The US military is a media-producing machine. Hundreds of articles, videos, audio, and photos are released everyday by the Department of Defense. Below is a collection of some recent DoD videos relating to global health. Make no mistake, this is not unbiased journalism. But, the videos do provide insight into the types of health capacity-building operations currently underway by the US armed forces.
U.S. service members who are checking on a Afghan hospital which is only one of a few of its kind in the area. Produced by Fred Baker.
Talks to a military reporter about the opening of a new medical clinic in the Diwaniya Province and how it will benefit the Iraqis in that area.
U.S. and Tunisian military medical personnel exchanging decontamination concepts during Medlite 2008 at Kharrouba Air Base, Tunisia, Nov. 13, 2008. Medlite 2008 is a Joint Chiefs of Staff exercise designed to provide and exchange medical skills, techniques, and procedures, between members of the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army and Tunisian military health services. DoD video by: Tech. Sgt. Anthony Rizo.
Afghan medical students learning life saving techniques from coalition forces to raise their standards of health care. Produced by Airman 1st Class Keith Grote.
Afghans being taught emergency dental healthcare techniques to help make them self-reliant and eventually independent from U.S. and coalition forces. Produced by Staff Sgt. Michael Slater.
Christopher Albon is a Ph.D. candidate specializing in armed conflict, public health, human security, and health diplomacy.
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