zabul province

This edition features stories about Afghan government officials and coalition forces holding a meeting, or shura, in Zabul Province and Soldiers making an impact on the local people by donating school supplies to an orphanage. Hosted by Senior Airman Jay Hernandez. Afghanistan.

This edition features stories on Afghan National Army commandos, assisted by U.S. Special Operations Force, conducting combat and humanitarian operations throughout Zabul province, Afghanistan and Vermont National Guard Soldiers, working alongside Macedonian army soldiers, relying on ANA soldiers to help them conduct patrols in the mountains. Includes soundbites from 2nd Lt. Parker Chapman of Atlanta, Ga., Platoon Leader, and Cpl. Oliver Spirkovski, Macedonian army. Hosted by Marine Cpl. Bryan Lett.

This edition features stories on USNS Mercy has returned from its deployment in support of Pacific Partnership 2010, The ESSEX Expeditionary Strike Group completed its participation in Exercise Valiant Shield 2010 off the coast of Palau and Guam and the Department of Defense has released the names of four Sailors who were among the nine who died in a helicopter crash September 21st during combat operations in Zabul Province, Afghanistan. Hosted by Petty Officer Patrick Gearhiser.