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January 2008

Around the Services 04 January 2008 A new helmet for servicemembers records various information. Pilots of grounded F-15's keep their skills sharp. If it's Frday, it must be Fight Night at Camp Liberty, Iraq.
Around the Services 03 January 2008 Some servicemembers won't be getting their bonuses. A top Al Qaeda leader is killed in Iraq. 2008 shapes up to be a record year for poppy production in Afghanistan.
Around the Services 03 January - 1230 Edition Military officials say 2008 will be another busy year in Afghanistan. One child is an inspiration to some injured servicemembers. The Coast Guard's top 10 rescues of 2007.
Around the Services 02 January 2008 Iraqi leaders condemn the latest attack by Al Qaeda. An operational update from Afghanistan. NORTHCOM prepares for a possible pandemic flu.
RECON To Arm and Shield The battlefield of the future is closer than you think, we head to Picatinny Arsenal, the home of American firepower.
Freedom Watch Afghanistan 02 January 2008 The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the activities of American troops in country. Produced by AFN-Afghanistan.
Freedom Watch Afghanistan 03 January 2008 The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the activities of American troops in country. Produced by AFN-Afghanistan.
Freedom Watch Afghanistan 04 January 2008 The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the activities of American troops in country. Produced by AFN-Afghanistan.
Freedom Watch Afghanistan 08 January 2008 The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the activities of American troops in country. Produced by AFN-Afghanistan.
Freedom Journal Iraq 02 January 2008 A daily news program produced by American Forces Network Iraq. The program focuses on military missions, operations and U.S. military forces in Iraq.
Freedom Journal Iraq 03 January 2008 A daily news program produced by American Forces Network Iraq. The program focuses on military missions, operations and U.S. military forces in Iraq.
Freedom Journal Iraq 04 January 2008 A daily news program produced by American Forces Network Iraq. The program focuses on military missions, operations and U.S. military forces in Iraq.
Freedom Journal Iraq 07 January 2008 A daily news program produced by American Forces Network Iraq. The program focuses on military missions, operations and U.S. military forces in Iraq.
Iraqi Freedom Minute 04 January 2008 Focusing on the latest news from Operation Iraqi Freedom. American Forces Network Iraq presents Iraqi Freedom Minute.
Iraqi Freedom Minute 02 January 2008 Focusing on the latest news from Operation Iraqi Freedom. American Forces Network Iraq presents Iraqi Freedom Minute.
Iraqi Freedom Minute 07 January 2008 Focusing on the latest news from Operation Iraqi Freedom. American Forces Network Iraq presents Iraqi Freedom Minute.
The American Veteran January Edition A video news magazine designed to inform vetarans, their families and their communities about the services and benefits they have earned through their srvice to America.
Marines Headlines Week of 04 January, 2008 A weekly update on news and information from around the Marine Corps.
Marines Headlines Week of 04 January, 2008  Different Video A weekly update on news and information from around the Marine Corps.
Marines Headlines Week of 04 January, 2008  Different Video A weekly update on news and information from around the Marine Corps.
Marines Headlines Week of 04 January, 2008  Different Video A weekly update on news and information from around the Marine Corps.

January 2008 From Another Source

U.S. Army and Civilian Personnel Build Up Security Barriers U.S. Soldiers and civilian personnel building up security barriers at Patrol Base Hawks, Iraq. Scenes include Soldiers building wooden structures and crane operators lifting concrete barriers into place. Produced by Senior Airman Anthony Stone.
Patrol Base Kelsey Headquarters, 3rd Infantry Division Public Affairs Maj. Gen. Rick Lynch visiting Soldiers at Patrol Base Kelsey. Scenes include Maj. Gen. Lynch talking with U.S. Soldiers and Iraqi security personnel around the base. Produced by Spc. Rebecka Reyes.
Concerned Citizens Drive Package about the significance of U.S. Soldiers establishing new Concerned Citizen groups throughout Iraq. Produced by Sgt. Jay Townsend. 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division Public Affairs
Jason Prevost on Patrol Sgt. Prevost. Scenes include Sgt. Prevost manning an M-240 machine gun while patrolling the streets of Baghdad. 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division Public Affairs
Soldiers Start Operation Raider Harvest U.S. Soldiers searching houses in the town of al-Jalalee in support of Operation Raider Harvest. Scenes include night vision footage of breaking in locked gates and searching homes 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division
Pictures of Progress American Forces Network Afghanistan This edition features a story on the Bagram Provincial Reconstruction Team unveiling a new women's shelter to help victims of domestic violence.
Look Live - Jan. 7 American Forces Network Afghanistan This edition features stories on Afghan citizens helping Afghan national security forces recover weapons caches and Afghan doctors performing a life-saving surgery on a 15-year-old girl. Hosted by Cpl. Todd Hunter.
Pictures of Progress - Jan. 7 American Forces Network Afghanistan This edition features a story on Afghan national security and coalition forces handing out boxes of stuffed animals and other toys to Afghan children.
Air Force Report: Moron Air Base Air Force News This edition features a story on a small air base that serves as a stopping point for troops headed for deployment. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Ron Rogers.
Marne Forward Length: 12:43 Headquarters, 3rd Infantry Division Public Affairs This edition features stories on a review of Solider accomplishments in 2007, coalitions forces and Iraqi police work together on security missions and Army engineers build roads to a new patrol base. Hosted by Spc. Rebecka Reyes.
Iron Horse Report 26 Baghdad Length: 6:44 27th Public Affairs Detachment This edition features stories on training Iraqi security forces, a community builds a schoolhouse roof and a memorial in Ameriyah. Produced by Spc. Christopher Herff.
Today's Air Force - Jan. 7, Part 1 Length: 10:40 Air Force News This edition features stories on various joint operations in Afghanistan, U.S. Airmen helping rebuild the Afghan air force and teaching English to Afghan pilots. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Chris Decker. Part 1 of 2.
Today's Air Force - Jan. 7, Part 2 Length: 13:29 Air Force News This edition features stories on the National Military Academy of Afghanistan, entry control training for Afghan airmen, joint efforts to establish a flight medicine clinic, medics working in the air, a state-of-the-art hospital in Afghanistan and advanced capabilities of surgeons. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Chris Decker. Part 2 of 2.
Around the Air Force - Jan. 4 Length: 4:33 Air Force News This edition features stories on Airmen finding ancient artifacts in Iraq, an officer helping Airmen study for the college level examination program and children visiting Kunsan Air Base, Korea. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Ron Rogers.
Women soldiers At Work.
Maj. Catherine Haverty Baghdad Length: 4:11 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division Public Affairs Maj. Catherine Haverty treating patients during a medical operation. Scenes include Maj. Haverty speaking with and examining Iraqi women and children. Produced by Sgt. Jay Townsend.
Women Combat Helicopter Crew Length: 5:29 2-147th Attack Helicopter Battalion Roll of all-female helicopter crews at work in Iraq. Scenes include maintenance crews working on helicopters, flight crews preparing for flight and the helicopters in the air. Produced by Staff Sgt. Kelly Longbine. Also see "Capt. Ourada", "Chief Warrant Officer Barros" and "Capt. Inigo" in the Below.
Capt. Ourada Length: 1:22 Talks to a military reporter about working on an all-female helicopter crew.
Chief Warrant Officer Barros 1:01 Talks to a military reporter about working in an all-female helicopter crew.
Capt. Inigo Talks to a military reporter about working on an all-female helicopter crew.
Females in Ramadi Length: 8:35 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division B-roll of female U.S. Soldiers engaged in their duties. Scenes include Soldiers searching women and children with handheld metal detectors and shots of the base. Also see "Spc. Clark" and "Spc. Prevatt" in the Interview section.
Spc. Prevatt Length: 6:05 Talks to a military reporter about what it is like to be a woman in the U.S. Army and what her duties are while being deployed.
Spc. Clark Length: 8:53 Talks to a military reporter about what it is like to be a woman in the U.S. Army and what her duties are while being deployed.
Women of Destiny Length: 11:48 11th Public Affairs Detachment Camp Arifjan Women of Destiny sponsor a conference for female troops that focuses on strengthening women's relationships with each other, themselves and God and the importance of getting this message out to female Soldiers during National Women's History Month. Scenes include women giving speeches, women listening, and standing in line for a luncheon.
Women Save Convoy in Iraq Length: 4:11 American Forces Network Iraq Female Soldiers protect a night convoy when it was fired upon by insurgents from a nearby village. Scenes include Airmen putting on body armor, checking weapons, and walking into barracks. Also see "Women Save Convoy in Iraq" Package in this Next.
Women Save Convoy in Iraq Length: 4:10 American Forces Network Iraq Female Soldiers protect a night convoy when it was fired upon by insurgents from a nearby village. Scenes include Airmen putting on body armor, checking weapons, and walking into barracks.
Women in the Army Length: 4:58 Major Mary Prophit, Civil Affairs Officers, takes pictures of Iraqi children and daily life in Mosul, a female Soldier pulling guard duty, and three female Soldiers briefing other Soldiers on proper Medivac procedures. (usar)