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Operation Back to School brings Soldiers, Iraqi army, children together
 A combined effort between Soldiers, Airmen and the Iraqi army at Camp Taji, Iraq, brought much-needed school supplies to young Iraqi school children Oct. 7 at Al Abar Primary School – the first in a string of humanitarian efforts called Operation Back to School.
(10/10/09)
MRAP rollover training simulator saves lives
 According to Army statistics, 144 non-hostile related Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle rollover incidents were reported from Nov. 1, 2007, through March 31, 2008. U.S. service members increasingly use the MRAP in combat because of its ability to withstand improvised explosive devices. However, because of growing concern about the MRAP's susceptibility to roll, the MRAP Egress Trainer was designed and is currently being fielded in Afghanistan.
(07/20/09)
Army reserve command moves all U.S. troops, supplies into Afghanistan
 In February, President Barrack Obama authorized almost 20,000 additional troops to deploy to Afghanistan as part of the Global War on Terrorism. As thousands of American troops arrive in Afghanistan weekly, the 143rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command is an integral force in Operation Enduring Freedom.
(06/18/09)
Medics shoulder healthcare responsibility
 U.S. Army combat medics for centuries have carried the responsibility of tending to the health of the American Soldier on the battlefield. The 45th Sustainment Brigade Aid Station will carry that obligation as they provide medical care for more than 2,000 Soldiers in Afghanistan.
(06/12/09)
Warrant officer association comes together in Afghanistan
 A historic event took place May 21 at Kandahar Airfield, as the warrant officer community established the U.S. Army Warrant Officer Association Kandahar Airfield Provisional Chapter, the first recognized chapter in a war zone.
(06/8/09)
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11.01.2009
Riggers Secure Loads for Aerial Deliveries; Deployed Reservist Receives Rare War College Opportunity; Opinion: Women Already Fight in Combat; Troops, Civilians Honor Working Dogs; Canines Receive Donated Cooling Vests; New M-ATV Arrives at KAF; Reflections by the Chapla...
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10.01.2009
Preparing Afghan pupils with paper, pencils;Medical company's supplies pilfered;New KAF housing for servicemembers;Chaplain assistant MOS reaches 100 yrs.;Chaplain ministers to Soldiers, prisoners;286th CSSB mentors ANA soldiers;Optimization plan likely to shift US forces in Afghanistan;US-led program provides Afghanistan humanitarian aid, economic growth;ISAF CSM urges renewed focus for Afghanistan coalit...
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09.01.2009
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08.14.2009
Walking the less travel road; Providing a helping hand; Living the life at a FOB; Infantry foot patrols disrupt insurgents, aid remote Afghan villages; Infantrymen maintain austere Afghanistan FOB; Biometrics technology helps service member...
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07.01.2009
Army Reserve command moves all U.S. troops, supplies into Afghanistan; Medics shoulder healthcare responsibility; 45th SB Soldiers, ANA soldiers spread cheer at local orphanage; Soldiers dedicate chapel at FOB Ramrod; Soldiers fly "Old Glory", honor loved ones; U.S. must respect our symbol of freedom; Sound advice from the Security Manager; MRAP rollover training simulators save live...
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06.01.2009
Memorial Day ceremony honors fallen Soldiers; Kandahar troops, civilian first responders train together first time; The Commander's Corner; The CSM Message to the Troops; 45th SB train, advise ANA Soldiers in combat skills; Soldier fills civilian gap, supports troop build-up; No nail too small for the Mk3 Husky; Historical, memorable event in the desert; Deployed mothers share similar concerns; Reflections by the Chaplai...
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Recent Audio |
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Spc. Christian
Talks to a SRTV reporter about his musical career before his deployment, the type of music he preforms, writing songs about his deployment, his family, his musical plans when he returns home from deployment and what is his biggest inspiration when he is writing his music.
Spc. Christian
Talks to a WOOF-AM reporter about his job responsibilities in Afghanistan, what it is like being stationed in Afghanistan, when he expects he may return home and sends a shout out to family and friends.
Spc. Christian
Talks to a The Citizen News reporter about the weather in Afghanistan, how long he has been deployed, his responsibilities overseas, what he enjoys about his job in the military, what the people of Afghanistan are like, his musical career and sends a shout out to his family
Spc. Christian
Talks to a WALB reporter about how long he has been deployed in Afghanistan, his responsibilities in Afghanistan, being involved in a fire fight against insurgents, what was going through his mind during the attack, why he decided to join the military, his music career and how the attack he was involved with changed his outlook in Afghanistan.
Sgt. 1st Class Holten
Talks to a WZEP-AM reporter about her career in the military, being diagnosed with breast cancer, missing deployments due to various reasons, finally being allowed to be deployed, her responsibilities in Afghanistan and being involved in a project to bring school supplies to children in Afghanistan.
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