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Securing the High Ground with Partners

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron sits on the ramp Jan. 22, 2019, at Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan. The 340th EARS maintains a 24/7 presence in the Operation Freedom’s Sentinel area of responsibility, supporting U.S. and coalition aircraft in various operations in countries such as Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Clayton Cupit)
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AAF maintainers become A-29 weapons load trainer certified graduating first class

An Afghan Air Force A-29 maintainer proudly wears his ammo and squadron patch during a maintenance graduation September, 16, 2018, Kabul, Afghanistan. Completion of this training enables the Afghan Air Force to increase the workforce and decrease the burden on the currently-certified weapons loaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared J. Duhon)
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AAF maintainers become A-29 weapons load trainer certified graduating first class

Afghan Air Force maintainers stand shoulder to shoulder with Train, Advise and Assist Command – Air advisors during a maintenance graduation September, 16, 2018, Kabul, Afghanistan. Completion of this training enables the Afghan Air Force to increase the workforce and decrease the burden on the currently-certified weapons loaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared J. Duhon)
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AAF maintainers become A-29 weapons load trainer certified graduating first class

An Afghan Air Force maintainer holds his graduate certificate September, 16, 2018, Kabul, Afghanistan. The Airman graduated from the first A-29 weapons loading course taught by Afghans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared J. Duhon)
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AAF maintainers become A-29 weapons load trainer certified graduating first class

An Afghan Air Force A-29 maintainer translates for Train, Advise and Assist Command – Air advisors during a graduation September, 16, 2018, Kabul, Afghanistan. This is the first team of A-29 weapons load trainers to be certified by Afghan A-29 maintenance instructors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared J. Duhon)
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AAF 3G capability demonstration

An Air to Ground Radio Station transmits and receives data and voice information during a 3G capability test September 12, 2018, Kabul, Afghanistan. 3G radios offer a wide array of encrypted capabilities such as, secure voice and data channel for ground-ground, ground-air, and ground-satellite communications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared J. Duhon)
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AAF 3G capability demonstration

An Afghan Air Force radio trainer speaks about 3G potential capabilities to Col. Patrick Daley, Train, Advise and Assist Command – Air Chief of Staff, during a capability test September 12, 2018, Kabul, Afghanistan. The capability would allow for secure voice and data channel for ground-ground, ground-air, and ground-satellite communications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared J. Duhon)
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AAF 3G capability demonstration

An Afghan Air Force radio trainer speaks about 3G potential capabilities to Col. Patrick Daley, Train, Advise and Assist Command – Air Chief of Staff, during a capability test September 12, 2018, Kabul, Afghanistan. The capability would allow for secure voice and data channel for ground-ground, ground-air, and ground-satellite communications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared J. Duhon)
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AAF 3G capability demonstration

An Air to Ground Radio Station and a laptop transmit and receive data messages during a 3G capability test September 12, 2018, Kabul, Afghanistan. 3G radios offer a wide array of encrypted capabilities such as, secure voice and data channel for ground-ground, ground-air, and ground-satellite communications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared J. Duhon)
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AAF 3G capability demonstration

A test message was transmitted via secure 3G September 12, 2018, Kabul, Afghanistan. The test shows the speed that was possible with communicating via 3G. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared J. Duhon)
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AAF 3G capability demonstration

An Afghan Air Force radio trainer discuses 3G potentials during a capability demonstration September 12, 2018, Kabul, Afghanistan. The 256-encripted radio network will allow for data and voice to be securely transmitted across Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared J. Duhon)
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AAF 3G capability demonstration

Leadership from the Afghan Air Force Communication Wing and the Train, Advise and Assist Command – Air learn what 3G encrypted voice and data radio have to offer September 12, 2018, Kabul, Afghanistan. 3G radios offer a wide array of encrypted capabilities such as, secure voice and data channel for ground-ground, ground-air, and ground-satellite communications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared J. Duhon)
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AAF 3G capability demonstration

An Afghan Air Force radio trainer discuses 3G potentials during a 3G capability demonstration September 12, 2018, Kabul, Afghanistan. 3G radios offer a wide array of encrypted capabilities such as, secure voice and data channel for ground-ground, ground-air, and ground-satellite communications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared J. Duhon)
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AAF Aviation Supply Depot collects repairable parts

KABUL AIR WING, Afghanistan (September 2, 2018) Afghan Air Force Airmen from the Kabul Air Wing Aviation Supply Depot and Mi-17 maintainers verify serial numbers prior to shipping equipment for repairs September 2, 2018, Kabul Air Base, Afghanistan. Previously, unserviceable assets had been discarded and replaced. By going through the induction of repairable items process, equipment can now be repaired saving the Afghan Air Force millions of dollars every year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared J. Duhon)
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AAF Aviation Supply Depot collects repairable parts

KABUL AIR WING, Afghanistan (September 2, 2018) Afghan Air Force Airmen from the Kabul Air Wing Aviation Supply Depot and Mi-17 maintainers compare numbers on receipts and information on equipment prior to shipping the repairable items September 2, 2018, Kabul Air Base, Afghanistan. Previously, unserviceable assets had been discarded and replaced. By going through the induction of repairable items process, equipment can now be repaired saving the Afghan Air Force millions of dollars every year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared J. Duhon)
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AAF Aviation Supply Depot collects repairable parts

KABUL AIR WING, Afghanistan (September 2, 2018) Afghan Air Force Airmen from the Kabul Air Wing Aviation Supply Depot and Mi-17 maintainers verify serial numbers prior to shipping equipment for repairs September 2, 2018, Kabul Air Base, Afghanistan. The induction of repairable items saves the Afghan Air Force millions of dollars every year by allowing equipment to be repaired rather than replaced. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared J. Duhon)
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AAF Aviation Supply Depot collects repairable parts

KABUL AIR WING, Afghanistan (September 2, 2018) Afghan Air Force Airmen from the Kabul Air Wing Aviation Supply Depot and Mi-17 maintainers verify serial numbers prior to shipping equipment for repairs September 2, 2018, Kabul Air Base, Afghanistan. Previously, unserviceable assets had been discarded and replaced. By going through the induction of repairable items process, equipment can now be repaired saving the Afghan Air Force millions of dollars every year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared J. Duhon)
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AAF Aviation Supply Depot collects repairable parts

KABUL AIR WING, Afghanistan (September 2, 2018) Afghan Air Force Airmen from the Kabul Air Wing Aviation Supply Depot and Mi-17 maintainers verify serial numbers prior to shipping equipment for repairs September 2, 2018, Kabul Air Base, Afghanistan. The induction of repairable items saves the Afghan Air Force millions of dollars every year by allowing equipment to be repaired rather than replaced. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared J. Duhon)
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AAF Aviation Supply Depot collects repairable parts

KABUL AIR WING, Afghanistan (September 2, 2018) Royal Australian Air Force Flight Lt. Philip Bullers, Train, Advise and Assist Command – Air Logistics Adviser, talks with his Afghan Air Force counterparts during an advising session September 2, 2018, Kabul Air Base, Afghanistan. The advising sessions have helped strengthen the working relationships between logistics and maintenance teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared J. Duhon)
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AAF Aviation Supply Depot collects repairable parts

KABUL AIR WING, Afghanistan (September 2, 2018) An Afghan Air Force Mi-17 maintainer explains the importance of accepting all repairable items September 2, 2018, Kabul Air Base, Afghanistan. Since May 18, 2018, the teams have inducted more than $22 million worth of repairable assets into the repair pipeline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared J. Duhon)
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