Balad and Beyond - Dec. 15, Part 1

This edition features stories on the air traffic control crew of Joint Base Balad, a new recycling center on Joint Base Balad, U.S. Servicemembers building relationships with local business owners, an Iraqi Police Validation Ceremony, and an NCO Induction Ceremony. Produced by Staff Sgt. Jessica Wilson.

This edition features stories rebuilding efforts in Basrah, service members registering to vote through an absentee ballot, the safety of Iraqi people during the national elections, and fighting the largest fire in the history of Forward Operating Base Balad. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Jessica Wilson. Part 1 of 3.

This edition features stories on Soldiers repairing blast craters on the roads, building a new Joint Combat Operating Post, and receiving training on using a new watercraft and the winners of the Operation Rising Star competition. Hosted by Sgt. Kirk Wilson. Part 3 of 3.

This edition features stories on Soldiers building relationships with local villagers, Iraqi security forces keeping their skills up by training, a Joint Service Communications Center set up to help facilitate communication between security providers within the area, Soldiers keeping Soldiers and citizens safe by maintaining relationships with local villagers, and a profile of a Soldier recording history through his paintings. Hosted by Sgt. Kirk Wilson Part 2 of 3.

This edition features stories on U.S. Army engineers training Iraqi army engineers on how to build a bridge, Soldiers repairing an Iraqi bridge they found in disrepair, Soldiers receiving training on a new procedure to conduct convoys that allows civilians to share the road and Soldiers burning trash to clear routes. Hosted by Sgt. Kirk Wilson Part 1 of 3.

This edition features stories on Capt. Garlock volunteering to provide haircut services to Marine Soldiers, Capt. Furner's job as Chaplain bringing constant support to Soldiers, and Marines providing army high mobility engineer excavator to assist Soldiers and contractors in hostile environments. Hosted by Sgt. Geno Gardner. Part 2 of 2.

This edition features stories on 20th Engineer Brigade preparing to leave Iraq after completing their tour and their Transfer of Authority Ceremony with the 555th Engineer Brigade, the Iraqi Army assuming authority over the Joint Operations Center, security measures taken at Iraq's only deep-water port, a tour of the construction site of a children's hospital, and Soldiers rebuilding a school with local Iraqis. Hosted by Sgt. Geno Gardner. Part 1 of 2

This edition features stories on a delegation of Secretaries of State visiting Afghanistan to educate Soldiers on Absentee ballots, a ribbon cutting ceremony for two new businesses expected to stimulate the local economy, Iraqi truck drivers offering their services to rebuild the Country, U.S. Soldiers advising Iraqis on how to run a logistics operation, and a class for Soldiers that are advising Iraqi Soldiers on logistics. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Jessica Wilson

This edition features stories on a class for Soldiers that are advising Iraqi Soldiers on logistics, 356th Quartermaster Company processing supplies for Soldiers in the field, Parachute riggers saving lives by air dropping supplies, Iraqi medical staff providing care to soldiers, Soldiers receiving fire suppression training and National Guard Troops providing fresh water to Troops and Iraqi Army Soldiers in Al Asad. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Jessica Wilson

This edition continues to feature stories on Soldiers assisting Iraqi reporters tell their story, the importance of the U.S. Army's NCO corps and a coffee shop helps Soldiers on deployment. Part 2 of 2.