Freedom Watch Update

Soldiers with Combined Task Force 4-2, deployed at Forward Operating Base Masum Ghar, got a treat for the holidays as they were visited by a comedian, a country singer, and three athletes courtesy of the USO. Story by SGT Kyle Burns, hosted by SGT Jacob Connor. Available in high definition.

SGT Jacob Connor joins a unit in Ghazni Province as they travel through one of the most dangerous areas in Afghanistan. Hosted by SrA Evan Mills.

Soldiers with Bravo Battery/232 First Infantry Division, located at Forward Operating Base Boris, teaches the Afghan National Army to fire artillery rounds so they can one day take on the independent role of maintaining peace and stability in the country of Afghanistan. Soundbite includes SSG. Barry Stewart - Supervising ANA. Produced by A1C Jean-marc Betreaud and hosted by SGT Jacob Connor. Also available in High Definition.

The Sergeant Audie Murphy Club at Kandahar Air Field brought out the talent at Kandahar Air Field and gave back to the community. Story by PO1 Peggy Trujillo, hosted by PO1 Jason Heavner. Available in high definition.

Soldiers from Charlie Company, 2-16 Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, train the Afghanistan National Army in Andar, Ghazni Province, Afghanistan. Story by SGT Jacob Connor, hosted by SrA Evan Mills. Includes sound bites from Capt Daniel Harrison, 2-16 Company Commander. Also available in high definition.

Members of the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team redeploys back to their home but before they do, they must assess their equipment for their relieving command. Story by SrA Cameron Currie, hosted by A1C Jean-marc Betreaud

Secretary of the Air Force and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force meet with deployed Airman at Kandahar Air Field. Soundbites include CMSAF James Roy - Chief Master Sergeant, USAF and Michael Donley - Secretary of the Air Force. Story by SSgt. Shaun Hostutler, hosted by PO1 Jason Heavner. Also available in High Definition.

For the Afghan National Army to take the lead in their country, they need to learn particular skill sets, such as reading maps. Army Sergeant Jacob Connor goes to eastern Afghanistan to see an Army unit make sure the A-N-A has the knowledge to do that. Soundbites include CPL. Nathan Kriss - Alpha Battery, 2-32 FA. Hosted by A1C Jean-marc Betreaud and produced by SGT. Jacob Connor. Also available in High Definition.

A U.S. Military Training Advisory Group (MTAG) Frequently travels to an Afghan military hospital to advise Afghan doctors on the developement of their healthcare system. Includes sound bites from CDR Steven Yaden, Medical Advisor. Also available in high definition.

(Story 1) Senator Mitch McConnell visits deployed servicemembers at Kandahar Air Field. (Story 2) A1C Jean-marc Betreaud talks to a Soldier who had the rare opportunity to speak to a world leader - the president of Germany. Hosted by SGT Vincent Pedican. Available in high definition.