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This edition features a story on safety and survivability improvements being made to deployed Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles. Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Erick Holmes. Includes soundbites from Lt. Col. Ben Hull, deputy theater director, Joint Program Office.

This edition features stories on 12 Airmen beginning an 11-day, 824-mile rucksack march to honor 12 fallen special tactics team mates recently killed in Afghanistan, Airman recently deployed to Vietnam providing people in need with eye care and glasses as part of the humanitarian mission, Pacific Angel, the 705th Combat Training Squadron hosting the J-TAC (Joint Tactical Air Controller) training exercise, Virtual Flag 2009, the Lackland Multimedia Center becoming the 3rd Combat Camera Squadron, Airmen at Charleston Air Force Base airlifting the newest version of the MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle) ATV’s (All-Terrain Vehicles) for delivery to troops in Afghanistan, and a Lajes Field Airman who found body building to be something he is good doing and enjoys. Hosted by Senior Airman Brad Sisson.

This edition features stories on Afghan and coalition forces killing several insurgents in Kapisa Province during a joint patrol and an Airman who learned to drive an Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle (MRAP) to help convoy his team around Afghanistan. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Joy Meek

This edition features a story on the logistics and maintenance behind Mine Resistance Ambush Protected Vehicles (MRAP) in Kuwait. Produced by Gail McCabe.

This edition features a story on Minnesota National Guardsmen from the 1135th Support Company stripping and reallocating parts from Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles, or MRAPS, used in the draw down of U.S. forces this past year. The 1135th is responsible for maintaining the Minnesota Guard's 2-135 Infantry Battalion's Mobile Reaction Force vehicle fleet at Camp Buehring, Kuwait.

The last piece of equipment from Iraq is loaded up in Kuwait and is headed for Ft. Hood, Texas. Available in high definition.

On this episode, Soldiers provide on-the-job training to Afghan forces, military leaders meet to discuss the Army of 2012, an iconic vehicle heads home marking the end of an era, we profile an Afghan army general, and we see what one Marine overcame to compete in the Warrior Games.

This edition features a story on the last MRAP to cross the Iraq-Kuwait border comes home to be displayed at Fort Hood, TX.

Soldiers with the 32nd Transportation Company Task Force Chain push supplies through some of the most dangerous roads in Afghanistan in honor of their fallen comrades. Soundbites from Sgt. Carlos D. Ortega, Chicago, Ill., Sgt. Michael F. Edmonds, Bethlehem, Penn.

Three proud, highly skilled mechanics from Oklahoma with the 1245th transportation company keep bolts tight and plasma torches hot to ensure trucks continue to hit the road in Northern Afghanistan. Includes sound bites from Spc. Joe Stewart, Mechanic. Hometown: Moore, Okla.; Spc. Brett York, Mechanic. Hometown: Ada Okla.; and Staff Sgt. Albert Arias. Mechanic. Hometown: Pauls Valley Okla. Also available in high definition. Follow the 101st Sustainment Brigade on Facebook at facebook.com/lifeliners

Soldiers work together to ensure that they have confidence in their equipment outside the wire. Includes sound bites from Spc. Kyle Stetson, Command Security Team Gunner, Task Force Lifeliner. Hometown: Liberty, Mo and Pfc. Jacob R. Morse, Mechanic, Task Force Lifeliner. Hometown: Port Orchard, Wash. Also available in high definition.