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TAAC-Air Airmen help build Afghan Air Force command, control hub from ground-up

Master Sgt. Jennifer Fletcher, Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air (TAAC-Air) WOC superintendent (left) discusses the “exercise timelines” at the Kabul wing operations center Sept. 7, 2015. Fletcher is the lead advisor for the Afghan Air Force WOC and this was the first Afghan-led exercise scenario planned, coordinated and executed between the Kabul WOC and Afghan command and control center. The advisors were on-hand to ensure the AAF were on-track to achieve their goals, which were to test their communication flow between their two agencies and their ability to task and launch recovery “exercise” aircraft for a “downed” aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Eydie Sakura/released)
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Master Sgt. Jennifer Fletcher, Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air (TAAC-Air) WOC superintendent (center) reviews reports at the Kabul wing operations center Sept. 7, 2015. Fletcher is the lead advisor for the Afghan Air Force WOC and this was the first Afghan-led exercise scenario planned, coordinated and executed between the Kabul WOC and Afghan command and control center. The advisors were on-hand to ensure the AAF were on-track to achieve their goals, which were to test their communication flow between their two agencies and their abilities to task and launch recovery “exercise” aircraft for a “downed” aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Eydie Sakura/released)
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Afghan Air Force trains to develop vehicle maintenance master instructors

Greek Warrant Officer Ioannidis Emmanouil, a 16-year vehicle mechanic quality control inspector and Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air (TAAC-Air) certified trainer, teaches Afghan National Army and Afghan Air Force vehicle maintainers at Kabul Air Wing Aug. 6, 2015. TAAC-Air advisors and contractors work to refine AAF logistics, reduce new acquisitions and programs, and create a sustainable and capable air force to support the Afghan National Security Forces in the coming years. The Vehicle Maintenance Training Program (VMTP) is one focus area to acquire coalition expertise to provide meaningful instruction on specialized equipment and contractor support to the AAF. They began training June 27, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Eydie Sakura/Released)
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A-29 Super Tucano

Primary Mission: a highly maneuverable, turboprop, light-attack aircraft capable of performing Close Air Attack providing aerial fires to ANSF ground elements. Manufacturer: Embraer Defense and Security Max Stores: 3,300 lbs. Max Range: 1,500 NM Maximum Operation Altitude: 35,000 ft. Cruise Speed: 280 knots Armament: 2 x .50 caliber (12.7mm) guns along with a variety of 250-500 lbs (113-227 kg) general purpose and laser-guided munitions Crew: 1 or 2 pilots Technical Details: • Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 Engine • FN Herstal M3P machine guns • 4 underwing pylons capable of carrying an array of general purpose and laser-guided munitions • Forward Looking Infrared multi-sensor targeting system • 2 chaff/flare dispensers • Armored Aircraft Delivery Timeline: • 4 -- January 2016 • 4 – April 2016 • 4 – April 2017 • 8 – December 2018 Training Timeline: • First 8 A-29 pilots begin in February 2015 • 4 A-29 pilots return to Afghanistan in January 2016 • 4 A-29 pilots return to Afghanistan in April 2016 • December 2018 marks the end of A-29 training in the U.S. with all future training conducted by Afghans in Afghanistan
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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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