Freedom Watch Update

During the transition period in Afghanistan, soldiers of the Khost Provincial Reconstruction Team are working with the district government to improve relations between the local people and their leaders and Army Staff Sgt. Daniel Symonds reports as soldiers at Camp Leatherneck pay tribute to two fallen soldiers. Soundbites include LTC. James Blashford - Civil Affairs Team Leader and CPT. Robert Cooksey - 96th Transportation Co. Produced by Cpl. Michael Lopez and SSG. Daniel Symonds. Hosted by SrA. Monique Benedict. Also available in High Definition.

The top enlisted member in the military paid a visit to service members in Afghanistan to talk about Gen. Martin Dempsey's priorities for today's military. Soundbite includes Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia - Senior Enlisted Advisor to CJCS. Produced by TSgt. Nicholas Kurtz and hosted by A1C. Laura Yahemiak. Also available in High Definition.

As the drawdown of coalition forces comes near Afghan National Security Forces are taking more responsibility and members of the Security Forces Advisory Team 28 are mentoring Afghan Uniform Police Officers at a provincial sub-station in the city of Tarin Kowt. Soundbites include TSgt. Dwayne Bazinet - Security Forces Advisor and CPT. Justin Smith - SFAT 28 Commander. Produced by SrA. Monique Benedict and SSG. Robert Souza. Hosted by SSgt. Josh Rosales. Also available in High Definition.

This edition features stories on the commissioning of the Afghan National Army's special mission wing and the 1st Infantry Division rock band "Aggression Without Limit (AWOL)" performs for service members at Forward Operating Base Fenty. Hosted by Senior Airman Monique Benedict. Segments produced by Tech. Sgt. Dominique Dickens and Staff Sgt. Alexis Ramos. Includes soundbites from Gen. Sher Mohammad Karimi, ANA Chief of Staff, and Sgt. Richard Ingle, band member. Also available in high definition.

This edition features stories about the Military Police that secure the Kabul helicopter landing zone, and Afghan National Police graduating from an Investigators Training course. Hosted by Marine Sgt. Jimmy D. Shea. Also available in high definition.

Before Afghan Air Force pilots can begin undergraduate pilot training, they must have a strong ability to communicate using the English language. Senior Airman Monique Benedict takes us to Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan where future pilots begin their journey. Soundbite includes LCDR. Matthew Pescador – OIC, Thunderlab. Produced by SrA. Monique Benedict. Hosted by Sgt. Jimmy D. Shea. Also available in High Definition.

This edition features a story on instituting a program for the Afghan National Army to license their own soldiers for heavy equipment. Also available in high definition.

Deployed service members may not have all the comforts of home; but most troops still have easy access to essentials like fuel and water. Senior Airman Monique Benedict shows us what it takes to make sure warriors in remote locations have the bare necessities and for Harrier Jets flying missions over Southern Afghanistan, its up to Marine Aerial Refuelers with Transportation Squadron 152 to keep them in the air. Soundbite includes SSG. Joseph Turner - 2668 Transportation Company and Capt. Mark Bock - Co-pilot. Produced by SrA. Monique Benedict and Amn. Jimmy Moreland. Hosted by SSgt. Josh Rosales, Afghanistan. Also available in High Definition.

This edition features stories about U.S. and Afghan Soldiers conducting a presence patrol and Afghan children learning English as a second language. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Jason Heavner. Includes sound bites from 1st Lt. Christopher Persons, 164 Armor Platoon Leader and Capt. John Green, Volunteer. Also available in high definition.

This edition features a story about Afghan police recruits graduating from Spin Boldak Police Academy in Southern Afghanistan. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Jason Heavner. Includes sound bites from 1st Lt. Mohammed Naim, Training Center Deputy Commander. Also available in high definition.