Freedom Watch Update

This edition features a story about the De Dadi Sapper Challenge fun run. Hosted by Sgt. Jacob Connor. Also available in high definition.

Military Working Dogs in Kandahar, Afghanistan work in the same conditions as their human counterparts, in order for them to continue fighting and keeping troops safe they need extra care to keep them mission ready, that is a primary mission for one medical unit. Soundbite includes MAJ. Bryan Hux - Veterinarian, 438th Medical DET and SGT. Joshua Knight - Military Dog Handler. Produced by SGT. Susan Noga. Hosted by SGT. Jacob Connor. Also available in High Definition.

At the end of a service members enlistment or commission they have a choice to stay in or get out. Marine Corporal Michael Lopez takes us to Combat Outpost AB Band (AH Band) where a few soldiers decided to continue on with their military careers. Soundbites include SGT. Walter Maldonado - Cavalry Scout and SGT. Michael Martin - Cavalry Scout. Produced by Cpl. Michael Lopez and Hosted by SrA. Monique Benedict. Also available in High Definition.

Air Force Aircrewmen at Kandahar Air Field work hard to maintain flight equipment to keep F-16 pilots safe. Includes interview with Tech. Sgt. Toby Vice, Aircrewman, 157th Fighter Squadron and Lt. Col. Scott Bridges, F-16 Pilot, 157th Fighter Squadron. Also available in high definition.

A program entitled "Afghan Hands" aids the ISAF in accelerating transition of responsibilities to the Afghan government and its national security forces. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Jason Heavner. Also available in high definition.

An Army unit in Ghazni province clears the main supply route, that runs from Kandahar to Kabul, of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). Hosted by Senior Airman Monique Benedict. Includes sound bites from 2nd Lt. James Wallace, Platoon Leader. Also available in high definition.

Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 2 (VMAQ-2), stationed out of Bagram Air Field, fly EA-6B Prowlers to support the ground troops in Afghanistan. Soundbites include Capt. Dan Gibbon - EA-6B Pilot and Capt. Garon Taylor-Tyree - EA-6B Electronics Officer. Produced by SSgt Neal Uranga and Hosted by SrA Monique Benedict. Also available in High Definition.

A Material Recovery Team with the 365th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion conduct salvage operations to gather old operational equipment at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, to donate to re-deploying units thus saving taxpayers money. Story by SrA Monique Benedict. Hosted by PO1 Jason Heavner. Also available in High Definition.

Soldiers from the 426th Civil Affairs Battalion visited Afghan villagers to foster relationships in the Spin Boldak district. Story by SSG Katie Gray. An Air Force Master Sergeant at Shindand Air Base makes sure all communication systems are constantly up and running. Story by SrA Monique Benedict. Hosted by Cpl Michael Lopez. Includes sound bites from Spc. Katie Lindroth, 426th Civil Affairs Battalion and Master Sgt. David Sexton, NCOIC, Network Management. Also available in high definition.

Soldiers from 373rd/82nd Airborne at COB Giro provide overwatch on top of a hill in Ghazni Province. Story by Cpl. Michael Lopez. Dental Officers of the 2nd Brigade Support Battalion travel throughout the Kandahar province to fulfill the dental needs of soldiers in the field. Story by SGT Mark Kuzara. Hosted by SrA Monique Benedict. Also available in high definition.