Podcasts about afghan forces

Package made from the B-roll "Protecting the Dam" about British and Afghan forces protecting the Kajaki hydroelectric dam and providing security for the local people in Afghanistan. Produced by Josh Fortune.

This edition features stories on how Afghan and Coalition Forces captured and killed several insurgents in Paktika and Khost Provinces, Afghanistan and how secure access is key to protecting a Forward Military Base and its residents. Senior Airman Barbara Patton takes us to Forward Operating Joyce in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan, and show us how the service members guard their base. Sound bites include Pfc. Thomas Dale, Forward Support Company, 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry, Infantryman. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz.

This edition features stories on how Afghan Forces are taking the lead in defending their Nation from insurgent fighters with in their own country and abroad and on how the U.S. run Detention Facility in Parwan Province, Afghanistan has ended its silence on what they do and how they do it. Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz went inside and brings us the story. Sound bite includes Brig. Gen. Mandi Murray, 46th Military Police Commander. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz.

This edition features stories about Afghans leading the charge to detain insurgent leaders throughout Afghanistan, and U.S. Troops helping local Afghan farmers to increase the production and quality of their crops. Produced by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz. Afghanistan.

This edition features stories on how the Taliban lost another safe haven and staging area in Kunar Province, Afghanistan thanks to Afghan and NATO Forces and some of the outlying bases in Afghanistan are pretty remote and it can take days to get a flight into one of them. One soldier makes sure people and equipment can get to his area of operation. Sound bite includes Staff Sgt. Wayne Schill. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Jeremy Vought.

This edition features a story on when Afghan and Coalition Forces secure areas that were once Insurgent strongholds, it provides an opportunity for development in Afghanistan and Forward Surgical Teams are spread throughout Forward Operating Bases in Afghanistan. They are the first line of Hospital care service members and locals receive during an emergency. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alana Ingram takes us to Forward Operating Base Sharana as their FST brings in a pair of casualties. Sound bites include Maj. Sidney Collins, FST Surgeon, Staff Sgt. Frederick Kesler, Combat Medic, and Spc. Timothy Black, Medic. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz.

This edition features a story about as Afghan Forces take more control of security in areas throughout the country, a need to organize and communicate during national and local crises becomes crucial. Petty Officer Santos Huante introduces the operational coordination center in Paktya Province, Afghanistan. Sound bite includes Lt. Col. Michael Kelley, Senior Mentor OCCR East, FOB Lightning and ANA Brig Gen. Muhammad Daood, Commander OCCR East. Produced by Petty Officer 2nd Class Santos Huante. Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Cody Hitson.

This edition features a stories about how Afghan and Coalition forces recovered and destroyed more than 4,000 kilograms of narcotics throughout Afghanistan and how Coalition Forces in Afghanistan have constantly evolved their approach to Afghan military operations since its beginning. Senior Airman Chris Pyles spoke with Explosive Disposal Technicians about the changes they have seen combating ordnance and protecting our Troops. Sound bites include Sgt. 1st Class Adam Jones, EOD Platoon Sgt. 717th Explosive Ordnance Company; Fort Cambell, Ky. Hosted by Senior Airman Chris Pyles.

Securing Afghanistan's future means coalition forces have to train and develop Afghan forces. Master Sgt. Samantha Lowe visited a regional training center in Laghman province where coalition mentors have turned over the majority of operations to Afghan cadre. Includes sound bites from 1st Lt. Will Andrews, Methar Lam Regional Training Center OIC, and Cpl Emmanuel Ramos, Methar Lam Regional Training Center Mentor.

This edition features a story on how for U.S. and Coalition Forces to go home, Afghan Forces must be ready for anything. Staff Sgt. Yoshi Shinzato tells us what one unit is doing to prepare Afghan National Army members for military life. Sound bites include Pfc. Frederick Brown – Military Advisor, 1-17 Headquarters Service Battery Field Artillery, Capt. Phil Durkin – Military Advisor, 1-17 Headquarters Service Battery Field Artillery, Hometown: Sparta, N.J. and Lt. Col. Nagibullah Khan – Afghan Commander Regional Military Training Center East. Produced by Staff Sgt. Yoshi Shinzato. Afghanistan. Hosted by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Harris.

This edition features a story how Coalition Forces and Afghan Forces captured a Taliban Facilitator in Nangarhar Province. Also, rebuilding efforts in Afghanistan only work if the Afghan people get the real story of what is happening. Lance Cpl. Benjamin Harris explains how Afghan media is working with Coalition Forces to report the truth. Sound bite includes Lt. Col. Patrick Seiber, Public Affairs Director, Combined Joint Task Force 101 (CJTF 101), Hometown: Amarillo, Texas. Produced by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Harris.

This edition features a story about how with Afghan Forces scheduled to assume full responsibility for providing security in 2014, they must first master their weapons. Afghanistan. Staff Sgt. Yoshi Shinzato tells us just how far the Afghan National Civil Order Police have to come. Sound bite includes ANCOP 1st Lt. Khangha - Afghan Instructor Regional Training Center Laghman. Produced by Staff Sgt. Yoshi Shinzato. Hosted by Cpl. Benjamin Harris.

This edition features a story on how I.E.D.'s and illegal munitions pose a significant problem for Coalition Forces and Afghan Forces face the same challenges. Air Force Staff Sgt. Yoshi Shinzato tells us what Soldiers are doing to teach Afghan Forces how to deal with an explosive situation. Sound bites include Sgt. 1st Class Rodney Russell - 1-84th EOD Explosive Hazard Reduction Course, Combat Engineer, Hometown: Lakewood, Ohio and Sgt. Blaine Vernon - 1-84th EOD Explosive Hazard Reduction Course, Combat Engineer, Hometown: Slatington, Pa. Produced by Staff Sgt. Yoshi Shinzato. Hosted by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Harris.

For Afghan Forces to keep the peace, they must be prepared for anything, including close quarters combat. Staff Sgt. Yoshi Shinzato tells us what Afghan Police hand to hand combat is all about.

This edition features a stories on how Afghan and French Forces work together to take out the enemy in Paktika Province, Afghanistan late last month and U.S. and Coalition Forces in Afghanistan put their lives on the line everyday in Afghanistan. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Zannetti takes us to Ghazi Province where E.O.D. (Explosive Ordnance Technicians) are working hard to serve and secure the population. Sound bites include Air Force Staff Sgt. Kenneth Lewis from Phoenix, Ariz., - Explosive Ordnance Technician, 755th Alpha, Explosive Ordnance Flight. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Jessica King.

This edition features a story about while Coalition Forces are scheduled to end major operations in Afghanistan, Afghan Forces must take on even more responsibility, Air Force Staff Sgt. Yoshi Shinzato tells us how Afghan Police Forces are taking the lead in key areas. Sound bites include 1st Lt. Christina Kalogiros - Regional Training Center Logistics Adviser and Col. Abdul Maqsod - Afghan Logistics Officer. Produced by Staff Sgt. Yoshi Shinzato. Hosted by Cpl. Benjamin Harris.

This edition features stories about how American soldiers are passing on their knowledge to local Afghan Forces in preparation for the transition of authority to the Afghan government. Marine Corporal Tia Nagle was with the group during a patrol and a story about how Combat Medics are passing along skills of their own that will help save lives on the battlefield. Soundbites include 1LT Daniel Smith - US Army Border Patrol and CPT. Robert Hughs - Administrator. Produced by Cpl. Tia Nagle and Spc. Crystal Madriz. Hosted by SSgt. Melissa Hay. Also available in High Definition.

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1. House Lawmakers Eye Afghan Exit Failures 2. U.S. Increases Kabul Evacuations 3. Afghan Photojournalist Warns of Atrocities 4. Afghan Basketball Star Tells of Her Escape 5. Navy Reservist on Collapse of Afghan Forces

1. House Lawmakers Eye Afghan Exit Failures 2. U.S. Increases Kabul Evacuations 3. Afghan Photojournalist Warns of Atrocities 4. Afghan Basketball Star Tells of Her Escape 5. Navy Reservist on Collapse of Afghan Forces

India should not be timid to depend only on backchannel communications with a 'government' that may soon secure recognition from a sizeable number of countries. Read full article here:  https://theprint.in/opinion/india-trained-afghan-forces-who-joined-taliban-govt-they-can-now-be-our-ambassadors/718182/

Simon's live report for CNA with Dawn Tan and Steve Lai anchoring.

We'll look at today's defense news headlines: Fentynal supplanting Afghan opium on the world market? The SECDEF in Singapore, Vietnam & the Philippines CENTCOM has stepped up its air support of Afghan Government forces

Round 1: Airmen in Okinawa are authorized to wear shorts on the flight line. Is this a big deal to anyone besides Kate? Shes furious about it and I'm not sure why. Round 2: The Taliban, Afghan Forces, and the United States have gone into a week-long reduction of violence agreement. We’re gonna check in on the first day! Round 3: Speaking of the Taliban, what in the fuck are you doing, New York Times? The squad is going to get into the mind-binding decision that resulted in having a Taliban leader write an opinion piece in the New York Times. Round 4: One of the best parts about deployments is the deployment video. Choosing a song can be tough. We’ll rate a popular one today. Mr. Red White and Blue Round 5: Recently, a 62 year old veteran broke a planking record. He held the position for nearly 8 hours. We’ll let you guess what school he went to. It’ll make Connor happy and Connor deserves happiness too.

War Brief: In Northern Ireland, a bomb detonates near the border and in Iraq, the Former Islamic State’s ‘military emir’ has been eliminated and more

As the death toll from a Taliban assault on the Afghan city of Ghazni passes 300, journalist author Ahmed Rashid says the attack underscores the the ineffectiveness of the US-NATO-Afghan government coalition, and the urgent need for talks to end the nearly 17-year war Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help support our work by donating at https://therealnews.com/donate.

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On this episode, U.S. service members continue advising Afghan Forces both in the classroom and on the ground, we find out what it takes to get National Guard Special Forces members to their missions, Exercise Furious Talon brings together lethal aircraft over South Korea, Marines in Japan endure a grueling jungle environment, and a Soldier volunteers to show us the effects of non-lethal pepper spray.

With international forces in Afghanistan having moved from a combat role to one focusing on advising, training and assisting, we take a look at the realities of the new Resolute Support mission on the ground. Out in eastern Afghanistan, as across the rest of the country, international forces remain in close partnership with their Afghan counterparts, albeit in a new role exclusively training, advising and assisting. We speak to two U.S. trainers helping the Afghan army stationed in Nangarhar Province with artillery and engineering support. This version includes voiceover and graphics.

While the ceremony to transition from the end of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) into the new Resolution Support Mission takes place, questions about the specifics of the new mission remain. Major General Todd Semonite, the recently appointed commanding general of the Combined Security Transition Command – Afghanistan (CSTC—A), bears great responsibility over the next year for the success of the new mission. He recently visited Camp Shaheen in northern Balkh province where a large portion of training and equipping of the Afghan Forces takes place. Video of the camp and Interviews with General Semonite shed light on what the new mission will be.

Brigadier Jones evaluates the current state of progress in Afghanistan, focussing in particular on summer 2013. He also discusses the extent to which achievements are reflected in the media narrative.

Brigadier Jones evaluates the current state of progress in Afghanistan, focussing in particular on summer 2013. He also discusses the extent to which achievements are reflected in the media narrative.

The establishment of operational coordination centers across Afghanistan has the aim to help separate sections of the Afghan National Security Forces work together. This Swedish lead provincial center in the northern province of Balkh has seen many sections of the Afghan forces work and train side by side. But local commanders say the program cannot be fully operational until they are properly equipped. The operational coordination program aims to help unify the Afghan security forces and this Swedish lead provincial centre in Balkh has seen much success. Produced by John Corlett. This version includes graphics and voiceover.

This show is dedicated to:Army 1st Lt. Dustin D. Vincent, Died November 3, 2011 Serving During Operation New Dawn Special Guest: Lt Col. Bill Connor, former candidate for SC Lt. Governor served as Senior US Advisor to Afghan Forces in Helmund Province, Afghanistan.  He is a graduate of the Citidal, and is an author and attorney.  Bill is a founding partner of NATIONAL DEFENSE CONSULTANTS RESCHEDULED - Special Guest: Dr. Walid Phares * He is Forgiegn Advisor to Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney & will appear at a later date. He is an American scholar of Lebanese origins. He is a professor and commentator on global terrorism and Middle Eastern affairs. Phares has testified before committees of the U.S. State, Justice, Defense and Homeland Security Departments, the United States Congress, the European Parliament, the United Nations Security Council. He has been a Terrorism expert at NBC from 2003 to 2006 and is a contributor at Fox News since 2007.

On this episode, U.S. and Afghan Forces work with the people of Kandahar to make their villages safe, a worldwide charity takes a novel approach to unearthing mines throughout Afghanistan, a routine foot patrol uncovers an astonishing find, U.S. and European forces partner in one of the largest amphibious exercises in over a decade, and an Olympic hopeful races for his country.