Freedom Watch Update

This edition features a story how Coalition Forces and Afghan Forces captured a Taliban Facilitator in Nangarhar Province. Also, rebuilding efforts in Afghanistan only work if the Afghan people get the real story of what is happening. Lance Cpl. Benjamin Harris explains how Afghan media is working with Coalition Forces to report the truth. Sound bite includes Lt. Col. Patrick Seiber, Public Affairs Director, Combined Joint Task Force 101 (CJTF 101), Hometown: Amarillo, Texas. Produced by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Harris.

This edition features a story how a group of Afghan students graduated from an English class in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan this month. Army Sgt. Ginifer Spada tells us how us Soldiers attended the ceremony and brought some donations for the school with them. Sound bites include Noor Mohammad Mufa, School Headmaster and Capt. Paul Sipe, Alpha Company Commander, 1STB, 1BCT, 101 ABN, Hometown: Clarksville, Tenn. Hosted by Lance Cpl. Clayton Rogers.

This edition features a story on how the Afghan National Army and Afghan National Security Forces along with U.S. Coalition Forces spent four days at an Observation Point in Logar Province, Afghanistan. Lance Cpl. Clayton Rogers report from inside one of the local villages where the Troops met with its key leaders. Sound bite includes 1st Lt. Jonathan Damalougiei, Street Level Engager. Produced by Lance Cpl. Clayton Rogers and Hosted by Staff Sgt. George Maddon.

U.S. and coalition forces are doing all they can to win the hearts and minds in Afghanistan. That means combating negative information that's fed to the Afghan public. Air Force Staff Sgt. Yoshi Shinzato tells us what one unit is doing to change the way Afghans see U.S. and coalition forces with a snap of a photo. Includes sound bites from Staff Sgt. Christopher Hummel, 17th Public Affairs Assistance Team, Photojournalist Instructor. Hosted by Lance Cpl. Clayton Rogers.

U.S. forces have reduced the number of fatalities on the battlefield by providing advanced medical care for the wounded, Air Force Staff Sgt. Yoshi Shinzato tells us what one unit is doing to help Afghan forces do the same. Includes sound bites from Sgt. Sara Block, 2-44 Air Defense Artillery Medical Instructor, and Afghan National Army Sgt. Mohsin Jafari, Medical Instructor.

This edition features a story on how in Afghanistan, when the frigid air sets in, a lot of the Insurgent attacks cool down as well. Lance Cpl. Clayton Rogers takes us to the Pull-Lee-Alam District in Logar Province where Coalition Forces took advantage of the situation. Sound bites include Spc. Tyrik Holmes – Supply Specialist, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division. ANA Col. Sanam Guhul – Commander, 4th Brigade, 203rd Corps. Produced by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Harris. Hosted by Lance Cpl. Clayton Rogers.

This edition features a story on how the Silver Star is the third highest medal awarded to any U.S. Service Member who shows valor in the face of the enemy. Tech Sgt. Robert Hempel takes us to Forward Operating Base Kunduz, Afghanistan, where one Soldier received the prestigious award. Sound bites include Sgt. Daniel Stein – Squad Leader, 1st Battalion , 87th Infantry Regiment and 1st Lt. David Provencher – Silver Star recipient, 1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment. Produced by Tech Sgt. Robert Hempel and Hosted by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Harris.

This edition features a story on how for U.S. and Coalition Forces to go home, Afghan Forces must be ready for anything. Staff Sgt. Yoshi Shinzato tells us what one unit is doing to prepare Afghan National Army members for military life. Sound bites include Pfc. Frederick Brown – Military Advisor, 1-17 Headquarters Service Battery Field Artillery, Capt. Phil Durkin – Military Advisor, 1-17 Headquarters Service Battery Field Artillery, Hometown: Sparta, N.J. and Lt. Col. Nagibullah Khan – Afghan Commander Regional Military Training Center East. Produced by Staff Sgt. Yoshi Shinzato. Afghanistan. Hosted by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Harris.

Vehicle Rollovers have claimed many lives at home and in convoys... Even with experienced drivers, most Afghans don't even own cars... But if you're in the Afghan National Army, you may be requires to travel in convoys. Staff Sgt. Yoshi Shinzato tells us what one unit is doing to prepare Afghan forces for a bumpy ride. Includes sound bites from Spc. James Seely, 1-17th Field Artillery Regiment, Spokane, Wash., Spc. Dennis Padgett, Sheffield Village, Ohio, Spc. Darryl Edwards, Atlanta, Ga., Sgt. Ryan Jordan, Douglasville, Ga., and E-7 Abdul Bari Hejrat, Squad Sgt. Produced by Spc. Adam Dineen

U.S. Forces have been working to rebuild Afghanistan with the help of local contractors. Staff Sgt. Yoshi Shinzato tells us what one Provincial Reconstruction Team is doing to correct construction issues. Includes sound bites from Capt. Phillip Hinson, Provincial Reconstruction Team, Paktiya province, Project Inspector. Hosted by Lance Cpl. Clayton Rogers