Package made from the B-Roll "Indiana's National Guard Warms Hearts" about Soldiers from the Indiana National Guard who, in honor of a fallen comrade, donated coats to the children of Afghanistan. Produced by MC1 Elizabeth Burke.
Afghan and US soldiers work together to build a cordon around a village which provides greater security for the people. Produced by Tech Sgt. Ken Raimondi.
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Petty Officer 1st Class Ryan Child explains how senior Afghan nco's train the newest Afghan National Army recruits.
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Afghanistan soldiers discuss better opportunities for the soldier to improve recruiting and retention.
Armed Forces Network's USMC Gunnery Sergeant James Stare takes a look at daily life on a combat outpost for US Marines and Sailors.
Adm. Michael Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, addresses the Afghan press corps Dec. 14 in Kabul. Mullen talked about the surge of 30000 US troops into Afghanistan, saying the first wave would be in country "this very week."
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Adm. Michael Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, takes questions from the Afghan press corps Dec. 14 in Kabul. Mullen talked about the surge of 30000 US troops into Afghanistan, saying the first wave would be in country "this very week."
Afghan senior leaders graduate from a strategic leadership course as they prepare to work to build up the Afghan National Security Forces. Staff Sgt. Michael Davis has more from Afghanistan.
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Lt. Gen. David Rodriguez, commander of the ISAF Joint Command, sat down and spoke with reporters Dec. 14, 2009, in Kabul. Following are excerpts from the interview in which the general talks about the US troop buildup, where the troops are expected to go, and what state he expects Afghanistan to be in by July 2011.
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