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Jalalabad: Center for Taliban Abuse & Terror in Afghanistan (VIDEO)

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Jalalabad, like many bases in Afghanistan, was also a former stronghold of Soviet forces before the Taliban took over.

(KABUL, Afghanistan) - Afghanistan has been at war for more than 30 years. After the Russian invasion of 1979 that lasted for more than a decade, the country was locked into years of combat with the Taliban. Tim King visited a base that is used by the Afghan National Army, but as he tells us in this next report, signs of the Taliban's cruelty are far from gone.

Soviet Tank Graveyard in Afghanistan A Haunting Reminder (VIDEO)

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The Soviets left in a hurry when they finally did, their ranks in disarray, flanked by desertion and disease, and pursued by angry Afghans who know how to fight if they know anything at all.

(KABUL, Afghanistan) - Twisted and charred battle vehicles laden with armor are a close reminder of a massive eastern bloc military occupation that attempted to over take Afghanistan in the 1970's and 1980's.

Salem Oregon Featured on Satellite Television Tuesday Night (VIDEO)

"Perils For Pedestrians" will be shown on DISH Network Channel 9411, The Universityhouse Channel, at 6:30 pm PST on Tuesday, January 2

(SALEM) - Salem’s 12th Street Pedestrian Safety Promenade will be featured on the DISH Network satellite television Tuesday evening. John Z Wetmore, host of the television series "Perils For Pedestrians", interviews Salem engineer Rick Barnes about the promenade.

Afghanistan National Police: An Exercise in Survival (VIDEO)

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Afghanistan National Police officers will tell you that the wage they earn isn't enough to keep food on their family's table. But that’s just one of the challenges in being part of the Police Force in Afghanistan.

(KABUL, Afghanistan) - The National Police of Afghanistan have their hands full, working with coalition forces and trying to get a grip on crime in a nation that has almost no laws or legal system. Oregon soldiers are doing regular patrols with the Afghan Police and as Tim King shows us in this next report, the challenges for these low paid law enforcement officers are many.

Americans Bring Medical Help to Afghanistan Families (VIDEO)

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People in the war torn city of Kabul Afghanistan have few resources to turn to for medical care, and even simple pain relievers like headache medicine is very difficult for people to locate. This story was originally published December 29th, 2006.

(KABUL, Afghanistan) - As Tim King shows us in this next report, a Salem soldier's role in civilian medical assistance missions provided by U.S. and British forces are making a big difference in the lives of many.

A Christmas Lesson (VIDEO)

Artist Glen Bledsoe shares a memorable story of he and his brother, one Christmas back in time.

(SALEM) - This is the story of one of my first lessons as a teacher, thought I was too young to know it at the time.

When I was just a boy, I taught my youngest brother to write... with a little incentive using a letter to Santa.

It's one that has been told to my students for years, and now it's your turn.
Merry Christmas to you and yours.

Snow Days Heighten Spirits in Afghanistan War Zone (VIDEO)

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As Tim King shows us in this next report, fresh snow can also go a long way toward lightening the spirits of troops at war.

(KABUL, Afghanistan) - A different kind of battle raged inside the gates of the American military base in Kabul, Afghanistan, it's one is bringing winter cheer, and no casualties.

"It's like a big playground, it's a winter wonderland in Afghanistan," said Janette Arencibia, of the US Navy.

The troops say they needed this; a break from the seriousness of war, where a soldier was graded by the size and accuracy of their snowball, suddenly they were all like a bunch of kids.

Oregon Soldiers Give Aid to Remote Afghanistan Village (VIDEO)

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Because of this mission, people here now stand a much better chance of surviving the frigid Afghan winter.

(KATEHKHIL, Afghanistan) - Oregon National Guard soldiers aided by members of other U.S. services banded together and traveled to a snow-covered mountain village to provide clothing, shoes, toys and other essentials to people that have very little. As Tim King reports, this is a place where items sent from the United States find their way directly into the hands of the people who need them more than words can describe.

Just Like Mom Used to Make? Chow at Camp Phoenix, Afghanistan (VIDEO)

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These are the staples of U.S. troops in Afghanistan. Three times a day, civilian employees from a company called KBR prepares meals and feeds hundreds of soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines. That's not to mention the soldiers from other coalition countries.

(KABUL, Afghanistan) - It's a big job, and most of the American reviews are favorable. The choices are many, and everything is served in a cafeteria-style setting.

Col. Michael Petrucci- of the 41st Brigade, says, “It's difficult always to get the right kind of food for the troops forward, they do a good job."

On Foot Patrol Around Camp Phoenix, Afghanistan (VIDEO)

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They say it's all in a day's work around here. Maintaining security, building inroads and keeping the peace is plenty to keep these foot soldiers moving.

(KABUL, Afghanistan) - "Let's roll!" Vigilance is maintained around the clock at Camp Phoenix in Kabul, Afghanistan. The soldiers in this story are on one of the day's foot patrols that sweep the areas around the base.

These Army and National Guard soldiers will deal with any number of things during the next two hours, educating people and helping citizens maintain their safety and security.