Freedom Watch Update

This edition features a story on how after years of corruption, its no wonder that Afghan citizens can be critical of Afghan Law Enforcement, but with large improvements in training and strict enforcement of laws, the Police Force is regaining the people's confidence. Air Force Staff Sgt. Yoshi Shinzato tells us how Afghan Police Forces are strengthening trust among the people in Afghanistan. Sound bites include 1st Lt. Will Andrews - Site Commander, Regional Training Center Laghman, Hometown: Nampa, Idaho, ANCOP 1st Lt. Emal Zaroogh - S1 Police Participant and Atiqullah Sadad - Madrasa School Headmaster. Produced by Staff Sgt. Yoshi Shinzato. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Marshall Hunsaker.

The new Army Chief of Staff, General Martin Dempsey came to Afghanistan Friday. Lance Cpl. Clayton Rogers takes us to the medevac bay at Bagram Airfield where General Dempsey commends the Soldiers for their hard work overseas. Includes sound bites from Gen. Dempsey. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Marshall Hunsaker

This edition features a story about how breaking up the daily routine keeps people going in a deployed environment. Airman 1st Class Marshall Hunsaker visited and event that kept many on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, going and going, and going. Sound bites include Steve Pipes - Runner, John Lakness - Male Winner and Heidi Miller - Female Winner. Produced by Airman 1st Class Marshall Hunsaker. Hosted by Cpl. Benjamin Harris.

The service members in explosive ordnance disposal are responsible for handling improvised explosive devices. The deadliest weapons in Afghanistan. This job sometimes comes with a high price. Marine Cpl. Benjamin Harris shows us how the E-O-D community at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan paused to recognize twenty of their own heroes. Includes sound bites from Maj. Stacy Enyeart, Deputy Operations Officer, Combined Joint Task Force Paladin Headquarters.

This edition features a story about how military reenlistment's are a special occasion for service members to renew their commitment to their service. Marine Cpl. Benjamin Harris explains how this one was made unique by it's timing and special guest. Sound bite includes Gen. David Petraeus - ISAF Commander, Staff Sgt. David Cygan - 919th Inland Cargo Transfer Company, Hometown: Pinconning, Mich., and Sgt. Ashley Atwood - 919th Inland Cargo Transfer Company, Hometown: Cocoa Beach, Fla. Produced by Cpl. Benjamin Harris. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Marshall Hunsaker.

This edition features a story about while Coalition Forces are scheduled to end major operations in Afghanistan, Afghan Forces must take on even more responsibility, Air Force Staff Sgt. Yoshi Shinzato tells us how Afghan Police Forces are taking the lead in key areas. Sound bites include 1st Lt. Christina Kalogiros - Regional Training Center Logistics Adviser and Col. Abdul Maqsod - Afghan Logistics Officer. Produced by Staff Sgt. Yoshi Shinzato. Hosted by Cpl. Benjamin Harris.

A new system that will greatly improve the movement of supplies and cut costs is being implemented at Forward Operating base Deh Dadi Two. Petty Officer Santos Huante has more. Includes sound bites from Sgt. 1st Class Delando Mercer, Cargo Operations NCOIC, 302nd Inland Cargo Transfer Company. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Marshall Hunsaker

U.S. forces meet with local leaders in order to have an impact on the hearts and minds of local Afghans. Petty Officer Santos Huante has more. Hosted by Cpl. Benjamin Harris. Includes sound bites from Lt. Col. Austin Elliot, Battalion Commander, 530th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion and Wali Shah, Deh Dadi II District Governer, Balkh province, Afghanistan.

The use of new technology constantly changes the performance of daily tasks and reshapes how we view our surroundings. As Petty Officer Cody Hitson shows us, this is true for even the military. Includes sound bites from Capt. Jonathan Springer, Application Developer and Staff Sgt. Justin Wiggins, Application User. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Marshall Hunsacker.

This edition features a story on Task Force Bastogne providing fuel throughout Afghanistan. Soundbite from Capt. Melanie Shafer. Produced by Petty Officer Cody Hitson.