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Eskan Village observes National Police Week

Master Sgt. Joseph Driscoll stands in formation with members of his squadron during the retreat ceremony as part of the Police Week activities at Eskan Village in Southwest Asia, May 15, 2013. Driscoll is the 64th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron first sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jason Colbert)
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Eskan Village observes National Police Week

Members of the 64th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron stand at parade rest during the retreat ceremony as part of the Police Week activities at Eskan Village in Southwest Asia, May 15, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jason Colbert)
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Eskan Village observes National Police Week

Maj. Gen. David Commons, United States Military Training Mission chief, Jackie Mathis, USMTM chief of staff, and Col. Michael Florio, 64th Air Expeditionary Group commander, speak before the start of the retreat ceremony during the Police Week activities at Eskan Village in Southwest Asia, May 15, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jason Colbert)
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Eskan Village observes National Police Week

Military working dog Lea stands with Staff Sgt. Andrew Healy before the retreat ceremony as part of the Police Week activities at Eskan Village in Southwest Asia, May 15, 2013. Healy is a 64th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler. Members from the 64th ESFS performed a roll call for all the fallen police officers and MWDs prior to lowering the flag. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jason Colbert)
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AAF graduates largest class of Mi-17 flight crew in program history

Members of the Afghan Air Force and Lt. Col. Kristopher Norwood, 444th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron commander, work together in preparation for a graduation ceremony March 3, 2013 at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan. The class, which was the largest in the training program’s history, included six pilots, six flight engineers and 10 gunners. They were trained by air advisors with the 444th AEAS, which is part of NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Joseph Prouse)
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AAF graduates largest class of Mi-17 flight crew in program history

Afghan Air Force 2nd Lt. Nesar Ahamad Khurasani waits alongside his fellow flight training graduates during a ceremony at Shindand Air Base, March 3, 2013. The class, which was the largest in the training program’s history, included six pilots, six flight engineers and 10 gunners. They were trained by air advisors with the 444th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, which is part of NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Joseph Prouse)
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AAF graduates largest class of Mi-17 flight crew in program history

The Afghan Air Force graduated 22 new Mi-17 crew members during a ceremony at Shindand Air Base, March 3, 2013. The class, which was the largest in the training program’s history, included six pilots, six flight engineers and 10 gunners. They were trained by air advisors with the 444th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, which is part of NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Joseph Prouse)
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AAF graduates largest class of Mi-17 flight crew in program history

Afghan Air Force Sgt. Zamin Gul, an Mi-17 gunner, raises his graduation certificate during a ceremony at Shindand Air Base, March 3, 2013. Gul was one of 22 AAF crew members who completed training to become qualified flight crew members. The training was conducted by air advisors with the 444th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, which is part of NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Joseph Prouse)
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AAF graduates largest class of Mi-17 flight crew in program history

The Afghan Air Force graduated 22 new Mi-17 crew members during a ceremony at Shindand Air Base, March 3, 2013. The class, which was the largest in the training program’s history, included six pilots, six flight engineers and 10 gunners. They were trained by air advisors with the 444th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, which is part of NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Joseph Prouse)
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AAF launches operational capability standards, readiness reporting

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN– In a ceremony held at the NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan headquarters, Maj. Gen. Abdul Wahab Wardak, commander of the Afghan Air Force, along with Brig. Gen. Steve Shepro, NATC-A commander, shake hands after a historic signing ceremony for two documents, the Designated Operational Capability Statement and Unit Mission Decree Feb. 26, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt Joseph Prouse)
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AAF launches operational capability standards, readiness reporting

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN– In a ceremony held at the NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan headquarters, Brig. Gen. Steve Shepro, NATC-A commander, places his signature alongside Maj. Gen. Abdul Wahab Wardak, commander of the Afghan Air Force. These commanders came together for a historic signing ceremony for two documents, the Designated Operational Capability Statement and Unit Mission Decree Feb. 26, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt Joseph Prouse)
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AAF launches operational capability standards, readiness reporting

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN–Maj. Gen. Abdul Wahab Wardak, commander of the Afghan Air Force, signs documents for a historic ceremony involving the Designated Operational Capability Statement and Unit Mission Decree Feb. 26, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt Joseph Prouse)
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Mi-17 helicopter maintenance ceremony

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Steven Shepro, 438th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, gives congratulatory remarks during an Mi-17 helicopter ‘Engine & Body’ class graduation that took place Dec. 20, 2012 at Kabul, Afghanistan, International Airport. Sixteen students graduated after successfully completing 250 hours of training on avionics, engine and aircraft body work. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Mekpongsatorn)
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Thank you

Afghan Air Force Col. Mahmood Rahman (center), commander of Afghanistan’s Air University ‘Pohantoon-e-Hayayee’ presents Mongolian Air Force First Lt. Dorjderem Baatar, instructor for the Mongolian Air Force Mentoring Team, with a gift of appreciation for his hard work as an advisor Dec. 20, 2012. A graduation ceremony was held the same day for 16 Afghan Air Force students who successfully completed an eleven week Mi-17 helicopter ‘Engine & Body’ course. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Mekpongsatorn)
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Strategy to action

Senior staff of the Afghan Air Force and NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan, joined by the Afghan AF air wings via video teleconference, witness and discuss the way ahead for 2012-13. Maj. Gen. Abdul Wahab Wardak, AAF commander, and Brig. Gen. Steven Shepro, NATC-A commander, signed the first-ever combined strategy Nov. 28, 2012 in NATC-A headquarters at the Kabul, Afghanistan, International Airport. The 54-page document committed both commands to action on jointly developed vision, goals and milestone timelines into 2013 and beyond in support of Afghan AF development. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Dennis Henry)
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Signed into effect

Maj. Gen. Abdul Wahab Wardak, commander of the Afghan Air Force, and Brig. Gen. Steven Shepro, commander of NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan, sign the first ever combined strategy into effect Nov. 28, 2012 in NATC-A headquarters at the Kabul, Afghanistan, International Airport. The 54-page document committed both commands to action on jointly developed vision, goals and milestone timelines into 2013 and beyond in support of Afghan AF development.
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Ceremony complete

Afghan Air Force 1st Lt. Walid Noori, U.S. Air Force Col. David Gossett, AAF 1st Lt. Khan Agha Ghaznavi, AAF Maj. Gen. Mohammad Baqi and AAF 1st Lt. Emal Azizi stand for group photos at the conclusion of a ceremony marking the completion of Afghanistan’s first fixed-wing undergraduate pilot training class in more than 30 years. (U.S. Navy photo/Cmdr. Philip Gerard/RELEASED)
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The certificate to prove it

Afghan Air Force 1st Lt. Walid Noori receives a certificate and wings from AAF Col. Hashem, Shindand Air Wing Training Group commander, during Afghanistan's first undergraduate fixed-wing pilot training graduation in more than 30 years. The ceremony took place Oct. 15, 2012 in the wing headquarters of Shindand AB, Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo/Cmdr. Philip Gerard/RELEASED)
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Team accomplishment

U.S. Air Force Col. David Gossett, 838th Air Expeditionary Advisory Group commander, speaks during Afghanistan's first undergraduate fixed-wing pilot training graduation in more than 30 years. The Oct. 15, 2012 ceremony took place inside the wing headquarters of Shindand Air Base, western Afghanistan, recognizing AAF First Lieutenants Walid Noori, Emal Azizi and Khan Agha Ghaznavi. (U.S. Navy photo/Cmdr. Philip Gerard/RELEASED)
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Making history today

Afghan Air Force Maj. Gen. Mohammad Baqi, Shindand Air Wing commander, makes opening remarks Oct. 15, 2012 during Afghanistan's first undergraduate fixed-wing pilot training graduation in more than 30 years. The ceremony took place inside the wing headquarters of Shindand Air Base, western Afghanistan, recognizing AAF First Lieutenants Walid Noori, Emal Azizi and Khan Agha Ghaznavi. (U.S. Navy photo/Cmdr. Philip Gerard/RELEASED)
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