Pentagon Channel

Infobox TV channel
name = Pentagon Channel
logofile = Pentagon_Channel.png logoalt = Pentagon Channel
logo2 =
launch = May 2004
owner = Department of Defense
headquarters = Alexandria, VA
slogan = Serving Those Who Serve
web = [http://www.pentagonchannel.mil/ www.pentagonchannel.mil]
terr avail = Not Available
sat serv 1 = Dish Network
sat chan 1 = Channel 9405
sat serv 2 = KU-Band
sat chan 2 = AMC-1, 103 degrees West longitude
cable serv 1 = Available on some cable systems
cable chan 1 = Check local listings for channel
adsl serv 1=Sky Angel
adsl chan 1=Channel 338The Pentagon Channel is a TV channel broadcasting military news and information for the 2.6 million members of the U.S. Armed Forces. It is widely available on US cable television, can be viewed FTA in Europe, Africa, the Americas and most of Asia via satellite, and can be viewed globally via the internet at http://www.pentagonchannel.mil.

Its programming includes:

* Department of Defense news briefings
* Military news
* Interviews with top Defense officials
* Short stories about the work of the United States military

The Pentagon Channel is free, in the public domain, and accessible 24/7 to all U.S. cable and satellite providers.Much of its programming is produced by, and primarily for, the American Forces Network.

Programming

"Original Programming"

RECON: A monthly half-hour informational television program providing an in-depth look on a variety of topics from real world operations, missions, military events / history and other subjects highlighting the accomplishments of U.S. military men and women.

Around The Services: Daily half-hour program featuring military news from top Defense officials and the Military Services from around the world.

Fit For Duty: Takes viewers through a high-energy 30-minute workout led by service members with expertise in fitness training. The show makes it simple to follow along and complete exercises demonstrated by the instructors. A military sports medicine physician also offers tips for preventing injuries and avoiding career-ending accidents during each episode of the show.

Focus On The Force: A freshly launched production of the Pentagon Channel dedicated to telling personal stories of military men and woman supporting the missions of each Unified Combatant Command.

Battleground: Every weekend, this series features historic films from WWII, Korean War, and the Vietnam War.

The Grill Sergeants: Serving up meals military style! The Grill Sergeants teach audience members how to prepare food while the in-house Army jazz quartet “The Taste Buds,” play the show’s score.

This Week in the Pentagon: A weekly half hour update on the news coming out of the Pentagon, taking one topic each week and exploring it in-depth.

The Pentagon Channel also shows programming direct from the services such as, "Freedom Journal Iraq, Freedom Watch Afghanistan, Army Newswatch, AFN Korea Nightly News, AFN Europe Report, Pacific Report, Eye On Nellis, The American Veteran, Air Force Space Today, and On Track With Ft. Hood" as well as live DoD briefings and roundtables.

Cable and IPTV Coverage

The Pentagon Channel is currently not available in all areas. The following television providers offer Pentagon Channel:
* Verizon FiOS
* Dish Network
* Comcast
* Time Warner Cable
* Cox Communications
* Charter Communications
* Mediacom Communications Corp
* Insight Communications
* RCN Corporation
* Midcontinent Communications
* Knology
* Bresnan Communications
* Armstrong Cable Services
* Guam Cablevision
* MetroCast Communications
* Cable America
* Groton Utilities
* Wave Broadband
* Hargray CATV
* Millington Cable
* Paul Bunyan
* Trust Cable
* TCT West
* Centrovision Cable
* Dugway Cable
* Blue Ridge Communications

Podcasting

In April 2006, the Pentagon Channel launched its podcasting initiative. Currently the Pentagon Channel offers 15 podcasts via the iTunes Store and its website.

ee also

*American Forces Network

External links

* [http://www.pentagonchannel.mil Official Site]
* [http://www.pentagonchannel.mil/podcast.aspx Pentagon Channel Podcasts]
* [http://www.pentagonchannel.mil/getit.aspx Pentagon Channel Cable Providers]
* [http://www.myafn.net American Forces Network]
* [http://www.afrts.osd.mil/ American Forces Radio and Television Service]
* [http://www.americasupportsyou.mil America Supports You]
* [http://www.defenselink.mil U.S. Department of Defense Official Website]
* [http://www.lyngsat.com/freetv/United-States.html Satellite distribution details]