Freedom Watch Update

U.S. service members continue to work with their Afghan counterparts in training their military to prepare for the security transitions in July. Not only does this mean training Afghans to be able to fight insurgents in their country, but also teaching them how to train future generations of Afghan soldiers to fight. Spc. Adam Dineen shows us how one unit is getting the Afghan National Army in Paktika province to train it's own. Includes soundbites from 2nd Lt. Ubaid Urhaman and 1st Sgt. Wali, both with the Afghan National Army.

This edition features a story on a quick reaction force team which turned support specialists into a combat ready force. Produced by Petty Officer Santos Huante. Soundbites from Sgt. Timothy Rozwalka, Staff Sgt. Reginald King.

There are places in the world where religious tolerance and cultural diversity are not respected. Lance Cpl. Clayton Rogers takes us to the Blue Mosque where Afghan reporters shed light on U.S. forces support and acceptance of different religious faiths. Includes soundbites from Farooq Sadat - Tolo TV reporter and Mullah Halimi - Mosque priest. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Marshall Hunsaker.

This edition features a story on how with ten years of U.S. presence in Afghanistan, many Soldiers have had to deal with the rigors of combat. Leaders from Fourth Brigade, One Hundred First Airborne Division, tell us about a program they've developed to help their Soldiers cope with the stresses of deployment. Sound bite includes Maj. Randy Robison - Task Force Curahee Chaplain and Sgt. Maj. Joseph Singerhouse - 4th Brigade, 101st Airborne Division. Produced by Spc. Adam Dineen. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Marshall Hunsaker.

This edition features a story about how with Afghan Forces scheduled to assume full responsibility for providing security in 2014, they must first master their weapons. Afghanistan. Staff Sgt. Yoshi Shinzato tells us just how far the Afghan National Civil Order Police have to come. Sound bite includes ANCOP 1st Lt. Khangha - Afghan Instructor Regional Training Center Laghman. Produced by Staff Sgt. Yoshi Shinzato. Hosted by Cpl. Benjamin Harris.

This edition features a story on how self-sufficient training centers that can produce a highly trained police force are essential to a country striving to maintain civil order. Air Force Staff Sgt. Yoshi Shinzato tells us what a group of soldiers are doing to help prepare Afghan police force for full transition. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Marshall Hunsaker. Produced by Air Force Staff Sgt. Yoshi Shinzato. Includes soundbites from Spc. Francis Markley - student advisor, C244 Air Defense Artillery from Philadelphia, Pa., Spc. Christian Clasper - student advisor, C244 Air Defense Artillery from Long Island, N.Y., and ANCOP Capt. Awalgull - vehicle checkpoint instructor.

After decades of war and strife, Afghanistan is at a critical point in their history. With coalition forces scheduled to end major operations in 2014, security will be needed more than ever. Air Force Staff Sgt. Yoshi Shinzato tells us what Afghans are doing to secure their future. Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Cody Hitson. Includes soundbites from Spc. Richard Coley - student advisor, 14J Air Defense Artillery, from Pensacola, Fla., and ANCOP 3LT Shawlai Haqmal - Afghan general subject instructor.

This edition features a story on officials recognizing Afghan soldiers who completed a new course of training. Helping the Afghan National Army become self-sufficient requires them to develop a variety of skills. Produced by Airman 1st Class Marshall Hunsaker. Hosted by Lance Cpl. Clayton Rogers.

For Afghan Forces to keep the peace, they must be prepared for anything, including close quarters combat. Staff Sgt. Yoshi Shinzato tells us what Afghan Police hand to hand combat is all about.

This edition features a story about how more Afghans are stepping up to defend their country from radical forces, and it poses a big threat to terrorist groups. Air Force Staff Sgt. Yoshi Shinzato tells us how a simple Afghan Police ceremony symbolizes a new beginning for future of Afghans everywhere. Sound bites include 1st Lt. Will Andrews - Site Commander, Regional Training Center Laghman, Hometown: Nampa, Idaho. Produced by Staff Sgt. Yoshi Shinzato. Hosted by Marshall Hunsaker.