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[6] Chapel delivers holiday cheer in deployed environment
 In almost ten years of service as a military member, Capt. William Spencer, chaplain, had the good fortune of spending every holiday season carving turkeys on Thanksgiving and opening gifts with his wife and children on Christmas Day. Every season, that is, except this one.
(01/7/09)
[17] Airpower Summary for Jan. 4, 2009
 Coalition airpower integrated with Coalition ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan in the following operations Jan. 4, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials.
(01/7/09)
[20] Coalition forces shutdown roadside bomb network in Laghman Province
 Coalition forces killed 32 armed insurgents including one female, detained one suspected militant and destroyed two large caches of weapons, explosives and roadside bomb materials during an operation to disrupt the Taliban’s roadside bomb network in Laghman province, Jan. 6.
(01/7/09)
[6] 586th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron inactivates
 The accomplishments of the 586th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron are now content for the history books. Members of the squadron, including commanders, Airmen and sister service members, gathered in Camp Bucca, Iraq, on Dec. 22, 2008 to commemorate the inactivation of a squadron that has contributed significantly to the War on Terror.
(01/7/09)
[12] Bridging Generations of Military Service members
 On a snowy December morning a group of young Airmen set out to bridge the generational gap with a group of Kyrgyz veterans by sharing military experiences - past and present - over lunch on Dec. 19 at a restaurant in nearby Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
(01/7/09)
[20] Combined operations target road side bomb networks in Khost and Zabul
Afghan national police and coalition forces detained four suspected militants during operations targeting the Haqqani and Taliban terrorist networks in Khost and Zabul provinces, Jan. 5.
(01/6/09)
[19] Civil Service Road Crews in Salah ad Din
As security continues to improve in Iraq, a word permeates throughout all operations in the region: transition. While touring Salah ad Din’s roads you cannot deny its progress: cleaner roads, improved Iraqi checkpoints and bustling marketplaces. Another definitive proof of progress is the presence of a new group of community workers lining the streets wearing hardhats and reflective vests; using traffic cones and construction signs. This new group of workers is the Iraqi Civil Service Corps or CSC.
(01/5/09)
[21] Afghanistan deployed Marines deliver forward operating base building materials
 CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466 delivered more than 95,000 pounds of building materials to Marines operating in southern Afghanistan Jan. 2.
(01/5/09)
[21] Afghanistan’s Farah Provincial governor, key Marine Corps leaders meet
 Key leaders of the Farah province of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan met with senior leaders of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Afghanistan Jan. 3, to discuss the alliance’s progress and security advancements in the southwestern province.
(01/5/09)
[20] Governor of Farah meets with Marine Corps leaders
 Key leaders of the Farah province of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan met with senior leaders of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Afghanistan Jan. 3 to discuss the alliance’s progress and security advancements in the southwestern province.
(01/5/09)
[19] Effects of the Change-over from Echo, Juilet to Super Echo
During my tenure as an instructor in Advance Individual Training, I served as an instructor who validated the Program of Instruction for the new Super Echo military occupational specialty. From this experience, one of the issues that I know will affect Soldiers from the changeover to Super Echo is increased length of training and the increased pieces of equipment each Soldier will train on. The Echo’s training was seven weeks long; the Juliet’s training was five weeks long. Now that the MOS has been consolidated, everyone’s training will be uniform, which benefits the Soldiers.
(01/5/09)
[19] We Give Thanks
It has been a good month for the Outlaws. We celebrated Thanksgiving here with a good old fashioned football game. The first game kicked off with 3rd Platoon Renegades against 2nd Platoon, a.k.a. “The Dirty Deuce.” 3rd Platoon won the match and had a second game against Headquarters Platoon. This game defined 3rd Platoon as champions for turkey day. Then 2nd Platoon played Head Quarters and won with a three touchdown lead over the Dirty Deuce. Also, HQs learned that their star player was none other than the 1st Sgt. a.k.a. Richard “The Steam Roller” Seville. The old man dominated the field catching several passes and two touchdowns. Sgt. Nieves held the line allowing plenty of time for Pvt. 1st Class Chasteen to complete most of his important offensive plays.
(01/5/09)
[19] 561st Combat Heavy Construction Company
The 561st activated on Oct. 16, 2007, with only 22 Soldiers to begin the base of the Soldiers in the company which would grow to 165 in less than 60 days. As the First Sergeant the task was daunting, to say the least, but one of the biggest challenges was trying to fill the Company with the right MOSs. The Battalion CSM thinking ahead in February of 2007 had already seen that this would be a problem. He began requesting new Soldiers in preparation for deployment - 10 months out.
(01/5/09)
[19] Operation Humanitarian Assistance Mission
 The Soldiers of 1st Platoon, 571st Sapper Company, 5th Engineer Battalion, 555th Engineer Brigade woke early to prepare their vehicles for the mission that lay ahead. It would be a special day for the Soldiers of 1st Platoon, instead of their usual mission of route clearing, they were given the opportunity to interact with local Iraqis through a humanitarian assistance mission. These types of missions are favored by Soldiers because they get to practice their Arabic and interact with the locals in a positive way. The mission, named Operation Humanitarian Assistance Mission, delivered school supplies and other donated items to two local schools in dire need: Al Rega school and Tawan school. It was also a first combined operation between the Iraqi army and the 571st Sapper Company. It was an exciting and challenging mission; no one knew how gratifying it was going to be for the Soldiers of 1st Platoon.
(01/5/09)
[5] Multi-talented chaplain provides spiritual advice
 Most people pay little attention to a lawyer who is also a state representative. But what if he were to deploy as an Air Force chaplain caring for service members in Iraq?
(01/5/09)
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[16] 11.01.2008
Soldier begins fourth fundraiser overseas; Soldiers help voters beat state deadlines; USO Qatar increases support for family connections; New ambassador to Qatar honors 9/11 with tro...
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[19] 10.18.2008
Updates from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Forward Support Company - Fury, 570th Sapper Company, 571st Sapper Company and m...
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[16] 09.06.2008
Soldiers celebrate right to vote; Ramadan affects everyone at Camp As Sayliyah; Dingo promotes pet adoption overseas; Williams promotes a stronger community; Mixed marital artists meet war fighters; Ramadan Mubarak; Qatar enters fasting period; Safety is thicker than s...
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[2] 08.01.2008
Task Force 49 moves to Baghdad; Task Force Storm's second move in country; Task Force 49 takes reins of MND-C Combat Aviation Brigade; Ex-XO brings advice to B...
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[2] 07.01.2008
Task Force 49 leaves its mark; TF49 exceeds retention goals early; 'Fat Cow' provides aircraft fuel on the go; Parents watch graduation from down range; Task Force XII spouses get a taste of com...
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[16] 06.30.2008
Qatar base provides best Army safety program; Army medics share life-saving concepts in Qatar; College football coaches visit fans in Qatar; Medical opticians hit milestone in Qa...
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[2] 06.01.2008
Task Force 49 slated to move; TF49 Asian Pacific events draw thousands; Big Windy on the frontlines; MNC-I's fixed-wing workhorse; Confessions of a former...
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[2] 05.06.2008
Task Force 49 plays key role in Basra; Soldiers earn Marine patch; Task Force 49's newest Americans; 5-158 Aviation tops USAEUR re-up goals; Toby Keith visits; "Ask the ...
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[16] 05.04.2008
Qatar air ambulance available to rush military casualties; From ‘lean’ concept to ribbon cutting – in 18 months; USARCENT troops win safety award; Firefighters provide real-life training in Qa...
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[2] 04.08.2008
Task Force 49 tour extended; Soldier's aims to brighten Iraqi smiles; Married couple re-ups downrange; "Ask the ...
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[16] 03.11.2008
Third Army name changes to USARCENT, CAS Push up challenge, Qatar Military Spor...
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[2] 03.01.2008
Boxer dukes it out with Army's best; Soldiers' personal talismans take many forms; Iraq's no-frills airline; Through the night with "Big Win...
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[2] 02.01.2008
Snow blankets sands of Balad; Petroleum specialists respond to mass casualty; Couple celebrates in downrange ceremony; Al Taqaddum's lone Army medic holds down f...
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[2] 01.01.2008
Women take to the skies on Christmas;
Task Force 49 takes charge of MNC-I aviation ops;
WWE celebs make surprise visit;
Ohio grade-schoolers and Task Force 49 exchange gifts;
CBS Early Show features 2-147 Aviation Soldier's fam...
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[16] 01.07.2008
150,000th R&R Arrives in Qatar; Looking Back at 2007; Spiritual Resolutions; Dining Facility Earns Connel...
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[16] 11.01.2007
Desert Mesh out of Qat...
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 [6] The Rock Report: Chapel Team Strengthens
This edition includes a story on the Wing Chapel Team or the Rock Chapel and what opportunities it brings to the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing. Produced by Sgt. Jaime George. (01/2/09)
 [5] C-130s vs. Convoys Package
Package made from "C-130s vs. Convoys" in the B-roll section about how transporting cargo and personnel by air is safer than by land. Produced by Senior Airman Zachariah Lopez. (01/2/09)
 [5] C-130s vs. Convoys
B-roll of C-130 loadmasters preparing cargo and personnel for aircraft transport. Scenes include personnel involved in the C-130 missions talking to a military reporter about why air transport is better and safer than ground transportation and footage of C-130s being loaded and taking off. Also see "C-130s vs. Convoys" in the Packages section. Produced by Senior Airman Zachariah Lopez. (01/2/09)
 [11] A-10 Thunderbolt II 30MM Reloading
B-roll of Airmen inspecting and reloading 30mm rounds for the A-10 Thunderbolt II. Scenes include them loading the rounds onto machinery, footage of the conveyor belt machine taking off the plastic housing on the rounds, the Airmen inspecting the machine as it runs and an interview. Produced by Staff Sgt. Micah Theurich. (12/26/08)
 [11] A-10 Thunderbolt II Pilot - Capt. Fleming
Talks to a military reporter about his history as a pilot, his role as an A-10 pilot, changes in the mission since his last deployment to the area, what he likes best about his work and his family military service history. (12/26/08)
 [11] A-10 Thunderbolt II Pilot
B-roll of a pilot entering his A-10 Thunderbolt. Scenes include him making a final walk around the jet, starting of the engines, flight crew making final checks around the the aircraft and various aricraft taking off. Produced by Staff Sgt. Micah Theurich. (12/26/08)
 [11] Inspection and Maintenance on Guided Bomb Unit
B-roll of the inspection and maintenance of a guided bomb unit. Scenes include multiple Airmen inspecting a bomb, unloading it, perfrorming routine maintenance on multiple bombs and an interview. Produced by Staff Sgt. Micah Theurich. (12/26/08)
 [11] M-206 Countermeasure Flares
B-roll of the inspection and assembly of countermeasure flares. Scenes include Airmen getting instructions on handling the flares and assembling them into munitions boxes. Produced by Staff Sgt. Micah Theurch. (12/26/08)
 [11] Airman 1st Class Reinhart
Talks with a military reporter about his deployment, his day to day duties supporting the flight line with flares, flare builds to load on aircraft and the amount of flares that are used. (12/26/08)
 [5] Christmas in Iraq (B-roll)
B-roll of Soldiers decorating floats and having a Christmas parade. Scenes include various views of Soldiers decorating vehicles, various views of the vehicles being driven down a road and interviews with service members discussing spending the holiday overseas. Produced by Senior Airman Ted Froats (12/25/08)
 [5] Christmas in Iraq (Package)
Package about Soldiers turning vehicles in parade floats for a Christmas parade in Iraq. Produced by Senior Airman Ted Froats (12/25/08)
 [21] Delivery of Care Packages
B-roll of care packages being delivered by 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines, to Marines stationed on Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) throughout the Helmand and Farah Provinces of Afghanistan. (12/25/08)
 [10] Holiday Celebration Package
Package about a Chaplain and volunteers making rounds, on Christmas Eve, to deployed Airmen with hot chocolate and donuts and a visit from Santa Claus. Produced by Senior Airman Heather Stidham. (12/24/08)
 [5] Combat Lifesavers Course Package
Package about a combat lifesavers course. Scenes include service members giving first aid to various casualties. Produced by Senior Airman Ted Froats. (12/23/08)
 [5] Combat Lifesavers Course
B-roll of a combat lifesavers course. Scenes include service members giving first aid to various casualties. Produced by Senior Airman Ted Froats. (12/23/08)
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[21] Sgt. Alfonso
Talks with a WMKL-FM reporter in Miami, Fla., about his deployment to Afghanistan, his current mission, working out during his spare time and his family at home.
[5] Senior Airman Hartstock
Talks to a KIRO-AM reporter in Seattle, Wash. about his duties while he is deployed as well as what it like to be deployed during the holidays.
[5] Airman 1st Class Casillas
Talks to a WMKL-WMYE reporter about her duties and responsibilities writing flight reports for pilots in theater.
[21] Cpl. Angel
Speaks to a reporter about his job description, what he does with his free time, what the environment is like right now, spending Christmas overseas, sends a greeting to his family, his families military history, his father and brother being in different branches of service, and sends a holiday message to military families.
[10] Master Sgt. Sears
Talks to the Morrow County Independent in Ohio, about her duty in the military, celebrating the holidays, communicating with loved ones, reasons for staying in the Air Force and plans after the military.
[21] Cpl. Helmer
Talks to a New Jersey Herald reporter in Newton, N.J. about his duties responsibilities and what it is like being deployed on Thanksgiving.
[21] 24 Marine Expeditionrary Unit transfers authority to Special Pupose Marine
Col. Duffy W. White, 3rd Marine Regiment commander, assumed command of Special Purposse Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Afghanistan from Col. Peter Petronzio, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit commander, during a transfer of authority ceremony at Kandahar Air Field, Nov. 14.
[12] Capt. Gonzales
Talks to a Houston Chronicle reporter about his background growing up in Houston, how he met up with an old middle school friend when he performed at their base, growing up and his job working with plane-re fuelers. Audio only.
[12] Staff Sgt. Perez, Maj. Pickarg
Talk to a Houston Chronicle reporter in Houston, Texas, about a breakdance crew they help bring to Kyrgyzstan to play at Manas Air Base, their job titles, their background, growing up in Iowa and Texas, working with a management services team, how members of the crew knew members of the military that were in the audience, type of personnel that live at Manas Airbase and thanks everyone for their support. Audio only.
[2] Lt. Gen. Njoroge
Talks to an AllAfrica.com reporter in Stone Mountain, G.A. about his visit to the 2008 Land Forces Symposium, the challenges his country faces in terms of terrorism and the security situation in Kenya.
[14] Cpl. Singley
Talks to a Suburban Trends in Kinnelon, N.J., about the physical activities that will be focused on in the Battle of the Squads, how physical fitness tests prepare troops for the combat environment, what he finds rewarding about being a Marine, the role of troops in Djibouti, his military career plans, what he misses from home and the support he receives from home.
[8] Rear Adm. McKnight
Talks to a CNN Radio reeporter in New York, N.Y., about an incident involving a pirated vessel off the coast of the Horn of Africa, the condition of the sailors held captive by the pirates and the preparations taken for future missions near and around the Indain ocean.
[8] Rear Adm. McKnight
Talks to a USA Radio reporter in Dallas, Texas, about recent pirated incidents near the Indian, the profile of a modern day pirate, those most vulnerable to pirate attacks and the economic importance of securing the open seas.
[8] Petty Officer 3rd Class Rossi
Talks to a Narragansett Times in Wakefield, R.I., about his duties as a barber on his ship, how he chose to be in the Navy, interesting experiences he has had and different places he has been.
[8] Petty Officer Johnson
Talks to a Springfield News reporter about his time in the U.S. Navy, reasons for joining the U.S. Navy, observing Sept. 11, 2001, his duty, being focused on the mission he was given to carry out, the mood of fellow Sailors and how he's changed since the attacks.
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