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  • The Afghan Air Force’s newest pilots hold up their certificates in celebration after having graduated from Initial Entry Fixed-Wing school at LOM Praha’s flight training center, Czech Republic, June 27, 2018. The graduates will return to Afghanistan this week to either continue their training on one of the AAF platforms there, or to prepare to continue training in the U.S.

    AAF graduates 22 fixed-wing pilots including two females

    Twenty-two students graduated from Initial Entry Fixed-Wing (IEFW) school, including two women pilots, at a ceremony in Pardubice, Czech Republic, June 27. During the ceremony, the graduates were congratulated by the guest speakers for their tremendous accomplishments throughout the 15-month course. "You have much to celebrate, much to be proud of,” said U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Joel Carey, Train, Advise, and Assist Command-Air commander. "You are entering an Air Force at an exciting time in its history where you will be a key contributor to the future security for the people of Afghanistan. Congratulations to all of you.”
  • An Afghan Air Force C-208 prepares for take-off after being loaded with almost 1,000 pounds of ammunitions for the AAF’s first emergency air drop June 1, 2018, Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan.

    Afghan Air Force Conducts First Emergency Combat Airdrop

    Afghan Air Force (AAF) C-208 air crew members conducted their first emergency combat airdrop mission bringing ammunition to Afghan National Police (ANP) and citizens fighting the Taliban in Badakshan province, June 1.Afghan aircrew members conducted mission planning, prepared nearly 1,000 pounds of ammunition for delivery and successfully dropped
  • An Afghan Air Force maintenance professional tie down the propellers of an Mi-17 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, May 7, 2018. This was one of six Mi-17s that received damage from aggressors so far this year, but after extensive sheet metal repairs, the aircraft are all continuing operational missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Erin Recanzone)

    Mi-17s ready for action

    Two Afghan Air Force Mi-17s that received significant mortar damage in January, have been returned to a fully operational status at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan as of May 8. So far this year, six Mi-17s have received damages from enemy aggressors, but Afghan maintainers, with guidance from their Train, Advise and Assist counterparts, have been
  • 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)

    Afghan president welcomes first Afghan Air Force Black Hawk helicopters

    The first two UH-60A Black Hawk helicopters arrived here Oct. 7, welcomed by top Afghan and Resolute Support officials. Led by President Ashraf Ghani, an official ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the landmark progress of the Afghan Air Force’s modernization effort, and inaugurated the helicopter into their fleet.
  • An Afghan Air Force UH-60 is towed as two AAF A-29s taxi for take-off Sept. 18, 2017, at Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan. The UH-60 was the first to arrive in Afghanistan as part of modernization efforts to transition the AAF to a more sustainable and modern helicopter fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Veronica Pierce)

    Afghan Air Force receives first delivery of UH-60s at Kandahar Airfield

    The first, two Afghan Air Force UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters arrived this week, at Kandahar Air Field.
  • Four A-29 Super Tucanos arrive at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Afghanistan, Jan. 15, 2016. The aircraft will be added to the Afghans' inventory in the spring of 2016. The A-29 Super Tucano is a 'light air support' aircraft capable of conducting close air support, aerial escort, armed overwatch and aerial interdiction. Designed to operate in high temperature and in extremely rugged terrain, the A-29 Super Tucano is highly maneuverable 4th generation weapons system capable of delivering precision guided munitions. It can fly at low speeds and low altitudes, is easy to fly, and provides exceptionally accurate weapons delivery. It is currently in service with 10 different air forces around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)

    Afghan Air Force receives first four A-29 attack aircraft

    The U.S. Air Force delivered four A-29 Super Tucano airplanes to the Afghan Air Force Jan. 15 at Hamid Karzai International Airport here.
  • An Afghan Air Force soldier jumps into the arms of U.S Air Force Master Sgt. Daniel Prosymchak near Forward Operating Base Oqab, Kabul, Afghanistan, Dec. 13, 2015. Prosymchak is assigned to the Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air (TAAC-Air) security forces and is deployed from Charleston Air Force Base, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Corey Hook/Released)

    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 a security post at Forward Operating Base Oqab, Kabul, Afghanistan, Dec. 13, 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.
  • Capt. Eydie Sakura and Maj. Phyllis Pelky (middle front) stand with Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air (TAAC-Air) friends at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan. Pelky died in a helicopter crash at Headquarters Resolute Support Oct. 11, 2015. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo/released).

    Growth through pain—How the death of my friend made me a stronger more resilient Airman, woman, mother and friend

    I watched my friend die. That was a day I will never forget. It changed me—I was no longer immune to grief during my one year deployment to Afghanistan. Oct. 11, 2015, started like most other days, however, that day was different--I had the morning off with my friend and roommate, Maj. Phyllis Pelky. We ran errands together around the base and shared a long, leisurely breakfast.
  • 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)

    MD-530 “Jengi” helicopters depart Kabul for first expeditionary operations in Helmand Province

    Afghan Air Force MD-530s and Mi-17 helicopters departed Hamid Karzai International Airport to participate in operations in Helmand Province Sept. 27.The MD-530 Warrior, or “Jengi” in Dari, is the newest in the Afghan Air Force’s arsenal to support convoy escort, aerial reconnaissance, armed over-watch, and close air support to Afghan National
  • Train, Advice, Assist Command – Air (TAAC-Air) Coalition advisors meet with Afghan Air Force wing operations center and Afghan command and control Center leaders Aug. 31, 2015. This was the first Afghan-led exercise scenario coordinated and planned between the Kabul WOC and ACCC. 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)

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

    Imagine an orchestra without a conductor. The tempo would be off, the performers with their instruments would not be on the same sheet of music, and the melody would be unpleasant to the ear.Now imagine an air force without a wing operations center, the command and control center for emergency responses. The tempo would be off—the pilots in their
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