Freedom Watch Update

This edition features a story about how Afghan Airmen and Soldiers secure a local area in Spin Boldak, Afghanistan and a story about how Marine Corps General John R. Allen Commander of NATO and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan sent 20 runners in Kabul on there way for the Marine Corps Marathon or MCM Forward by blowing the start whistle. The 26.2 mile run allows runners that participate in the run to test their endurance in unfriendly terrain. Soundbites include Benjamin Ranta - Event Coodinator, COL. Gary Johnson - Commander, 504th Battlefield Intelligence Group. Produced by SSgt. Jose Rodriquez and hosted by SSgt. Melissa Hay. Also available in High Definition.

This edition features a story about how MRAP's have been fitted for the Under Body Improvement Kit and a story on the AFCENT Band "Top Cover". Soundbite includes MC2 Erick Holmes. Produced by SSgt. Melissa Hay. Produced by Tech Sgt. Zachary Melin, Afghanistan. Also available in High Definition.

This edition features stories on 368th Engineer Battalion and 1st Stryker Brigade helping build and support Route Aggah and Combat Outpost Lion and technicians and engineers of RDECOM working to make improvements to equipment used by service members in the field. Hosted by Air Force Staff Sgt. Melissa Hay. Produced by Tech. Sgt. Shane Cronin and Spc. Nigel Robinson. Includes soundbites from Staff Sgt. Dyron Merriweather of 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Sgt. Maj. Matthew DeLay, NCOIC, RFAST-C, RDECOM, and Marty Eaton, executive officer RFAST-C, DA civilian. Also available in high definition.

This edition features a story about a weapon system that's making it's way into infantry units that can change the fight. Air Force Staff Sgt. Chad Usher was with the gunners taking it out for a demonstration. Sound bites from Spc. Nicholas Feaster, U.S. Army, Carl Gustov Assistant Gunner and Sgt. Grant Smith, U.S. Army, Carl Gustov Gunner. Available in high definition.

This edition features stories on the first newly trained female pilots in the Afghan air force and a group of coalition forces on Bagram Airfield conducting counter-insurgency against terrorist networks using non-traditional weapons. Hosted by Air Force Staff Sgt. Melissa Hay. Also available in high definition.

Soldiers battle Improvised Explosive Devices (IED's) in Afghanistan. EOD is spreading their knowledge to other units to battle these deadly weapons. Sound bites from Capt John Kennedy, Blow in Place OIC, EOD, Kayvee Weinkle-Gaston, Blow in Place Instructor and Spc. Levi McCauley, Blow in Place Student. Available in high definition.

This edition features a story on Contracting Officer COIN. There is a sound bite from Gen. John Allen, ISAF Commanding Officer. produced by SSgt. Melissa Hay, AFN Afghanistan. Also available in high definition.

This edition features a story about how Marines celebrated the Marine Corps Birthday in Kabul, Afghanistan and another story about how many Air National Guard units deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Soundbites include Maj. Gen. James Laster - Deputy Chief of Staff ISAF Joint Command and SMSgt. Steven Willis - 455th Production Superintendent. Produced by SSgt. Dana Morgan and hosted by SSgt. Melissa Hay. Also available in High Definition.

Resupplying troops in a forward deployed location in Afghanistan could be easier with alternative methods. Petty Officer Erick Holmes tells us what the Rapid Equipping Force is studying. Sound bites from Hon. Katherine Hammack, Assistant Security of the Army for Installations, Energy, Environment. Sgt. Maj. Matt DeLay, NCOIC RFAS-C and Gunnery Sgt. Jonathan Wetzold, Personal Security Detachment Commander, 1/6.

This edition features a story about Osprey Maintenance and Afghan Medical Training. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Melissa Hay. Available in high definition.