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Airmen advise Afghan C-130 operations

Afghan National Army soldiers board an AAF C-130 Hercules for transport to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, from Kabul International Airport, Afghanistan, March 10, 2014. U.S. Air Force airmen from the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing/NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan flew an advisory mission with an AAF aircrew to further increase the operational capability of the AAF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jason Robertson/Released)
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Airmen advise Afghan C-130 operations

Afghan National Army soldiers board an AAF C-130 Hercules for transport to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, from Kabul International Airport, Afghanistan, March 10, 2014. U.S. Air Force airmen from the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing/NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan flew an advisory mission with an AAF aircrew to further increase the operational capability of the AAF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jason Robertson/Released)
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Airmen advise Afghan C-130 operations

Afghan National Army soldiers board an AAF C-130 Hercules for transport to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, from Kabul International Airport, Afghanistan, March 10, 2014. U.S. Air Force airmen from the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing/NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan flew an advisory mission with an AAF aircrew to further increase the operational capability of the AAF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jason Robertson/Released)
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Airmen advise Afghan C-130 operations

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joshua Jay, 438th Air Expeditionary Wing/NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan flight engineer adviser, completes a pre-flight walk around inspection on an Afghan Air Force C-130 Hercules, before an adviser mission piloted by the AAF, March 10, 2014, Kabul International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan. Jay, a Peralta, N.M. native, is deployed from the 53rd Airlift Squadron, Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Airmen of the 438th AEW/NATC-A play a vital role in Operation Enduring Freedom as advisers tasked with aiding the Afghan government in establishing an operational and sustainable Afghan air force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jason Robertson/Released)
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Airmen train Afghan Security Forces

Afghan Air Force security forces airmen, listen during a debriefing after a close-quarters battle training scenario, March 8, 2014, Kabul, Afghanistan. U.S. Air Force airmen from the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing/NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan developed the training scenario to increase the operational capability of the AAF security forces. Airmen from the 438th AEW/NATC-A play a vital role in Operation Enduring Freedom as advisers tasked with aiding the Afghan government in establishing an operational and sustainable Afghan Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jason Robertson/Released)
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Airmen train Afghan Security Forces

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Treadwell, 438th Air Expeditionary Wing/NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan security forces adviser, helps Afghan Air Force security forces airmen clear a building during a close-quarters battle training scenario, March 8, 2014, Kabul, Afghanistan. Treadwell, a Snyder, Okla., native, is deployed from the 97th Security Forces Squadron, Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Airmen of the 438th AEW/NATC-A play a vital role in Operation Enduring Freedom as advisers tasked with aiding the Afghan government in establishing an operational and sustainable Afghan Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jason Robertson/Released)
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Airmen train Afghan Security Forces

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Treadwell and Master Sgt. Jason Brown, 438th Air Expeditionary Wing/NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan security forces adviser, demonstrate how to clear a building for Afghan Air Force security forces Airmen before a close-quarters battle training scenario March 8, 2014, Kabul, Afghanistan. Airmen of the 438th AEW/NATC-A play a vital role in Operation Enduring Freedom as advisers tasked with aiding the Afghan government in establishing an operational and sustainable Afghan air force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jason Robertson/Released)
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Airmen train Afghan Security Forces

Afghan Air Force security forces airmen prepare to clear a building during a close quarters battle training scenario March 8, 2014, Kabul, Afghanistan. U.S. Air Force airmen from the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing/NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan developed the training scenario to increase the operational capability of the AAF security forces. Airmen from the 438th AEW/NATC-A play a vital role in Operation Enduring Freedom as advisers tasked with aiding the Afghan government in establishing an operational and sustainable Afghan air force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jason Robertson/Released)
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Airmen train Afghan Security Forces

An Afghan Air Force security forces airman, clears a room during a close quarters battle training scenario, March 8, 2014, Kabul, Afghanistan. U.S. Air Force airmen from the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing/NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan developed the training scenario to increase the operational capability of the AAF security forces. Airmen from the 438th AEW/NATC-A play a vital role in Operation Enduring Freedom as advisers tasked with aiding the Afghan government in establishing an operational and sustainable Afghan Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jason Robertson/Released)
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Airmen train Afghan Security Forces

An Afghan Air Force security forces airman, waits his turn to participate in a close quarters battle training scenario, March 8, 2014, Kabul, Afghanistan. U.S. Air Force airmen from the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing/NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan developed the training scenario to increase the operational capability of the AAF security forces. Airmen from the 438th AEW/NATC-A play a vital role in Operation Enduring Freedom as advisors tasked with aiding the Afghan government in establishing an operational and sustainable Afghan Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jason Robertson/Released)
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Airmen train Afghan Security Forces

Afghan Air Force security forces airmen, wait their turn to participate in a close quarters battle training scenario, March 8, 2014, Kabul, Afghanistan. U.S. Air Force airmen from the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing/NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan developed the training scenario to increase the operational capability of the AAF security forces. Airmen from the 438th AEW/NATC-A play a vital role in Operation Enduring Freedom as advisors tasked with aiding the Afghan government in establishing an operational and sustainable Afghan Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jason Robertson/Released)
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Airmen train Afghan Security Forces

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Treadwell, 438th Air Expeditionary Wing/NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan security forces advisor, briefs Afghan Air Force security forces airmen before a close quarters battle training scenario, March 8, 2014, Kabul, Afghanistan. Treadwell, a Snyder, Okla. native, is deployed from the 97th Security Forces Squadron, Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Airmen of the 438th AEW/NATC-A play a vital role in Operation Enduring Freedom as advisors tasked with aiding the Afghan government in establishing an operational and sustainable Afghan Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jason Robertson/Released)
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Airmen helps build Afghan recruiting force

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Carmelo Vega Martinez, 438th Air Expeditionary Wing/NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan recruiting adviser, takes notes during a meeting with Afghan Air Force recruiters, Feb. 25, 2014, Kabul, Afghanistan. In support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Vega Martinez advises the Afghan Air Force on establishing and sustaining a recruiting service. Vega Martinez, a Ponce, Puerto Rico native, is deployed from the 368th Recruiting Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jason Robertson/Released)
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Airmen helps build Afghan recruiting force

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Carmelo Vega Martinez, 438th Air Expeditionary Wing/NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan recruiting adviser, teaches an Afghan Air Force Airman the English language during a class Feb. 23, 2014, Kabul, Afghanistan. When not volunteering to teach English, Vega Martinez advises the Afghan Air Force on how to establish and sustain a recruiting service in addition to volunteering to teach English. Vega Martinez a, Ponce, Puerto Rico native, is deployed from the 368th Recruiting Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah. Airmen from the 438th AEW/NATC-A are playing a vital role in Operation Enduring Freedom as advisers tasked with aiding the Afghan government in establishing an operational and sustainable Afghan Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jason Robertson/Released)
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Airmen helps build Afghan recruiting force

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Carmelo Vega Martinez, 438th Air Expeditionary Wing/NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan recruiting adviser, teaches Afghan Air Force Airmen the English language during a class, Feb. 23, 2014, Kabul, Afghanistan. When not volunteering to teach English, Vega Martinez advises the Afghan Air Force on how to establish and sustain a recruiting service. Vega Martinez, a Ponce, Puerto Rico native, is deployed from the 368th Recruiting Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah. Airmen from the 438th AEW/NATC-A are playing a vital role in Operation Enduring Freedom as advisers tasked with aiding the Afghan government in establishing an operational and sustainable Afghan Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jason Robertson/Released)
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German Luftwaffe

Lt. Gen. Karl Muellner (center left), Chief of Staff of the German Luftwaffe, receives a briefing and flight line tour from Col. Pete Doty (center right) and Afghan Air Advisors from the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing on 2 August 2013. As part of his visit to the 438th AEW, Lt Gen Muellner viewed three of the primary aircraft used in training the Afghan Air Force, including the Cessna 208 pictured here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ben Bloker)
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Afghan Female pilot makes history

Afghan Air Force 2nd Lt. Niloofar Rhmani, Kabul Air Wing pilot, and U.S. Air Force Capt. Aaron Marx, 438th Air Expeditionary Advisory Group executive officer and AAF pilot advisor, preflight a Cessna 208 at Kabul International Airport, Afghanistan, July 18, 2013. On this day, Rhmani flew the first ever Afghan female fixed wing combat mission. Marx hails from San Antonio, Texas and is deployed from RAF Mildenhall were he flies KC-135R Stratotankers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Ben Bloker)
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Security Forces

Airman 1st Class Alec Blackmon, 439th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron Security Forces defender, provides security over-watch as the sun goes down at Camp Oqab, Kabul, Afghanistan July 16, 2013. Camp Oqab is home of the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing and is responsible for advising the growing Afghan Air Force. Blackmon hails from Lawrenceville, Ga. and is deployed from Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Master Sgt. Ben Bloker)
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Security Forces

Airman 1st Class Alec Blackmon, 439th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron Security Forces defender, provides security over-watch as the sun goes down at Camp Oqab, Kabul, Afghanistan July 16, 2013. Camp Oqab is home of the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing and is responsible for advising the growing Afghan Air Force. Blackmon hails from Lawrenceville, Ga. and is deployed from Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Master Sgt. Ben Bloker)
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From maintenance to take-off: AAF trains on Mi-17

Mi-17 helicopters manned by both Afghan Air Force member and members of NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan take off on a mission at the Kandahar Air Wing, Kandahar, Afghanistan, Feb. 12, 2013. “When we started four years ago, we just had two helicopters,” said Maj. Gen. Abdul Raziq Sherzai, KAW commander, about the mission at the wing. “Now we have facilities for all our people and numerous aircraft. We are very happy to have the advisors that we have in order to help us accomplish our goals.” AAF members at the KAW are advised by members of NATC-A and the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing base at the Kabul International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Anastasia Burgess)
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