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Downrange |
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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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ARCHIVES:
April-August 2009 |
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November 2009 |
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November 19, 2009:
Gathering intelligence information from Afghan village elders
is all in a day's work for U.S. Soldiers patrolling the
countryside. |
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November 18, 2009: Bagram Airfield is expanding to support an
increase in troops. |
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November 17, 2009: Thousands of young Afghans are applying to
the Afghan Military Academy to become officers. |
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November 16, 2009: A new batch of C-27s arrive in Afghanistan. |
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November 13, 2009: Afghan citizens that work to oust the
Taliban from their villages are getting the green light from ISAF. |
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November 12, 2009: Troops are mission ready after getting the
H1N1 vaccine in Afghanistan. |
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November 11, 2009:
We take a look at all that our servicemembers do deployed
downrange in today's special Veteran's Day edition. |
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November 10, 2009: Winning the hearts and minds in Afghanistan
means battling propaganda from the Taliban. |
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November 09, 2009: Soldiers in Afghanistan get a visit from
Fox NFL Sunday and enjoy a little pigskin action. |
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November 06, 2009:
We have the latest from the Commander in Chief and Defense
Secretary in response to the shootings at Fort Hood, Texas. |
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November 05, 2009: Troops downrange are getting upgraded
living quarters. |
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November 04, 2009: Women
in Afghanistan learn how to earn a living. |
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November 03, 2009: More Iraqi women are joining the ranks of
the Iraqi Army. U.S. forces in Afghanistan are training
civilians how to refuel Chinooks. |
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November 02, 2009: Soldiers in Afghanistan get their race on
... box car race that is. |
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October 2009 |
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October 30, 2009: Afghan children get some new kicks thanks to
a group of U.S. Soldiers. |
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October 29, 2009: Eighteen fallen servicemembers return to the
United States. |
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October 28, 2009:
A group of Iraqis are finding a peaceful way to spread good
will through music. |
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October 27, 2009: NATO officials report eight more U.S. servicemembers and an Afghan civilian were killed Tuesday. |
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October 26, 2009: A deadly day in Baghdad. |
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October 23, 2009:
An earthquake shakes northern Afghanistan. We've got the
latest. |
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October 22, 2009:
Iraqi women are cuttin' a rug, and doing it for their future. |
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October 21, 2009: Soldiers in Iraq are picking up authentic
gifts thanks to some local merchants bringing their wares to
FOB Marez. |
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October 20, 2009: U.S. Marines help replace a bridge which
serves as a link to their supply chain. |
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October 19, 2009: Getting troops the latest high-tech
vehicles. |
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October 16, 2009: Joint Terminal Attack Controllers help
pilots see what dangers face ground forces. |
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October 15, 2009: Civil affairs teams provide their expertise
in some new ways and Iraq develops its infrastructure. |
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October 14, 2009: Sailors are enjoying cake and history for
the Navy's 234th birthday on today's Downrange. |
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October 13, 2009: The latest stories from Iraq and Afghanistan. |
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October 09, 2009: Soldiers in Afghanistan are working with the
locals, picking up the pieces after the Taliban bombed an
elementary school. |
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October 08, 2009:
One Soldier explains why personal hygiene is important to him,
even while he's deployed downrange. |
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October 07, 2009: The latest stories from Iraq and
Afghanistan. |
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October 06, 2009: Secretary Robert Gates discusses the rising
violence in Afghanistan. U.S. forces also work to win the
trust of Afghan citizens. |
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October 05, 2009: The National Security Advisor talks about
his assessment of Afghanistan. |
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October 02, 2009:
General Raymond Odierno talks about success in Iraq and
sustaining long-lasting partnerships. |
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October 01, 2009:
The top U.S. Commander in Afghanistan talks about winning the
War on Terror. |
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September 2009 |
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September 30, 2009: An update on progress in Iraq and
Afghanistan. |
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September 29, 2009: As more troops deploy to Afghanistan, ISAF
leaders are working to reorganize troops to avoid
overcrowding. |
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September 28, 2009: General Stanley McChrystal, commander of
U.S. and NATO Forces in Afghanistan, discusses what it will
take for success in Afghanistan. |
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September 25, 2009: The Afghan National Army is pumping up
it's air arsenal with a new aircraft. Plus, a look at ongoing MRAP training. |
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September 24, 2009: Canadian and U.S. troops combine forces to
provide medical care in Afghanistan. |
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September 23, 2009: Flu season has arrived Downrange. We'll
tell you the reason why it's important for deployed troops to
get their vaccine. |
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September 22, 2009: The Afghan Development Team is using
fruits and vegetables to build the country's economy. Also,
U.S. Soldiers work with Iraqis to build schools. |
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September 21, 2009: Sailors and Soldiers train together for
their own blue to green program downrange. |
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September 18, 2009: Soldiers in Afghanistan turn their MRAP
into a ice cream truck and deliver sweets and humanitarian aid
to children. |
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September 17, 2009: Soldiers in Iraq are huffing and puffing
their way to the finish line of the grueling Garry Owen Combat
Mile. |
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September 16, 2009: Soldiers in Iraq learn about the
Islamic faith by participating in an Iftar during the month of
Ramadan. |
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September 15, 2009: Creating a museum requires artifacts and
Soldiers in Iraq are working to collect items for future
generations to see. |
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September 14, 2009: Soldiers get a special invite to a local
Afghan wedding. Check out why this is significant on today's
Downrange. |
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September 11, 2009: Troops in Iraq and Afghanistan pay tribute
to the thousands killed on 9/11. |
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September 10, 2009: An Iraqi citizen follows his dream and
becomes a U.S. Soldier in hope of a better life for his
country. |
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September 9, 2009: When winning the hearts and minds of
Afghans is just as important as removing the enemy, projects
that help improve the daily lives of Afghans are a necessity. |
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September 8, 2009: ISAF
Commander General Stanley McChrystal has ordered an
investigation into last week's air strike that killed and
injured Afghan civilians. |
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September 7, 2009: On this Labor Day edition of Downrange we
take a look back at all the things accomplished this summer. |
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September 4, 2009:
The Army announces new rotations for the fight in Afghanistan. |
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September 3, 2009: A top enlisted commander goes downrange to
make sure the troops have what they need to accomplish their
mission. |
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September 2, 2009:
A NATO spokesman comments on a suicide
bombing that left more than 20 people dead in Afghanistan. |
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