Freedom Watch Update

This edition features a story on how never leaving a fallen comrade not only applies to fellow Soldiers, but those outside the Military as well. Sgt. 1st Class Stephanie Widemond shares with us a story of a Soldier who exemplifies the Warrior Ethos. Sound bite includes Spc. James Story – Soldiers Medal Recipient, 3rd Battalion, 321st Field Artillery and Maj. Gen. James Huggins – Commander 82nd Airborne Division. Produced by Sgt. 1st Class Stephanie Widemond. Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Santos Huante. Afghanistan .

Fuel is a hot commodity in Afghanistan. Lance Cpl. Clayton Rogers takes us to Forward Operating Base Sharana, where the 801st Brigade Support Battalion Fuel Platoon, The largest fueling section in Afghanistan, supports Operation Enduring Freedom around the clock. Includes sound bites from Sgt. Eric Buterbaugh, Accountability NCOIC, and Spc. Ebony Bobbit, Fuel Specialist. hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Santos Huante.

U.S. Soldiers often work under tough conditions as they fight the war in Afghanistan... so stress and depression can easily affect job performance. Air Force Staff Sgt. Yoshi Shinzato tells us what a Soldier is doing to beat back the blues. Includes sound bites from Staff Sgt. Malachi Watkins, Transportation Import NCO, Musician, Severna Park, Md.

This edition features a story on how as the mission of Coalition Forces in Afghanistan begins focusing on the self-sustainment of the country’s economy, Soldiers are providing educational needs to local farmers. Petty Officer Cody Hitson introduces us to a group of Soldiers in Parwan Province who ensure that mission’s success. Sound bite includes Army Lt. Col. Aaron Polston, Kentucky Agri-Business Development Team Agricultural Expert and Dr. Arif Aqil, Parwan Province livestock and animal health manager, Director of agriculture, irrigation and livestock. Produced by Petty Officer 2nd Class Cody Hitson. Hosted by Lance Cpl. Clayton Rogers.

This edition features a story on how for U.S. Army Units; the greatest advantage at their disposal is the Report they create with the local Afghans. Petty Officer Santos Huante takes us to Kapisa Province, Afghanistan where two units are building that Report with two Afghan Technical Schools. Sound bite includes Maj. Fred Bates, KY Agri-Business Development Team Surplus Funds Officer and 1st Lt. Matt Kuehl, Rule of Law Coordinator, TF Red Bulls. Produced by Petty Officer 2nd Class Santos Huante.

This edition features a story on how every Soldier in Afghanistan has a unique, yet equally important roll to fill, whether fighting on the front lines or providing logistical support. Petty Officer 2nd Class Cody Hitson shows us one group of Soldiers who provide support to the Afghan economy. Sound bite includes Col. James Floyd, ADT-2 Veterinary Corps Officer from Shreveport, La. Produced by Petty Officer 2nd Class Cody Hitson. Hosted by Lance Cpl. Clayton Rogers.

The ground support equipment mechanics under Bravo Company, 801st Brigade Support Battalion pulled in all of their equipment for full service and maintenance. Lance Cpl. Clayton Rogers caught up with these mechanics at Forward Operating Base Sharana to learn more about their job. Includes sound bites from Lt. Col. David Preston, 801st Battalion commander, Pvt. Michael Boen, All Wheel Vehicle Mechanic, Spc. Danica Armstrong, Fork Lift Operator, and Spc. Ryan Gehringer, All Wheel Vehicle Mechanic. Produced by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Harris.

Secretary of Defense, Robert Gates, made a stop at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, to visit with the staff of Craig Joint Theater Hospital. As Air Force Staff Sgt. Larry Moore tells us, the visit wasn't just a check up on operations at one of the busiest Hospitals in the region, but also an opportunity to honor some of America's Wounded Warriors. Includes sound bites from Col. Christian Benjamin, Commander, 455th Expeditionary Medical Group.

Taking care of battlefield injuries quickly can make all the difference in a patient's treatment. Lance Cpl. Benjamin Harris explains how a team of U.S. medical evacuation Soldiers trained their Afghan National Army counterparts how to get wounded off the battlefield and into proper care. Includes sound bites from Staff Sgt. Bart Prouty, Flight Medic, 10th Aviation Brigade. Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Cody Hitson.

This edition features a story on how a new medical procedure at Craig Joint Theater Hospital in Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, is having a big impact on manpower, Air Force Staff Sgt. Yoshi Shinzato tells us what doctors are doing to return large numbers of Troops back to the battlefield. Sound bites include Lt. Col. Jamil Malik, Theater Consultant for Cardiology - Task Force MED East, Hometown: San Antonio, Texas and Senior Airman Yvette Gonzales - Aerospace Medical Technician, 455th Craig joint Theater Hospital. Produced by Staff Sgt. Yoshi Shinzato.