American Forces Information Service February 1998 - afrts
American Forces Information Service February 1998 - afrts
American Forces Information Service February 1998 - afrts
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May 2009<br />
The Pentagon Channel provides 24/7 news and information for the 2.6 million men and women serving in<br />
the U. S. Armed <strong>Forces</strong>, and for their families. Launched in the U. S. on May 14, 2004, the Defense<br />
Department-operated internal communications channel is distributed by satellite – overseas as a channel<br />
of the <strong>American</strong> <strong>Forces</strong> Radio and Television <strong>Service</strong>, and domestically to military bases, reserve centers<br />
and National Guard armories. A growing number of U. S. satellite and cable carriers are also making the<br />
channel available to their viewers. At its heart, The Pentagon Channel’s goal is to provide military viewers<br />
timely access to news and information about the Department of Defense.<br />
The Pentagon Channel programming originates from Alexandria, Virginia and includes such offerings as:<br />
Around The <strong>Service</strong>s Fit For Duty<br />
Twice Daily half-hour program featuring senior<br />
Defense leaders, and news of U. S. military force<br />
activities around the world.<br />
Fit for Duty takes viewers through a high-energy<br />
30-minute workout led by servicemembers with<br />
expertise in fitness training.<br />
Pentagon Channel Reports Freedom Journal Iraq<br />
Hourly updates of the top military news Frontline coverage of coalition forces taking part in<br />
Operation Iraqi Freedom.<br />
RECON<br />
An original documentary series providing in-depth looks at realworld<br />
operations, missions, and events – highlighting accomplishments of<br />
military men and women.<br />
In addition to timely newscasts and original documentary<br />
programming produced by its own staff, The Pentagon Channel also<br />
broadcasts Pentagon briefings, Congressional hearings, and news<br />
programs created by each branch of the U.S. Armed <strong>Forces</strong>.<br />
All on the Web 24/7 – LIVE<br />
Catch all the news the Pentagon<br />
Channel has to offer from your desktop<br />
as it happens or click video “on<br />
demand” by just getting on the Internet.<br />
Whether you want to catch a live<br />
briefing or catch-up on Defense<br />
Department news and information,<br />
Pentagonchannel.mil is a source for<br />
what’s happening inside the DoD. The<br />
Pentagon Channel also Podcasts<br />
selected news and information<br />
programs to include press briefings.
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