Learning English may have been just another class for some, but for a few Afghan women walking for hours just to attend it is much more. Soundbites include Farida - English Student, LCpl. Angela Coyle - New Zealand Signal Corps and Sahar Raymi - Interpreter. Hosted by SrA. Alina Richard. Also available in High Definition.
Bravo Troop 371 Cavalry Squadron conducts one last mission, Operation Sledgehammer which was a four day air assault to cut off the Taliban's northern routes and therapy dogs at FOB Salerno.
This edition features a story about an engineer member of the New Zealand Provincial Reconstruction Team who plays the bagpipes. Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Zulema Sotelo. Includes soundbites from Cpl. Robert Skerten - Royal New Zealand Engineer.
This edition features stories on Army Sappers conducting engineering missions and clearing improvised explosive devices to ensure the safety of ground forces and the Army's 1st Cavalry band performing for St. Patrick's Day at Bagram Air Field. Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Zulema Sotelo. Stories produced by Lance Cpl. Christofer Baines and Sgt. Elliot Chodkowski. Includes soundbites from Spc. Christopher Compagnone, Army Sapper, and Sgt. Elliot Chodkowski, 1st Cavalry Division band. Also available in high definition.
This edition features a story about the precision necessary in construction and a Veterinarian at Bagram Airfield. Includes sound bites from Petty Officer 3rd Class Mark Caudle, Navy Seabee and Capt. Matthew Reed, Bagram Veterinary Clinic OIC. Hosted by Lance Cpl. Christopher Baines.
In the midst of combat Task Force Lobos pilots and their crew fly with confidence knowing that their soldiers make it a priority to ensure their aircraft is air worthy. Soundbites include SGT. Corey Christensen - TF Lobos Crew Chief. Produced by LCpl. Christofer Baines. Also available in High Definition.
In the history of US combat their has always been a warrior directing fire a forward position Cpl. Tia Nagle introduces us to a modern day soldier keeping the enemy at bay and as US Forces continue moving to a supporting role, the Afghan Uniformed Police take more responsibility using lessons learned to operate independently. Soundbites include SGT. Dustin Kibler - Joint Fires Observer and 1st Lt. Craig Dangel - Logistics Officer. Produced by Cpl. Tia Nagle and Sgt. Michael Cifuentes. Hosted by Spc. Fred Brown, Afghanistan. Also available in High Definition.
This edition features a story about Afghans returning to a town and resuming their lives and the role of Bulk Fuel Specialists. Includes sound bites from Maj. Joseph Jackson, Advisor, and Staff Sgt. Tirrell Enoch, SNOIC, Fuel Form. Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Zulema Sotelo. Also available in high definition.
This edition features a story about Marines using solar panels to power their equipment. Includes sound bites from Cpl. Cody Cook and Staff Sgt. Antony Washington, GREENS System. Hosted by Spc. Fred Brown.
In Afghanistan some soldiers make it their job to go out looking for explosives and IED's, ensuring the way is clear for their brothers behind and in Helmand Province, Afghanistan you can find a Chaplain who is one of a kind. Soundbites include SPC. Giovanni Sims - Route Clearance Specialist and LTC. Avi Weiss - Chaplain. Produced by Cpl. Tia Nagle and SSG. Daniel Symonds. Hosted by SPC. Fred Brown. Also available in High Definition.
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Features stories about military service members serving in Afghanistan. Provided by American Forces Network Afghanistan.