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Downrange
> Archives April - August 2009 |
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Downrange is a US Department of Defense news program that
brings together the experiences and stories of those serving
in Afghanistan and Iraq into a daily 15-minute newscast. |
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August 2009 |
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August 28, 2009:
Meet a veteran serving in Afghanistan whose time in the
military spans many decades. Also, General Stanley McChrystal
issues new counter insurgency guidance to military forces in
Afghanistan. |
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August 27, 2009:
With an increase of insurgent violence, U.S. troops are
learning counterinsurgency operations. |
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August 26, 2009:
U.S. Troops in Iraq have the Aloha Spirit as they celebrate
the 50th anniversary of our 50th state. |
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August 25, 2009:
The Green Berets are using a special item to train the Afghan
special forces. |
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August 24, 2009: Top U.S. leaders discuss the reactions to
the national elections and what the security situation is in
the country now. |
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August 21, 2009: Now that the elections in Afghanistan are
complete, it's time to tally the votes. |
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August 20, 2009: The latest information on Thursday's national
elections in Afghanistan, and U.S. leaders' reactions. |
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August 19, 2009: A suicide bomb in Iraq kills dozens, and
violence is up in Afghanistan due to Thursday's national
elections. |
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August 18, 2009: The Marines and Afghan Army are teaming up
together to provide security in southern Afghanistan for
Thursday's national election. |
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August 17, 2009: The latest details after a deadly attack in
Kabul, Afghanistan this weekend. |
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August 14, 2009: A
look at troopers who are responsible for getting wounded
warriors home safely. |
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August 13, 2009:
Soldiers in Afghanistan are scrapping together materials to
build desks for Afghan schools. |
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August 12, 2009:
U.S. Troops are getting a taste of the local culture while
deployed downrange. |
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August 10, 2009: International Security Assistance Forces
catch two insurgents emplacing roadside bombs. |
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August 07, 2009:
U.S. and Afghan forces took out more Taliban this week. |
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August 06, 2009: A newly constructed road in Afghanistan means
positive economic gains throughout the country. |
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August 05, 2009: Sustaining the fight in Afghanistan takes the
right leadership, resources and continuous communication
between coalition forces and the Afghan Army. |
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August 04, 2009: Military officials confirm several rocket
attacks on Kabul, Afghanistan, in an attempt to disrupt the
upcoming national elections and U.S. Troops are helping the ANP prepare. |
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August 03, 2009:
Check out what U.S. troops are doing to help their Afghan
counterparts prepare for the upcoming national elections in
Afghanistan on the latest edition of DownRange. |
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JULY 2009 |
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July 31, 2009: Service members in Afghanistan are finding ways
to improve the country, more than just through military means,
they're also volunteering their time. |
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July 30, 2009: The Afghan National Army Hospital has a new
drink that's bringing life to it's patients. |
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July 28, 2009: The Secretary of Defense makes an unannounced
visit to Iraq. Secretary Gates discusses the changes he sees
there since U.S. Forces withdrew from major cities. |
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July 27, 2009: U.S. troops are fighting terrorism, one
counter-narcotics mission at a time. |
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July 24, 2009: The Afghan National Army's performance isn't
the only thing that's looking up, so are their uniforms. |
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July 23, 2009: The drug industry is intertwined with the
insurgency in Afghanistan and U.S. military and government
agencies know they can effect one by destroying the other. |
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July 22, 2009: By
using social science and making some new kinds of assessments
in Iraq, coalition forces are rebuilding the country's
infrastructure. |
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July 21, 2009: The
Secretary of Defense announced an increase in Army manpower.
Check out what this means for troops Downrange. |
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July 20, 2009: U.S. officials have condemned the capturing of
a Soldier by the Taliban. |
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July 17, 2009: The military's top officer gives servicemembers
in Afghanistan the star treatment. |
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July 16, 2009: Servicemembers in Afghanistan learn to search
for IED's. Plus, see how the U.S. military and Afghan citizens
are helping malnourished children. |
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July 15, 2009:
Social networking down range... how it's helping
servicemembers stay in touch with families back home, but
keeping in mind operational security. |
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July 14, 2009: The Commander in Chief visits Ghana. Get a
behind the scenes look at how U.S. servicemembers prepare for
the president. Plus, a security update from Iraq and
Afghanistan. |
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July 13, 2009: NATO forces are working with the Afghan
National Army to provide a banking system, which in turn,
boosts the morale of troops and families alike. |
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July 10, 2009: The USO is making it easier and cheaper for
Soldiers to call home. |
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July 08, 2009: Hunting down danger, Soldiers put their lives
on the line to save their fellow servicemembers from roadside
bombs. |
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July 07, 2009: U.S. and Russia team up to fight the global
threat of violent extremism. So, what does that mean for
troops in Afghanistan? |
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July 06, 2009: U.S. forces go after militants in southern
Afghanistan, and some special guests travel to Iraq over the
holiday weekend to show their support for the troops. |
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July 03, 2009: The groundbreaking ceremony that's improving
the quality of health care in Afghanistan. |
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July 02, 2009: Marines are launching
Operation Khanjar in
Southern Afghanistan to secure the area and keep people safe
from militants. |
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July 01, 2009: It's
day one of Iraqi forces controlling security in Baghdad and
other cities across Iraq. |
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JUNE 2009 |
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June 30, 2009: It's a big day in Iraq. Top U.S. officials talk
about the next step in Iraq for both U.S. and Iraqi Security
Forces. |
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June 29, 2009: The commander of Multi-National Forces Iraq
Gen. Ray Odierno discusses the withdrawal of U.S. forces in
Iraq. |
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June 26, 2009: U.S. military officials are condemning a deadly
blast at an Iraqi market Wednesday, that killed 62 Iraqi
nationals. |
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June 25, 2009: Lieutenant General David Rodriguez arrived in
Afghanistan Wednesday to assume his role as the Deputy
Commander of U.S. Forces Afghanistan. |
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June 24, 2009: Securing Afghanistan will take work from all
hands, and there's a new program to involve the local
population. |
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June 23, 2009: A U.S. Commander talks about the success his
troops have had in Afghanistan over the last year and
generations of military service merge on the battlefield. |
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June 22, 2009: USCENTCOM released its report on last month's
attack in Farah Province that may have resulted in the death
of civilians. |
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June 19, 2009: Coalition troops provide humanitarian
assistance to Iraqis, and Troops send Father's Day messages to
their families back home. |
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June 18, 2009: U.S. troops turn over command of COP Blackfoot
to the Iraqis and the Army celebrates its 234th birthday down
range. |
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June 17, 2009: NATO forces bring out the big guns in
Afghanistan and construction is complete on the Ramadi's Anbar
Judicial complex. |
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June 16, 2009: Communication is key in helping Iraq rebuild. Servicemembers
build some new additions to help the process. |
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June 15, 2009: A change of leadership for U.S. Coalition
forces in Afghanistan. Plus, servicemembers hit the pavement
to raise money to fight breast cancer. |
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June 12, 2009: Secretary Gates is considering a new command
structure for Afghanistan and General Odierno visits Marines
in Hit, Iraq. |
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June 11, 2009: Lieutenant General Stanley McChrystal is the
new commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan. |
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June 10, 2009: An insurgent grenade attack killed one and
injured others in Asadabad, Afghanistan Tuesday. |
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June 9, 2009: An honorary Soldier gets a new look by order of
the Commander in Chief. |
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June 8, 2009: The Commander in Chief visits wounded warriors
at Landstuhl Medical Facility and Comedian Steven Colbert
takes his show on the road Downrange. |
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June 5, 2009: Barriers are removed from the Green Zone in Iraq
and one Soldier brings the beat Downrange. |
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June 4, 2009: The Commander in Chief visits the Middle East
with a message and a main transportation artery in Iraq opens
up. |
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June 3, 2009: The Afghan National Army learns new soldiering
skills. |
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June 2, 2009: Embedded training teams advise and train the
Afghan National Army. Find out how that process works. |
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June 1, 2009: Heavy metal band Sevendust performs for troops
in Iraq, and new entertainment comes to Afghanistan. |
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MAY 2009 |
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May 29, 2009: Afghan reporters take advantage of spreading the
news and Iraqi soldiers graduate as mechanics. |
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May 28, 2009: Troops get the latest high tech gear in vision
goggles. The Army's cooks battle it out in the Iron Chef
competition. |
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May 27, 2009: A look at tributes to fallen servicemembers
throughout Iraq and Afghanistan. |
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May 25, 2009: A Memorial Day Special Edition of Downrange
featuring the top stories about troops on the frontlines. |
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May 22, 2009: Vice President Joe Biden speaks to U.S. and NATO
forces stationed at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo. |
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May 21, 2009: The Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff defends
the military's new strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan. |
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May 20, 2009: Two Air Force C-17's deliver humanitarian
supplies to the displaced people of Pakistan. |
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May 19, 2009: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announces the
U.S. will send more than 100 million dollars in humanitarian
assistance to Pakistan. |
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May 18, 2009: Secretary Gates discusses what it will take for
U.S. to succeed in Afghanistan. |
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May 15, 2009: Cutting off terrorist funding using agriculture.
How growing the right crops can make a huge difference for
farmers and locals. |
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May 14, 2009: An update on the shooting at Camp Liberty. And,
travel along with Soldiers on night operations in
Afghanistan's Kunar Province. |
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May 13, 2009: The names of the five servicemembers killed in
Monday's shooting at Camp Liberty have been released. Top
level commanders gather in Kenya to discuss global stability. |
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May 12, 2009: An update on the incident at Camp Liberty in
Iraq and U.S. Forces team up with Iraqi police to provide
medical supplies in Basra. |
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May 11, 2009: General Petreaus says the Taliban threat seems
to have galvanized all of Pakistan and salsa dancing has made
it's way to Iraq. |
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May 8, 2009:
Secretary Robert Gates responds to questions about Pakistan.
Iraqi troops learn how to detonate bombs. |
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May 7, 2009: Secretary Robert Gates visits troops in
Afghanistan. A bridge in Afghanistan is built, but the lead
engineer was kidnapped. Find out what happened next. |
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May 6, 2009: President Obama meets with the President of
Afghanistan, and troops in Iraq volunteer with the Boy Scouts
/ Girl Guides. |
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May 5, 2009: The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
discusses the possible solution to combating piracy, and U.S.
Soldiers in Iraq work to keep the streets safe. |
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May 4, 2009: Iraq
and U.S. military leaders assess the situation Iraq. Young
children in Al Anbar province have a place to learn. Plus,
country artist, Toby Keith, shows his support for U.S. troops. |
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May 1, 2009: NATO celebrates 60 years of promoting peace and
security and MRAP is modified for Afghanistan. |
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APRIL 2009 |
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April 30, 2009: The
Commander in Chief and other top leaders discuss the
military's challenges in Iraq and Afghanistan. |
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April 29, 2009: The V-22 Osprey's combat deployment to Iraq is
called a success by the Commandant of the Marine Corps. |
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April 28, 2009: Commander of U.S. Central Command, General
David Petraeus, discusses the challenges in Afghanistan. |
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April 27, 2009: Secretary Hillary Clinton visits Iraq during
her first visit to the country as the top U.S. diplomat. |
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April 24, 2009: Top U.S. officers in Iraq assess the recent
series of attacks in the country. |
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April 23, 2009: As more U.S. troops prepare to go to
Afghanistan, we look at how current forces on the ground are
assisting the Afghan national police by taking their training
to the next level. |
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April 22, 2009: The
Chairman visits Afghanistan and the safety and security of
Iraq isn't limited to combat patrols. |
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April 21, 2009: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in
Afghanistan are clearing the country of hidden hazards one
area at a time. |
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April 20, 2009: Commander of Multi-National Force-Iraq, Gen.
Ray Odierno, discusses Iraq. Plus, U.S. Soldiers in Iraq
prepare to deploy to Afghanistan. |
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April 17, 2009: Joint forces make up a medical clinic in Afghanistan, and Iraqi Soldiers train for air assault missions
from U.S. Marines. |
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April 16, 2009: Soldiers train in MRAPS prior to deploying to
Iraq, and airmen at Manas Air Base work hard supporting
missions for operations in Afghanistan. |
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April 15, 2009: The
Secretary of Defense says he wants to speed delivery of
helicopter pilots and crews to the battlefield. Also, watch
how U.S. paratroopers are training Iraqis to patrol Baghdad. |
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April 14, 2009: The
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff discusses security in
Afghanistan. Plus, how U.S. troops are training Iraqi and
Afghan forces. |
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April 13,
2009: Gen. Odierno discusses U.S. troops withdrawing from
Iraq, skipper rescued by SEALs, combating piracy and a look at Easter
for troops on the frontlines. |
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