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U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Esther Kim, Officer-in-Charge of Aircraft Services for the 89th Aerial Port Squadron, talks about working with the U.S. Department of State and Department of Defense personnel to help process Afghanistan evacuees as part of Operation Allies Refugee (OAR) and Operation Allies Welcome (OAW). Kim and a team of over 20 Port Dawgs, assigned to 89th Airlift Wing, supported a short-notice tasker to go to Dulles International Airport, Va., Aug. 23, 2021, to help set up initial operations to process evacuees as they arrived in the U.S. from overseas. Dulles was initially the only reception hub for Afghan evacuees first arriving in the U.S. where they were processed and treated before being transported to temporary housing locations at military bases across the U.S. (U.S. Air Force video by Tech. Sgt. Kentavist P. Brackin)
This edition features stories on Afghans taking the lead in Wardack Province and FOB Gamberi. Marines conduct a live fire range, The Rapid Equipping Force turns ideas into solutions, A National Guard unit provides support from above and cooks build Morale. SSG Lyndsey Prax, PV2 Christina McKenzie, SSG Daniel Sullivan, SGT Christopher Tobey, SSG Haley Zimmerman, SGT Rodney Roldan, SGT Joe De La Pena
This edition features stories on Retrograde operations in Kandahar and Bagram, Marines provide fires support to the ANA, DLA sells White Goods to Afghan businesses, Afghan Hands provides logistic support to the ANA and a military working dog team trains for IED detection and US troops hand over another base in the Sangin district to the ANA. SFC John Fries, PFC Christina McKenzie, SGT Rodney Roldan, SGT Christopher Tobey, SGT Chiquita Pena, SSG Christy Dispennette, SGT David Ogden.
This edition features stories on an Afghan foot patrol, a new drainage tunnel and power generation plant in Bagram, a mine clearing unit, transfer of a US base to the Afghan Army and a special reunion for two Navy Sailors. Also available in high definition.
This edition features stories about a NATO mass casualty exercise, a new Afghan courthouse, Afghan National Army training, Marine aerial reconnaissance missions, theater response training, and a new airport hotel in Kandahar.
This edition features stories about the Sergeant Major of the Army, presence patrols, Afghan battlefield training, Afghan National Police and a medevac crew receiving recognition. Also available in high definition
This edition features stories on a sewer treatment plant, extraction training, B-Hut removal, Afghan National Army training and Marines receiving an award.
This edition features stories on a new Afghan army EOD team completing a training course and a Afghan run border check point. Also available in high definition
This edition features a story about how during the month of Ramazan, Muslims from all over the world take this time to reflect on their lives and their faith. Marine Sgt. Todd Crowell met an Imam who helps Muslims at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, when no one else can. Soundbite Includes Abdul Kaisken - Linguis/Imam. Produced by Sgt. Todd Crowell and hosted by Airman 1st Class Marshall Hunsaker.
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta just visited service members at Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan. Sgt. Andrew Milner was there as he made the trip particularly special for two Marines. Includes sound bites from Staff Sgt. Shawn Vernon, Purple Heart recipient from Fort Worth, Texas and Cpl. Brian Digley from Southlake, Texas.
Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 has been at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan for about a month now. They run constant operations, but as Sgt. Andrew Milner discovered, this can’t be maintained without continual maintenance of their UH1-Y(Yankee) Venoms, or super Hueys, and their AH-1 Cobras.
In his fourth battlefield circulation, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy showed his appreciation for Airmen deployed to Kyrgystan, Afghanistan and South West Asia. During his week long visit, Chief Roy visited several forward operating bases and camps. Chief Roy spoke with Air Force Sgt. Joshua Peargin about his trip to the AOR.
This edition features stories about U.S. service members working to preserve history and improve media capabilities in Paktika Province and Soldiers working at the Post Office on Bagram Air Field doing their best to play Santa to the troops and get presents and parcels arriving on time. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Jessica King.
This edition features stories about Afghan and coalition forces detaining several suspected insurgents throughout Northern and Eastern Afghanistan, and U.S. Soldiers conducting Counterinsurgency operations and forging relationships. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz.
This edition features stories about members of the Haqqani network being killed or captured during an operation by Afghan and coalition forces, and helicopters flying slingload missions to deliver essentials to remote forward bases. Produced by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz
This edition features a story on the UH-1Y "Yankee" helicopter and it's improved capabilities for Marines in the close air support mission in Afghanistan. Produced by Senior Master Sgt. Keith Baxter.
This edition features a story on the handing over of close air support in Southern Afghanistan to the Maryland Air National Guard. Produced by Senior Master Sgt. Keith Baxter.
This edition features a story about Children from local schools visiting an Afghan Air Force hangar. Produced by Staff Sgt. Craig Rader. Afghanistan
This edition features a story on the medical facilities at FOB Wolverine and some upgrades that will improve their capabilities. Hosted by Sgt Wyatt Harper. Aghanistan
Afghanistan - This edition features a story about the retirement of the UH-1 November (Huey).
This edition features a story on Canadian police officers bringing a boxing match to the service members at Kandahar Air field in Afghanistan.
This edition features stories on U.S. Soldiers and Afghan soldiers disposing home made explosives and NBA and WNBA players playing a basketball game with service members in Afghanistan. Hosted by Senior Airman Jamie Ciciora
This edition features stories on the groundbreaking ceremony for a new road construction project in the Panjshir province and motor transport Marines in southern Afghanistan discussing the dangers of their mission. Hosted by Senior Airman Jaime Ciciora.
This edition features stories about the U.S. military building a new barracks with mud, and the medical evacuation team at Bagram Air Field. Hosted by Senior Airman Jaime Ciciora.
This edition features stories on Soldiers searching a weapons compound and drug lab and Marines training a Afghan police force. Hosted by Senior Airman Jaime Ciciora
This edition features stories about U.S. Soldiers meeting with Afghan officials to discuss plans for improving life in the area, and Airmen that cross train to support their mission. Hosted by Senior Airman Jaime Ciciora.
This edition features stories on Afghan and coalition forces killing insurgents in a successful mission near a recently-discovered bomb factory, a band composed of Airmen from Manas Air Base perform for children in a nearby town, a humanitarian aid mission providing clothing and supplies to Afghan civilians. Hosted by Senior Airman Jaime Ciciora.
This edition features stories on a improvised explosive device robot operator and a burn clinic in Farwah which has treated a young infant multiple times for burns suffered in a cooking accident.
This edition features stories on Afghan and coalition forces killing insurgents barricaded within a compound, constructing an Afghan military facility in the Farah province and Soldiers learning new skills to apply in their current mission. Hosted by Senior Airman Jaime Ciciora.
This edition features stories on Afghan security forces kill a senior al-Qqida leader, a civil is killed by ISAF forces after they suspected he was a suicide bomber, a Massachusetts firefighter donates an ambulance to an Afghan community. Hosted by Sen. Airman Jaime Ciciora.
