khost

This edition features stories on members of Task Force Mountain Warrior working with Afghan contractors to replace a bridge across the Saracha River in Nangahar province, Afghanistan and an agricultural development team providing seed spreaders to Afghan farmers in the Khost province of Afghanistan as a way to boost their economy and combat taliban influence. Hosted by Senior Airman Jonathan Porter.

This edition features a story on an Afghan International Security Force in Khost Province Afghanistan and how they captured several Haqqani Network Commanders and other Militants and how Afghanistan's Provincial Governors aren't elected by the people, but appointed by the President and how the new Khost Province Governor is closing the gap between himself and his people. . Hosted by Staff Sgt. Michael Jackson.

This edition features a story on Utah National Guardsmen setting up a traffic control point near the Northern part of Khost Province, Iraq. Produced by Petty Officer Santos Huante.

B-roll of Task Force Saber, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade OH-58D Kiowa Warriors firing rockets and .50 cal machine guns. Just the good parts. Nat. sound clip from Chief Warrant Officer 3 Luke Whittington, Task Force Saber Kiowa Warrior Maintenance Test Pilot. Also available in high definition

Just World Books author Joshua Foust discussed mid-year trends in how U.S. policies in Afghanistan and Pakistan have been doing, with Dalia Mortada. In this lively discussion, Foust challenged much of what Gen. David Petraeus, until recently the commander of all U.S. and allied forces in Afghanistan, has said about violence in the country having been reduced. Listen to this experienced analyst's take on the situation-- and buy his book!Support the show