Freedom Watch Update

This edition features a story on a training course for female service members to prepare them to participate in female engagement teams. Female engagement teams play a vital role in communicating with Afghan women due to cultural sensitivities. Produced by Marine Cpl. Kevin Beebe. Hosted by Sgt. Jenn Casanova. Includes soundbites from Lt. Col. Linda Holloway, Regimental Combat Team-East FET coordinator, and Petty Officer 2nd Class Ericka Hall, FET training student from Temecula, Calif. Also available in high definition.

This edition features a story on coalition forces patrolling the area of operation surrounding Combat Outpost Wilderness, in the Khowst province of Afghanistan. Produced by Air Force Staff Sgt. Melissa Hay. Hosted by Sgt. Rachel Badgeley. Includes soundbites from 2nd Lt. George Thompson, platoon leader Task Force Duke. Also available in high definition.

This edition features stories on an Afghan National Security Forces meeting and a forward surgery team. Hosted by Air Force Staff Sgt. Melissa Hay. Stories produced by Cpl. Daniel Wulz and Staff Sgt. Chad Usher. Includes soundbites from Col. Mike Brown, director of ANSF development for RC-Southwest and and Lt. Col. Mike Woll, general surgeon.

Afghan and U.S. Medics work together to assist local nationals in the Khowst province of Afghanistan. Army Sgt. Rachel Badgeley has more.

Deployed military members in the Middle East rely heavily on aircraft. When a C-130 has engine troubles, the propulsion team in southwest Asia is there to help. Senior Airman Michelle DeMers shows us the importance of the C-130 Back-Shop. Sound bites from Sgt. Brandon Smith, Aid Station NCOIC and Airman 1st Class Anthony Fortunato, Aerospace Propulsion Journeyman.

This edition features a story on key elements to the reconstruction of Afghanistan includes infrastructure, security and agriculture. The harsh environment of Afghanistan makes it hard to grow quality crops. Petty Officer Tristan Miller takes us to a province where they're truing Afghans to improve their agriculture development. Produced by PO3 Tristan Miller, Mohammad Wajafah, Instructor. Also available in high definition.

This edition features a story about how it takes a continuous flow of supplies to keep a base operational. Air Force Staff Sergeant Chad Usher met with soldiers keeping the flow of supplies safe and moving in Afghanistan. Soundbite includes Sgt. Abdul Mossura - Afghan National Civil Order Police. Produced by Tech Sgt. Shane Cronin, Staff Sgt. Chad Usher and hosted by Staff Sgt. Melissa Hay. Also available in High Definition.

Coalition forces in Afghanistan are helping turn over control to their government through Provincial Reconstruction Teams, who still play a strong role in many evolutions. Petty Officer Erick Holmes was with a PRT and tells their story. Sound bites from Commander Elizabeth Greenert, Executive Officer, PRT Khost, and Dr. Gul Ahmad Shah, Khost City Doctor

This edition features a story about how medical care is a rare and valuable resource in Afghanistan. A military Ophthalmologist traveled to train medics how to conduct eye exams. Air Force Staff Sergeant Chad Usher was there as local Afghans improve their vision. Soundbites include LTC. Mark Reynolds - Opthalmologist and MSgt. Chris Kammermeier - USFOR-A Theater Fire Chief. Produced by SSgt. Chad Usher. Hosted by SSgt. Melissa Hay. Also available in High Definition.

This edition features a story about how fire prevention week is well underway and the Bagram Air Field Fire Department is making a big push to educate service members and civilians. Soundbites include James Crawford, Fires Prevention Specialist. Produced by PO3 Tristan Miller. Afghanistan. Also available in High Definition.

This edition features a story about how PRT Khost continues overseeing the transition of authority to the Afghan government in its area. They also work with a village who’s traditions set the example for the country. Petty Officer Erick Holmes tells us more. Soundbite includes CDR. Bradley Brewer – Commanding Officer, Provincial Reconstruction Team Khost. Produced by PO2. Erick Holmes, Afghanistan and hosted by SSgt. Melissa Hay. Also available in High Definition.