Freedom Watch Update

One of the challenges in Afghanistan is finding ways to develop some of the more remote villages. Lance Cpl. Benjamin Harris tells us how one Army company found a unique way to raise money for a Parwan province village. Includes sound bites from Spc. Jared Watson, Combat Engineer, 832nd Engineer Company, Fort Madison, Iowa.

This edition features a story on how U.S. and Coalition Troops work hard everyday to provide security and stability. Staff Sgt. James Zannetti takes us to Ghazni Province where agribusiness and good old fashion relationships building are key to mission success. Sound bites include Army Capt. Pete Sabo, Civil Affairs Team Leader. Army Maj. Robert Mullen, Texas Agribusiness Development Team IV from Srping, Texas. Produced by Staff Sgt. James Zannetti.

This edition features a story on Gen. David Petraeus and Command Sgt. Maj. Marvin Hill visiting troops around Afghanistan over the holidays. Hosted by Air Force Staff Sgt. James Zannetti. Produced by Tech. Sgt. Rebecca Zannetti.

This edition features stories on a border coordination conference at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan and the Texas Agribusiness Development Team IV assessing a slaughterhouse in Ghazni, Afghanistan. Hosted by Air Force Staff Sgt. George Maddon.

Afghans who once posed a threat to U.S. and coalition forces are changing their ways and working for peace. Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz attended the latest Reintegration Shura in Kandahar City, and brings us this report. Includes sound bites from Abdullah Shah, Former Detainee Assistance Force, VADM Robert Harward, Commander, Combined Joint Interagrncy Task Force 435, and Abdum Karim, Khosrow village elder

Development in Afghanistan means getting workers and supplies to their destinations. Lance Cpl. Benjamin Harris tells us how Afghans and U.S. service members are working together in Paktika province to make transportation a little easier. Includes sound bites from Lt. j.g. Jason Buswell, Inspector, Provincial Reconstruction Team Paktika, hometown; Carroll, Iowa.

This edition features a story on how blood donations help save the lives of service members in Afghanistan. Produced by Staff Sgt. Toshi Shinzato.

Winning the war in Afghanistan means earning the trust of the people. Lance Cpl. Benjamin Harris tells us how a team in Paktika province is winning the hearts and minds of the Afghan people through their youngest generation. Includes sound bites from Lt. j.g. Tamora Holland, Provincial Reconstruction Team Paktika Medical Officer, from Pittsburgh, Pa.

This edition features a story on how they may not have fireworks, but U.S. and Coalition Forces at Forward Operating Base Farah in Farah Province, Afghanistan had no problem celebrating 2011. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jessica King shows us how the Troops in western Afghanistan put their blood, sweat and tears into bringing in the new year. Sound bites include 2nd Lt. Aaron Destefano - Event Coordinator and Airman 1st Class Augustus Pfohl - Adventure Run Participant. Produced by Staff Sgt. Jessica King.

This edition features a story on how building roads is one of the key ways a country can develop its infrastructure and spark economic growth. We went to Khost Province, Afghanistan where U.S. Military members met with Afghan contractors to offer guidance as well as monitor their progress on a nine million dollar project. Sound bites include Petty Officer 1st Class Phillip Brewer - PRT Engineer and 1st Lt. Howard Ross - PRT Team Leader. Produced by Lance Cpl. Clayton Rogers.