Now showing: Aug. 2 edition of Air Force Television News

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SAN ANTONIO (AFPN) --  The Air Force’s contribution to treating the wounded in Iraq is featured in the latest edition of Air Force Television News.

Tech. Sgt. Pachari Lutke visits Balad Air Base, Iraq, where Air Force and Army doctors, nurses and medical technicians work side by side to deal with battle casualties. For many of the wounded, the hospital is their first stop before being medically evacuated to Germany or the United States.

Tech. Sgt. Joy Josephson visits Robins Air Force Base, Ga., and reports on one phase of a C-5A Galaxy study that found the venerable Air Force workhorse has another 40 years of life in the service’s inventory if recommended upgrades are initiated.

Staff Sgt. Michael Noel goes to Edwards AFB, Calif., to report progress on the Airborne Laser System, a Star Wars-like laser beam designed to shoot down enemy missiles shortly after they are launched.

Staff Sgt. Leigh Bellinger illustrates the continuing trend of civilians filling jobs historically done by Airmen. He goes to the flightline at Columbus AFB, Miss., to show how the Air Force uses civilians to free up Airmen for work in more critical areas.

Tech. Sgt. Shiela Flinders shows how the rescue coordination center at Langley AFB, Va., plays a vital role in a new program using locator beacons to find lost hunters and hikers.

Sergeant Lutke covers the powerful first-person story of a young Airman who was raped while on her way to a deployment, and how a Sexual Assault Working Group at Robins AFB is helping her put her shattered life back together.

Staff Sgt. Mike Tateishi reports from the Air Force Academy on a required class for cadets that also benefits Native Americans.

Tech. Sgt. Bill Scherer found a retired pilot at Pope AFB, N.C., who has swapped his radio chatter in the sky for radio chatter in his home. He is a collector of antique radios and has restored hundreds for his collection.

Air Force Television News is a biweekly production of Air Force News Service. It is distributed on videotape to more than 3,400 military and civilian outlets worldwide, and is seen on some 600 cable television outlets nationwide. It is also available on the Internet at www.af.mil, and can be seen regularly on The Pentagon Channel. The program is offered with closed captioning. Viewers can comment on the program by sending e-mail to aftvnews@afnews.af.mil.