Podcasts about Afghan National Security Forces

General Wayne Eyre, the Chief of the Defense Staff for Canada, joins Joe to share over three decades worth of leadership lessons, including how reading, writing, and reflection have shaped his career. They also talk about what it means to be a professional in today's military, the importance of holistic health and fitness for leaders, and why failure is a great teacher.  Gen Eyre joined Army Cadets at age 12 and has been in uniform ever since. Gen Eyre attended Royal Roads Military College Victoria and Royal Military College of Canada Kingston. Upon commissioning in 1988 he joined the 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI), and has had the great privilege of spending the majority of his career in command or deputy command positions, including commanding 3 PPCLI, 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group, 3rd Canadian Division and Joint Task Force West, Deputy Commanding General – Operations for XVIII (U.S.) Airborne Corps, Deputy Commander United Nations Command in Korea, Deputy and for a short time Commander of Military Personnel Command, and Commander Canadian Army. He has been in the Chief of the Defence Staff role since February 24, 2021.Operationally, Gen Eyre has commanded a rifle platoon with the United Nations Force in Cyprus; 2 PPCLI's Reconnaissance Platoon with the UN Protection Force in Croatia (including the Medak Pocket); a rifle company in Bosnia with NATO's Stabilization Force; the Canadian Operational Mentor and Liaison Team in Kandahar, Afghanistan advising 1-205 Afghan National Army Brigade in combat; as the Commanding General of NATO Training Mission – Afghanistan, where he oversaw the force generation, institutional training, and professional development of the Afghan National Security Forces; and as the first non-U.S. Deputy Commander of United Nations Command Korea in its 69 year history, and as such was the most senior Canadian officer ever permanently stationed in the Asia Pacific region. Among various domestic operations, he was the military liaison to the Government of Manitoba for the 1997 floods, commanded a company fighting the 1998 British Columbia wildfires, commanded the Task Force that secured the 2010 G8 Summit, and commanded the military response to both the 2015 Saskatchewan wildfires and the 2016 Fort McMurray, Alberta evacuation.As a staff officer, Gen Eyre has served with the Royal Winnipeg Rifles, Land Force Western Area Headquarters, in the Directorate of Defence Analysis at NDHQ, and as the J3 of Canadian Expeditionary Force Command. He is a graduate of the U.S. Army Special Forces Qualification Course, the U.S. Marine Corps Command and Staff College, the U.S. Marine Corps School of Advanced Warfighting, and the U.S. Army War College. He holds a Bachelor of Science and three master's degrees (Military Studies, Operational Studies and Strategic Studies). His decorations include the Commander of the Order of Military Merit, the Meritorious Service Cross, the Commander-in-Chief Unit Commendation, the Chief of the Defence Staff Commendation, the Order of National Security Merit from South Korea, the French National Order of Merit in the rank of Commander, and was three times awarded the U.S. Legion of Merit, including in the rank of Commander.

This edition features stories about Afghan National Security Forces killing a Taliban leader and several insurgents in an operation near the border of Pakistan, and a team of military animal experts teaching Afghan veterinary students how to do their part in restoring Afghanistan's agriculture economy. Hosted by Senior Airman Jay Hernandez. Afghanistan

This edition features stories on the progress of Operation Moshtarak being undertaken by the joint efforts of Afghan National Security Forces and U.S. Marines and troops preparing for the incoming surge of troops by increasing housing, supplies and facilities at at Forward Operating Base Ramrod, Afghanistan. Hosted by Air Force Staff Sgt. Joy Meek. RCS2010

This edition features stories about an exercise that trained Afghan National Security Forces to respond to different scenarios, while working out of a tactical operations center, and how the U.S. is working to help Afghanistan to rebuild its health care.

This edition features stories on International Security Assistance Forces - Afghanistan responding to an improvised explosive device attack in Paktika province, Afghanistan, Afghan National Security Forces and ISAF partners disarming bombs after tips received from local civilians and coalition forces training Afghan National Army medics helping improve their skills and improve their abilities to treat their own people. Produced by Marine Cpl. Bryan Lett. Includes a soundbite from Army Maj. Nancy Emma, medical department head from Cranston, R.I. Hosted by Senior Airman Barbara Patton.

While Eliot is on travel Eric welcomes LTG Sami Sadat whose poignant op-ed in the New York Times in August 2021 about the fall of Afghanistan described his personal feelings of betrayal by the US. He is a major figure in the National Geographic documentary Retrograde now airing on Disney+. They discuss the Biden Administration's recent "Interim Report on Lessons Learned from the Afghanistan Withdrawal" and the contrast between it and the report of the Special Inspector General on Afghanistan, the relative responsibility of the Trump and Biden Administrations, the flaws in the Doha Agreement and the role that contractors played in sustaining Afghan National Security Forces. They also discuss the current humanitarian disaster in Afghanistan and the country's future prospects. Lt. Gen Sami Sadat's 2021 Op-Ed: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/25/opinion/afghanistan-taliban-army.html Biden Administration Interim Report the Afghanistan Withdrawal: https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/US-Withdrawal-from-Afghanistan.pdf SIGAR Report on the Afghan Security Forces Collapse: https://www.sigar.mil/pdf/evaluations/SIGAR-23-16-IP.pdf Retrograde Official Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CufeaxpsTTQ 1208 Foundation Website: https://www.1208foundation.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While Eliot is on travel Eric welcomes LTG Sami Sadat whose poignant op-ed in the New York Times in August 2021 about the fall of Afghanistan described his personal feelings of betrayal by the US. He is a major figure in the National Geographic documentary Retrograde now airing on Disney+. They discuss the Biden Administration's recent "Interim Report on Lessons Learned from the Afghanistan Withdrawal" and the contrast between it and the report of the Special Inspector General on Afghanistan, the relative responsibility of the Trump and Biden Administrations, the flaws in the Doha Agreement and the role that contractors played in sustaining Afghan National Security Forces. They also discuss the current humanitarian disaster in Afghanistan and the country's future prospects. Lt. Gen Sami Sadat's 2021 Op-Ed: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/25/opinion/afghanistan-taliban-army.html Biden Administration Interim Report the Afghanistan Withdrawal: https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/US-Withdrawal-from-Afghanistan.pdf SIGAR Report on the Afghan Security Forces Collapse: https://www.sigar.mil/pdf/evaluations/SIGAR-23-16-IP.pdf Retrograde Official Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CufeaxpsTTQ 1208 Foundation Website: https://www.1208foundation.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Package about how women-owned textile businesses are being given a boost with the awarding of multi-million dollar contracts to produce clothes for the Afghan National Security Forces. Hosted by Ruth Owen. This version includes voiceover and graphics.

This edition features stories about An overnight operation that saw Afghan and coalition forces take out several insurgent leaders in Paktiya province, and U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsmen at Camp Leatherneck teaching Afghans Combat Lifesaving Skills. Hosted by Petty Officer Dustin Diaz.

This edition features a story on how the Afghan National Army and Afghan National Security Forces along with U.S. Coalition Forces spent four days at an Observation Point in Logar Province, Afghanistan. Lance Cpl. Clayton Rogers report from inside one of the local villages where the Troops met with its key leaders. Sound bite includes 1st Lt. Jonathan Damalougiei, Street Level Engager. Produced by Lance Cpl. Clayton Rogers and Hosted by Staff Sgt. George Maddon.

This edition features stories on an Afghan National Security Forces meeting and a forward surgery team. Hosted by Air Force Staff Sgt. Melissa Hay. Stories produced by Cpl. Daniel Wulz and Staff Sgt. Chad Usher. Includes soundbites from Col. Mike Brown, director of ANSF development for RC-Southwest and and Lt. Col. Mike Woll, general surgeon.

This edition features a story about how International Security Assistance Force Commander Gen. John R. Allen and U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Ryan Crocker participated to officially transfer security responsibilities of the Parwan Province to Afghan National Security Forces and another story about how building an independent and strong Afghanistan is an important part of coalition forces missions. Soundbite includes LTC. John Walsh - PRT Nangarhar. Produced by PO2 Brandon Shelander and hosted by SSgt. Melissa Hay. Also available in High Definition.

This edition features a story about Afghan National Security Forces Combat Medic students and a story about an Occupational Therapy Team in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Soundbites include PO1 Terry Gray - Combat Medic and Sgt. Paul McCollough - Occupational Therapy Team. Produced by Cpl. Meredith Brown and Cpl. Liz Cisneros. Hosted by SrA Alina Richard. 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.

Coalition Forces visit the National Military Hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan to assist Afghan National Security Forces in training for future medical operations. Available in high definition.

U.S. Forces assist as Afghan National Security Forces take the lead on operations and construction in Afghanistan. Available in High Definition.

The commanders of ISAF Joint Command talks about how shaping the Afghan National Security Forces takes training, equipment, and at times, a personal touch. Also available in high definition.

The Taliban has held power in Afghanistan for one year. While the United States and its allies maintain sanctions on the group, Afghans are living through a humanitarian and economic disaster. The Taliban has made several promises, such as offering amnesty to soldiers who were members of the Afghan National Security Forces, working toward an “Afghan Islamic–inclusive government,” engaging other stakeholders in a “transition council,” and allowing girls to attend schools. However, the group also “grossly violated” its commitment not to give shelter to al Qaeda, according to the Biden administration, by allowing Ayman al‐​Zawahiri to stay in a safe house in Kabul. What does the Taliban's evolution (if any) mean for U.S. policy? Does the United States have tools available to push the group in the direction policymakers want it to go? What U.S. interests remain in Afghanistan? To discuss these questions, please join our distinguished panel of experts. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part two of their discussion, CNA counterterrorism experts Alex Powell and Jon Schroden sit down with James Cunningham the lead author for two comprehensive lessons learned reports published by the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR).  They discuss some positive takeaways from the development of the Afghan National Security Forces and what lessons the U.S. government can learn from Afghanistan. Timestamps by Topic 1:17: Were there effective approaches to developing the Afghan National Security Forces? 7:05: What lessons should the U.S. government learn from Afghanistan? 12:59: Will the U.S. government make any actionable change because of these lessons? Guest Biographies James Cunningham is the lead author and project lead for two comprehensive lessons learned reports published by the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction focused on reconstructing the ANDSF.  For over 16 years, James has worked Afghanistan-related issues as a member of the Intelligence community and providing independent oversight of U.S. reconstruction programming. Jonathan Schroden is the Director of CNA's Countering Threats and Challenges Program (CTCP), whose mission is to support US government efforts to better understand and counter state and non-state threats and challenges. Schroden has deployed or traveled to Afghanistan 13 times. Alex Powell is an expert on terrorist group tactics, counterterrorism, and special operations forces (SOF).  He has worked extensively on security issues in Afghanistan, traveling there numerous times to conduct assessments of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces. Additional Resources SIGAR Website: https://www.sigar.mil/ Divided Responsibility: Lessons from U.S. Security Sector Assistance Efforts in Afghanistan, June 2019 (https://www.sigar.mil/pdf/lessonslearned/SIGAR-19-39-LL.pdf) Reconstructing the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces: Lessons from the U.S. Experience in Afghanistan, September 2017 (https://www.sigar.mil/pdf/lessonslearned/SIGAR-17-62-LL.pdf)

Photo: Senior leaders of the Afghan National Security Forces display their inked fingers after voting in the elections at the conclusion of their press conference at Forward Operating Base Thunder, Paktia province, Afghanistan, April 5, 2014. The security forces were responsible for ensuring the safety of the polling sites. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Dixie Rae Liwanag/ Released) . CBS Eyes on the World with John Batchelor CBS Audio Network @Batchelorshow 2/4: The Long War Journal map of Afghanistan tells the story of the decline and fall of Resolute Support; and the rise of the Taliban and its Al Qaeda brethren. @ThomasJoscelyn @BillRoggio @FDD https://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2021/07/taliban-advances-as-u-s-completes-withdrawal.php

America's Place in the World *Chair: Professor Thomas Schwartz, Distinguished Professor of History, Vanderbilt University *General John Allen, President, Brookings; former Commander NATO International Security Assistance Force, Afghanistan (Confirmed) *Dr. Jessica Tuchman Matthews, Ph.D., Distinguished Fellow, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. She served as Carnegie’s president for 18 years. (Confirmed) Thomas Schwartz Thomas Alan Schwartz is a historian of the foreign relations of the United States, with related interests in American politics, the history of international relations, Modern European history, and biography. His most recent book is Henry Kissinger and American Power: A Political Biography (Hill and Wang, 2020). The book has received considerable notice and acclaim. Harvard’s University’s Charles Maier has written: "Thomas Schwartz's superbly researched political biography reveals the brilliance, self-serving ego, and vulnerability of America's most remarkable diplomat in the twentieth century, even as it provides a history of U.S. engagement in global politics as it moved beyond bipolarity." John Allen John Rutherford Allen assumed the presidency of the Brookings Institution in November 2017, having most recently served as chair of security and strategy and a distinguished fellow in the Foreign Policy Program at Brookings. Allen is a retired U.S. Marine Corps four-star general and former commander of the NATO International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and U.S. Forces in Afghanistan. He is the co-author of the book "Turning Point: Policymaking in the Era of Artificial Intelligence" alongside co-author Darrell M. West (Brookings Press, 2020)” Allen served in two senior diplomatic roles following his retirement from the Marine Corps. First, for 15 months as senior advisor to the secretary of defense on Middle East Security, during which he led the security dialogue for the Israeli/Palestinian peace process. President Barack Obama then appointed Allen as special presidential envoy to the Global Coalition to Counter ISIL, a position he held for 15 months. Allen’s diplomatic efforts grew the coalition to 65 members, effectively halting the expansion of ISIL. During his nearly four-decade military career, Allen served in a variety of command and staff positions in the Marine Corps and the Joint Force. He commanded 150,000 U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan from July 2011 to February 2013. Allen is the first Marine to command a theater of war. During his tenure as ISAF commander, he recovered the 33,000 U.S. surge forces, moved the Afghan National Security Forces into the lead for combat operations, and pivoted NATO forces from being a conventional combat force into an advisory command. Allen also participated in the Six Party Talks on the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and played a major role in organizing the relief effort during the South Asian tsunami from 2004 to 2005. Allen was the Marine Corps fellow to the Center for Strategic and International Studies and the first Marine officer to serve as a term member of the Council on Foreign Relations, where today he is a permanent member. Jessica Tuchman Matthews Jessica Tuchman Mathews is a distinguished fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. She served as Carnegie’s president for 18 years. Before her appointment in 1997, her career included posts in both the executive and legislative branches of government, in management and research in the nonprofit arena, and in journalism and science policy. She was director of the Council on Foreign Relations’ Washington program and a senior fellow from 1994 to 1997. While there she published her seminal 1997 Foreign Affairs article, “Power Shift,” chosen by the editors as one of the most influential in the journal’s seventy-five years. She holds a PhD in molecular biology from the California Institute of Technology and graduated magna cum laude from Radcliffe College.

This episode is in honor of ANZAC Day and serves as a salute to Australians and New Zealanders "who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations". This week I'm sharing an extraordinary story requested by Patreon Producer and friend Tim from Australia. This was the first of the Patron Producer episodes, and it covers the life and heroics of Cameron Stewart Baird, VC, MG (7 June 1981 – 22 June 2013). An excerpt from his VC citation reads as follows "For the most conspicuous acts of valour, extreme devotion to duty and ultimate self-sacrifice at Ghawchak village, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, as a Commando Team Commander in Special Operations Task Group on Operation SLIPPER.On 22 June 2013, a commando platoon of the Special Operations Task Group, with partners from the Afghan National Security Forces, conducted a helicopter assault into Ghawchak village, Uruzgan province, in order to attack an insurgent network deep within enemy-held territory. Shortly after insertion, Corporal Baird’s team was engaged by small arms fire from several enemy positions. Corporal Baird quickly seized the initiative, leading his team to neutralise the positions, killing six enemy combatants and enabling the assault to continue.Soon afterwards, an adjacent Special Operations Task Group team came under heavy enemy fire, resulting in its commander being seriously wounded. Without hesitation, Corporal Baird led his team to provide support. En route, he and his team were engaged by rifle and machine gun fire from prepared enemy positions. With complete disregard for his own safety, Corporal Baird charged towards the enemy positions, supported by his team. On nearing the positions, he and his team were engaged by additional enemy on their flank. Instinctively, Corporal Baird neutralised the new threat with grenades and rifle fire, enabling his team to close with the prepared position. With the prepared position now isolated, Corporal Baird maneuvered and was engaged by enemy machine gun fire, the bullets striking the ground around him…"  

Captain Sean Gobin enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1994 as an Infantry Rifleman and received his commission upon graduating from the University of Mississippi in 2001. As an Armor Officer, Sean served as a platoon commander in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003 and again in 2005. In 2011. Sean trained the Afghan National Security Forces in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Since separating from the Marine Corps and hiking the Appalachian Trail, Sean founded the Warrior Hike “Walk Off The War” Program. https://warriorexpeditions.org

Captain Sean Gobin enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1994 as an Infantry Rifleman and received his commission upon graduating from the University of Mississippi in 2001. As an Armor Officer, Sean served as a platoon commander in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003 and again in 2005. In 2011. Sean trained the Afghan National Security Forces in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Since separating from the Marine Corps and hiking the Appalachian Trail, Sean founded the Warrior Hike “Walk Off The War” Program. https://warriorexpeditions.org

For the show today, Marcello Sukhdeo talks about the announcement by the Defence Minister to increase capabilities for cybersecurity, also, NATO has made a request for Canada to send police trainers to Afghanistan and we will close with our latest Game Changers.  This show is brought to you by Gap Wireless. Gap Wireless provides UAV Hardware and Software solutions for inspection, survey and mapping and public safety. Learn more at gapwirelessonline.com. Cybersecurity Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan said that the Canadian Armed Forces will be looking to increase training so as to deal with cyberattacks, also it plans to recruit more cyber specialists. The minister said, "The use of cyber technology in a military context is growing steadily and as such Canada must leverage that technology to maintain a military advantage. Our forces need to be equipped with the ability to detect, organize and identify cyber threats and be prepared to take appropriate action." The new defence policy which was announced on June 7, outlines the plan to be Strong, Secure, Engaged by increasing the size of the military, modernizing the submarine fleet, and replacing the CF-18 fleet along with other procurements.   NATO's request   Canada is considering a NATO request to send police trainers to Afghanistan according to the Defence Minister. This comes three years after the military mission officially ended. The request came from the U.S. through NATO, and could involve either civilian police trainers like the RCMP, or military trainers working with Afghan police, a defence official said according to CTV news. The minister said that "We are actually still committed to Afghanistan. We've provided the funding, whether it's for development" or salaries for security forces in the country. From 2014 to 2017, Canada committed $227 million in international development programs in Afghanistan, and $330 million from 2015 to 2018 in support for the Afghan National Security Forces, which include the Afghan National Army and the Afghan National Police. Over the 12-year mission, 158 Canadian troops were killed, as well as a diplomat, a journalist and two civilian contractors, according to a tally by The Canadian Press. Game Changers for June/July issue We are in the process of finalizing the June/July issue of Vanguard which will feature an exclusive interview with the Commissioner of the Canadian Coast Guard, Jeffery Hutchinson. In this issue, you can read about his top challenges, his focus and vision for the Coast Guard and the most pressing needs with regards to procurement. Also, we are excited to announce the Game Changers for this issue: Barney Bangs, President of Tulmar Safety Systems Inc.; Mohsen Mohammadi, Assistant Professor and Director for the new Marine Additive Manufacturing Centre of Excellence at the University of New Brunswick; and Colin Stephenson, Executive Director, DEFSEC Atlantic. Thanks for listening.

SPY Historian Vince Houghton sat down with Ben Jones, the former Transition Coordinator for the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan, where he coordinated the transfer of Afghanistan's security from the coalition to the Afghan National Security Forces. He is also a contributor to the new book, Our Latest Longest War: Losing Hearts and Minds in Afghanistan.

John, David and Shahrezad discuss developments in Afghanistan with Prof Albert B. Wolf, Assistant Prof. in Political Science, American University of Afghanistan, Kabul. Special thanks to Ms. Zubaida Akbar, Director of Communications, AUA STRATEGIKON can be found on iTunes, SoundCloud and the SIA website: www.sageinternational.org.au > Analysing the strength and resilience of the Taliban > Are the Afghan National Security Forces up to the task of protecting Afghanistan? > Looking at the continuing role of Pakistan in supporting the Taliban > The rise of Islamic State in Afghanistan > How are US/Coalition forces faring in their counter-terrorist mission? Do they have enough resources and what is their level of commitment? > What are other regional players doing in Afghanistan? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John, David and Shahrezad discuss developments in Afghanistan with Prof Albert B. Wolf, Assistant Prof. in Political Science, American University of Afghanistan, Kabul. Special thanks to Ms. Zubaida Akbar, Director of Communications, AUA STRATEGIKON can be found on iTunes, SoundCloud and the SIA website: www.sageinternational.org.au > Analysing the strength and resilience of the Taliban > Are the Afghan National Security Forces up to the task of protecting Afghanistan? > Looking at the continuing role of Pakistan in supporting the Taliban > The rise of Islamic State in Afghanistan > How are US/Coalition forces faring in their counter-terrorist mission? Do they have enough resources and what is their level of commitment? > What are other regional players doing in Afghanistan? Support the show.

Bill is based in the Washington, D.C.-area, pursuing a bachelor's and master's degree in journalism at American University's School of Communication. In June 2013 he wrapped up a 16-month tour in Afghanistan covering the ISAF-led hand over of security responsibilities to the Afghan National Security Forces in the county's volatile Helmand province. Lately, his work has concentrated on the mental, physical and political cost of war through documentary photography, portraiture and video. Check out the podcast and let us know what you think on Twitter using #FFW32: @BillPutnamPhoto @TimLawson21 @LockNLoadJava @LawsonEntertain

Captain Sean Gobin enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1994 as an Infantry Rifleman and received his commission upon graduating from the University of Mississippi in 2001. As an Armor Officer, Sean served as a platoon commander in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003 and again in 2005. In 2011, Sean trained the Afghan National Security Forces in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Since separating from the Marine Corps and hiking the Appalachian Trail, Sean founded the Warrior Hike “Walk Off The War” Program and completed his master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Virginia. http://VeteranPodcast.com/006

Bill Putnam’s photography has concentrated on the mental, physical and political cost of war through documentary photography, portraiture and video. In June 2013, he wrapped up a 16-month tour in Afghanistan covering the International Security Assistance Force-led hand over of responsibilities to the Afghan National Security Forces in the county’s volatile Helmand Province. Putnam’s work […] The post Conflict Zone: Images from the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan appeared first on Journalism in the Digital Age.

Part of NATO’s new mission to help train, advise and assist the Afghan National Security Forces is fiscal training and advising. The ANSF and Afghan security institutions will be advised on how to get the most out of their budget. This piece looks at ways to achieve this goal, such as facilities divestiture, fuel auditing, and electronic pay systems. It includes an interview with Major General Todd T. Semonite, the Deputy Chief of Staff for Security Assistance, soundbites from Lt. Col Joel Quinn, Deputy Director of The Combined Security Transition Command, and General Dawlat Waziri, the Deputy spokesperson of the Ministry of Defense. It has footage of soldiers, police trucks being fueled and the new and old buildings at the Ministry of Defense. This version includes voiceover and graphics.

There’s just a month to go now before NATO begins a new mission in Afghanistan. Resolute Support as it’s known, or RSM, will focus on training, advising and assisting the security ministries of the Afghan government and the senior staff of the Afghan National Security Forces. This piece includes soundbites from Deputy Commander of ISAF Joint Command Major General Richard Nugee and the NATO Assistant Secretary General for Operations, Stephen Evans.

Piece covers a rally that was held in Kabul to support members of the Afghan National Security Forces. It includes shots of the crowd standing the rain. Some are holding banners, others are punching the air with their fists. The protest was organized after an attack on an Afghan army base in Kunar in the east of Afghanistan that left 21 soldiers dead. Also available in high definition

This show is dedicationed to: Marine Sgt. Daniel M. Vasselian, died December 23, 2013 Serving During Operation Enduring Freedom Defending the Republic with Annie "The Radio Chick" and "Cool" Mike is an ongoing discussion of recent events, issues and the upcoming elections. Special Guest: Bill Connor, A graduate of The Citadel, he served as a Regular Army Infantry Officer in the U.S. Army. After leaving active duty to become a reservist, Bill earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of South Carolina. As an attorney, Bill has earned an “AV Preeminent” rating, the highest peer evaluation rating of ethics and ability for an attorney practicing law in the United States. In 2007, Bill volunteered for a year long combat deployment in Afghanistan, serving as a Joint Operations Officer, developing and implementing the U.S. advisory effort for Afghan National Security Forces. Bill later commanded the U.S. Advisory effort in the volatile Helmand Province, and subsequently earned a promotion to Lt. Colonel. Bill also served as the senior American military liaison to British forces in Afghanistan. Bill was awarded the Bronze Star. He is now in charge of Command and General Staff Officer instruction (ILE) in South Carolina for the Reserves. Bill then ran for Lt. Governor of South Carolina. He is also the former 6th District Chairman of the SCGOP. http://billconnorsc.com/ It's a battle of Conservative values and principles in defense of our Republic! conservative, constitution, freedom, liberty, obama, tea party, gun control, republican, libertarian, stop white guilt, word

This show is dedicationed to: Marine Sgt. Daniel M. Vasselian, died December 23, 2013 Serving During Operation Enduring FreedomDefending the Republic with Annie "The Radio Chick" and "Cool" Mike is an ongoing discussion of recent events, issues and the upcoming elections.Special Guest: Bill Connor, A graduate of The Citadel, he served as a Regular Army Infantry Officer in the U.S. Army. After leaving active duty to become a reservist, Bill earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of South Carolina. As an attorney, Bill has earned an “AV Preeminent” rating, the highest peer evaluation rating of ethics and ability for an attorney practicing law in the United States.In 2007, Bill volunteered for a year long combat deployment in Afghanistan, serving as a Joint Operations Officer, developing and implementing the U.S. advisory effort for Afghan National Security Forces. Bill later commanded the U.S. Advisory effort in the volatile Helmand Province, and subsequently earned a promotion to Lt. Colonel. Bill also served as the senior American military liaison to British forces in Afghanistan.Bill was awarded the Bronze Star. He is now in charge of Command and General Staff Officer instruction (ILE) in South Carolina for the Reserves.Bill then ran for Lt. Governor of South Carolina. He is also the former 6th District Chairman of the SCGOP.http://billconnorsc.com/It's a battle of Conservative values and principles in defense of our Republic!conservative, constitution, freedom, liberty, obama, tea party, gun control, republican, libertarian, stop white guilt, word

It’s been five years since Poland first sent troops to Ghazni. Here the 10th Armoured Cavalry Brigade take over from the 25th Air Cavalry Brigade in the same week as the Polish side of the joint Provincial Reconstruction Team closes. Apart from improving combat capability and instilling confidence in the Afghan National Security Forces, Polish-funded projects have also developed areas of the province.

This show is dedicated to: Two U.S. Army Rangers and a Cultural Support Team member were killed in action Oct. 22, 2011 during combat operations in Operation Enduring Freedom. Their assault force triggered an improvised explosive device near Kandahar Province, Afghanistan. 1st Lt. Ashley White, 24, was assigned to the 230th Brigade Support Battalion, 30th Heavy Brigade Combat Team, National Guard, Goldsboro, N.C.  Sgt. 1st Class Kristoffer B. Domeij, 29, was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Co., 2nd Bn., 75th Ranger Regiment, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.  Pvt. 1st Class Christopher A. Horns, 20, was assigned to Co. C, 2nd Bn., 75th Ranger Regiment, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. All three were killed during combat operations when their assault force triggered an improvised explosive device near Kandahar Province, Afghanistan. Special Guest: Lt. Col. Bill Connor, Candidate for US Senate from South Carolina http://billconnorsc.com/ A graduate of The Citadel, Bill Connor served over a decade as a Regular Army Infantry Officer. After leaving active duty to become a reservist, Bill earned his Juris Doctorate.  Bill volunteered for a year long combat deployment in Afghanistan, serving as a Joint Operations Officer, developing and implementing the U.S. advisory effort for Afghan National Security Forces.  He later commanded the U.S. Advisory effort in the volatile Helmand Province, and subsequently earned a promotion to Lt. Colonel. Bill also served as the senior American military liaison to British forces in Afghanistan.

This show is dedicated to: Two U.S. Army Rangers and a Cultural Support Team member were killed in action Oct. 22, 2011 during combat operations in Operation Enduring Freedom.Their assault force triggered an improvised explosive device near Kandahar Province, Afghanistan.1st Lt. Ashley White, 24, was assigned to the 230th Brigade Support Battalion, 30th Heavy Brigade Combat Team, National Guard, Goldsboro, N.C.  Sgt. 1st Class Kristoffer B. Domeij, 29, was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Co., 2nd Bn., 75th Ranger Regiment, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.  Pvt. 1st Class Christopher A. Horns, 20, was assigned to Co. C, 2nd Bn., 75th Ranger Regiment, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.All three were killed during combat operations when their assault force triggered an improvised explosive device near Kandahar Province, Afghanistan.Special Guest: Lt. Col. Bill Connor, Candidate for US Senate from South Carolinahttp://billconnorsc.com/A graduate of The Citadel, Bill Connor served over a decade as a Regular Army Infantry Officer. After leaving active duty to become a reservist, Bill earned his Juris Doctorate.  Bill volunteered for a year long combat deployment in Afghanistan, serving as a Joint Operations Officer, developing and implementing the U.S. advisory effort for Afghan National Security Forces.  He later commanded the U.S. Advisory effort in the volatile Helmand Province, and subsequently earned a promotion to Lt. Colonel. Bill also served as the senior American military liaison to British forces in Afghanistan.

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.

Pvt Levy Marsden speaks to Chris Kaye about Herrick 17. Find out how they're getting round the language barrier and hear how the Afghan National Security Forces are developing.

In "This Week in the DoD" for March 2: The armed forces medical examiner at the Dover Port Mortuary in Dover, Delaware, positively identified the remains of a soldier who was considered "missing - captured" since 2006. Staff Sergeant Ahmed Altaie was the final missing solider and casualty to be recovered from the Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn missions. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama hosted veterans of the Iraq war and their families for dinner at the White House on Wednesday night. The Dinner, aptly named "A Nation's Gratitude", served as a symbol of thanks and appreciation on to the veterans on behalf of a grateful nation. Service members from every state and a gold star family attended the dinner. Marine Sergeant Major Bryan Battaglia, the senior enlisted adviser to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has released a statement on suicide in the military. He asks service members to seek help for themselves and others if they are having a hard time, and to speak out. Press Secretary George Little and DoD Spokesman Navy Captain John Kirby said recent attacks in Afghanistan aren't going to derail the coalition strategy in the country. Regardless of the rise of so-called "green on blue" crimes involving attacks by Afghan National Security Forces on NATO International Security Forces troops, Little says overall the positive relationship between the two should not obscured by a few negative incidents. President Barack Obama issued a proclamation declaring March as Women's History Month. The President stated that this month is a time to commemorate the struggles, celebrate the centuries of progress, and reaffirm the nation's steadfast commitment to the rights, security and dignity of women in America and around the world.

Package about coalition forces, mentors and instructors teaching Afghan National Security Forces how to counter the improvised explosive device. Students attending the Explosive Hazard Reduction Course at Joint Sustainment Academy, Camp Leatherneck, learn how to place explosives on IEDs and blow them up during an exercise held at Camp Bastion's training range, Helmand province, Afghanistan. Produced by Petty Officer 1st Class Gino Flores. Includes soundbites from Master Chief Scott Trieble, from Aiea, Hawaii, Navy explosives ordnance disposal expert, Counter Improvised Explosives Devices Task Force. Also available in high definition.

Package of Biometrics identification used to deter criminals from joining the Afghan National Security Forces. Produced by Petty Officer Liz Murray. Soundbites from Tech Sgt. Shona Wilson, Lt. Col. Cris Marchiori. Also available in high definition.

Counterterrorism expert Arturo Munoz discusses the viability of establishing civilian defense forces to complement Afghan National Security Forces in this May 10, 2010, Congressional Briefing.

FOB Shank | Day 34 -- There's a very important portion of the Afghanistan story that I feel we haven't told successfully. It's the story of the troops living in holes next to the Afghan National Security Forces while fighting to secure this country.I look back on 30 Days, and the only time we spent with them was at Strong Point Khyber. It was a great day, a great story with great people helping us to tell it, but I feel like we should have done more. Yes, I feel mass media sensationalizes the amount of fighting going on. Yes, I do feel the global view of Afghanistan is skewed towards this place being 100 percent hell hole when it isn't. But there is a lot of fighting going on here and Ken and I did everything we could to get out there to cover the story. Produced by Tech Sgt. Raimondi.