that's one less bomb that can kill Afghan civilians and Afghan and Coalition Forces in Afghanistan. Senior Airman Barbara Patton spent time with EOD Techs at Forward Operating Base Joyce and brings us this story. Sound bite includes Sgt. Mitchell Truett, 744th EOD team member. Hosted by Senior Airman Chris Pyles.

This edition features a story on when Afghan and Coalition Forces secure areas that were once Insurgent strongholds, it provides an opportunity for development in Afghanistan and Forward Surgical Teams are spread throughout Forward Operating Bases in Afghanistan. They are the first line of Hospital care service members and locals receive during an emergency. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alana Ingram takes us to Forward Operating Base Sharana as their FST brings in a pair of casualties. Sound bites include Maj. Sidney Collins, FST Surgeon, Staff Sgt. Frederick Kesler, Combat Medic, and Spc. Timothy Black, Medic. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz.

This edition features stories on Afghan and coalition forces capturing insurgents involved in attacks on the recent voting day in Afghanistan and the Iowa National Guard's 734th Agri-business Development Team in Kunar province mentoring and advising Afghans on agriculture and veterinary sciences. Includes soundbites from Maj. Loren Adams - veterinarian with 734th ADT, from New Liberty, Iowa. Hosted by Petty Officer Dustin Diaz.

This edition features stories about Afghan and coalition forces thwarting efforts by insurgents and Soldiers maintaining their weapons qualification, while deployed. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Alana Ingram. Afghanistan

This edition features a story on an airstrike in Kunar province resulting in the death of a Taliban leader and a veterinarian helping Iowa's 734th Agri-Business Development Team oversee projects to rejuvenate and re-establish the farming economy in Afghanistan's Kunar province. Hosted by Air Force Staff Sgt. Joe Woolston. Includes soundbites from Maj. Loren Adams, veterinarian.