Freedom Watch Update

(Story 1) In war time, advances in medical research studies have saved lives while in Afghanistan. Story by Sgt. Susan Noga. (Story 2) U.S./Afghan Soldiers work together to build an observation point on the front lines of Afghanistan. Story by Airman Jimmy Moreland, hosted by Sgt. Jacob Connor. Includes sound bites from Maj. Nathan Whitlock, SFAT Team Leader and Lt. Col. Susan Dukes PhD., Research Team Deputy Director. Also available in high definition.

Soldiers and U.S. State Department personnel traveled to the Akram boys school in Kandahar to join their Afghan National Police partners in handing out school supplies to the students. Soundbite includes Paul McFeaters - Kandahar City Stabilization Team. Story by SPC Matt Kuzara, hosted by SrA Evan Mills. Also available in High Definition.

Saving lives is always important, especially on the battlefield. Senior Airman Monique Benedict travels to Forward Operating Base Salerno, Afghanistan to follow one unit who does just that. Soundbite includes CPO. Christopher Luna - Hospital Corpsman. Produced by SrA Monique Benedict and hosted by SGT Jacob Connor. Also available in High Definition.

Members of the 203rd Army Corps and 3-320th Field Artillery Regiment conduct a live fire while training members of the Afghan National Army. Story by Staff Sgt. John Briggs, hosted by Staff Sgt. Nathan Parry. Also available in high definition.

Social scientists serve as specialized interpreters for Coalition forces in Afghanistan. Soundbite includes Michelle Keeton - Human Terrain Analyst. Produced by SGT Nathaniel Phillips and hosted by PO1 Jason Heavner. Also available in High Definition.

Freedom Watch Update - Oct. 23

(Story 1) The 438th Medical Detachment's Food Procurement Team checks for food safety and sanitation for troops serving in Afghanistan. Story by SGT Susan Noga (Story 2) ISAF members put together a softball tournament in Kabul, Afghanistan. Story by SrA Cameron Currie, hosted by SrA Evan Mills

SSgt Kendric Belfield travels throughout Afghanistan to make sure all deployed servicemembers get around-the-clock access to American programming on AFN. Soundbite includes SSgt. Kendric Belfield - AFN Theater Maintainer, Hometown: Newport News, VA. Produced by SrA Monique Benedict and hosted by SSgt. Nathan Parry. Also available in High Definition.

Marines and Sailors with Regimental Combat Team 7 participate in counter improvised explosive device (CIED) lane training aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. The training familiarizes the service members with ordnance recognition, enemy tactics, ground sign awareness, threat detection, and downed vehicle procedures. Story by Cpl Kowshon Ye. Includes sound bites from Jesse Pickerill, Instructor and Lance Cpl. Randle McCain, Scout Observer. Also available in high definition.

Servicemembers receive assistance at Bagram Air Field as they cast their absentee ballot for the upcoming general election. Story by Staff Sgt. Anna Rutherford, hosted by PO1 Jason Heavner. Includes sound bites from CW2 Kimberly Wilson, 1st Sustainment Brigade and 1st Lt. Samuel Weber, Voting Assistance Officer. Also available in high definition.

Service members attend a ceremony for what is hoped to be the beginning of the end of illiteracy in Zabul Province, Afghanistan. Story by SGT Susan Noga and soldiers of the 264th Route Clearance Company clear and secure the roads of Eastern Afghanistan while taking direct fire. Story by LCpl Ivan Vasquez. Hosted by SSgt Nathan Parry. Also available in High Definition.