'30 days through Afghanistan' project, Web site announced

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KABUL, Afghanistan (AFNS) --  International Security Assistance Force Joint Command officials announced a new Web site Feb. 1  to support a public affairs project titled "30 Days Through Afghanistan."

The Web-based project kicks off Feb. 8 and aims to bring the people, the mission and the experiences of ISAF's 44 participating nations to a worldwide audience through the eyes of Tech. Sgts. Nathan Gallahan and Kenneth Raimondi.

"The opportunity to show the world the ISAF counter-insurgency strategy in action, through the eyes of two of our military journalists is unique," said Navy Capt. Jane Campbell, ISAF-JC spokesperson. "The innovation and commitment to the mission by these two Airmen will help people around the world see Afghanistan through the eyes and words of ISAF service members."

Sergeant Raimondi, a broadcaster, and Sergeant Gallahan, a print journalist, will travel throughout Afghanistan for 30 continuous days visiting each of the five regional commands and giving a first-hand perspective of the counter-insurgency mission. The two reporters will produce video and print news stories as well as document daily adventures through blogs and video blogs to showcase the troops in an interactive manner.

"The goal is to create a 30-day online conversation with people across the world," said Sergeant Gallahan. "We hope to raise an understanding of Afghanistan and the ISAF mission."

For more information, visit the Web site at http://30days.isaf.nato.int. Twitter users can receive tweets on the team's progress at http://www.twitter.com/30DaysThrough.