Podcasts about resolute support

Retired Lt. Gen. E. John Deedrick served as the final commander of the Combined Security Transition Command –Afghanistan (CSTC-A). He also held the position of Deputy Chief of Staff for Security Assistance (DCOS SA) at the Headquarters of Resolute Support; the NATO mission in Afghanistan. He was the United States Military Representative to NATO and commanded 1st Special Forces Command. The Jedburgh Podcast, the Jedburgh Media Channel and the Green Beret Foundation are proud to announce our partnership with the University of Health and Performance outside of Bentonville, Arkansas. To kick off our combined investment in the development of our Special Operators post service, Fran Racioppi sat down with Lt. Gen. Deedrick to discuss his take on the Army today, where it came from and where it's going. As one of the last senior leaders in Afghanistan he gave his honest assessment of the withdrawal, the impact leave has on our allies and Special Forces Operators, and what the void left has done for the Taliban and American national security. They also discuss the importance of our allies, why NATO works, and how Special Operations has evolved to fight unconventional warfare, counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism in the Grey Zone through integrated deterrence.Finally, they talk about the effect of politics on our military and why our leaders all want the same goal, but have different paths to get there. Watch, listen or read our conversation from the UHP. Don't miss our full Veterans Day coverage from UHP. Follow the Jedburgh Podcast and the Green Beret Foundation on social media. Listen on your favorite podcast platform, read on our website, and watch the full video version on YouTube as we show why America must continue to lead from the front, no matter the challenge.HIGHLIGHTS0:00 Introduction2:23 Welcome to University of Health and Performance5:02 Why did we leave Afghanistan8:02 Did we abandon our Afghan partners11:04 Withdrawal Effect13:24 The Taliban and Al-Qaeda15:22 Enabling Iran16:59 NATO's importance22:30 NATO vs Russia28:38 The Ukraine conflict today32:30 North Korea's involvement34:12 What makes a Green Beret different?38:24 Changes to the ODA41:14 Is China the next fight?45:51 Politicizing the military48:02 US forces deployed across America49:38 Lt. Gen. Deedrick's Sergeant51:53 Daily HabitsQUOTES04:10 “It was a pretty low cost to keep an eye on Al-Qaeda. And also off chutes that are as dangerous.”13:23 “I hope we aren't paying them not to attack us”17:49 “Nobody freelances at NATO. NATO is an expression of the sovereign will of their capitals.”26:30 “Don't start a shooting war with Russia. I mean the two nuclear powers”29:10 “When you are so reliant on other nations for your supply chains, you put yourself at risk.”31:09 “You've got to go to North Korea to get weapons and soldiers. That's just sad.”45:20 “The most difficult fight would be China, so I think you have to use that as your pacing item and optimize your fight for that.”45:52 “Lethality on the battlefield is critical.”50:23 “What I would love to see is less personality and more policy.”52:53 “It is a really bad idea to use the active duty US Military in a domestic capability.”The Jedburgh Podcast and the Jedburgh Media Channel are an official program of The Green Beret Foundation.The opinions presented on the The Jedburgh Podcast and the Jedburgh Media Channel are the opinions of my guests and myself. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Green Beret Foundation and the Green Beret Foundation assumes no liability for their accuracy, nor does Green Beret Foundation endorse any political candidate or any political party.

In the next episode of our new Academic Arsenal series – focused on NPS students' defense-relevant research – host Eric Czaja speaks with two U.S. Air Force senior pilots in the defense analysis program whose examination of amphibious aircraft could offer an innovative solution to logistics challenges in the Indo-Pacific. Trident Room Podcast host U.S. Army Maj. Eric Czaja has a conversation with NPS Department of Defense Analysis students U.S. Air Force Maj. Bobby Strain and U.S. Air Force Maj. Tim Marti. This episode was recorded on August 31, 2024. Maj. Bobby Strain is a U.S. Air Force senior pilot with more than 2,450 flying hours in the C-5M and KC-135R/T. A 2011 ROTC graduate of the Colorado School of Mines, he has flown missions worldwide, including combat missions in support of Operations Enduring Freedom, Resolute Support, Inherent Resolve, and Freedom's Sentinel. Maj. Tim Marti is also a U.S. Air Force senior pilot with more than 2,000 hours flying the U-28 and other various AFSOC aircraft, including combat missions in Operation Inherent Resolve. Together, Strain and Marti have authored a joint thesis entitled “Airpower Beyond the Runway: Amphibious Aircraft to Enhance Agility in INDOPACOM.” Their thesis explores how seaplanes, specifically amphibious aircraft, can support the U.S. Joint Force while also creating challenges for adversaries in the Indo-Pacific. The study explores the limitations of current assets and the advantages of utilizing seaplanes in two fictional scenarios. Utilizing a mixed methods qualitative/quantitative approach to compare seaplanes against various platforms – including aircraft, ships, boats, and submarines – the study showcases the seaplane's unique advantages due to its speed, range, and access to remote locations. The study concludes with a series of recommendations for the DOD to inform decision-makers of the potential for investment in amphibious aircraft, and suggests courses of action to validate the requirement. ----------------- The Trident Room Podcast is brought to you by the Naval Postgraduate School Alumni Association and the Naval Postgraduate School Foundation. www.npsfoundation.org For comments, suggestions, and critiques, please email us at TridentRoomPodcastHost@nps.edu, and find us online at nps.edu/tridentroompodcast. Thank you! The views expressed in this interview are those of the individuals and do not reflect the official policy or position of the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, the US Navy, or the Naval Postgraduate School.

Scott “Kidd” Poteet is a retired USAF Lieutenant Colonel who served 20 years in various roles that include Commander of the 64th Aggressor Squadron, USAF Thunderbird #4 Demonstration Pilot, USAF Weapons School Graduate, Operational Test & Evaluation Pilot, and Flight Examiner. Kidd is a command pilot with over 3,200 flying hours in the F-16, A-4, T-38, T-37, T-3, and Alpha Jet. Kidd has logged over 400 hours of combat time during Operations Northern Watch, Southern Watch, Joint Guardian, Freedom's Sentinel, and Resolute Support.the Mission Pilot for Polaris Dawn, a spaceflight mission scheduled to launch in 2023. He was also the Mission Pilot for Polaris Dawn, which spent five days in orbit, flying higher than any SpaceX Dragon mission to-date and reached the highest Earth orbit ever flown. The crew conducted a spacewalk. The Polaris Dawn crew also tested scientific research designed to advance both human health on Earth and our understanding of human health during future long-duration spaceflights. for two extra episodes each month and exclusive content please visit: patreon.com/thenickbryantpodcast nickbryantnyc.com EpsteinJustice.com

Die NATO-Mission "Resolute Support" in Afghanistan funktionierte nicht gut. Immer wieder griffen die Taliban an, und die afghanischen Streitkräfte waren hilflos. Wie können die militärischen Beratungen künftig effektiver werden? Und sind die Support-Maßnahmen westlicher Armeen überhaupt sinnvoll? Von Anja Kempe. Regie und Produktion: Anja Kempe. SWR Kultur / BR2 radioReportage / WDR 5 Reportage

One of only a handful of women to make it to the elite level of the Air Force Thunderbirds, Mace Curran is an experienced F-16 combat fighter pilot with 163 combat hours over Afghanistan in support of operations Resolute Support and Freedom's Sentinel. She has also served as an F-16 Instructor Pilot and Flight Commander at the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, Fort Worth, Texas. In 2022, she left active duty to found Upside Down Dreams and travels the country speaking to organizations on lessons of grit, perseverance, determination, and teamwork. Through keynotes, courses and workshops, she empowers individuals to shift their mindset to see their true potential. She defines what it is to be a modern Air Force officer for many outsiders, providing a valuable insight into the Air Force experience and showcasing the opportunities of an Air Force career. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts or tonydurso.com/podcast.

One of only a handful of women to make it to the elite level of the Air Force Thunderbirds, Mace Curran is an experienced F-16 combat fighter pilot with 163 combat hours over Afghanistan in support of operations Resolute Support and Freedom's Sentinel. She has also served as an F-16 Instructor Pilot and Flight Commander at the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, Fort Worth, Texas. In 2022, she left active duty to found Upside Down Dreams and travels the country speaking to organizations on lessons of grit, perseverance, determination, and teamwork. Through keynotes, courses and workshops, she empowers individuals to shift their mindset to see their true potential. She defines what it is to be a modern Air Force officer for many outsiders, providing a valuable insight into the Air Force experience and showcasing the opportunities of an Air Force career. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts or tonydurso.com/podcast.

Lt. Col Jordan Smith is the Director of Operations, 89th Attack Squadron, in the United States Air Force. He leads MQ-9 pilots, sensor operators, and intelligence professionals in worldwide combat operations. His active-duty assignments include three operational tours with the 432d Wing and Training Tour with the 12th Flying Freedom, Enduring Freedom, Freedom's Sentinel, Inherent Resolve, and Resolute Support. Jordan has more than 5,500 hours flying and has piloted MQ-9A, MQ-1B, T-1, and T-6 aircraft. Did I mention he is also a die-hard automotive enthusiast and a photographer for Linkage magazine? Jordan's call-sign is ‘Joker'.

In this episode, SSgt Matt Miranda had the opportunity to sit down with SEAC Ramón "CZ" Colón-López to talk about leadership and the Joint Force. SEAC Ramón "CZ" Colón-López is the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the most senior enlisted service member, by position, in the United States Armed Forces, and the principal military advisor to the Chairman on all matters involving joint and combined total force integration, utilization, health of the force, and joint development for enlisted personnel. SEAC Colón-López enlisted in the United States Air Force in December 1990. He has held assignments in U.S. Air Forces Europe, Air Combat Command, Air Force Special Operations Command, Air Education and Training Command, Pacific Air Forces, Joint Special Operations Command, and Air Forces Central Command. He has deployed numerous times in support of operations Southern Watch, Northern Watch, Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, New Dawn, Resolute Support, Inherent Resolve, and to several other classified locations. Prior to assuming his current position, he served as the Command Senior Enlisted Leader for United States Africa Command.

No earlier than the fourth quarter of 2022, SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket will launch the Polaris Dawn mission from historic Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Scott “Kidd” Poteet is a retired US Air Force Lieutenant Colonel who served 20 years in various roles that include Commander of the 64th Aggressor Squadron, USAF Thunderbird #4 Demonstration Pilot, USAF Weapons School Graduate, Operational Test & Evaluation Pilot, and Flight Examiner. Kidd is a command pilot with over 3,200 flying hours in the F-16, A-4, T-38, T-37, T-3, and Alpha Jet. Kidd has logged over 400 hours of combat time during Operations Northern Watch, Southern Watch, Joint Guardian, Freedom's Sentinel, and Resolute Support.Following his Air Force career, Kidd served in various roles to include Director of Business Development at Draken International and VP of Strategy at Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR). He most recently served as the Mission Director of Inspiration4, the world's first all-civilian mission to space that helped raise over $240 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® in an effort to help eradicate childhood cancer. Kidd is also an accomplished collegiate runner and triathlete, competing in 15 Ironman triathlons since 2000, which includes four Ironman World Championships in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.Follow Scott on Instagram at KiddPoteet and at PolarisProgram.com.***Follow the Greg Krino Show here...GregKrino.comYouTubeInstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInIf you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a 5-star rating and friendly comment on your podcast app. It takes only a minute, and it really helps convince popular guests to join me.If you have comments or ideas for the show, please contact me at gregkrinoshow@gmail.com.

Conversation Time Stamps with Youtube Hyperlinks --> audio/video combo also on Spotify! 0:00 - Hero's Gauntlet 2:35 - Which historical figure would you have lunch with? 11:40 - Where do you see yourself in 10 years? 14:23 - Introspective Thought!! 31:00 - Do we still need each eachother? The power of connection. 37:00 - The secret is PURPOSE 42:10 - Social Media - Good for our Airmen, or society? Or is it toxic? 1:04:48 - Why Professional Development Matters...and why we're missing the mark. 1:20:10 - Why Toxic Leaders seem to be EVERYWHERE these days. 1:31:52 - Final Thoughts and why I love Key so much. MSgt Oris Key III, is the Manager, Leadership Development, 96th Medical Group, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. As program manager MSgt Key is the single focal point for the personal and professional development of more than 1,500 medical personnel. He provides guidance and leads strategic initiatives to force multiply leaders, strengthen the Medical Group's culture – ensuring a positive staff and patient experience. Additionally, MSgt Key leads the Medical Group's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion program. Advises organizational leaders and makes recommendations to target and measure organizational change to enhance cultural awareness, and develop the long range effectiveness of a highly trained medical force. MSgt Key entered the Air Force October 2001 and graduated from the Security Forces Apprentice Course in March of 2002. Thoughout his career, he has held multiple resources and personnel protection position, to include Nuclear Security, and Base Defense Air Advisor. In 2012, MSgt Key was selected to retrain an Aerospace Medical Service Technician. His introduction into the operational medical core started at Brooke Army Medical Center, as an Inpatient Oncology medical technician. Since then he has performed in various clinical and leadership roles to include, Linquest Quality Assurance Officer, Additional Duty First Sergeant and Medical Director - Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice Course. His assignments include bases in Missouri, Virginia, Korea and Texas, with deployments to the Horn of Africa, the United Arab Emerites, Afghanistan and 3 tours to Iraq supporting Operations Noble Eagle, Northern Watch, Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, Inherent Resolve and Resolute Support. His deployment experience ranges from convoy and detainee operations, to law & order and mass casualty response. MSgt Oris Key III - Leadership Development | Organizational Management | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is what he's passionate about. Oris is a dedicated and detail-oriented professional with several years of combined experience in Change Management, Leadership Development and Diversity and Inclusion. Successful at leading and directing a diverse workforce to attain results in an efficient manner. Well developed written communication skills facilitate team coordination while simultaneously maintaining strong relationships across all levels of an organization.

Entrevista com Sgt. Couto, Sargento do Exército dos Estados Unidos e membro do 7º Grupo de Forças Especiais (Airborne), sobre a atual situação do Afeganistão e a ascensão do grupo terrorista 'Talibã'. Couto, em sua última missão no estrangeiro, atuou no Afeganistão em apoio a Missão “Resolute Support” sob o Comando de Operações Especiais dos EUA (Task Force 52). Acompanhe o trabalho do Almanaque Militar: https://linktr.ee/almanaquemilitar --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/almanaquemilitar/support

Ep 278 | Aired 1/7/2022 Colonel Angela Ochoa is the Commander, 19th Airlift Wing, Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. As the installation commander, Col. Ochoa leads the "Home of Herk Nation." She works in concert with the 314th Airlift Wing (AETC), 189th Airlift Wing (ANG), 913th Airlift Wing (AFRC), and 29th Weapons Squadron (ACC) in all aspects of C-130 training. Additionally, Col. Ochoa is responsible for organizing, training, and equipping the personnel who operate, maintain, and sustain more than 62 C-130 aircraft. The wing provides combat-ready forces to meet combatant commanders' requirements globally. She ensures support for combat, contingency, and humanitarian requirements around the world while providing for the health and welfare of more than 10,000 personnel and families at Little Rock AFB. Col. Ochoa was commissioned in 2001 from the Air Force Academy. Throughout her career, Col. Ochoa has flown in Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, Resolute Support, Freedom's Sentinel, and Volant Shogun. She served as a Joint Strategic Planner, Joint Exercises and Training Division, Directorate for Joint Force Development, Joint Staff, Pentagon, Washington D.C. Col. Ochoa served as an Air Force Fellow in the McConn Public Policy Internship at the McCourt School of Public Policy, Georgetown University, Washington D.C. She also served as the advisor to the Commander, Air Mobility Command, for senior leader management within the command. Prior to this assignment, she served as the Vice Commander, 375th Air Mobility Wing, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., where she led more than 3,100 personnel who provided aeromedical evacuation for patients, and operational support airlift for high priority passengers and cargo with a fleet of 14 C-21 aircraft.

General David Hicks served 30 years as an Air Force fighter pilot and General Officer, retiring as a Brigadier General on the Air Force HQ Staff in the Pentagon. As the Director of Strategy, Concepts, and Assessments, he led Air Force transformation by developing and synchronizing Air Force Strategy and Strategic Planning efforts and assessing the alignment of planning products with strategic guidance. General Hicks has commanded at the squadron, group, and wing levels, including two combat command tours leading multinational and multi-service forces. His duty history includes multiple combat air forces flying assignments, including serving as an instructor and commander at the U.S. Air Force Weapons School. As a command pilot with over 3800 flying hours and over 125 combat missions, he has participated in Operations Southern Watch, Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, and Resolute Support. His most recent combat command assignment was as commander of all U.S. and NATO forces tasked with training, advising, and assisting the building of the Afghanistan Air Force. General Hicks has extensive experience as a Senior Executive Leader with a proven record of leading large organizations through complex challenges and missions and a passion for mentoring future leaders. He is a Bombardier Global 6000 Pilot and Managing Director at Victory Strategies. In addition, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Team 5 Medical Foundation.   OSP Mission The Operation Sacred Promise (OSP) mission is to honor the service and sacrifice of Afghan Air Force and Army Special Mission Wing warriors and their families by supporting their transition from Afghanistan and helping them build new, productive lives in the United States. OSP provides consular assistance and resettlement support, including housing and basic life needs, job placement, language training, and cultural acclimation, in addition to ongoing advocacy and awareness efforts.   Find The Old Guy Here   Website: https://www.oldguytalks.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orest.kman https://www.facebook.com/oldguytalks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oldguytalks/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/oldguytalks Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=orest+k-man LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/orestkomarnyckyj?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3Baip2cJZmSwC4cjkwclnYGg%3D%3D

Entrevista com Sgt. Couto, Sargento do Exército dos Estados Unidos e membro do 7º Grupo de Forças Especiais (Airborne), onde atuou, em sua última missão no estrangeiro, no Afeganistão em apoio a Missão “Resolute Support” sob o Comando de Operações Especiais dos EUA (Task Force 52). Acompanhe o trabalho do Almanaque Militar: https://linktr.ee/almanaquemilitar --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/almanaquemilitar/support

Photo: Afghan National Army commando recruits secure an overwatch . CBS Eyes on the World with John Batchelor CBS Audio Network @Batchelorshow 3/4: 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 GXX https://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2021/07/taliban-advances-as-u-s-completes-withdrawal.php

Photo:   Sultan Alauddin Khalji.  Copied from old school textbook of Afghanistan. CBS Eyes on the World with John Batchelor CBS Audio Network @Batchelorshow 1/4: 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

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

Photo: The Second Afghan War 1878-1880 . CBS Eyes on the World with John Batchelor CBS Audio Network @Batchelorshow 4/4: 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

Trainiere dein Hörverstehen mit den Nachrichten der Deutschen Welle von Mittwoch – als Text und als verständlich gesprochene Audio-Datei.Bundeswehr fliegt letzte Soldaten aus Afghanistan aus Die Bundeswehr hat ihren Einsatz in Afghanistan nach knapp 20 Jahren beendet. Die letzten verbliebenen deutschen Soldatinnen und Soldaten der NATO-Mission "Resolute Support" hätten das Camp Marmal in Masar-i-Scharif mit vier Militärmaschinen verlassen, teilte das Bundesverteidigungsministerium mit. Ministerin Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer erklärte, damit gehe ein historisches Kapitel zu Ende – ein intensiver Einsatz, der die Bundeswehr gefordert und bei dem sie sich im Kampf bewährt habe. Zugleich kündigte die CDU-Politikerin eine Bilanz des Einsatzes an. BND vermutet Al-Kaida-Ableger hinter Angriff auf Bundeswehrsoldaten in Mali Der Anschlag auf die Bundeswehrsoldaten in Mali vergangene Woche geht nach Erkenntnissen deutscher Sicherheitsbehörden wahrscheinlich auf das Konto einer Gruppierung aus dem Umfeld der Terrororganisation Al-Kaida. Eine Gruppe, die ursprünglich von Al-Kaida abstamme, sei zuletzt des Öfteren mit Aktionen genau dieses Typs aufgefallen, sagte der Präsident des Bundesnachrichtendienstes (BND), Bruno Kahl, in einem Video, das der deutsche Bundeswehrverband auf seiner Website veröffentlichte. Der BND gehe davon aus, dass eine in der Region aktive "Untereinheit" für den Angriff verantwortlich sei. Niederlande werfen Russland simulierten Angriff auf Kriegsschiff vor Russische Kampfflugzeuge haben nach Angaben des niederländischen Verteidigungsministeriums im Schwarzen Meer wiederholt Schein-Angriffe auf eine Fregatte der niederländischen Marine geflogen. Der Vorfall habe sich am vergangenen Donnerstag im Südosten der Krim-Halbinsel ereignet. Die russischen Flugzeuge seien mit Bomben und Luft-Boden-Raketen bewaffnet gewesen, teilte das Ministerium in Den Haag mit. Verteidigungsministerin Ank Bijleveld-Schouten nannte das Verhalten der russischen Streitkräfte "unverantwortlich". Moskau widersprach: Die Flugzeuge hätten "in sicherem Abstand" operiert. Steinmeier mahnt Israel zu Lösung mit Palästinensern Bundespräsident Frank-Walter Steinmeier hat kurz vor seinem Staatsbesuch in Israel die neue Regierung des Landes zu einer Lösung des Konflikts mit den Palästinensern aufgerufen. Ohne sie gebe es keine gute Zukunft im Nahen Osten, sagte Steinmeier der israelischen Tageszeitung "Haaretz". Deutschland halte hier eine Zweistaatenlösung nach wie vor für den besten Weg. Im Rahmen seiner dreitägigen Israel-Reise wird der Bundespräsident am Donnerstag auch mit dem neuen Ministerpräsidenten Naftali Bennett und Außenminister Jair Lapid zusammenkommen. Amnesty sieht Menschenrechtsverletzung in Sicherheitsgesetz Ein Jahr nach Inkrafttreten des umstrittenen chinesischen Sicherheitsgesetzes für die Sonderverwaltungszone Hongkong übt die Menschenrechtsorganisation Amnesty International scharfe Kritik. Das Gesetz werde von den Behörden benutzt, um Andersdenkende ins Visier zu nehmen und "Zensur, Schikanen, Verhaftungen und Verfolgungen zu rechtfertigen, die die Menschenrechte verletzen", schreibt die Organisation in ihrem Bericht zur Lage in Hongkong. In der Analyse bezieht sich Amnesty International auf Gerichtsurteile, Notizen von Gerichtsverhandlungen und Interviews mit Aktivisten. EM-Aus gegen England: Ära von Trainer Löw endet nach 15 Jahren Die deutsche Fußball-Nationalmannschaft ist im EM-Achtelfinale ausgeschieden. Die Auswahl des Deutschen Fußball-Bundes verlor ihr letztes Spiel unter Bundestrainer Joachim Löw im Wembley-Stadion in London gegen England mit 0 : 2. Die Tore für England schossen Raheem Sterling und Harry Kane. Die Ära Löw endet damit nach 15 Jahren. Sein Nachfolger wird nach dem Turnier Hansi Flick, der ehemalige Trainer von Bayern München. In der Runde der letzten Acht treffen die Engländer am Samstag in Rom auf die Ukraine, die sich gegen Schweden mit 2 : 1 nach Verlängerung durchsetzte.

Quali sono gli effetti del ritiro dei soldati occidentali dall'Afghanistan? Il parere di Bernard-Henri Lévy su Repubblica: "Per Trump era stato un vagheggiamento. Joe Biden, invece, l'ha fatto. E un anno dopo l'annuncio ufficiale, un passo alla volta, giorno dopo giorno, i 2.500 soldati americani ancora di stanza in Afghanistan hanno iniziato la loro ritirata, e con loro - per obbligo - gli altri contingenti stranieri della missione Resolute Support, di cui gli Stati Uniti erano il pilastro [...]".Sul Corriere della Sera, l'ironia di Gramellini sulle opinioni dal mondo della politica sulla distribuzione dei posti a sedere con la riapertura dei ristoranti anche al chiuso: per l'occasione è stato istituito un tavolo tecnico.

Quali sono gli effetti del ritiro dei soldati occidentali dall'Afghanistan? Il parere di Bernard-Henri Lévy su Repubblica: "Per Trump era stato un vagheggiamento. Joe Biden, invece, l'ha fatto. E un anno dopo l'annuncio ufficiale, un passo alla volta, giorno dopo giorno, i 2.500 soldati americani ancora di stanza in Afghanistan hanno iniziato la loro ritirata, e con loro - per obbligo - gli altri contingenti stranieri della missione Resolute Support, di cui gli Stati Uniti erano il pilastro [...]".Sul Corriere della Sera, l'ironia di Gramellini sulle opinioni dal mondo della politica sulla distribuzione dei posti a sedere con la riapertura dei ristoranti anche al chiuso: per l'occasione è stato istituito un tavolo tecnico.

Trainiere dein Hörverstehen mit den Nachrichten der Deutschen Welle von Samstag – als Text und als verständlich gesprochene Audio-Datei.Indien meldet mehr als 400.000 Neuinfektionen Indien hat als weltweit erstes Land mehr als 400.000 Corona-Neuinfektionen innerhalb eines Tages verzeichnet. Konkret seien 401.993 Fälle gemeldet worden, teilte das Gesundheitsministerium in Neu Delhi mit. Die Zahl der Corona-Toten erhöhte sich demnach um 3523 auf insgesamt fast 212.000. Mindestens 16 COVID-19-Patienten und zwei Pflegekräfte kamen bei einem Klinikbrand in der Hafenstadt Bharuch im westindischen Bundesstaat Gujarat ums Leben. Ersten Erkenntnissen zufolge war das Feuer durch einen Kurzschluss auf der Intensivstation ausgelöst worden. Internationale Truppen beginnen offiziell Abzug aus Afghanistan Nach fast 20 Jahren Einsatz beginnt an diesem Samstag offiziell der Abzug der internationalen Truppen aus Afghanistan. Rund 10.000 NATO-Soldaten der Ausbildungsmission "Resolute Support", darunter 2500 Soldaten aus den USA und rund 1100 aus Deutschland, sollen bis spätestens September das Land verlassen haben. Faktisch hat der Abzug aber bereits begonnen, seit Wochen wird Material aus Afghanistan gebracht. Zuletzt waren 36 NATO-Staaten und Partnerländer an der Mission beteiligt. Beobachter rechnen mit Gefahren durch mögliche Angriffe der islamistischen Taliban auf die abziehenden Soldaten. Russische Einreisesperren stoßen auf Unverständnis Die Bundesregierung hat die von Russland verhängten Einreisesperren gegen Funktionsträger der EU und einzelner Mitgliedstaaten scharf kritisiert. Die Strafmaßnahmen würden "auf das Deutlichste" zurückgewiesen, erklärte ein Sprecher des Auswärtigen Amts in Berlin. Sie seien inhaltlich unbegründet und würden die Beziehungen zu Russland unnötig weiter belasten. Als Reaktion auf EU-Sanktionen gegen Russland hatte die Regierung in Moskau zuvor Einreisesperren gegen acht EU-Bürger verhängt. Betroffen ist neben EU-Parlamentspräsident David Sassoli auch der Berliner Oberstaatsanwalt Jörg Raupach. Armee des Tschad will viele Rebellen getötet haben Die Armee des Tschad hat nach eigenen Angaben im Westen des Landes "hunderte" Rebellen getötet. Von unabhängiger Seite sind die Angaben nicht zu überprüfen, der Zugang zum Kampfgebiet ist für Journalisten verboten. Der langjährige Staatschef Idriss Déby war nach offizieller Darstellung vergangene Woche bei Kämpfen gegen Rebellen tödlich verletzt worden. Déby galt als Verbündeter des Westens im Kampf gegen Dschihadisten in der Sahel-Zone. NASA verlängert Mission von "Ingenuity" Der Mini-Hubschrauber "Ingenuity" soll länger auf dem Mars herumschwirren als geplant. Die ursprünglich auf rund 30 Tage angelegte Mission sei um weitere 30 Tage verlängert worden, teilte die US-Raumfahrtbehörde NASA mit. Der knapp zwei Kilogramm schwere Hubschrauber muss auf dem Mars extremen Bedingungen trotzen: Nachts fallen die Temperaturen auf bis zu minus 90 Grad Celsius und die Atmosphäre ist viel dünner als auf der Erde. Leipzig nach Verlängerung im Pokalfinale RB Leipzig hat zum zweiten Mal nach 2019 das Endspiel im DFB-Pokal erreicht. Die Sachsen gewannen im Halbfinale bei Werder Bremen nach torlosen 90 Minuten noch 2 : 1 nach Verlängerung. Im Endspiel trifft die Mannschaft auf den Gewinner des zweiten Halbfinals zwischen Borussia Dortmund und dem Fußball-Zweitligisten Holstein Kiel.

Wer rein geht, muss auch wissen, wie er wieder raus kommt. Als vor fast genau 20 Jahren der Afghanistan-Einsatz begann, war die Frage nach der Exit-Strategie sofort da. Bis heute gibt es keine Antwort darauf. Frieden im Land? Darauf will niemand warten bis zum Abzug der Truppen. Die innerafghanischen Friedensverhandlungen sind aber noch immer nicht abgeschlossen. 2014 endete der Nato-Kampfeinsatz, seitdem ist nur noch die Unterstützungsmission "Resolute Support" am Hindukusch. Rund 1100 deutsche Soldaten bilden das zweitgrößte Gruppenkontingent, 59 starben bereits. Im Norden Afghanistans trägt Deutschland die Verantwortung für den Einsatz. Aber wie weit reicht die Verantwortung? Wie lange sollte die Nato im Land bleiben? Wie sinnvoll ist es, den baldigen Abzug anzukündigen, wenn die Taliban nicht einlenken? Und was geschieht, wenn sich die internationalen Truppen irgendwann zurückziehen? Noch immer ist nicht klar, wann ein Abzug wirklich verantwortbar ist.

Yhdysvallat on vetämässä joukkojaan Afganistanista. Haastattelussa Ulkoministeriön Afganistan-tiiminvetäjä Matti Keppo ja Puolustusministeriön osastoesiupseeri Mikko Lehto. Yhdysvallat hyökkäsi Afganistaniin sen jälkeen kun Yhdysvaltoihin tehtiin terroristi-isku vuonna 2001. Marraskuussa Yhdysvaltain presidentti Donald Trump kertoi, että Yhdysvallat on vetämässä joukkojaan pouis Afganistanista vielä ennen kuin Joe Bidenin presidenttikausi alkaa tammikuussa. Trumpin ilmoitus on herättänyt kritiikkiä. Sotilasliitto Naton pääsihteeri Jens Stoltenberg varoitti marraskuussa, että ennenaikainen vetäytyminen voi olla vaarallista. Afganista voisi tulla terroristien tukikohta ja Isisin uuuden kalifaatin sijaintipaikka. Myös Suomella on joukkoja Afganistanissa Naton operaatiossa. Ovatko suomalaiset joukot vaarassa, jos tilanne muuttuu Afganistanissa? "Afganistan on Suomen suurin kehitysyhteistyön vastaanottajamaa. Olemme tehneet siviilikriisinhallintaa kokonaisvaltaisesti ja tehdään poliittista ja diplomaattista työtä, tavoitteena Afganistanin vakauttaminen. Jos Afganistan ei ole vakaa, se voi heijastua Eurooppaan - terrorismi, hallitsematon muuttoliike suurina kysymyksinä", Keppo kertoo. Suomalaisten sotilaiden määrää Afganistanissa vähennetään 60:sta 20:een. Puolustusministeri Antti Kaikkonen (kesk.) kertoi lokakuussa, että kaikki suomalaissotilaat saatettaisiin kotiuttaa jo ensi vuoden keväällä. Lehto korostaa, että suomalaiset sotilaat toimivat Afganistanissa osana Naton johtamaa Resolute Support -operaatiota, ja silloin Suomi ei yksin päätä sotilaiden määrästä maassa. Hänen arvionsa mukaan Yhdysvaltojen suunnitelma vähentää joukkoja ei aiheuta merkittäviä riskejä suomalaisille, jos se toteutetaan kuten nyt on tiedossa. Miltä näyttää Afganistanin tulevaisuus? Tänä syksynä on otettu historiallinen askel ja aloitettu rauhanneuvottelut Afganistanin hallituksen ja Taleban-liikkeen välillä. Keppo arvioi, että parhaassa skenaariossa sota on mahdollisuus lopettaa. Toimittajana on Linda Pelkonen.

This week on Strength in Numbers, your host COL (R) Tim Nye and Neal Keohane talk with Chief Warrant Officer Four (R) Jason P. Nazarenko, a combat veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, Resolute Support, and Inherent Resolve.While serving in the 160th SOAR (Abn). CW4 (R) Nazarenko deployed on over 14 separate occasions where he operated as a mission pilot and later as a maintenance pilot in which his efforts greatly contributed to the overall success of numerous highly classified missions.CW4 (R) Nazarenko currently works as a Helicopter EMS Pilot for Air Evac Lifeteam in Harrison and volunteers as a helicopter pilot with the Baxter County Sheriff’s office. Jason is currently the President for the Cotter-Gassville Chamber of Commerce (a volunteer position) as well as the Commissioner for the Planning and Zoning boards for Cotter. Jason helped to organize and engage the community in the first ever “Christmas in Cotter” this past year. Jason and his family donated and set up the smores and Hot Cocoa station which was a huge success. Jason looks forward to continued involvement in supporting and showcasing the community that he loves and using his exceptional leadership ability and experiences to promote positive growth everywhere he can.The Strength in Numbers podcast is the brainchild of Neal Keohane. At the very beginning of COVID, which seemed terrifying (and still is…), he wanted to provide a resource for folks to use. We went through several iterations and after discussion, we concluded that tactical resource needs were being met but what we need more of was inspiration. Thus, Strength is focused on “together, we can overcome anything” and people who demonstrate “grit, determination, and perseverance.”Produced by B. Viral Production; create your next viral campaign and have your company Be Known, Be Seen and Become Viral. Learn more at http://www.bviralproduction.com.

Overste Liz Marquart Scholtz verscheen al eerder in Mijn Missie. In aflevering 14 vertelde ze over het 150 jarig bestaan van de Geneeskundige Troepen. Inmiddels is zo op uitzending in Afghaninstan en draagt bij aan de missie Resolute Support, waar NAVO-militairen het Afghaanse veiligheidsapperaat ondersteunen en adviseren. "Ze hebben echt stappen gemaakt de afgelopen jaren, maar leren nog heel graag van ons."

Overste Liz Marquart Scholtz verscheen al eerder in Mijn Missie. In aflevering 14 vertelde ze over het 150 jarig bestaan van de Geneeskundige Troepen. Inmiddels is zo op uitzending in Afghaninstan en draagt bij aan de missie Resolute Support, waar NAVO-militairen het Afghaanse veiligheidsapperaat ondersteunen en adviseren. "Ze hebben echt stappen gemaakt de afgelopen jaren, maar leren nog heel graag van ons."

Romanian soldiers with the Romanian Army 812nd Infantry Battalion currently deployed to Afghanistan as part of NATO’s Resolute Support mission, send Christmas greetings home from Kandahar, Afghanistan. Footage includes soundbites in Romanian and in English. Transcript (00:00:00) close up shot – Christmas decoration (00:03:00) A Romanian soldier with the Romanian Army 812nd Infantry Battalion say greetings in Romanian ‘On the occasion of the winter holidays I wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year’ (00:07:11) A group of Romanian female soldiers with the Romanian Army 812nd Infantry Battalion say greetings in Romanian ‘We wish you all Merry Christmas and a sincere Happy New Year’ (00:11:22) A group of Romanian soldiers with the Romanian Army 812nd Infantry Batallion say greetings in Romanian ‘On the occasion of the winter holidays we wish you all a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year’ (00:20:02) A group of Romanian female soldiers with the Romanian Army 812nd Infantry Battalion say greetings in English ‘The Romanian Force Protection Battalion ‘Carpathians Hawks’ wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year’ (00:26:09) A Romanian soldier with the Romanian Army 812nd Infantry Battalion say greetings in Romanian ‘On the occasion of the winter holidays I wish you all Merry Christmas and a sincere Happy New Year’ (00:32:20) close up shot - Resolute Support shoulder sleeve insignia on a Christmas decoration

Resolute Support Mission service members of three different nationalities (Australian, Danish and Spanish) send Christmas greetings home from Kabul, Afghanistan. Soundbites available in Danish, English and Spanish. Transcript (00:00:00) Private Jack Sendall, 6 RAR Australian Force, works in force protection at RSHQ, Kabul - Christmas shout-out (ENGLISH) G´day all. Private Jack Sendall here from the Australian NSE in Kabul with the Australian force protection. Just want to wish everyone very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Hope everyone has a safe holidays. Also, big shout-out to everyone back home, mom and dad, my sisters, love you heaps! (00:00:15) Private Jack Sendall and Private Jay Nykvist Christmas soundbites (ENGLISH) G´day Private Sendall here from the Australian NSE with the Australian force protection here in Kabul. So we have been here for about four months now, it´s been great so far. Coming up we are gonna be spending Christmas here. It´s should be a really good day. I´m sure we are gonna all have nice dinner with our family upstairs, should be great. To give you more info, I´ll bring someone in. I´ll allow him to introduce himself, you are the man of the hour. (In walks Private Jay Nykvist wearing a Christmas sweater). G´day everyone. How´s it going? Private Nykvist here. So what we have got for Christmas this holidays is spending it in this lovely three storey complex. We are going to start off with some ripper coffees in the morning, get the brain going. Then what do you reckon we’ll do? (Private Sendall replies): Ah mate, I think, a bit of family time... (Private Nykvist continues): A bit of family time with the boys. (Private Sendall): Open some Christmas presents. (Private Nykvist): The boys, they make it. (Private Sendall): We are going to be opening Christmas presents as well. (Private Nykvist): If we get some. (Private Sendall): Yes, if we have been good this year. (Private Nykvist): And Merry Christmas to everyone back home! (Private Sendall): Yes, Merry Christmas! . (00:01:11) Lt.Col. Michael Lodberg, planner at Resolute Support Headquarters, Kabul. Christmas shout-out (DANISH) Hi my name is Michael Lodberg. I work as a planner at the headquarters in Kabul. This year, I will not be with the people I love the most during Christmas Eve because I will celebrate Christmas here in Kabul. Fortunately, I can spend the time together with my Nordic friends in the Palace behind me, the ‘Nordic Palace’ (the Nordic NSE) and I´m looking forward to that. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you back home. I´ll see you in the new year! (00:01:32) Lt.Col. Michael Lodberg, planner at Resolute Support Headquarters, Kabul. Christmas interview (DANISH). Hi my name is Michael Lodberg. I work as a planner at the headquarters in Kabul. This year, I will not be with my family and the people I love the most during Christmas, because I will celebrate Christmas here in Kabul. I´m lucky that I can celebrate Christmas together with my Nordic friends and Danish comrades in the house behind me, which is the ‘Nordic Palace’ (the Nordic NSE), where there will be 5-6 of us together on Christmas Eve. Fortunately we have been sent food from Denmark so we can have proper Christmas dinner and I think it will be a very nice Christmas evening. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you back home! (00:02:05) A group of Spanish soldiers say Christmas and New Year greetings in Spanish. (00:02:09) Corporal Alvaro Lozano Miranda, assistant of the Spanish NSE at Resolute Support Headquarters, Kabul. Christmas shout-out video (English and Spanish). Hello! I’m Corporal Lozano from Spanish NSE here in HQ, Kabul and I wish you [in Spanish] Merry Christmas and happy New Year! (00:02:18) Corporal Alvaro Lozano Miranda, assistant of the Spanish NSE at Resolute Support Headquarters, Kabul. Christmas interview video (English and Spanish). Hello I’m Corporal Lozano here in the NSE of Spain, here in HQ in Kabul and I want to wish everyone Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! And I will spend my Christmas here with all the people of Spain who are far away from their families and we support all of them. (00:02:59) Major Rafael Gonzalez Cámara, Spanish Air Force, working in Assessment and analysis group / strategy and plans (CJ5) in Resolute Support Headquarters, Kabul. Christmas shout-out (SPANISH). Hi! This is Major Cámara from Spanish Air Force. I’m at Resolute Support Headquarters Assessment and Analysis group. (In Spanish) Merry Christmas! (00:03:09) Major Rafael Gonzalez Cámara, Spanish Air Force, working in Assessment and analysis group / strategy and plans (CJ5) in Resolute Support Headquarters, Kabul – Christmas interview. Hello everybody. I’m Major Cámara, Spanish Air Force. I’m assigned to the Resolute Support headquarters in the assessment and analysis group. I’m will plan to…I’m planning to spend Christmas eve here with the rest of the Spanish detachment, probably we will do it quite traditional way, just having a nice dinner then sing carols and spend some time together, remembering or families and relatives in Spain. Well, we will try to prepare some kind of Spanish dishes, maybe not Paella because it’s during the night but we will try to do it in a Spanish way. (00:03:50) Group of Puerto Rico Army National Guard soldiers say Christmas greetings (Spanish) (00:04:19) Various Puerto Rico Army National Guard soldiers say Christmas greetings (English)

Official Air Force Biography: Lt. Gen. Jay B. Silveria is the Superintendent, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado. He directs a four-year regimen of military training, academics, athletic and character development programs leading to a Bachelor of Science degree and a commission as a second lieutenant. Prior to assuming his current position, General Silveria served as the Deputy Commander, U.S. Air Forces Central Command, and Deputy Commander, Combined Air Force Air Component, U.S. Central Command, Southwest Asia. As Deputy Commander, he was responsible for the command and control of air operations in a 20-nation area of responsibility covering Central and Southwest Asia, to include operations Resolute Support in Afghanistan, and Inherent Resolve in Iraq and Syria. He has previously served as Commander, U.S. Air Force Warfare Center, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, and Vice Commander, 14th Air Force, Air Forces Strategic at Vandenberg AFB, California, as well as Director, Security Assistance in the Office of Security Cooperation-Iraq. General Silveria grew up in an Air Force family and is a 1985 graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy. He completed undergraduate pilot training in 1986. He is a command pilot with more than 3,900 hours in the T-37, T-38, F-15C/E, HH-60 and F-35A aircraft. He has flown combat sorties over the Balkans and Iraq and served as Vice Commander at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan.

The Chaplains and the Chaplain Assistants of the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, do more than just conduct religious services. They offer counseling, friendship, and a helping hand to everyone they can. (No thirds/music; a version with thirds/music - 160826-F-LO387-002.)

The Chaplains and the Chaplain Assistants of the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, do more than just conduct religious services. They offer counseling, friendship, and a helping hand to everyone they can.

Gen. John Campbell, CDR., Resolute Support talks about how Resolute Support is preparing Afghan leadership to maintain and move forward.

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.

As the 13-year ISAF mission ends, international forces are not leaving Afghanistan but are in fact staying for Resolute Support, which involves training, advising and assisting Afghan forces.

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.

NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen visits Afghanistan to re-confirm a NATO training and advisory mission within Afghanistan after the international security assistance force mission ends in 2014. He also visited Helmand Province to talk to the Provincial Governor and ISAF special forces. Also available in high definition