Freedom Watch Update

Forward surgical teams, or F-S-T's, are not your ordinary clinic with doctors only treating common colds or an ankle sprain. They are combat surgeons, nurses and technicians, trained and prepared to handle life threatening combat related injuries. Tech. Sgt. Robert Hempel takes us to Pol-E Khumari, Afghanistan.

Vice President Joe Biden arrived at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, January 11th. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Zanetti explains how this visit was deigned to assess progress and reinforce the U.S. commitment in the country. There are sound bites from CW3 Chris Cummings, 101st Airborne Division and Army Sgt. Mildred Batiste, 131 Transportation Company. Produced by Staff Sgt. James Zannetti.

This edition features a stories on how U.S. and Coalition Forces detained several Taliban leaders in Paktiya Province. Also, nobody likes to get left in the dark. Lance Cpl. Clayton Rogers takes us to Khost Province where PRT Engineers and city officials are trying to bring forth a brighter future. Sound bites include Lt. Cmdr. Robert Zhang - PRT Head Engineer. Hosted by Staff Sgt. George Maddon.

This edition features a story on how womens rights throughout Afghanistan have been an ongoing struggle. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jessica King tells us how women in Farah Province are helping to educate the locals on their rights as women in Afghanistan. Sound bites include Capt. Candace Park - Farah Female Engagement Team Leader and Lailuma Sadiqi - Farah Province's Director of Womens Affairs. Produced by Staff Sgt. Jessica King. Hosted by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Harris.

Clean, drinkable water is an important resource to sustain life. Tech. Sgt. Robert Hempel takes us to Panjshir, Afghanistan where two men have a vision to harness nature for this natural resource. Hosted by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Harris. Includes sound bites from Maj. Robert Paul, Veteriniarian for Cooperative Medical Assistance, and Najibullah Amin, CEO, Panjshir Mineral Water.

This edition features a story on how the struggle of everyday life can be hard at times, especially when safety is an issue. Air Force Staff Sgt. George Maddon takes us to Chamkani, Afgahnistan where contractors are building safeguards, one stone at a time. Sound bites include Capt. Christopher Gideon, RSC - East Senior ANP Engineer, Hometown: Stillwell, Okla. and Sgt. 1st Class Steven Merrill, RSC - East ANP Engineer NCOIC, Hometown: Lincoln, Neb. Produced by Staff Sgt. George Maddon. Hosted by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Harris.

This edition features a story on how the Nuristan Provincial Reconstruction Team is improving paths and safety in Kautiak village. Lance Cpl. Benjamin Harris tells us how. Also, Senior Airman Tarelle Walker tells us about a recent visit U.S. Senators made to Kabul, Afghanistan. Sound bite includes Senator Lindsey Graham – Republican, South Carolina. Produced by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Harris and Senior Airman Tarelle Walker.

This edition features a story how Afghanistan is taking control of its infrastructure, Lance Cpl. Benjamin Harris explains how the country plans to deal with Afghans who are a threat to National Security. Sound bite includes Vice Adm. Robert Harward, Commander, Combined Joint Interagency, Task Force 435 (CJIATF 435), Hometown: Coronado, Calif., and Pvt. Haseeb, Military Policeman, Battalion 1, Afghan National Army. Produced by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Harris.

Training never stops, even on a deployment. Lance Cpl. Benjamin Harris shows us how a group of medics keep their skills sharp while preparing for the worst. Includes sound bites from Pfc. Thomas Osienger, 101st Sustainment Brigade, and 1st Lt. Mya Morrison, Medical Operations Officer, 101st Sustainment Brigade.

Even though they're deployed to Afghanistan, service members at Bagram Air Field are doing their best to make a little girl smile back in the states. Lance Cpl. Benjamin Harris explains. Includes sound bites from Capt. Christopher Gideon, Neveah's father, RSC-East ANP Construction Engineer OIC, and Sgt. 1st Class Steven Merrill, RSC-East ANP Engineer NCOIC, Hosted by Staff Sgt. James Zannetti