On this edition of the AFN Europe Report: The Secretary of the Army and the Army Chief of Staff give their thanks and wish everyone a happy holiday. Plus, driving under the influence can have serious consequences. We'll see how the military is battling drink driving. Also, an Air Force band in Europe travels to Italy to bring the gift of music. These stories and more on the AFN Europe Report.

Building capacity is a major emphasis around U.S. Army Africa. MSgt Chris Eder travelled to Ethiopian Defense Command and Staff College in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where reserve officers are doing their part to support the U.S. Army Africa vision.

Since the invention of artillery, one of a Soldier’s most dangerous threats was indirect fire. On Joint Base Balad in Iraq, there is a unit that can help protect troops from rocket and mortar attacks. PFC Mark Henderson has the story.

Senior leaders met to discuss the mission of American and NATO forces in Kosovo. Petty Officer Julian Olivari reports.

Everyone knows that driving under the influence can have serious consequences. Still, people do it. Valerie Resciniti reports from Mannheim, Germany, on how the military is still fighting to win the battle against drunk driving.

The holidays can be a stressful time for many people. Amn Chris Jacobs tells us how to go from a blue Christmas to a "holly jolly" one at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey.

This holiday season, a group of volunteers from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, is making sure the Airmen living in the dorms are taken care of. SrA Holly Roberts has the story.