Marines TV

With Afghans taking on more of the security lead in southern Afghanistan there is less need for coalition forces. As Marine Staff Sgt. Brian Buckwalter reports, the area that was once the responsibility of two Marine regiments, is now the responsibility of just one. Soundbites from Col. Roger Turner and Col. John Shafer. Also available in high definition.

Col. John Shafer, the commanding officer of RCT-6, addresses families back home about the gear Marines are using

Video package, Secretary o Defense Leon E. Panetta visits the 31st Georgian Light Infantry Battalion, during his trip to Afghanistan, March 14, 2012. Panetta addressed the Georgian soldiers, thanking them for their dedication toward stabilizing Afghanistan. After the speech, Panetta took a picture with each soldier and gave them a coin from the office of the Secretary of Defense as a memento. Soundbites include Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and Col. John Shafer - Commanding Officer with Regimental Combat Team 6. Produced by Lance Cpl. Timothy Lenzo, Forward Operating Base Shukvani. Also available in High Definition.