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TAAC-Air security forces advisors visit Afghan Air Force soldiers at security posts

(Left) U.S Air Force Capt. Ryan Kiggins visits with Afghan Air Force soldiers near Forward Operating Base Oqab, Kabul, Afghanistan, Dec. 13, 2015. Kiggens is assigned to the Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air (TAAC-Air) security forces as an advisor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Corey Hook/Released)
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TAAC-Air security forces advisors visit Afghan Air Force soldiers at security posts

Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air (TAAC-Air) security forces advisors visit Afghan Air Force soldiers near Forward Operating Base Oqab, Kabul, Afghanistan, Dec. 13, 2015. TAAC-Air security forces soldiers visit the Afghans at different security posts on base a couple times a week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Corey Hook/Released)
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TAAC-Air security forces advisors visit Afghan Air Force soldiers at security posts

An Afghan Air Force soldier stands near his living quarters near Forward Operating Base Oqab, Kabul, Afghanistan, Dec. 13, 2015. Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air (TAAC-Air) advisors have grown the Afghan Air Force since 2006. During this time, the Afghan Air Force has made daily strides toward becoming a professional, capable and sustainable Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Corey Hook/Released)
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TAAC-Air security forces advisors visit Afghan Air Force soldiers at security posts

Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air (TAAC-Air) security forces advisors visit Afghan Air Force soldiers near Forward Operating Base Oqab, Kabul, Afghanistan, Dec. 13, 2015. TAAC-Air security forces advisors visit the Afghans at different security posts on base a couple times a week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Corey Hook/Released)
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TAAC-Air security forces advisors visit Afghan Air Force soldiers at security posts

(Middle) U.S Air Force Capt. Ryan Kiggins visits with Afghan Air Force soldiers near Forward Operating Base Oqab, Kabul, Afghanistan, Dec. 13, 2015. Kiggens is assigned to the Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air (TAAC-Air) security forces as an advisor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Corey Hook/Released)
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Afghan C-130 Training

U.S. Air Force aircrew assigned to the Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air (TAAC-Air) and their Afghan counterparts conduct training on an Afghan Air Force C-130H Hercules at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, Dec. 7, 2015. TAAC-Air advisors have grown the Afghan Air Force since 2006. During this time, the Afghan Air Force has made daily strides toward becoming a professional, capable and sustainable Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Corey Hook/Released)
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C-130 Afghan Flight

U.S Air Force aircrew assigned to the Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air (TAAC-Air) and their Afghan counterparts conduct a preflight brief on an Afghan Air Force C-130H Hercules at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, Dec. 6, 2015. TAAC-Air advisors have grown the Afghan Air Force since 2006. During this time, the Afghan Air Force has made daily strides toward becoming a professional, capable and sustainable Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Corey Hook/Released)
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Afghan meteorologists showcase capabilities to forecast weather changes from mountain to desert ranges

Capt. Haley Homan, Train, Advise, Assist Command – Air (TAAC-Air) weather advisor, demonstrates how to use a Kestrel – an instrument to measure temperature, moisture, wind speed and pressure. The Afghan Air Force (AAF) weather forecasters participated in the practical exercise and reported weather observations such as visibility, sky condition and wind direction, which the Kestrel cannot sense. This was a milestone in sustainability and professionalism of the AAF operation support squadron. The AAF director of meteorology hosted a two-week course at the Kabul Air Wing, Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, where five Afghan weather officers from across Afghanistan came together to hone their skills and learn new techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Eydie Sakura/Released)
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Afghan meteorologists showcase capabilities to forecast weather changes from mountain to desert ranges

The Afghan Air Force director of meteorology teaches a course on forecasting codes to Afghan weather officers at the Kabul Air Wing, Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan. This colonel reached a major milestone for sustainability and professionalism of the AAF operation support squadron by hosting a two-week course to bring Afghan weather officers from across Afghanistan together to hone their skills and learn new techniques. His advisor, Capt. Haley Homan, Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air (TAAC-Air), was also available to teach various subjects on weather observation and forecasting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Eydie Sakura/Released)
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All-Afghan C-130 crew completes first-ever upgrade training for aircraft commander candidate

An all Afghan-led Afghan Air Force C-130 crew reached a major milestone on their path to sustainability Nov. 5, 2015, at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan. An Afghan aircrew walked out to their C-130 and briefed in preparation for their first-ever all-Afghan C-130 training sortie. After the briefing, the crew started engines and taxied out while being marshalled by an Afghan maintainer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Michael Morales/released)
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Guardian Angels support TAAC-Air mission

Staff Sgt. Devondria Dean, Train, Advise, Assist Command – Air (TAAC-Air) Guardian Angel member, does a security sweep of a vehicle at a checkpoint at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sept.20, 2015. G.A.s provide over-watch for TAAC-Air advisors and contractors training Afghan Air Force Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sandra Welch/released)
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Guardian Angels support TAAC-Air mission

U.S. Army Sgt. Jacob Fry, Train, Advise, Assist Command – Air (TAAC-Air) Guardian Angel team lead, and U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Skyler Marcucci, G.A., patrol the flight line at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sept. 20, 2015. G.A.s provide over-watch for TAAC-Air advisors and contractors training Afghan Air Force Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sandra Welch/released)
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Guardian Angels support TAAC-Air mission

Master Sgt. Jason McIntrye, Train, Advise, Assist Command – Air (TAAC-Air) force protection non-commissioned officer in charge, provides security for contractors advising Afghan Air Force members at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sept. 20, 2015. G.A.s provide over-watch for TAAC-Air advisors and contractors training Afghan Air Force Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sandra Welch/released)
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NATO Resolute Support

A reflection of a Train, Advise, Assist Command – Air (TAAC-Air) Guardian Angel checks vehicles at a checkpoint at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sept. 20, 2015. G.A. members provide over-watch for TAAC-Air advisors and contractors training Afghan Air Force Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sandra Welch/released)
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Guardian Angels support TAAC-Air mission

Train, Advise, Assist Command – Air (TAAC-Air) Advisor’s Security Forces Squadron Guardian Angel members patrol the flight line at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sept. 20, 2015. G.A.s provide over-watch for TAAC-Air advisors and contractors training Afghan Air Force Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sandra Welch/released)
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Force management Airmen shape Afghan Air Force for fighting season 2016

Master Sgts. Neal Harris and Andrea Brown, Train, Advise, Assist Command – Air (TAAC-Air) force management advisors, meet with their Afghan Air Force counterpart Sept. 28, 2015, to discuss the AAF’s unit manning document, or Tashkil, to help shape the future of the Afghan National Defense Security Forces, for years to come. The Tashkil is the Afghan manpower requirements document which identifies what people and resources are needed to sustain the AAF and complete their mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Eydie Sakura/released)
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Afghan Air Force MD-530s launch in early morning from Kabul

A U.S. Army Train, Advise, Assist Command – Air (TAAC-Air) personal security detail shift lead, provides security while an MD-530 Cayuse Warrior, or “Jengi” in Dari, takes off with an all-Afghan combat mission Sept. 27, 2015. The crews flew out of Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan. The “Jengi” is a light-lift, highly maneuverable attack helicopter used for high altitude operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sandra Welch/released)
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Afghan Air Force MD-530s launch in early morning from Kabul

Afghan Air Force pilots standby prior to an all-Afghan combat mission where they took off for Helmand Province. The crews flew out of Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, Sept. 27, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sandra Welch/released)
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Afghan Air Force MD-530s launch in early morning from Kabul

Afghan Air Force pilots perform pre-flight inspections prior to an all-Afghan combat mission. The crews flew out of Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, Sept. 27, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sandra Welch/released)
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Afghan Air Force MD-530s launch in early morning from Kabul

Afghan Air Force pilots perform pre-flight inspections prior to an all-Afghan combat mission. The crews flew out of Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, Sept. 27, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sandra Welch/released)
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