Freedom Watch Update

This edition features a story about how safety is always a concern in Afghanistan and security teams are the enforcers of the mission safety. Air Force Staff Sgt. Chad Usher went on a mission with a security team. Soundbites include Spc. Jason Cook - U.S. Army, Kansas ADT security, Kansas ADT, FOB Mehtar Lam, Afghanistan, Pfc. Cody Robbins - U.S. Army, Kansas ADT Security, Kansas ADT, FOB Mehtar Lam, Afghanistan and Staff Sgt. Ryani Pierce, U.S. Army, Kansas Secuirty, Kansas ADT, FOB Mehtar Lam, Afghanistan. Produced by Staff Sgt. Chad Usher and Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Erick Holmes.

Coalition forces suffered a huge loss this past weekend in eastern Afghanistan. Staff Sgt. Chance Smith has details from Bagram Air Field. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Marshall Hunsaker. Includes sound bites from Command Sgt. Major Marvin L. Hill, ISAF/USFOR-A Command Sgt. Maj.

A handful of American leaders have a rare chance to see where the rubber meets the road in Afghanistan and what its really like for the troops. Petty Officer Erick Holmes met up with some of those leaders and files this report. Includes sound bites from Gary Herbert, Utah Governor and Brian Sandoval, Nevada Governor.

This edition features stories about how proper evidence is needed to prove someone's innocence or guilt. AF Staff Sgt. Chad Usher went to Torkham Gate on the Afghanistan Pakistan border where Soldiers are logging biometrics of people crossing the border to acquire the evidence and local Afghans in the Paktika Province will begin to see some new faces. Marine Cpl. Kevin Beebe takes us to a ceremony that bids farewell to one task force and welcomes another. Soundbites include 1st Lt. Brad Rigg - Biometrics Collection Specialist - TF Biometrics, FOB Torkham and Col. Edward Bohnemann - Commander, 172nd Seperate Infantry Brigade. Stories produced by Staff Sgt. Chad Usher and Cpl. Kevin Beebe. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Marshall Hunsaker.

Bagram Airfield is known for a few things like being one of the largest bases in Afghanistan, but it is seldom known for the great food that's prepared for thousands of people everyday. Petty Officer 3rd Class Tristan Miller takes us to the Aviation Dining Facility for a taste of Bagram. Includes sound bite from Sgt. Scott Richards, First Cook.

The demand for air mobility support is rising as U.S. military forces press further into isolated areas. With a higher ops tempo for air drops, comes a greater need to have someone on the ground to make sure things go smoothly. Air Force Staff Sgt. Josie Anders has more. Anchored by Airman 1st Class Marshall Hunsaker.

Afghanistan's transition of authority and power moves across the country, not only making the country ready for its next era, but also forging bonds between American and Afghan troops. Petty Officer Erick Holmes tells us about one Soldier's newest friendships. Includes sound bite from Capt. Kenneth Stewart, 17 Public Affairs Det.

This edition features a story about how when people decide on a career field they tend to have a passion for that type of work. Petty Officer Tristan Miller introduces us to a soldier who has a dedication and flavor for the kitchen. Soundbites include Sgt. Scott Richards - First Cook and Pfc. Shawna Collette - Cook. Produced by Petty Officer 3rd Class Tristan Miller and hosted by Airman 1st Class Marshall Hunsaker. Afghanistan.

This edition features a story about how Task Force Black Hawk works together with U.S. AIDE to provide a unique service to Afghans. Soundbite includes John Rothenberg - USAIDE Field Program Officer. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Marshall Hunsaker and produced by Sgt. Anna Singletary. Afghanistan.

Afghan Air Force members meet legendary astronauts Neil Armstrong, Gene Cernan and Jim Lovell at NATO Training Mission Afghanistan headquarters in Kabul. Anchor, Airman 1st Class Marshall Hunsaker. Produced by Staff Sgt. Holly Roberts. Includes sound bites from 2nd Lt. Safia Feruzi, Aviation Student, Afghan National Air Force and 2nd Lt. Ahmadzai Kassat, Aviation Student, Afghan National Air Force.

This edition features a story about how resupply missions in Afghanistan are a fairly routine occurrence. Marine Cpl. Kevin Beebe tells about one out post where a resupply mission isn't so easy. Soundbites include 2nd Lt. Andrew Addis - Plt. Leader, C. Co.., 2nd Battalion, 28th Infantry. Produced by Cpl. Kevin Beebe and hosted by Airman 1st Class Marshall Hunsaker.