alpha battery

The Missouri River spills over levee L550 in Atchison County, Mo. Missouri Guard liaison officers responded to calls from county officials. Interview with Staff Sgt. Kevin Ackley, Atchinson County LNO, Alpha Battery, 1-129th Field Artillery Battalion, explains the steps taken throughout the day. Produced by Spc. Sarah Lupescu. Available in high definition. MOFlood11. Flood11

American soldiers from the 2nd Platoon Alpha battery fight the Taliban daily in this small outpost based in an ancient Afghan mansion in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. Produced by Alessandro Pavone, with Voiceover. Also available in High Definition.

This edition features stories about how even though these soldiers are downrange the need for training doesn't stop. The combat life saver training course is designed to keep troops ability to save lives at its peak. The training team has a variety of real combat like scenarios. The training provides each service member with the tools to be a combat medic. Practice builds confidence and with that confidence everyone can make a difference. Also when soldiers patrol outside the wire in Afghanistan, they sometimes run into trouble. Marine Sgt. Todd Crowell was with a group of artillery men who help those ground units with fire from above. Soundbite includes 1LT. James Treharne - Platoon Leader, 2nd Plt. Alpha Battery and Dontray David - Training & Development Specialist. Produced by Sgt. Todd Crowell, PO3 Tristan Miller and hosted by Sgt. Jenn Casanova.