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Lt. Caitlin Piker relieves Lt. Cmdr. Joseph Blinsky as the Commanding Officer of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Gerczak (WPC 1126) during a change of command ceremony held at U.S. Coast Guard Base Honolulu on July 6, 2023. Rear Admiral Michael Day, the Commander of the Fourteenth Coast Guard District, presided over the ceremony and served as guest speaker. (U.S. Coast Guard video courtesy of Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicholas O'Daniels)

U.S. Army Fort Hood, culinary chefs compete in the 2023 Champions Barbecue Alliance. Soldiers with the 1st Cavalry Division go against 12 pit masters for the best barbecue around Killeen, Texas.

Description of how the Navy does cold ironing with their ships.

B-roll of sailors participating in Red Flag-Nellis 22-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 13, 2022. Participants conducting training missions during Red Flag-Nellis 22-3 are able to test and perfect Agile Combat Employment operating concepts for how the U.S. combat forces will fight in a modern, contested environment.

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SUGGESTED STUDIO LEAD-IN/VO: Construction is nearing completion at the Navy’s newest installation in northern Poland. The Naval Support Facility in Redzikowo (pronounced Red-jick-KoVo) will be home to the Aegis Ashore Ballistic Missile Defense System(AABMDS), which will fall under NATO when completed. The base is expected to be fully operational sometime in late 2020. The Aegis Ashore site in Poland will expand a defensive capability that protects NATO European territories, populations and... read more

SUGGESTED STUDIO LEAD-IN/VO: Construction is nearing completion at the Navy’s newest installation in northern Poland. The Naval Support Facility in Redzikowo (pronounced Red-jick-KoVo) will be home to the Aegis Ashore Ballistic Missile Defense System(AABMDS), which will fall under NATO when completed. The base is expected to be fully operational sometime in late 2020. The Aegis Ashore site in Poland will expand a defensive capability that protects NATO European territories, populations and forces against ballistic missiles launched from outside the Euro-Atlantic region. (Video by U.S. Navy Lt. Amy Forsythe, Public Affairs Officer, Naval Support Facility Redzikowo) B-Roll shots: construction workers walking to and from sites, equipment vehicles being used, paving cement, static shots of structures Soundbites/Quotes: U.S. Navy Capt. Jon Grant, Commander, Naval Support Facility Redzikowo, Poland July 9, 2019 “What we’re looking at is the radar deck house in the background and further down range in our facilities are where the launchers are. The vertical launchers are eight cell, there eight cell, launchers that provide the SM-3 intercepts for the Ballistic Missile Defense.” “The construction here is ongoing and probably will be completed sometime in 2020.” “There are teams from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Naval Facility Engineering and also Missile Defense Agency that are working hard to get the base completed. It’s going through a very meticulous process. It’s very complicated, they are doing their due diligence to do it right and make sure it’s read to go in 2020.” “The Sailors are really enjoying Poland. Right now, they’re living in town in apartments until we can move onto the base. Once we have power and water on the base, we’ll be able to accommodate them there in a multipurpose facility that has a lot of different activities. It will have an MWR and will have a movie theater, a game room. As well as a fitness center, galley and a medical department attached to the multipurpose facility, which they will live in.”
 “Now, they’re enjoying living in Slupsk and in a community called Ustka, which is near the coast. It’s summertime in Poland and it’s very, very popular place to go and everybody I think is enjoying the hospitality here in Poland.” “They’re able to travel not only in Poland, but throughout Europe. So it’s a learning opportunity for them to share and experience different cultures that they can see first-hand. I encourage that when they’re not on duty, studying for their next ratings exam or advancement test, then they should be enjoying the Polish countryside. So, we encourage that when they come to Poland.” “So, our motto here is “One team, One fight.” So, we all work very well together. What I think I’ll miss the most is the comradery between the difference agencies. We all work together pretty harmoniously and we’re working on a very important project, not only to the United States, but for Europe as well. So, we want to make sure we get it right and everybody is on the same sheet of music. We’re very proud of that I think that as the different inter-agencies work together, we’ve become stronger, stronger as a nation.”   show less

B-roll stringer of United States Service Members from Active Duty, Reserve and Guard components from across the nation working alongside El Salvadoran military personnel at Beyond the Horizon 2018 - El Salvador. This b-roll footage shows members of the Illinois Army Reserve's 330th Medical Brigade, Utah's 328th Combat Support Hospital and 172nd Multifunctional Medical Battalion and Wisconsin's 452nd CSH performing Medical Readiness Training Exercises (MEDRETEs - pronounced Med-Rets) in the... read more

B-roll stringer of United States Service Members from Active Duty, Reserve and Guard components from across the nation working alongside El Salvadoran military personnel at Beyond the Horizon 2018 - El Salvador. This b-roll footage shows members of the Illinois Army Reserve's 330th Medical Brigade, Utah's 328th Combat Support Hospital and 172nd Multifunctional Medical Battalion and Wisconsin's 452nd CSH performing Medical Readiness Training Exercises (MEDRETEs - pronounced Med-Rets) in the municipality of Zacatecoluca (pronounced Za-kah-te-co-lou-kah) from June 25-29. During the MEDRETEs, services provided to the citizens of El Salvador include; optometry, dental, pediatric, women's health and pharmaceutical care. In addition to medics from the U.S. Armed Forces, El Salvador's Ministry of Health and local host nation organizations like Operation Blessing, provide additional medical staff all playing an important role in reaching a total of almost 1,000 patients per day. This year's BTH2018 - El Salvador, has treated more than 10,500 patients to date. BTH2018 incorporates nearly 1,800 U.S. service members with participation from all branches of service, Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines in addition to approximately 200 host nation troops plus government and non-governmental organizations. Service members provide medical assistance and engineering projects as part of the humanitarian/training exercise. BTH2018 - El Salvador construction projects include building two schools from-the-ground-up plus extensions to two existing schools and to the Zacatecoluca Health Clinic in the town of La Paz. BTH is an annual U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) mission, being led this year by the Puerto Rico National Guard's Joint Task Force Hope. BTH2018 - El Salvador, has been running since May 12, and is expected to conclude on August 4. (U.S. National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Angel Martinez)   show less

Gary Russ, a emergency operations manager with the Jacksonville District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is working at the USACE Recovery Center, in Tampa, for the FEMA Blue Roof mission in support of Operation Florida Strong following Hurricane Irma devastating landfall. He is also a Kansas City Chiefs fan.

Colonel John L. Rafferty, who relinquished the brigade to Colonel Joseph Roller, June 8, gave inspiring words to the troops following his final brigade run as the 18th Field Artillery Brigade commander, June 2 at the "Viper Pit."

Current U.S. integrated air and missile defense capabilities are not keeping pace with the rapidly evolving unmanned aerial systems threat and require both materiel and non-materiel solutions to mitigate warfighter capability gaps.

BLACK DART is an annual field demonstration of current and emergent Counter-UAS technologies sponsored by the Joint Staff J8 Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense Organization also known as JIAMDO.

As the Black Dart 2016 lead assessment organization, the... read more

Current U.S. integrated air and missile defense capabilities are not keeping pace with the rapidly evolving unmanned aerial systems threat and require both materiel and non-materiel solutions to mitigate warfighter capability gaps. BLACK DART is an annual field demonstration of current and emergent Counter-UAS technologies sponsored by the Joint Staff J8 Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense Organization also known as JIAMDO. As the Black Dart 2016 lead assessment organization, the Joint Staff J6 Joint Deployable Analysis Team, also known as JDAT, collected data to answer two main questions: 1- Can current fielded systems counter UAS threats? 2- And, what is the capability or potential of non-Program of Record systems to enhance counter UAS operations? The live-fly, live-fire demonstration took place in late 2016 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida and the surrounding land and sea ranges with over 900 personnel in attendance including participants from Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. BLACK DART demonstrations began in 2010 and are the only Joint and partner nation Department of Defense counter UAS events. The JDAT Black Dart Report will include detailed findings on systems’ abilities to detect, track, identify, and negate unmanned aircraft systems to support Joint and Combined warfighter capabilities and make our forces more connected, survivable, and lethal on the battlefield. a. Execute live-fly, live-fire C-UAS technology demonstrations to assess and validate existing and emerging IAMD capabilities. b. Present emerging solutions to inform requirements decision making. c. Identify and develop IAMD operational concepts, system interoperability, and operational architectures for the C-UAS mission set. d. Advocate for warfighters’ desired C-UAS capabilities and affordable, integrated solutions. e. Identify C-UAS capability gaps for IAMD. f. Identify promising materiel and non-materiel solutions for C-UAS operations. g. Investigate new methods for UAS Combat Identification (CID). h. Improve completeness of the shared air picture with respect to Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs). i. Develop C-UAS non-kinetic negation methods and techniques. j. Promote and integrate interagency participation and capabilities. k. Promote foreign/partner nation observer participation and coordination. The demonstration will include Program of Record (POR) as well as non-POR C-UASs demonstrating capabilities and/or collecting data in support of proprietary C-UAS development. Onsite data collection supports real-time feedback, opportunities for participant feedback, and becomes the basis for formal analysis at the conclusion of the demonstration. In order to align with warfighter needs, JIAMDO coordinated with the Combatant Commands and Services to prioritize capability gaps related to C-UAS.   show less

Just in time for those whose New Year’s resolution is to be more fit and watch what they eat, commissaries worldwide will debut their new nutrition guide program in January.

Sailors assigned to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam express their thoughts and feelings about Veterans Day. Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, was originally set as a U.S. legal holiday to honor the end of World War I, which officially took place on November 11, 1918 (U.S. Navy video by Petty Officer 1st Class Meranda Keller/Released)

Service members participate in various construction and physical competitions during the annual Seabee Olympics at Quick Field on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The events are organized to build unit cohesion and camaraderie among the different construction battalions in Hawaii.

The 2nd Brigade Combat Team (the "Falcon Brigade"), 82nd Airborne Division served
as the nation's Global Response Force from 14 October 2014 until 14 December 2015.
The GRF is capable of putting a battalion task force on ground anywhere in the world
within 18 hours notice and and entire brigade, along with enabling units and attachments, within 96 hours notice. This video highlights the training and readiness aspects the unit maintains, specific exercises throughout the 14 months, enabler assets, joint partnerships, capability training advancements, and the support and adaptability of family member of paratroopers within the brigade.

Fresh and tasty food, that is the goal of the DLA Troop Support Subsistence team. Watch this Logistics On Location to see how one of DLA's customer reps brings a smile to his customers by providing them with the tastiest food possible. For more information visit https://www.troopsupport.dla.mil/subs/

A 60 Year old Battlefield Airman laces up his boots for the last time at the end of his 41 year career. A1C Mychal Fox has the story.

Marine Security Guards serving at the U.S. Embassy Kathmandu, Nepal, hosted a ceremony on Nov. 6, 2015, to dedicate the six Marines killed while saving lives after multiple earthquakes struck Nepal in May in a helicopter crash. The Marine Corps will continue to honor the sacrifice of Marines by standing ready to respond with the same unwavering devotion to assisting allies and partners nations in their time of need. (U. S. Marine Corps Motion Imagery by MCIPAC Combat Camera Cpl. Joshua E. Chacon/Released)

Highlight the story of three individuals and how they continue to serve their country despite their disability. One is an active duty enlisted Airman, a civilian, and an international officer.

Ens. Briana Biagas discusses her time in the Coast Guard College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative program. Biagas is a Port State Control Examiner at Coast Guard Sector New Orleans. U.S. Coast Guard video by PA2 Ryan Tippets. Also available in high definition.

History of the USS San Diego.

Cpl. Jacob Schick, (Ret.), has overcome his darkest moments after facing a life changing situation in Iraq. September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month and Schick tells his story to bring awareness to the 22 veterans who commit suicide everyday and he encourages anyone in dark situations to press forward and find their purpose in life again.

Tucson local, Tony Gargano, gives
Davis-Monthan AFB a first hand account of the events that occurred during his time as a POW during World War II.

Mr. Daniel Salinas is a survivor of the Khobar Towers bombing, this is his story.

U.S. Marines assigned to 4th Civil Affairs Group and U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the USNS Comfort (T-AH-20), conduct humanitarian assistance in support of Operation Continuing Promise in Buenaventura, Colombia. Operation Continuing Promise is a mission to countries in Central and South America and the Caribbean, where the U.S. Military and its partnering nations work with host nations and a variety of governmental and non-governmental agencies in civil-military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. James R. Skelton)

Success is often defined by wins and losses. By life-changing professional achievements or things that give people acclaim in their community. However, the most important form of success is often overlooked - personal fulfillment.

A feature story showcasing the hard work dedicated crew chiefs put into their days of maintaining Barksdale's B-52s.

In the beginning of the Korean War, there were many hard fought battles and lives lost across the many mountains of the Korean peninsula. Army Staff Sergeant Jacob Braman joins Soldiers who seek proper respect for their fallen brothers-in-arms on the battlefield. Includes sound bites from Capt. Jung, Jung-Moon, 50th Infantry Division Company Commander; 1st Lt. Johnnie Hickson, 6th Ordnance Battalion Executive Officer; Cpl. Moon, Soon-Wan, 50th Infantry Division and Pfc. Jacob McDonald, 6th Ordnance Battalion. Also available in high definition.

note: Video from 0:15 to 1:17 is courtesy of the National Geographic Society.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) repatriated dozens of illegally smuggled ancient artifacts to the government of Egypt, including a Greco-Roman style Egyptian sarcophagus, at a ceremony Wednesday at the National Geographic Society in Washington. The return of these ancient artifacts was made possible by “Operation Mummy’s Curse,” an ongoing five-year investigation by ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) targeting an international criminal network that illegally smuggled and imported more than 7,000 cultural items from around the world.

4th Marine Regiment commands Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Four during Integrated Training Exercise 2-15 Jan. 12 - Feb. 22. Includes sound bites from Master Gunnery Sgt. Adam C. Walker. Also available in high definition.

The rows are neatly lined - this is a farm, after all. Its principle crop is Christmas trees. However, its true purpose seems to be the sale of home and family, of comfort, of peace and safety ... of silence.

A sharp, shrill metallic buzz slices the early morning tranquility. It sounds like a chainsaw at first, but soon reveals itself as a four-wheeled, all-terrain vehicle.

Wally Kaenzig sits at the helm, gleefully carving a path through the fresh-fallen snow. He laughs - zipping around with the wild abandon of youth. Wally is 94 years old. If anyone has earned the right to laugh, it's Wally. He spent 26 days in hell.

Wally is a survivor of Iwo Jima.

When a cook aboard USS Mississippi set foot on the shores of Naval Shipyard Pensacola in 1914, he had no idea that the photographs he took on his off-duty time would lay the groundwork for 100 years of Navy photography.

Although the photographer rating had yet to exist in the Navy, Walter Leroy Richardson was doing the job, documenting aerial and ship maneuvers, crew movement and daily operations. Recognizing the value and necessity of documenting and creating a visual history of its activities, the Navy asked him to do it officially.

The Make a Wish foundation granted a special wish for a young boy battling cancer at Old Fort MacArthur Museum in San Pedro during Old Fort MacArthur Days.

SGT Londre Capron and SGT Jhonallynn Capron, who are married, reenlist together at a ceremony at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Includes sound bites from Sgt. Londre Capron, 91D Generator Mechanic. Hometown: Miami, Fla. and Sgt. Jhonallyn Capron, 88M Transportation. Hometown: Federal Way, Wash. Also available in high definition.

On June 19, 2014, President Barack Obama will award Corporal William "Kyle" Carpenter, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret), the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry. Corporal Carpenter will receive the Medal of Honor for his courageous actions while serving as an Automatic Rifleman with Company F, 2d Battalion, 9th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 1, 1st Marine Division (Forward), I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Available in high definition.

Tech. Sgt. Jamie Meadows-Valley traveled to Ukraine to adopt 2-year-old Oleksandra from an orphanage. Jamie, her husband, Master Sgt. Ernie Valley, and the couple’s children have embraced Oleksandra as part of their family, where she has made remarkable strides since coming to America. (U.S. Air Force video/Tech. Sgt. Samuel Morse)

note: the music for this video is © 2014 Samuel Morse, however it has unlimited copy and distribution license when used in conjunction with this video.

With the Annual Naha Haari Dragon Boat Race quickly approaching, the Navy Women’s Dragon Boat team pushes their limits to get prepared. Corporal Wes Cole takes us down to Naha, Okinawa where the members of the team learn to work together to take this year’s title. Includes sound bites from Donna Aponte, Coach, Nirai Kanai. Also available in high definition.

The Songtan Veterans of Foreign Wars, or V-F-W, located just outside Osan Air Base, Korea, dedicated a wall to honor women in the military. Rear Admiral Lisa Franchetti, Commander of U.S. Naval Forces Korea, was proud to speak at the event.
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The highest-ranking female in the Pacific Region visits the Osan Air Base community for a special occasion. Specialist Aaron Loy reports.

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The wall dedication was the first of its kind in Korea to honor women in the military.

Wounded Warriors are honored in Kabul, Afghanistan for their injuries and for returning to theater. They have the opportunity to learn all the progress that has happened in Afghanistan since they were hurt. Story by Army SSG Christy Dispennette. Sound bites by COL Steven Merkel, Retired Sgt. Noah Galloway, Sgt Ryan McIntosh.

A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employee and Air Force veteran hiked 11-hundred miles recently on the Appalachian Trail to boost awareness and understanding of two critical veterans’ issues: unemployment and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Marines talk about the Montford Point Marines and how far black Marines have come in the Marine Corps since. Available in high definition.

1st Lt. Monicia Porter Convoy Commander with the 1230th Transportation Company leads a Team of Georgia National Guardsman out of a motor pool on a dark, drizzly night in Northern Afghanistan. Porter’s mission today is to sustain Regional Command North, but normally she’s right at home leading math in a high school classroom. Also available in high definition

SSgt Ryan Wooley, 28th AMXS, Weapons Load Crew Team Chief,talks about his duties in his current position.

Soldiers compete in the combined annual SGT Major and Governor's 20 rifle and pistol matches. The two were combined due to the spring postponement of the SGT Majors match arising from the sequestering. Video by Master Sgt. Vincent Donaldson. Available in high definition.

Sgt. Jonathan L. Vasquez, a Marine with Combat Logistics Regiment 2, Regional Command (Southwest), and an NYPD patrol officer with the 47th Precinct, shares his experience as both a police officer from New York City and a vehicle commander conducting combat patrols in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Produced by Cpl. Paul Peterson. Also available in High Definition.

Maintaining vehicles plays a large part in the 35th Fighter Wings mission. Everything from forklifts on the flight line, loading cargo onto aircraft to fire trucks ensuring the scene is safe. Airman First Class Melony Woody takes us to Misawa Air Base to introduce us to an Airman that keeps the mission going. Soundbites include A1C Alexandra Harris - Fire Truck Mechanic Apprentice and MSgt Michael Brower - Vehicle Management Section Chief. Produced by A1C Melony Woody.

This is Sgt. Christopher Hancock's first Marine Corp Trials. According to Hancock, he's all about challenging himself and meeting new people.

What do you think of when you hear "FAST"? Swift movement ? Firm placement ? Security ? SSGT Joseph Orellana shows us how security and "FAST" go hand in hand. Soundbites include SRA Bambi White - FAST Member. Produced by SSGT Joseph Orellana and Video TSGT. Nick Brooks, Towin Kowt, Afghanistan. Also available in High Definition.

Multimedia package of CW2 Michelle Popplewell telling of her struggles and success as she achieves her goal of becoming a pilot in the National Guard. Also available in high definition

Sgt. Monica Davis is a cook for the 1st Batallion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team,Rakkasan .
She is responsible for supervising local Afghans as they prepare meals for Soldiers. Produced by Sgt. Ann Cantu. Also available in high definition.

Silver Star Awardee SGT Joshua Laughery talks about his home and why it's so important to him. Also available in high definition.

OCPA Veterans Day Army PSA. Also available in high definition.

Basic military training teaches self-aid buddy care. Many airman don't apply their knowledge until they get to the battlefield. A1C Mason reports on one first term airman's heroic actions. Available in High Definition.

SFC Wade Smith gives free haircuts to Soldiers in his spare time while deployed. He is also an avid archer, and shares his expertise with the bow with his fellow Soldiers. Includes sound bites from SFC Wade Smith, S-1 NCOIC and Capt. Blake Bugaj, @-6 OIC. Also available in high definition.

Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Marines aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar work and train hard to ensure disaster is always avoided on the flight line. Reporting: Lance Cpl. John Tucker, Miramar, Calif. Soundbites: Sgt. Jonathan Forkner, Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighter, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar; Master Sgt. June Whitlock, Staff Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge, Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting. Also available in high definition.

The 316th ESC and Army Support Group - Kuwait celebrated women's equality at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. Lt. Col. Deborah Vacik, Staff Sgt. Kristy Brzuchalski, Diane Humphries and Sgt. Dedelle McQueen. Also available in high definition

Helping others is something Navy Lt. Ryan Maid has always loved doing, from helping his peers in high school to helping Marines on the battlefield. Cpl. Ed Galo brings us more. Soundbites include Navy Lt. Ryan Maid - Operational Stress Control and Readiness program Psychologist. Submitting Unit: Regimental Combat Team 6. Location: Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. Produced by Cpl. Ed Galo. Also available in High Definition.

Capt. Jason Park a 128th Air Refueling Wing pilot talks about serving in the Air Force while playing soccer with the Milwaukee Wave indoor soccer team. Soundbite includes Capt. Jason Park - Pilot, 128th Air Refueling Wing, Milwaukee, WI. Also available in High Definition.

Package about Warrior Leader Course being conducted at Camp Buehring, Kuwait. Warrior Leader Course is the initial leader development course Army soldiers attend. Camp Buehring is the Army's only forward deployed Warrior Leader Course. Produced by Gail McCabe. Includes soundbites from Staff Sgt. Laquawanda Bagley, WLC instructor, and Command Sgt. Maj. Franko Antolovich, commandant, Third Army NCO Academy.

It takes a special breed of warriors to secure our nation’s military bases at home and detect explosives wherever servicemembers are deployed. Airman Andrew Buchanan shares a story of the bond between a military working dog and her handler. Soundbites from Staff Sgt. Julie Gibbs. Produced by Airman 1st Class Andrew Buchanan. Also available in high definition.

The Daily Grind takes a look into the daily lives of those working behind the scenes at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. Produced by Sgt. Joshua Holt and Spc. Alexander Neely. Also available in High Definition.

Over the course of three months, while deployed in Afghanistan SSG Eddie Monroe ran a total of 100 miles in an effort to raise money for cancer patients and cancer research. SSG Monroe is from Portland, Tenn. Also available in high definition.

Female Engagement Team 12-1 members say goodbye to their friends and family at Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 21. The FET is trained to engage the people of Afghanistan, primarily the females, and build a trusting relationship by providing medical aid, supplies, education and other opportunities that will benefit families.
Available in High Definition.

A motivational message from U.S. Marine Corps leaders explaining what Marine leadership encompasses. Interviews are conducted with high-ranking enlisted Marines and officers. Also available in high definition

Throughout history soldiers have often gone above and beyond the call of duty in every facet of the military. Lance Cpl. Christofer Baines tells us how one citizen soldier is helping keep his unit on the road. Includes soundbites from Spc. Oscar Carter. Also available in high definition.

Sergeant Aaron Smith, 156th Information Operations Battalion, works as the Retail Manager at the Space Needle in Seattle, Washington. When it came time for him to reenlist, he did it on the Observation Deck.

Marine Master Sgt. Robert Allen sings a song he wrote for his wife for Christmas. Allen joins the thousands of men and women deployed this holiday season in support of counterinsurgency efforts in Afghanistan. He said he hopes his Christmas song "will help people understand that though we're willing to do it, it's still heartbreaking." Master Sgt. Robert Allen, Hometown: Pawnee, Okla. Produced by Cpl. Brian Adam Jones, Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. Also available in High Definition.

Package about Lt. Col. Jack Ausrey, a recovered wounded warrior, conducting a fundraising walk for the Wounded Warrior program that helped him. Produced by Petty Officer 2nd Class Erick Holmes. Also available in high definition.

Package with interviews of four servicemembers at Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, talking about why they are running the Marine Corps Marathon Oct. 30 in Afghanistan. Produced by Staff Sgt. Jeremy Ross. Also available in High Definition.

Package profiling the Michigan Air National Guard KC-135 crew chief.

A mission feature on what the 455th ELRS does to supply the mission at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Produced y Staff Sgt. Larry Moore. Also available in high definition

A recording of the voicebreaks of Army Sgt. Adam Prickel as the news developed during the 0600 hour.

Shots Include:
Soldiers watching TV
Close up of Soldiers faces
Close Up of patches. video also available in high definition.

A crowd cheers and chants in excitement at the corner of Vesey St. and Liberty St. next to Ground Zero after hearing that Osama Bin Laden is dead. Bin Laden planned the attacks on Sept 11, 2001 and has been hunted by American forces in the years since. He was killed by a raid in Abbottabad, Pakistan near the country's capital. The Freedom Tower, the skyscraper being built where the World Trade Center towers once stood, is now 60 stories tall and was light up and visible from the street. Eventually the Freedom Tower will be the tallest building in the country. Sgt. Randall A. Clinton. Also available in high definition. OsamaBinLaden

Package about a U.S. Navy Sailor, Sipriano Marte from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. who plays violin while he is deployed in Baghdad Iraq. Produced by Staff Sgt. Bobby Statum and Sgt. Scott Stuart.

Package about Lt. Jeremy Rathbun's job as a platoon leader and the progress he sees in Iraq through his regular interaction with civilians. Produced by Sgt. Kristi Potts. Also available in high definition.

Here's a Soldier who not only loves the Army for what it does, but also for what it can be. Staff Sgt. Kelly Longbine introduces us to the 1st Cav troop.

Package about an Army pilot, Jennifer Housholder - a radar lead engineer with 419th Flight Test Squadron and her growing career as a musician, singer, and songwriter. Produced by Dawn Waldman, 95th Air Base Wing Public Affairs.

Package about the details, progress and goals of the counter-insurgency mission in Afghanistan, which is led by Gen. David Petraeus. Produced by Master Sgt. Jeffrey Clapper and Marine Staff Sgt. Jeremy Vought. Part 1 of 4.

Package about the details, progress and goals of the counter-insurgency mission in Afghanistan, which is led by Gen. David Petraeus. Produced by Master Sgt. Jeffrey Clapper and Marine Staff Sgt. Jeremy Vought. Part 2 of 4.

Package about the details, progress and goals of the counter-insurgency mission in Afghanistan, which is led by Gen. David Petraeus. Produced by Master Sgt. Jeffrey Clapper and Marine Staff Sgt. Jeremy Vought. Part 3 of 4.

Package about the details, progress and goals of the counter-insurgency mission in Afghanistan, which is led by Gen. David Petraeus. Produced by Master Sgt. Jeffrey Clapper and Marine Staff Sgt. Jeremy Vought. Part 4 of 4.

Many Soldiers have served multiple deployments in two combat zones. Why do they reenlist? Sgt. Frank Brown shares a few reasons. Soundbites from Sgt. Damon Jordan, Staff Sgt. Naima Rasool, Spc. David Evans, Spc. Gloria Cranford, Spc. Mariya Kristeva and Gen. David Petraeus. Also available in high definition

Package about Staff Sgt. Pilgreen providing counseling to service members in Afghanistan. Produced by Airman 1st Class Joshua Mullenary

Package about the Female Engagement Team with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment touring northern Marjah to engage with local Afghanistan citizens. Produced by Sgt. Heidi Agostini. Soundbites from Sgt. Guadalupe Rodriquez and Lance Cpl. Kathryn Mannion

Package made from “Exercise Javelin Thrust 2010” in the B-roll section about U.S. Marines of CAAT Platoon, Weapons Co., 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, conduct a live fire range while participating in Exercise Javelin Thrust 2010 at the Hawthorne Army Depot in Hawthorne, NV. Sound bite includes 1st Lt. Wesley Berry. Produced by Lance Cpl. John Lamb.

Package about a Wounded Warrior during part of his journey back to Iraq. Includes a sound bite from Staff Sgt. (Ret) Ellis (Jerry) Majetich, St. Augustine, Fla. 304th Psychological Operations Company. Produced by Spc. Jenna Lindauer.

Package made from "Chaplain" b-roll about a Chaplain visiting service members in Farah, Afghanistan while there normal Chaplain is away on leave. Produced by Marine Cpl. Dane Knapik-Christensen.

Package made from "Woman to Woman" b-roll about U.S. service members sharing their experiences with Iraqi women soldiers. Produced by Sgt. Leslie Cox

Package made from "CH-53Es Get Troops and Cargo Into the Zone" b-roll about the Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466 transporting troops and cargo in Afghanistan. Produced Senior Master Sgt. Keith Baxter.

Package made from "Army Chaplain Builds Chapel Himself" b-roll about an Army Chaplain building a chapel on FOB Shindand in Afghanistan. Produced by Lance Cpl. Marc Morgenstern.

Package of C Co. 38th Long Range Surveillance performing training on the 240B machine gun for their mission in Talil, Iraq. Produced by Pfc. Courtney Selig.

B-roll of the Memorial Ceremony for the victims of the shootings at Fort Hood, Texas. Part 1 of 5

B-roll of the Memorial Ceremony for the victims of the shootings at Fort Hood, Texas. Part 2 of 5

B-roll of the Memorial Ceremony for the victims of the shootings at Fort Hood, Texas. Part 3 of 5

B-roll of the Memorial Ceremony for the victims of the shootings at Fort Hood, Texas. Part 4 of 5

B-roll of the Memorial Ceremony for the victims of the shootings at Fort Hood, Texas. Part 5 of 5

Package of a fallen female Marine and the history of females in the military. Produced by Sgt. Todd Hunter.

Package made from "Afghanistan Pinewood Derby" in the B-roll section about service members at Camp Eggers, Afghanistan participating in a Pinewood Derby with kits donated by boy scouts in Minnesota. Produced by Air Force Tech. Sgt. Pete Blanding.

Package of a 9-11 remembrance ceremony in Baghdad, Iraq and how one Soldier lost his wife that day and decided to return to the Army. Produced by Master Sgt. Brian Forbess, Staff Kelly Longbine, Sgt. Leslie Cox.

Package about the construction of the USS New York and steel from the World Trade Center being used in the construction

Package made from "9/11 Memorial Ceremony" b-roll about Soldiers and firefighters holding a memorial service to remember those who died in the September 11th attacks and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Produced by Spc. Christopher Bruce

Package of a recruiter in Chicago, who has been recruiting for three years and loves his duty. Produced by Gail McCabe.

Package made from "Forecasting Terrorism" in the B-roll section about a Marine intelligence officer, 1st Lt. Sundri Khalsa, who specializes in terrorism and writes about complex methods to stop it. Produced by Randy Garsee. This is version 1 of 2 and has no name keys in the video.

Package about an Airman who is one of the people responsible for maintaining GPS satellites in orbit around the Earth. Produced by Tech. Sgt. Steve German.

Package about a Soldier who is helping his unit by using his construction skills to keep their offices furnished.

This edition features stories on the Dagger medics teaching Iraqis combat lifesaving skills, smart shells for accurate targeting, Panther Brigade mechanics teaching Iraqis humvee maintenance skills and the "resident construction guru" on J.S.S. Wareagle Brigade Headquarters.
Hosted by Staff Sgt. Josh Edson.

Package made from the B-Roll "40 Years of Service" about a Soldier who has dedicated his life to the military for the past 40 years. Produced by Senior Airman Tom Kennedy..

Package about the highest ranking enlisted leader in Afghanistan checking on the welfare of some of his Troops. Also see "Battlefield Circulation" in the b-roll section. Produced by Senior Airman Tom Kennedy.

A package of Soldiers making a display honoring Gen.Ann Dunwoody as part of Women's History Month.

Package about 43rd Expeditionary Electronic Combat Squadron passing the milestone of 20,000 combat flying hours. Produced by Senior Airman Benjamin T. Hayes.

Package about the significance of brothers being deployed together. Produced by Master Sgt. Joseph Mather.

Package about Spc. Jonathan Pierce, who is in charge of over 500 vehicles in the International zone, making sure maintenance and registration is current and he's known as a repo man. Produced by Andre Rhoden.

Package about the Pat Tillman USO Center, dedicated to former NFL player and Soldier killed-in-action, Pat Tillman. Produced by Sgt. Brian Buckwalter.

Package made from "Where There's Smoke" in the B-roll section about military firefighters performing their monthly live fire training at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. Produced by Senior Airman Ted Froats. Also see "Where There's Smoke - Interviews" in the Interviews section.

Package made from "Master Sgt. Morales" in the B-roll section, about Master Sgt. Morales, who trains personnel on the M1-A1 Abrahms. Produced by Spc. Sam Conrad.

Package about the 20th Engineer Brigade who took on many successful missions in Iraq. Produced by Staff Sgt. Jessica Wilson.

Package about the Texas National Guard helping hand out supplies in the aftermath of Hurricane Dolly. Made from "Dolly Response" b-roll. Produced by Staff Sgt. Jason Armstrong

Package of Soldiers responsible for the protection of and security of a community in Baghdad’s Rashid District. Produced by Sgt. Vin Stevens

Package about Raiders training in the desert in Kuwait to prepare for combat in Iraq. Produced by Sgt. Vin Stevens.

Package about the importance of aircraft crew chiefs. Produced by Petty Officer 2nd Class Frank Andrews.

Package of a female searcher part of Ironhawk Troop, how locals react to her being a female and the advantages it gives her. Produced by Spc. Stephanie Bacon.

Package of USO holiday tour celebrities entertaining troops at LSA Anaconda. Produced by Staff Sgt. Kelly Longbine.

Package of how to access holiday greetings from deployed Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines through the DVIDS website (www.dvidshub.net).

Package of Soldiers enjoying a Thanksgiving Day dinner at Forward Operating Base Hammer and what they are thankful for. Produced by Pfc. Joseph Labutka.

Package of a transfer of authority ceremony in which the 1st Armored Division assumed responsibility for Multi-National Division North. Produced by Spc. Richard Fink.

Package of professional baseball players visiting troops. Produced by Spc. Jay Townsend.

Package of concerned citizens taking the lead in keeping insurgents out of their cities. Produced by Spc. Jay Townsend.

Package made from "Adhamiyah Leading Ladies" in the B-roll section about Iraqi women accepting roles as security personnel. Produced by Staff Sgt. Randy Randolph.

Package about U.S. Soldiers collecting evidence from detonated sites to determine the future placement of improvised explosive devices. Produced by Staff Sgt. Jose Colon.

Package of coalition forces bringing supplies and comfort as part of the Operation Care organization. Produced by Senior Airman David Larva.

Package made from “NHL Team Brings Stanley Cup to Wounded Marines” in the B-roll section about the general manager of the Anaheim Ducks bringing the Stanley Cup to wounded U.S. Marines during a visit. Produced by Pfc. Stephanie Ingersoll.

Package made from "Back to Business in Adhamiyah" in the B-roll section of U.S. Soldiers and residents of the Adhamiyah district in Baghdad working together to form relationships and improve security to make the community safe for daily business. Produced by Staff Sgt. Randy Randolph. Also see "Capt. Marcwardt" in the Interviews section.

Package made from "Joining Together" in the B-roll section about coalition and Iraqi forces learning, fighting and living together in Ramadi, Iraq. Produced by Pfc. Krista Findley.

Package of a female pilot working her way through the ranks from an enlisted Soldier to an officer. Produced by Sgt. Crystal Cook.

Footage of the wanted terrorist firing weapons. Scenes include Zarqawi addressing the camera and firing weapons.

Package of the opening of the first mosque, "Mosque of the Believers," ever remodeled on a U.S. Army base. The ceremony shows the American standpoint of respect for Muslim culture and religion. Produced by Sgt. Christina Rockhill.