AFN Iraq

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AFN Iraq is the American Forces Network of radio stations within Iraq. The network, nicknamed Freedom Radio, broadcasts news, information, and entertainment programs, including adult contemporary music. Its mission is to "sustain and improve the morale and readiness" of U.S. forces in Iraq.

The first song played live on AFN was "Freedom" by Paul McCartney.

The network includes the following stations:

Baghdad 1 kW on 92.3 and 107.7 FM
Mosul, 1 kW on 105.1 FM
Tikrit, 1 kW on 93.3 FM
Balad (LSA Anaconda) 250w on 107.3 FM
Qayarrah West Airfield (Q-West), 250w on 93.3 FM
Sinjar, 250w on 107.9 FM
Kirkuk, 200w on 100.1 and 107.3 FM
Ali, (formerly Tallil), 200w on 100.1 and 107.3 FM

[edit] Founding members and disc jockeys

Air Force Master Sergeant Erik Brazones, founding member
Air Force Technical Sergeant Bob Herron, founding member
Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Troy Ruby, founding member
Air Force Staff Sergeant Chris Eder, founding member
Air Force MSgt Bobby L. Herron, founding member (coined the name "Freedom Radio")
MSgt Erik Brazones, original disc jockey

Current members of the freedom radio team include: Army SPC Micah Miller Army SPC Adrianna Mozzo Air Force SSgt Pete Blanding Army SPC Brad Latham Army SFC Jim Ayers Army SGT Misha King