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AAF MQT graduation, take many steps toward modernization

KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (August 6, 2018) A graduate from UH-60 Mission Qualification Training proudly holds his certificate of training at a graduation ceremony August 6, 2018, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. The UH-60 pilots and special mission operators completed 12 week course where they learned to conduct troop and cargo operations in combat situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared J. Duhon)
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AAF MQT graduation, take many steps toward modernization

KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (August 6, 2018) Maj. Gen. Abdul Raziq Sherzai, Kandahar Air Wing Commander, speaks to the graduates about what their work means to Afghanistan during Mission Qualification Training graduation ceremony August 6, 2018, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Seventeen Afghan air crew members graduated and will begin conducting operational missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared J. Duhon)
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AAF MQT graduation, take many steps toward modernization

KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (August 6, 2018) Afghan Air Force Maj. Gen. Abdul Raziq Sherzai, Kandahar Air Wing Commander, among other Afghan Air Force leadership and troops stand during the playing of the Afghan and United States’ national anthem during the start of the Mission Qualification Training graduation ceremony August 6, 2018, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Seventeen Afghan air crew members graduated and will begin conducting operational missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared J. Duhon)
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AAF MQT graduation, take many steps toward modernization

KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (August 6, 2018) A member of the Afghan Air Force says a prayer during the start of the Mission Qualification Training graduation ceremony August 6, 2018, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. The 12 week course trains co-pilots into UH-60 aircraft commanders and provides specialized training to mission operators. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared J. Duhon)
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AAF MQT graduation, take many steps toward modernization

KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (August 6, 2018) Lt. Col. Arif Shenwari, Kandahar Air Wing Head of Education and Training, briefs Maj. Gen. Abdul Raziq Sherzai, Kandahar Air Wing Commander, before the start of the Mission Qualification Training graduation ceremony August 6, 2018, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. The 12 week course trains co-pilots into UH-60 aircraft commanders and provides specialized training to mission operators.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared J. Duhon)
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A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 163rd Fighter Squadron flies a mission over Afghanistan, May 28, 2018. The aircraft arrived at Kandahar Airfield in January 2018, in support of the Resolute Support mission and Operation Freedom's Sentinel. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Corey Hook)
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62 EATKS continue to support missions at KAF

An MQ-9 Reaper takes off Nov. 27, 2017 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. The MQ-9 Reaper is an armed, multi-mission, medium-altitude, long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft that is employed primarily against dynamic execution targets and secondarily as an intelligence collection asset. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Divine Cox)
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62 EATKS continue to support missions at KAF

A U.S. Air Force pilot launches an MQ-9 Reaper using a remote capability Nov. 27, 2017 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. The MQ-9 Reaper is an armed, multi-mission, medium-altitude, long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft that is employed primarily against dynamic execution targets and secondarily as an intelligence collection asset. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Divine Cox)
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62 EATKS continue to support missions at KAF

Airman 1st Class Gavin Claus, 62nd Expeditionary Attack Squadron crew chief, prepares an MQ-9 Reaper for takeoff Nov. 27, 2017 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Gavin is currently deployed from Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Divine Cox)
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62 EATKS continue to support missions at KAF

Airman 1st Class Gavin Claus, 62nd Expeditionary Attack Squadron crew chief, prepares an MQ-9 Reaper for takeoff Nov. 27, 2017 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Gavin is currently deployed from Holloman, N.M. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Divine Cox)
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62 EATKS continue to support missions at KAF

U.S. Air Force Airmen perform maintenance on an MQ-9 Reaper Nov. 27, 2017 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. The MQ-9 Reaper is deployed from the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing at Creech Air Force Base, Nev., and is currently being utilized for counter terrorism efforts in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Divine Cox)
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62 EATKS continue to support missions at KAF

Airman 1st Class Gavin Claus, 62nd Expeditionary Attack Squadron crew chief, prepares a MQ-9 Reaper for takeoff Nov. 27, 2017 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Gavin is currently deployed from Holloman, N.M. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Divine Cox)
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62 EATKS continue to support missions at KAF

MQ-9 Reapers are parked on the flight line Nov. 27, 2017 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. The MQ-9 is an armed, multi-mission, medium-altitude, long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft that is employed primarily against dynamic execution targets and secondarily as an intelligence collection asset. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Divine Cox)
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62 EATKS continue to support missions at KAF

An MQ-9 Reaper lands on the runway Nov. 27, 2017 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. The MQ-9 Reaper is an armed, multi-mission, medium-altitude, long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft that is employed primarily against dynamic execution targets and secondarily as an intelligence collection asset. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Divine Cox)
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Revitalizing the Squadron: Support Squadron enables airpower at KAF

Airman 1st Class Spencer Harwood is a security forces member from the 451st Expeditionary Support Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. The 451st ESPTS is a “mini-mission support group,” containing many of the same elements, just on a smaller scale. The security forces element contains flightline security, entry controllers and a tactical security element, which provides overwatch and freedom of movement for coalition personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Revitalizing the Squadron: Support Squadron enables airpower at KAF

Tech. Sgt. Kyle Reome is a services specialist from the 451st Expeditionary Support Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Services, which typically falls under a force support squadron, provides functions such as morale, welfare and recreation programs, and offers wifi to personnel so they can speak with their loved ones and provide for their emotional fitness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Revitalizing the Squadron: Support Squadron enables airpower at KAF

Nihal Singh is a firefighter from the 451st Expeditionary Support Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. The 451st ESPTS is a “mini-mission support group,” containing many of the same elements, just on a smaller scale. The civil engineer element contains engineers who work on the mobile aircraft arresting system, a fire department, pest management and many more functions found in a typical CE squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Revitalizing the Squadron: Support Squadron enables airpower at KAF

Staff Sgt. Ashley Sydnor is a communications specialist from the 451st Expeditionary Support Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. The 451st ESPTS is a “mini-mission support group,” containing many of the same elements, just on a smaller scale. The communications team, though small, has a large impact on KAF and has many of the same functions a typical communications squadron has. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Revitalizing the Squadron: Support Squadron enables airpower at KAF

Senior Airman Daryl Saunders is a security forces member from the 451st Expeditionary Support Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. The 451st ESPTS is a “mini-mission support group,” containing many of the same elements, just on a smaller scale. The security forces element contains flightline security, entry controllers and a tactical security element, which provides overwatch and freedom of movement for coalition personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Revitalizing the Squadron: Support Squadron enables airpower at KAF

The vehicle maintenance section ensures all vehicles are operational and safe at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Typically a unit within a logistics readiness squadron, vehicle maintenance serves as one of many unique teams within the 451st Expeditionary Support Squadron. The logistics element of the 451st ESPTS contains supply, passenger terminal services, aerial porters, a traffic management office, vehicle maintenance and many more functions found in a typical logistics readiness squadron. In addition to typical LRS functions, the section also performs the duties a contracting squadron would. The contracts play a huge part in supporting all military functions at KAF and enables Air Force, Army and NATO missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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