Freedom Watch Update

This edition features stories on how ISAF Forces are fighting back against foreign fighters who interfere with Afghan affairs and Forward Operating Base Wright in Afghanistan's Kunar Province is home to the deployed Iowa National Guard's 734th Agri-Business Development Team. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joe Woolston tells us how the A.D.T helps keep the local area safe in Afghanistan. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz.

This edition features storie on how Afghan and Coalition Forces captured IED makers in Khost and Paktika Provinces, Afghanistan in late September and Forward Operating Bases and Combat Outposts receive supplies by air, but for smaller locations, convoys are necessary to move building and personal supplies. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alana Ingram met some of the Soldiers who do this on a daily basis in Afghanistan. Sound bites include Staff Sgt. Cliff Hecker, Personal Security Detail NCOIC, from W. Va. and 1st Lt. Mark Butcher, Personal Security Detail Engineer, from W. Va. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Alana Ingram.

This edition features stories about various Operations around Afghanistan, a Combat Blood Drive to save the life of an American Soldier. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz. Afghanistan

This edition features stories about Afghan and coalition forces killing a Haqqani Network senior leader, and service members stationed at Forward Operating Base Wright providing protection for Afghan civilians, coalition and Afghan security forces in Kunar province, Afghanistan. Produced by Petty Officer Dustin Diaz

This edition features a stories on Afghan and Coalition forces killed an insurgent in Logar Province, Afghanistan October 1st and the Iowa National Guards 734th Agribusiness Development Team manages various projects to enable Afghan locals to better their own lives. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joe Woolston introduces us to a Guardsman whose experience in irrigation is helping Afghans do just that in Kunar Province, Afgahnistan. Sound bites include Lt. Col. Neil Stockfleth, 734th ADT AG Section OIC; from Sergeant Bluff, Iowa. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz.

This edition features stories on how Afghan and Coalition Forces captured and killed several insurgents in Paktika and Khost Provinces, Afghanistan and how secure access is key to protecting a Forward Military Base and its residents. Senior Airman Barbara Patton takes us to Forward Operating Joyce in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan, and show us how the service members guard their base. Sound bites include Pfc. Thomas Dale, Forward Support Company, 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry, Infantryman. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz.

This edition features a stories on how Insurgents continue to injure and kill Afghan men, women and children in Afghanistan and The Coalition's largest and busiest logistics base, Bagram Air Field, supports Operations in Afghanistan, though it is taxed. Coalition officials are bridging gaps and relieving stress on Bagram by adding strategic landing strips that can handle the Air Force's strategic heavy lifter, the C-17. Marine Staff Sgt. Jeremy Vought reports from Logar Province, Afghanistan where Globemasters are landing for the first time. Sound bites include Maj. Ashley Thames, Brigade Aviation Officer, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, from Manchester, Tenn., Staff Sgt. Dave Cygon, FOB Shank Material Handling Equipment NCOIC, 9-19th Inland Cargo Transfer Co., Michigan and Capt. Jeremy Brockman, C-17 pilot, 817th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz.

This edition features stories about Afghan National Police Cadets graduate from a ten week training course, and an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team at Forward Operating Base Salerno. Hosted by Petty officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz. Afghanistan

This edition features stories on Afghan farmers and salesmen showcasing their wares at the International Agriculture Fair and the soldiers of the 717th Explosive Ordnance Disposal platoon conducting route clearance operations out of Forward Operating Base Salerno, Afghanistan. Hosted by Petty Officer Dustin Diaz. Includes soundbites from Spc. Jason Trahan, technician.

This edition features a stories about how Afghan and Coalition forces recovered and destroyed more than 4,000 kilograms of narcotics throughout Afghanistan and how Coalition Forces in Afghanistan have constantly evolved their approach to Afghan military operations since its beginning. Senior Airman Chris Pyles spoke with Explosive Disposal Technicians about the changes they have seen combating ordnance and protecting our Troops. Sound bites include Sgt. 1st Class Adam Jones, EOD Platoon Sgt. 717th Explosive Ordnance Company; Fort Cambell, Ky. Hosted by Senior Airman Chris Pyles.