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TAAC-Air continues mission in Kandahar

Maj. Sean Stapler and 1st Lt. Steven Braddick, Train, Advise, Assist Command – Air engineer advisers, speak with their Afghan counterparts during a meeting at Kandahar Air Wing, April 29, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Jeff M. Nagan)
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TAAC-Air continues mission in Kandahar

Afghan Air Force maintainers work to fix an Mi-17 at Kandahar Air Wing while another Mi-17 flies off to perform a mission, April 29, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Jeff M. Nagan)
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TAAC-Air continues mission in Kandahar

A contractor shows an Afghan Air Force airman how to install a part in the C-208 Grand Caravan at Kandahar Air Wing, April 29, 2015. Contractors are responsible for the bulk of aircraft maintenance training in Kandahar. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Jeff M. Nagan)
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TAAC–Air Honors fallen four years later

At the conclusion of a memorial ceremony, April 27, Col. Kent Landreth, Train, Advise, Assist Command – Air deputy commander, honors his fallen friend, Maj. Philip Ambard, who lost his life four years ago while serving in Afghanistan as an advisor to the Afghan Air Force.(U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Jeff M. Nagan)
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Capturing the moment

An Afghan Air Force International Women's Day attendee captures the event on her cell phone. Nearly 300 women attended the March 8, 2015 celebration at the Afghan Air Force Kabul Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. J. LaVoie/Released)
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International Women’s Day

Gen. Enayatullah Nazari, acting Minister of Defense, speaking on the importance of women in the Islamic society during the Afghan Air Force International Women’s Day celebration March 8, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. J. LaVoie/Released)
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International Women’s Day

Young girls await their turn at the Afghan Air Force International Women’s Day celebration. More than 300 women attended the event March 8, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. J. LaVoie/Released)
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Afghan Air Force runs on maintenance

Kandahar Air Wing recently completed their first 100 flying-hour inspection of the Mi-17, while Kabul Air Wing completed both 100 and 200 flying-hour inspections. In the coming weeks, Kabul airmen will perform a 300 flying-hour inspection, signifying a major milestone toward complete maintenance autonomy of the Mi-17. (Official U.S. Air Force photo)
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Mi-35s fly over Afghan skies

Last fighting season, the Afghan Air Force supported ground forces with only five Mi-35s, an attack helicopter sporting either 23mm machine guns or 57mm rockets. This year, they will have nearly six times the number of armed aircraft, which includes Mi-17s and MD-530s. (Official U.S. Air Force photo)
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C2 Shurra

An Afghan Air Force officer speaks at a recent command and control shurra in Kabul, Afghanistan. The shurra brought members of the Afghan Air Force together with Train, Assist, Advise Command-Air advisors to plan the way ahead for aerial fires support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. J. LaVoie/Released)
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Afghan Air Force teaches Mi-17 class

An Afghan Air Force Airman instructs Afghan maintainers during an Mi-17 level 3 engine body course. The twelve students are receiving Mi-17 engine initial familiarization training to prepare them to maintain their Mi-17 aircraft fleet which is known as the workhorse of the Afghan Air Force. This training and ability to lead their own courses will lessen their dependence on contractor teaching and eventually contractor maintenance.
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A-29 static

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jeffrey Hogan, right, 81st Fighter Squadron commander, speaks with Brig. Gen. Michael Rothstein, Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air commanding general, about the A-29 Super Tucano during egress training Feb. 23, 2015, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Rothstein visited Moody to assess the A-29 Afghan Air Force flying and maintenance training program, which began February 2015. The A-29 will join the Afghan Air Force's arsenal in time for Fighting Season 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillian Bamman/Released)
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Flight prep

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Michael Rothstein, Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air commanding general, puts on his flight helmet before flying in an A-29 Super Tucano Feb. 23, 2015, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The A-29, the newest aircraft in the Afghan Air Force arsenal, will add an additional aerial fires capability to the burgeoning air force. TAAC-Air is charged with readying the Afghan Air Force to defend its country as coalition forces drawdown. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillian Bamman/Released)
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81st Fighter Squadron

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Michael Rothstein, right, Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air commanding general, speaks with Airmen from the 81st Fighter Squadron Feb. 23, 2015, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga about the progression of the A-29 flying program. Rothstein was stationed at Moody as the 69th Fighter Squadron chief of weapons and tactics from and recently returned to see the squadrons efforts in training Afghan Air Force pilots in support of the A-29 program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillian Bamman/Released)
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AFE helmet check

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Michael Rothstein, Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air commanding general, tries on a flight helmet at the 81st Fighter Squadron Feb. 23, 2015, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The TAAC-Air mission is to train, advise and assist Afghan partners in developing a professional, capable and sustainable Afghan Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillian Bamman/Released)
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A-29 Super Tucano taxi

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jeffrey Lederhouse, 81st Fighter Squadron A-29 Super Tucano pilot, taxis an A-29 on the flightline Feb. 23, 2015, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Lederhouse flew with Brig. Gen. Michael Rothstein, Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air commanding general, to demonstrate the capabilities of the A-29 and Moody’s Afghan Air Force training mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillian Bamman/Released)
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Afghan pilot training

An 81st Fighter Squadron patch rests on an Afghan air force pilot’s shoulder Feb. 24, 2015, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Over four years, the 81st FS will train 30 Afghan pilots and 90 Afghan maintainers as part of creating a professional and capable Afghan Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillian Bamman/Released)
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Deployment Transition Center visit

said Lt. Col. Jefferson DeBerry, Deployment Transition Center commander talks with Col. Kent Landrath, TAAC-Air vice commander, about his connection to TAAC-Air history. The DTC team visited to provide assistance to command personnel, as well as offer insight on what the DTC provides returning deployers. (US Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. J. LaVoie/Released)
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Wisconsin Army National Guard provides security

Spc. Jacob Chappa, 950th Engineer Company, TAAC-Air base security provides over watch to the base's entry. Jacon is one of more than 50 members of the Wisconsin Army National Guard who provide security for Train, Advise, Assist Command - Air. (Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. J. LaVoie/Released)
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TAAC-Air Security

Spc. David Leggitt, 950th Engineer Company, TAAC-Air base security searches a local national before he enters the TAAC-Air base. Leggitt is one of more than 50 members of the Wisconsin Army National Guard who provide security for Train, Advise, Assist Command - Air. (Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. J. LaVoie/Released)
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