PATRIOT DAY
11 SEP 10
(Eastern Times)
0230 - Battleground: Afghanistan: Shamrock Black: Stories from the trauma wards of the 349th and 452nd Combat Support Hospitals focusing on the Afghan locals they treat and care for. Story by SPC Robert Ham. (30min)
Encore presentation at 2300hrs.
Encore presentation at 2300hrs.
0400 - A Nation Remembers: The Story of the Pentagon Memorial, hosted by Gary Sinise. (1hr) Encore presentations at 1100 & 1600hrs.
0500 - Battleground: Afghanistan: Attack on the 4th of July: The story of the July 4, 2009 attack on Combat Outpost Zerok and the men of Able Company 3-509. The show, produced by SPC Robert Ham, features footage taken during the battle and focuses on the dedication, teamwork and camaraderie of the men of Able Company. In memory of PFC Justin Casillas and PFC Aaron Fairbairn. (30min)
Encore presentation at 1800hrs.
0700 - Battleground: Afghanistan: Continuing The Fight For A Fallen Brother aka Patrol Base Devoe: The story of Charlie Troop of the 1-40 Cavalry squadron 4th Brigade 25th Infantry in Afghanistan July of 2009. The soldiers defend Patrol Base Devoe which is named after their fallen brother. (30min) Encore presentation at 1800hrs.
Encore presentation at 2130hrs.
0930 - Wreath Laying Ceremony: President Barack Obama and Secretary of Defense Robert Gates deliver remarks during a remembrance ceremony at the Pentagon Memorial to honor the memory of those killed in the September 11th 2001 terrorist attack. (Live)