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CSAF, CMSAF visit Train Advise Assist Command-Air Airmen in Kabul, Afghanistan

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein coins Capt. John Newman in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Dec. 24, 2018. Newman was one of five Train Advise Assist Command-Air members who  received a coin from Goldfein for excellent performance in executing the TAAC-A mission to train, advise, and assist Afghan partners to develop a professional, capable, and sustainable air force . (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ariel D. Partlow)

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein coins Capt. John Newman in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Dec. 24, 2018. Newman was one of five Train Advise Assist Command-Air members who received a coin from Goldfein for excellent performance in executing the TAAC-A mission to train, advise, and assist Afghan partners to develop a professional, capable, and sustainable air force . (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ariel D. Partlow)

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein answers a question during an Airman engagement in Kabul, Afghanistan, Dec. 24, 2018. Goldfein met with Airmen across the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility to thank them for their service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ariel D. Partlow

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein answers a question during an Airman engagement in Kabul, Afghanistan, Dec. 24, 2018. Goldfein met with Airmen across the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility to thank them for their service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ariel D. Partlow

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright speaks to Command Sergeant Major Amoo, senior enlisted leader of the Afghan Air Force, on Dec. 24, 2018. Wright traveled to Afghanistan with Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein to visit with Airmen during the holidays and engage with partner nation leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ariel D. Partlow)

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright speaks to Command Sergeant Major Amoo, senior enlisted leader of the Afghan Air Force, on Dec. 24, 2018. Wright traveled to Afghanistan with Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein to visit with Airmen during the holidays and engage with partner nation leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ariel D. Partlow)

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein listens to Brig. Gen. Joel L. Carey, Train Advise Assist Command-Air commander, as he presents a mission brief in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Dec. 24, 2018. Goldfein visited Forward Operating Base Oqab with Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright to engage with deployed Airmen and personally thank them for their sacrifices during this holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ariel D. Partlow)

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein listens to Brig. Gen. Joel L. Carey, Train Advise Assist Command-Air commander, as he presents a mission brief in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Dec. 24, 2018. Goldfein visited Forward Operating Base Oqab with Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright to engage with deployed Airmen and personally thank them for their sacrifices during this holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ariel D. Partlow)

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein speaks with Afghan Air Force and coalition A-29 Super Tucano pilots on the flightline in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Dec. 24, 2018. During the visit, Goldfein and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright met with advisors for each of the AAF's various airframes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ariel D. Partlow)

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein speaks with Afghan Air Force and coalition A-29 Super Tucano pilots on the flightline in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Dec. 24, 2018. During the visit, Goldfein and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright met with advisors for each of the AAF's various airframes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ariel D. Partlow)

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright stand with Train Advise Assist Command-Air members in front of Afghan Air Force aircraft at Kabul, Afghanistan, Dec. 24, 2018. Goldfein and Wright visited Forward Operating Base Oqab as part of a holiday battlefield rotation to speak with deployed Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ariel D. Partlow)

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright stand with Train Advise Assist Command-Air members in front of Afghan Air Force aircraft at Kabul, Afghanistan, Dec. 24, 2018. Goldfein and Wright visited Forward Operating Base Oqab as part of a holiday battlefield rotation to speak with deployed Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ariel D. Partlow)

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