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Package made from "Howitzer Operations" b-roll about field artillery soldiers completing maintenance and a routine test fire of howitzers in Afghanistan. Produced by Sgt. Julie Marshall. Soundbites from Pfc. Gary Whitlock, Sgt. Tylone Whitney, Staff Sgt. Phillip Smith. Also available in high definition.

Package about how U.S. forces in Afghanistan work with several government agencies, paving the way to a successful future. Petty Officer Cody Hitson shows how military firefighters in Kabul prepare one such agency. Sound bites include Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Weyer - Firefighter Instructor and Senior Airman Germane White - Firefighter Instructor, Hometown: Tuscaloosa, Ala. Produced by Petty Officer 2nd Class Cody Hitson. Also available in High Definition.

The 4th Combat Aviation Brigade Apache Unit has saved hundreds of lives during the Units deployment so far. People often focus on the pilots who accomplish these missions, but it is the mechanics that keep the birds running smoothly. Air Force Sgt. Joshua Peargin takes us to Mazar-E-Sharif where one mechanic tells us about the impact that they have made so far. Also available in high definition

In his fourth battlefield circulation, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy showed his appreciation for Airmen deployed to Kyrgystan, Afghanistan and South West Asia. During his week long visit, Chief Roy visited several forward operating bases and camps. Chief Roy spoke with Air Force Sgt. Joshua Peargin about his trip to the AOR.

(Army) Maj. Thomas Smith 7th Sustainment Brigade, Fort Houston, VA From: Raleigh, NC; Graduated from Garner Magnet H.S.

(Navy) Capt. Paul Shaw Currently with USFOR-A; From: North Canton, OH; Graduated from Hoover H.S. Went to U.S. Naval Academy in 1978

Cmdr. Dennis Sampson, Medical Embedded Mentors, Kabul, Afghanistan, talks about his memory of 9-11.

Capt. Candace Devoux, Ft. Lee DENTAC, talks about her experience on 9-11

CW5 Eugene Gardner, Ft. Lewis, Wash., talks about his experience on 9-11.

Staff Sgt. David L. Baldwin Jr., 6723rd Dental Company, Ft. Lewis, Wash., talks about his experience on 9-11.

Sgt. Anna Maria Salah, Ft. Lewis, Wash., talks about her experience on 9-11.

Sgt. 1st Class Jose Anica talks about his experience on 9-11.

Tech Sgt. Tommie Butler talks about his expereince on 9-11.

Lt. Col. Cedric Dolman talks about his memories of 9-11.

The Waste Management Complex on Bagram Airfield receives all trash produced on base and after sorting, recycles, stores and distributes re-usable material to local Afghan companies. Includes sound bites from Mr. Christopher Miranda, USACE Project Manager. Also available in high definition.

The MWR center on Bagram Airfield held a special screening of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy for Coalition Forces. Includes sound bites from Sgt. David Ogden and Maj. Devon McRainey, Guardians of the Galaxy Fans and Debra Melton, AAFES Retail Business Manager. Also available in high definition.

As the mission in Afghanistan comes to an end, units like the 401st Army Field Support Brigade on Bagram Airfield, will continue to execute theater wide logistics operations in support of the Resolute Support Mission.

In support of the Resolute Support Mission, several projects on Bagram Airfield will transition the area into an enduring base.

A change of command ceremony is held to commemorate a new commander of United States Forces-Afghanistan and the International Security Assistance Force. The event highlights the accomplishments of the outgoing commander, General Joseph F. Dunford and welcomes General John F. Campbell as USFOR-A and ISAF’s new commander. Includes sound bites from Gen. Martin Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III, Commander of U.S. Central Command. Also available in high definition.

In addition to trauma care, Kandahar Airfield’s NATO Role 3 Hospital incorporates programs that focus on prevention for Coalition Forces and Afghan civilians.