Freedom Watch Update

Freedom Watch Update - August 29

Army MEDEVAC pilots at FOB Salerno talk about "Dust Off", an evolution that dates back to Vietnam, which entails getting wounded service members safely out of harms way via helicopter. Hosted by Marine Sgt Jimmy D. Shea, Story by SrA Monique Benedict

Four Afghan pilots get certified as helicopter pilots under the instruction of Army pilot Lt. Col. Jeff Bouma, which marks the first time Afghan pilots have been certified within the country of Afghanistan in 30 years. Hosted by Cpl Michael Lopez, Story by LCpl Ivan Vazquez. Includes sound bites from Lt. Col. Jeff Bouma, Team Chief and 1Lt. Ahmad Bakhshi, Flight School Graduate. Also available in high definition.

Spc. Tianna Waite, from 115h MPAD, reports from Bagram Air Field about the Education Center and how it benefits the troops that are deployed to Afghanistan who are pursuing a higher education. Hosted by SrA Monique Benedict, Story by SPC Tianna Waite. Soundbites from Jose Castillo, Maj. Jacob Hogue, Sgt. Nicholas Smith. Also available in high definition.

Helicopter maintainers of the 158th General Support Aviation Batallion discuss their pride and what it means to support the mission by keeping the choppers in the air. Hosted by SrA Monique Benedict and Produced by SGT Jacob Connor. Also available in High Definition.

Marines from 3rd Batallion 8th Marine Regiment volunteer their time to help donate supplies to elementary school kids in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Jason Heavner, Story by LCpl Ivan Vazquez. Includes sound bites from Cpl. Dustin Mills and Lance Cpl. Anthony Parvitt, Volunteers and Bashir Abdul, Teacher. Also available in high definition.

Water purification specialists at Camp Marmal deal with the growing demand of water. Story by Sgt. Jacob Connor. Hosted by Senior Airman Monique Benedict.

Marine Corps utility specialists at Forward Operating Base Nolay work around the clock to make life comfortable on the base. Soundbites include SGT. Tyler Reuter - Bulk Fuel Specialist. Produced by SGT John Jackson and Hosted by SrA Monique Benedict. Also available in High Definition.

First story: Members of the 151st Engineer Company clear routes in Zabul Province, Afghanistan. Story by SGT Susan Noga. Second story: Marine scout snipers with Regimental Combat Team 6 provide overwatch during Operation Helmund Viper. Story by Cpl Ed Galo

Hosted by PO1 Jason Heavner

*Women's Equality Day-Long

Servicemembers at Bagram Air Field hold a Women's Equality Day Observance Ceremony. Story by Sgt Jimmy D. Shea

*Women's Equality Day-Freedom File

*Women's Equality Day-Radio

*Women's Equality Day-Prime Cuts

*Enduring Freedom-SGT Daniel Buzard

Profile on Sgt Daniel Buzard, Petersburg, Alaska native, Dustoff Flight Medic, stationed at FOB Salerno

Soldiers from the 624 Vertical Construction Company build office spaces and living quarters to prepare for an upcoming reorganization of forces on Forward Operation Base Lightning in Afghanistan. Includes sound bites from Col. Robert Benjamin, FOB Lightning Commander, Staff Sgt. Jason Pierce, 624th Vertical Construction Co., Pvt Emadudin Mohanned, 4th Support Kandak Engineering Co. and Sgt. Patrick Brennan, 624th Vertical Construction Co. Also available in high definition.

Power-lifting competition at Kandahar Airfield. Soundbites from Spc. Barbara Charles, Sgt. Terry Hanner. Produced by Airman Jimmy Moreland. Hosted by Petty Officer Jason Heavner.