Freedom Watch Update

This edition features a story on how the future of Afghanistan rests on the young minds willingness to educate themselves to improve the conditions for the next generation. Lance Cpl. Clayton Rogers takes us to the Korean Vocational Training Center where the Koreans are giving 85 Afghan students the tools they’ll need to succeed in this endeavor, literally. Sound bite includes Ahmad Rishaed – Electricity Dept. Class Leader and Ahmad Nawid – KVTC Instructor. Produced by Lance Cpl. Clayton Rogers. Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Cody Hitson.

Korea, Vietnam, even the American Revolutionary War had one thing in common, Joint military cooperation with France. Petty Officer Cody Hitson shows how this ongoing partnership continues in Afghanistan. ncludes sound bites from Capt. Joshua McLean, Fire Support Officer, Task Force Red Horse.

This edition features a story on the Afghan air force working with International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) troops to keep their countrymen stocked with supplies while stationed at remote bases in Nuristan province. Hosted by Lance Cpl. Clayton Rogers. Story reported by Sgt. Ginifer Spada. Produced by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Harris. Includes soundbites from Col. Jim Sturgeon - IJC Air Ops Control Center, Col. Mohammad Zahir Sadait - Zone 1 Representative, Afghan Border Police, Capt. Joyce Louden - Provost Marshall, Task Force Bastogne, Combined Joint Task Force 101.

Afghanistan's Ministry of Public Health and Special Operations, Task Force East, hosted the first regional medical seminar for nine of the eastern and northern provinces. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Dominique Dickens introduces us to a Soldier who 's doing his part to improve the country through medical training. Includes sound bites from Sgt. John Desrosiers, Flight Medic, Sher Ahmad Nayel, Clinical Aide, Badakhshan province. Produced by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Harris.

This edition features a story on coalition forces conducting route clearance patrols in the Nawa valley in Kunar province, Afghanistan as part of their mission to provide safety and security for the Afghan people by keeping the paths safe. Hosted by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Harris. Produced by Air Force Staff Sgt. James Zannetti. Includes soundbites from Capt. Bryce Higgins - commander, 744th Engineer Company, 54th Engineer Battalion, from Layton, Utah.

This edition features a story on how the Air Force's U-Two has been flying reconnaissance missions for over fifty-five years. More recently, the U-Two has been a key player in gathering intelligence over Afghanistan and Iraq. Senior Airman Michael Cowley shows us one of the key roles to getting this plane in the air. Sound bite includes Senior Airman Reynato Ancheta - Aerospace Physiology Technician, 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron. Produced by Senior Airman Michael Cowley. Hosted by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Harris.

With U.S. forces scheduled to draw down in 2014, Afghans must do all they can to assume responsibility for its own freedoms. Air Force Staff Sgt. Yoshi Shinzato tells us what accomplishments Afghans have made to prepare for this day. Includes sound bites from Nazal Mahmad, ANA Graduate, Sgt. 1st Class Armando Astello, Event observer, HSB 1-17th Field Artillery Regiment. Hosted by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Harris.

This edition features a story on how the programs at Freedom Restoration Center help service members at Bagram, Afghanistan to manage various difficulties involved in deployment. Hosted by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Harris. Produced by Lance Cpl. Clayton Rogers. Includes soundbites from Sgt. 1st Class Kelly Jones, non-commissioned officer in charge of Freedom Restoration Center.

This edition features a story on how I.E.D.'s and illegal munitions pose a significant problem for Coalition Forces and Afghan Forces face the same challenges. Air Force Staff Sgt. Yoshi Shinzato tells us what Soldiers are doing to teach Afghan Forces how to deal with an explosive situation. Sound bites include Sgt. 1st Class Rodney Russell - 1-84th EOD Explosive Hazard Reduction Course, Combat Engineer, Hometown: Lakewood, Ohio and Sgt. Blaine Vernon - 1-84th EOD Explosive Hazard Reduction Course, Combat Engineer, Hometown: Slatington, Pa. Produced by Staff Sgt. Yoshi Shinzato. Hosted by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Harris.

This edition features a story on how Afghan President Hamid Karzai announced security transitions throughout Afghanistan. Also, Army Sgt. Sarah Goss tells us how communities came together to save one little girl. Sound bite includes Lt. Col. John Newman - Operation Outreach Volunteer, Hometown: Indianapolis, Ind. Produced by Sgt. Sarah Goss and Hosted by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Harris.