Now showing: Nov. 22 edition of AFTV News

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SAN ANTONIO (AFPN) --  The roles of the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, are spotlighted in the latest edition of Air Force Television News. Staff Sgt. Melissa Allan talks to the commanders of Air Force Reserve Command and the National Guard Bureau about how the focus has shifted from fighters to a support mission.

The commander of Air Force Special Operations Command discusses how his organization, once operating in almost total secrecy, is now assuming a more public role in the war against terrorism.

Tech. Sgt. Joy Josephson shows the humanitarian role of some Airmen stationed at Balad Air Base, Iraq, and how they are trying to win the hearts and minds of young school children.

Staff Sgt. Michael Noel reports on a new design for Airmen dormitories at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., and Staff Sgt. Kevin Nichols examines a new policy against alcohol use in dormitories at Hickam AFB, Hawaii.

Tech. Sgt. Pachari Lutke travels to F. E. Warren AFB, Wyo., to report on an innovative drinking moderation policy aimed at reducing alcohol-related incidents at the base.

Tech. Sgt. Bill Scherer is at Balad as Air Force senior leaders visit wearing the latest version of the service’s proposed utility uniform. Sergeant Scherer also profiles Chaplain (Capt.) Eric Whitmore. A former Air Force broadcast journalist, Chaplain Whitmore is now reporting to a higher authority, tending the flock in Iraq.

Air Force Television News is a biweekly production of Air Force News Service. It is distributed on video tape to more than 3,000 military and civilian outlets worldwide, and is seen on some 600 cable TV outlets nationwide. It is also available on the Internet at www.af.mil, and can also be seen regularly on the Pentagon Channel. The program is the only military production offered with closed captioning. Viewers can comment on the program by sending e-mail to aftvnews@afnews.af.mil.