Freedom Watch Update

The United States Army Reserve has served the Nation since it's formation in 1908 and today's soldiers bring their civilian sector skills to the mission in Afghanistan and Afghan service members and their coalition counterparts work together to gain the trust of a local Afghan community. Soundbites include 1LT. Matthew Brandow - 689th Route Clearance Company and 1LT. Matt Hickey - Platoon Leader. Produced by Cpl. Tia Nagle and SSG. Mark Decker. Hosted by SSgt. Josh Rosales. Also available in High Definition.

This edition features a story about Afghan National Army Special Forces aiding a local community and Marines in the Afghan National Interdiction Unit destroying insurgent cash crops. Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Zulema Sotelo. Includes sound bites from Col. Billy Shaw, Special Operations Advisor Group Commander and Sgt. James Mobley, Scout Sniper Team Leader. Also available in high definition.

This edition features a story about U.S. forces transitioning control to the Afghan military and Marines and Afghans celebrating a National holiday. Hosted by Spc. Fred Brown. Includes sound bites from Maj. Judah Lyons Helicopter Pilot and Gunnery Sgt. Brian Stirrat, Police Advisor Team. Also available in high definition.

Throughout the decade long war in Afghanistan many warriors have made the ultimate sacrifice, Bagram Airfields Joint Task Force Paladin EOD unit held a ceremony to honor their memory. Soundbite includes CSM. Michael Woods - Memorial Coordinator. Produced by SPC. Fred Brown and Hosted by Cpl. Tia Nagle. Also available in High Definition.

Army Engineers bring Afghans closer together as they create roads through the rugged Afghanistan terrain that serve both local and military projects and keeping in touch with loved ones during deployments can be difficult, but Marines and Sailors in Regimental Combat Team 6 now have a new way to keep families informed while in Afghanistan. Soundbites include SPC. Scott Pearce - 980th Engineer Battalion, 1LT. B.C. Hardin - 980th Engineer Battalion and 1st Lt. Tyler Miller - RCT-6 Information. Produced by SGT. Crystal Madriz and Cpl. Ed Galo. Hosted by SPC. Fred Brown. Also available in High Definition.

This edition features a story about Afghan security and the first Afghan Local Police graduation. Includes sound bites from Capt. Daniel Gwosch, A Co. 1-508th PIR Commander and Sgt. 1st Class Brett Stuart, ALP NCOIC, 489th Civil Affairs Battalion. Hosted by Tech Sgt. David Whitecar.

This edition features a story about . Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Zulema Sotelo. Includes sound bites from Maj. Ben Robinson, Marathon Runner and Lt. Col. Trent Carpenter, 71st EACS Commander. Also available in high definition.

This edition features a story about the Afghan Army continuing to provide security to their community. Includes sound bites from Capt Michael Nolan, Commander and Sgt. 1st Class John Alvarez, Liaison for CENTCOM to NTM-A. Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Zulema Sotelo. Also available in high definition.

As the drawdown of coalition forces in Afghanistan quickly approaches Regional Training Center Mazar-E-Sharif took part in two ceremonies to mark the beginning of this transition and Army Reserve Soldiers use their civilian based skills as they move outside the wire alongside their active duty counterparts helping small villages throughout Afghanistan. Soundbites include CPT. Bruno Gonzales - Chief of Training, RTC Mazar-E-Sharif and SFC. Brett Stuart - 489th Civil Affairs Battalion. Produced by SrA. Jael Laborn and CPL. Tia Nagle. Hosted by LCpl. Christofer Baines. Also available in High Definition.

This edition features stories on the 123rd Infantry Brigade preparing for a mine sweeping patrol and an Army psychologist taking a dog with her when visiting troops for counseling. Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Zulema Sotelo. Produced by Petty Officer 2nd Class Patrick House. Includes soundbites from Pfc. Michael Armstrong, 123rd Infantry Brigade, and Capt. Katie Kopp, brigade psychologist. Also available in high definition.