This story is about Army Pathfinders leading a mission to extract two injured Afghanistan citizens. Hosted by SSgt Jeremy Vought.

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Farah Provinical Reconstruction Team is seeing progress in the city's energy capabilities. Air Force Sergeant Joseph Vigil shows us how they are helping to bring power to the community.

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Construction projects are underway on Kandahar Airfield. Air Force Sergeant George Maddon updates us on the progress of some new footpaths.

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Navy Lt. Matthew Fetterman is a Merchant Marine Engineer deployed with the Farah Provincial Reconstruction Team. Part of his duties are to be a liaison with Farah's Director of Power and Energy. Together they work on projects to bring electricity to over 6000 homes.

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Army helicopters in Zabul Province, Afghanistan, are flying the skies making sure vital highways stay safe by observing and engaging any Taliban that may be planting IEDs or trying to restrict movement of locals and security forces. Take a ride in the front seat of a US Army Kiowa helicopter at Forward Operating Base Wolverine.

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Afghan National Coalition Police Hand to Hand Combat, Mehtar Lam by SSgt Yoshi Shinzato

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Afghan National Army Commandos conduct an air assault mission to bring food, supplies, and pamphlets to a local village. Produced by Cpl. Bryan Lett. Afghanistan

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Members from the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade save a Soldiers life during a MEDEVAC mission by providing treatment from a combat zone to a base treatment center for the wounded in Afghanistan. Produced by Sgt. Robert Liddy

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This story features Marines who guard the American Embassy in Kabul. Produced by Lance Cpl. Marc Morgenstern

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Throughout Helmand Province a group of specially trained Marines, known as the Female Engagement Team, are laying the ground work for women on the front lines in Afghanistan. Marine Corporal Mandy Castillo takes us on patrol for the story.

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This story is about Soldiers that are looking to acupuncture to treat their ailments. Produced by Petty Officer Mark Shultz.

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The 1-24 Infantry Regiment Stryker Brigade from Fort Wainwright, Alaska reached a new milestone when they accomplished 400 sling loads during their deployment to Afghanistan.

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It takes a full team of maintainers, pilots and electronic countermeasures officers to run the Marine Electronic Attack Squadron 2's EA-6B Prowlers. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alana Ingram reports. Video available in HD

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The Marines of the Assault Breacher Vehicle Platoon were asked to leave Helmand Province and help out in operations around Kandahar Province. Marine Cpl. Bradley Hanson was with them as they blasted new routes for Afghan and coalition forces.

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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder patients have been shown to experience fewer symptoms when partnered with a trained psychiatric dog. Air Force Staff Sergeant Alana Ingram reports.

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Troops at Kandahar Airfield got a visit from World Wrestling Entertainment head honcho Vince McMahon and other superstars. Petty Officer Dustin Diaz was there and brings this report.

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Army soldiers with Task Force Rock found and destroyed enemy fighting positions in Wardak Province, Afghanistan. Watch as 90 sticks of C4 explosives get the job done. Marine SSgt Jeremy Vought brings the action.

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Language FRAGO 10-32 mandates that as of Nov. 1, all Department of Defense civilians and US service members in Afghanistan will take language and culture training. Specialist Julie Marshall explores results of the basic Dari course, already in place at the New Kabul Compound.

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This story is about the current status of Forward Operating Base Shindand and plans for the future. Produced by Lance Cpl. Marc Morgenstern

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Military working dogs have been used since March of 1943 to serve in the Army's K-9 Corps. Marine Corporal Mandy Castillo tells us how, more than ever, military working dogs are still playing an active role in searching for explosives and seizing the enemy.

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The Adraskan National Training Center is home to more than 500 Afghan police recruits. Army Sgt. Julie Marshall joins them and their Marine mentors during marksmanship training.

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Video gamers and other coalition forces gathered for an evening of music, games and welcome guests. Petty Officer Dustin Diaz reports from Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan.

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US Soldiers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team work with Afghan security forces to inform and protect the children of Wardak Province. Senior Airman Chris Pyles reports.

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As Afghan National Security Forces take more responsibility for their nation's security, they'll need the skills to stay alive on the battlefield. US Navy hospital corpsmen at Camp Leatherneck are helping Afghans to do that during a medical training course. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jessica King reports.

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Afghan and coalition troops are adding more pressure to insurgents in and around Kandahar City. This video shows them in raw combat against a group of insurgents.

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Afghan and coalition forces in Afghanistan's Khost Province receive medical care at Forward Operating Base Salerno's hospital. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joe Woolston introduces us to a one-of-the-kind caretaker there.

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Workers load 15 tons of pomegranates onto aircraft bound for Dubai - among the first large exports of produce in decades. Specialist Janelle Sennert reports from Kandahar.

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This story is about the 909th Forward Surgical Team at Forward Operating Base Shank, Afghanistan treating an Afghan National Army soldier for a gunshot wound to the chest. Hosted by PO3 Cody Boyd.

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Airmen deploy all over Afghanistan, each contributing to the mission in a vital way. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jessica King introduces us to one Airman at Forward Operating Base Farah who gets cargo and personnel where it needs to go

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This story features Seabees from Navy Mobile Construction Battalion 4 working quickly on construction projects at camps throughout Afghanistan to accommodate incoming troops and equipment. Produced by Petty Officer 1st Class Mark Schultz

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Navy Seabees all across Afghanistan are busy building structures that will improve quality of life for the troops who use them. Marine Corporal Bradley Hanson went to Spin-Boldak where the Seabees are working on a tactical operation center for the base.

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Spin Boldak is a major hub on the Afghanistan and Pakistan border where many people, including the Taliban, cross every day. Marine Corporal Bradley Hanson went out with coalition forces to see how they are disrupting Taliban activity there.

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The coalition's largest and busiest base in Afghanistan, Bagram Air Field, supports operations across Afghanistan. Officials are bridging gaps and relieving stress on Bagram by adding strategic landing strips that can handle the Air Force's strategic heavy lifter - the C-17 Globemaster. Marine Staff Sgt. Jeremy Vought reports from Forward Operating Base Shank were the C-17 is touching down for the very first times.

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For many US Military deployed to a combat zone, they do their job, and move on without seeing the progression of their labor and sacrifice. But, Sgt. Andrew Milner found two Marines from 3rd Battalion 6th Marines in Marjah, Afghanistan who have the unique perspective of deploying to the same region a year later.

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Mortuary affairs teams are responsible for preparing fallen service members for their final trip home. Several thousand service members have made the ultimate sacrifice while supporting counter insurgency operations in Afghanistan. Technical Sgt. Andrew Fletcher reports.

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US service members in Afghanistan traveled to day care centers and schools to visit kids and pass out candy and supplies, and being affected by the lasting impressions they get from their visits.

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This story is about US Air Force military members teaching Afghans how to become more sufficient in flying their own mission. Produced by Marine Cpl. Dane Knapik-Christensen

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The 1-24 Infantry Regiment Stryker Brigade from Fort Wainwright, Alaska reached a new milestone when they accomplished 400 sling loads during their deployment to Afghanistan. SSG Charles Tate is the NCOIC of the Forward Area Support Team.

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In 1892, Annie Moore became the first naturalized US citizen at Ellis Island. Technical Sgt. Danielle Dull reports on military service members in Kandahar who carried on this tradition.

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Afghan and American forces take away the Taliban's remaining territory in Kunar Province, Afghanistan. Petty Officer Dustin Diaz reports on Operation Strong Eagle II.

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Chaplain's assistants aide military chaplains in a variety of ways, often serving right alongside their chaplains in combat situations. Marine Corporal Mandy Castillo brings us the story of how one unit in Kandahar is honoring their fallen chaplain's assistant.

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This story is about how air traffic control is keeping helicopter crews and passengers safe as they fly in and out of Forward Operating Base Wolverine. Produced by Marine Cpl Bradley Hanson.

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This story features Soldiers working with Afghanistan security forces to remove mines around Kandahar Air Field. Produced by Marine Lance Cpl. AJ Lugo

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Troops deployed to Afghanistan sacrifice a lot when they leave home. This is what they miss.

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US service members in Afghanistan are working hard to help Afghans attain long-term stability. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Zannetti takes us to Combat Outpost Bowri Tanah where Soldiers puruse the enemy through some interesting methods.

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SPC Victoria Cruz pracitices her aerial gunnery skills out of a helicopter. She is an Army reservist crew chief deployed to Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan.

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The Blackhawk helicopter transports troops and small cargo throughout Afghanistan. The Crew Chief has the job of maintaining the aircraft as well as in flight security. Produced by Marine Corporal Kevin Maynard

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This story is about the training of the Marines who guard the US embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan. Produced by Marine Cpl. Marc Morgenstern

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