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Air Force, ANAAC members partner for a day

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  • By Tech. Sgt. Renni Thornton
  • 451st Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs
Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan --  Members of the 451st Air Expeditionary Wing, the 738th Air Expeditionary Advisory Group and the Afghan National Army Air Corps, Kandahar Air Wing, met May 18 to mingle, ask questions and learn more about each unit's mission and aircraft at the ANAAC compound on Kandahar Airfield.

The day provided the opportunity for an up-close look at fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters and unmanned aerial systems currently at KAF.

The ANAAC displayed their Mi-17 HIP helicopter, used for training, transport and medical evacuation, and the Air Force members displayed the A-10 Thunderbolt II, used for close air support; HH-60 helicopter, used for rescue and recovery missions; and the MQ-1 Predator and the MQ-9 Reaper, both remotely-piloted aircraft used for interdiction and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. More than 300 people took part in the opportunity to observe each service's aircraft and ask questions.

It was particularly advantageous for Afghan service members who are currently training to fly their own rescue and recovery missions.

"It was a great experience to see what they do and answer questions about what we do," said Maj. Christopher Escajeda, director of operations, 41st Expeditionary Rescue Squadron.

The Kandahar Air Wing is preparing pilots and flight medics in aeromedical evacuation missions.