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Afghan Air Force conducts first UH-60 Blackhawk operational mission

Three UH-60 Blackhawks take off to conduct the first Afghan-led operational mission on this aircraft May 8, 2018, Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan. The mission, which was in support of the elections, occurred just one day after the crews graduated from Mission Qualification Training. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Erin Recanzone)
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Afghan Air Force conducts first UH-60 Blackhawk operational mission

An Afghan Air Force member directs two UH-60 Blackhawks as they prepare to take off for the first Afghan-led operational mission on this aircraft May 8, 2018, Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan. The mission, which was in support of the elections, occurred just one day after the crews graduated from Mission Qualification Training. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Erin Recanzone)
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Afghan Air Force conducts first UH-60 Blackhawk operational mission

An Afghan Air Force member inspects a UH-60 Blackhawk as air crews prepare for their first Afghan-led operational mission on this aircraft May 8, 2018, Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan. The mission, which was in support of the elections, occurred just one day after the crews graduated from Mission Qualification Training. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Erin Recanzone)
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First Afghan UH-60 pilots graduate

Afghan Air Force pilots wear Black Hawk pendants given by instructors signifying their completion of UH-60 Black Hawk training at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Nov. 20, 2017. The pilots are the first six to become AAF UH-60 pilots. The pilots have prior experience in the Mi-17 Hip. The transition of airframe for the AAF pilots will provide firepower and mobility, significant offensive factors enabling the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces to break the stalemate with insurgents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Veronica Pierce)
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First Afghan UH-60 pilots graduate

Afghan Air Force Maj. Gen. Abdul Raziq Sherzai, Kandahar Air Wing commander, addresses the first AAF UH-60 Black Hawk pilots during an Aircraft Qualification Training graduation ceremony at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Nov. 20, 2017. The six pilots are the first to transition from the Mi-17 Hip, as part of a lager modernization program. The AAF is expecting to have four qualified crews by fighting season 2018, and 32 crews by fighting season 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Veronica Pierce)
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First Afghan UH-60 pilots graduate

An Afghan Air Force pilot receives a certificate during a UH-60 Black Hawk Aircraft Qualification Training graduation ceremony at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Nov. 20, 2017. The pilot is one of six to be the first AAF Black Hawk pilots. The first AAF Black Hawk pilots are experienced aviators coming from a Mi-17 background. For future Black Hawk pilots the UH-60 flight training is approximately 16 weeks long, six weeks for Aircraft Qualification Training (AQT) and 10 weeks for Mission Qualification Training (MQT). (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Veronica Pierce)
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First Afghan UH-60 pilots graduate

An Afghan Air Force pilot receives a certificate during a UH-60 Black Hawk Aircraft Qualification Training graduation ceremony at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Nov. 20, 2017. The pilot is one of six to be the first AAF Black Hawk pilots. The first AAF Black Hawk pilots are experienced aviators coming from a Mi-17 background. For future Black Hawk pilots the UH-60 flight training is approximately 16 weeks long, six weeks for Aircraft Qualification Training (AQT) and 10 weeks for Mission Qualification Training (MQT). (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Veronica Pierce)
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First Afghan UH-60 pilots graduate

Afghan Air Force pilots display their certificates after a UH-60 Black Hawk Aircraft Qualification Training graduation ceremony at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Nov. 20, 2017. The six pilots are the first AAF Black Hawk pilots, is part of a larger modernization program. The Afghan Air Force will more than double their fleet of aircraft over the next seven years. Plans include the introduction of AC-208 attack aircraft and UH-60 Black Hawk assault helicopters, and additional A-29 attack aircraft and MD-530 attack helicopters to the force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Veronica Pierce)
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Afghan president welcomes first Afghan Air Force Black Hawk helicopters

Senior Afghan government officials and coalition defense leaders share in a ribbon cutting symbolizing the transfer of ownership of the first UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter to the Afghan Air Force Oct. 7, 2017, at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. The UH-60 has been selected to enhance the AAF helicopter fleet and augment the capabilities currently provided by the Mi-17 legacy platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel)
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Afghan president welcomes first Afghan Air Force Black Hawk helicopters

From right, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, U.S. Army Gen. John W. Nicholson, commander of the Resolute Support mission and U.S. Forces − Afghanistan, Unknown, U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Phillip Stewart and Maj. Gen. Mohammad Shoaib, stand for a photo after the UH-60 Black Hawk arrival ceremony Oct. 7, 2017, at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. The officials performed a ribbon cutting and ceremonial signing of transfer certificates, celebrating the transfer of ownership of the first delivery of UH-60s to the Afghan Air Force. Stewart is the commander 438th Air Expeditionary Wing and Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air and Shoaib is the Afghan Air Force commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel)
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Afghan president welcomes first Afghan Air Force Black Hawk helicopters

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani speaks during the official UH-60 Black Hawk arrival ceremony, Oct. 7, 2017, at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Ghani and U.S. Army Gen. John W. Nicholson, commander of the Resolute Support Mission and U.S. Forces − Afghanistan, performed a ceremonial ribbon cutting celebrating the newest addition to Afghanistan’s young air force fleet while vowing continued commitment to the fight against the anti-government insurgency in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel)
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Afghan president welcomes first Afghan Air Force Black Hawk helicopters

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani speaks during the official UH-60 Black Hawk arrival ceremony, Oct. 7, 2017, at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Ghani and U.S. Army Gen. John W. Nicholson, commander of the Resolute Support mission and U.S. Forces − Afghanistan, performed a ceremonial ribbon cutting celebrating the newest addition to Afghanistan’s air force fleet, while vowing continued commitment to the fight against the anti-government insurgency in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel)
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Afghan president welcomes first Afghan Air Force Black Hawk helicopters

Army Gen. John W. Nicholson, commander of the Resolute Support Mission and U.S. Forces − Afghanistan, speaks during the official UH-60 Black Hawk arrival ceremony, Oct. 7, 2017, at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Nicholson and Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani performed a ceremonial ribbon cutting celebrating the newest addition to Afghanistan’s air force fleet, while vowing continued commitment to the fight against the anti-government insurgency in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel)
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Afghan president welcomes first Afghan Air Force Black Hawk helicopters

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani speaks during the official UH-60 Black Hawk arrival ceremony, Oct. 7, 2017, at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Ghani and U.S. Army Gen. John W. Nicholson, commander of the Resolute Support Mission and U.S. Forces − Afghanistan, performed a ceremonial ribbon cutting celebrating the newest addition to Afghanistan’s young air force fleet while vowing continued commitment to the fight against the anti-government insurgency in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel)
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Afghan president welcomes first Afghan Air Force Black Hawk helicopters

(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander W. RiedelAn Afghan National Security and Defense Forces honor guardsman stands beside a ceremonial flag during the UH-60 Black Hawk transfer ceremony Oct. 7, 2017, at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Officials signed a transfer of ownership certificate and performed a ceremonial ribbon cutting celebrating the newest addition to Afghanistan’s growing air force fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel)
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Afghan president welcomes first Afghan Air Force Black Hawk helicopters

Army Gen. John W. Nicholson, commander of the Resolute Support mission and U.S. Forces − Afghanistan, speaks during the official UH-60 Black Hawk transfer ceremony, Oct. 7, 2017, at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Nicholson and Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani performed a ceremonial ribbon cutting celebrating the newest addition to Afghanistan’s young air force fleet while vowing continued commitment to the fight against the anti-government insurgency in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel)
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Afghan president welcomes first Afghan Air Force Black Hawk helicopters

Afghan senior government and international military officials stand while the Afghan National Security and Defense Forces band plays during the beginning of the official arrival ceremony for the first UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters to the country, Oct. 7, 2017, at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Leaders signed an official transfer of ownership and performed a ceremonial ribbon cutting celebrating the newest addition to Afghanistan’s young air force fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel)
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Afghan president welcomes first Afghan Air Force Black Hawk helicopters

Brig. Gen. Phillip Stewart, commander 438th Air Expeditionary Wing and Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air, speaks in front of the first Afghan UH-60 Black Hawk during a ribbon cutting ceremony Oct. 7, 2017, at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Stewart said the UH-60 will be an important step in the modernization of the Afghan Air Force, which is slated to double in size in the coming years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel)
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Afghan president welcomes first Afghan Air Force Black Hawk helicopters

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani passes in review of Afghan National Security and Defense Force honor guard Oct. 7, 2017, at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Ghani ceremonially cut the ribbon officiating the arrival of the first two UH-60A Black Hawk helicopters to the Afghan Air Force fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel)
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Afghan president welcomes first Afghan Air Force Black Hawk helicopters

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani, left, ceremonially touches the Afghan national flag to his face Oct. 7, 2017, at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Ghani attended an inaugural ribbon cutting, commemorating the arrival of the UH-60 helicopter to the Afghan Air Force fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel)
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