Freedom Watch Update

After an incident left a bird down at FOB Shank, Soldiers, Airmen and Civilians work together to move a heavy load off the runway and service members stationed at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, welcomed a special visitor who is part of military history. Soundbites include LTC. Gil Mestler - FOB Shank Garrison Commander and Maj. Gen. (Ret) Chuck Yeager - U.S. Air Force Test Pilot. Produced by SGT. Aaron Braddy and SSgt. Josh Rosales. Hosted by SPC. Fred Brown. Also available in High Definition.

This edition features stories about the role of a guard who protects base assets and personnel and Customs Inspectors. Hosted by Spc. Fred Brown. Includes sound bites from Pfc. Ian Stocks, Guard and Staff Sgt. Keleen Wilson, Customs Inspector. Also available in high definition.

This edition features a story about the end of tour for Task Force Arctic Wolf and a Women's Shura. Hosted by Spc. Fred Brown. Includes sound bites from Col Todd Wood, Brigade Commander and Brig. Gen. Khatool Mohammadzai, Afghan National Army. Also available in high definition.

As the troop drawdown deadline comes closer the Afghan National Army takes the reins of operation by conducting self led air insertion missions and at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan the Army's oldest division nicknamed the "Big Red One" assumes authority of the base. Soundbites include CPT. Scott Krasko - ANA Mentor, CPT. Hussein - ANA Commander, MG. Daniel Allyn - 1st Cavalry Division Commanding General and MG. William Mayville - 1st Infantry Division Commanding General. Produced by SGT. Seth Barham and Cpl. Tia Nagle. Hosted by MC2. Zulema Sotelo. Also available in High Definition.

Service members and civilians paid tribute to one soldiers sacrifice by participating in the first of many runs held in his name at Forward Operating Base Salerno and and Army Reservist stationed at Bagram Airfield celebrate the continuation of two services. Soundbites include 1SGT. Marcus McClain - Run Coordinator; LTG. Curtis Scaparrotti - Commander, ISAF Joint Command and SGT. Alyssa Doudna - 305th Military Police. Produced by SPC. Eric James Estrada and MSgt. John Cronin. Hosted by MC2. Zulema Sotelo. Also available in High Definition.

Service members support the mission all across Afghanistan and when they're injured no matter the time or location members of Task Force Talon are there to support them and a key Air Force leader pays a visit to Airmen at Kandahar Airfield to thank them for their service and to discuss the challenges the Air Force will overcome in the future. Soundbites include CPT. Robert Grumbo - Flight Surgeon and Gen. Norton Schwartz - Chief of Staff U.S. Air Force. Produced by SPC. Fred Brown and TSgt. Burt Traynor. Hosted by MC2. Zulema Sotelo. Also available in High Definition.

This edition features a story about Country singer Toby Keith visiting Kandahar Air Field and Combat Medics at Forward Operating Base Eagle training Afghan National Army soldiers in first aid. Includes sound bites from Toby Keith, Country Music Star, and Staff Sgt. Josh Boyer, Combat Medic. Hosted by Spc. Fred Brown. Also available in high definition.

This edition features a story about keeping good communication on the battlefield and President Obama's visit with service members in Bagram Air Field. Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Zulema Sotelo. Includes sound bites from Capt. Garick Lue-Chung, 5th A.N.G.L.I.C.O. Also available in high definition.

There are many jobs that go into supporting the war effort, soldiers like SGT. Justin Lannom can often find themselves working outside their normal duties to complete the mission and at Forward Operating Base Lagman, Afghanistan servicemembers can save lives with a simple donation SFC. Walter Talens tells us about this life saving opportunity. Soundbites include SGT. Justin Lannom - S-4 NCOIC and SGT. David Suddah - Medical Lab Technician. Produced by SFC. Walter Talens. Hosted by MC2 Zulema Sotelo. Also available in High Definition.

When it comes time for some heavy lifting at FOB White House, one Marine gladly bears the burden of being on call 24/7 and at Bagram Airfield soldiers of steel work hard to help reduce the wasting of valuable resources in Afghanistan. Soundbites include Cpl. Christopher Gregory - Heavy Equipment Operator and SPC. Stuart Richley - Welder. Produced by LCpl. Tyler Reiriz and SSgt. Josh Rosales. Hosted by MC2 Zulema Sotelo. Also available in High Definition.