Freedom Watch Update

This edition features stories about members of the Afghan National Army learning how to find and disable Improvised Explosive Devices at the Joint Security Academy, Southwest, amd Afghan farmers receiving free vaccinations for their cattle. Hosted by Petty Officer Dustin Diaz. Afghanistan

This edition features stories about An overnight operation that saw Afghan and coalition forces take out several insurgent leaders in Paktiya province, and U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsmen at Camp Leatherneck teaching Afghans Combat Lifesaving Skills. Hosted by Petty Officer Dustin Diaz.

This edition features a stories on how Coalition Forces teamed with Afghans to make Southern Afghanistan a safer place and Soldiers and Airmen of Task Force Currahee have spent their tour in Afghanistan clearing out Insurgents in Paktika Province. Air Force Staff Sgt. Will Bracy embedded with their fourth Brigade Combat Team, and reports on one of the missions. Sound bite includes Sgt. 1st Class Randy Shorter from Clarksville, Tenn., HHC 1-506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, Platoon Sgt. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz.

This edition features a stories on how Coalition Forces targeted a Haqqani Network Senior Leader in Khost Province, Afghanistan and how the Zabul Provincial Reconstruction Team is wrapping up the final mission of its tour on a high note. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz.

This edition features stories about an Taliban member turning himself in to Afghan and International Security Assistance Forces, and the Korean Provincial Reconstruction Team training and mentoring future generations of Afghans. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz. Afghanistan,

This edition features stories about Soldiers with the U.S. Army marksmanship unit teaching Afghan National Army soldiers advanced weapons training and Soldiers using biometric information to identify potential insurgents. Afghanistan. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz.

This edition features a story about the expansion of a high school and Afghan soldiers are helping their own people with humanitarian aid. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz. Afghanistan

This edition features stories about Afghan National Police making the first step in improving their capabilities in Lagham province, Afghanistan and Afghan soldiers taking the lead on air drop operations after weeks of on the job training Produced by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz.

This edition features stories on soldiers from Paktiya province’s 2-45th Agribusiness Development Team assessing repairs needed for a damaged irrigation pond in Gardez district and soldiers with the 101st Airborne Division in Afghanistan consulting with and building relationships with Afghan civilians while investigating a damaged school building. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz. Includes soundbites from Army 1st Lt. Kent Ryan, from Hartford, Iowa, - team leader, Civil Affairs Division Afghanistan, B Co., 404th Civil Affairs Battalion.

This edition features a stories on how Afghan and U.S. Forces are teaming together to remove the Insurgent threat in Kunar Province, Afghanistan and how in some countries women struggle to obtain equality and independence as Air Force Staff Sgt. Jessica King reports. The women in Parwan Province, Afghanistan are no different, but they are getting a little help from an American woman serving with the Kentucky Agribusiness Development Team. Sound bite includes Maj. Bobbie Mayes, Women's Empowerment Coordinator, Kentucky ADT, Hometown: Lawrenceburg, Ky., Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz.