'Today's Air Force' showcases personnel recovery team in Africa, AF balloon operations

3/6/2013 - FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) -- Air Force Television News released a new edition of Today's Air Force on March 1.

This week on Today's Air Force we'll take a look at counter-narcotics operations in Afghanistan. We'll also meet the new Personnel Recovery Team for Combined Task Force - Horn of Africa and we'll learn about Holloman Air Force Base's balloon operations. This 30-minute, bi-weekly news show can be seen every day on TPC and American Forces Television Service stations around the world. The show also airs on more than 140 public cable-access stations within the United States.

Today's Air Force: March 1, 2013


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Block 1 - Straight from the Top: Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody speaks about the importance of taking care of Airmen. - From the Newsroom: NATO secretary general speaks about Afghanistan. - Counter-narcotics: Belgium government leaders discuss the role of counter-narcotics. - Afghan Hands: Service members work closely with the local Afghan population. Block 2 - 303rd: Air Force personnel have taken over responsibility of operations in the Horn of Africa. - Moody Premiere: Moody Air Force Base hosted the premiere of the National Geographic series "Inside Combat Rescue." -This Week in the Headlines: Top stories from AF.mil, to include grounded F-35 Lightning IIs and the new Secretary of Defense. .-This Week in Photos: Pictures of Airmen performing their duties. Block 3 - USAF Honor Guard Drill Team: We meet one of the Airmen from this highly-skilled team. - Quilts of Valor: Learn about the mission of this foundation dedicated to supporting veterans. - Holloman Balloons: Learn about the Balloon Operations team at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. To submit a story idea for "Today's Air Force," or for any Air Force Broadcasting Service products, send an e-mail tostoryideas@dma.mil.