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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 A-29 taxis to a parking spot March 6, 2018, Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan. The A-29 is highly maneuverable, and capable of operating in austere environments and rugged terrain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared J. Duhon)

    Laser Guided Bombs enhance Afghan Air Force Strike Capability

    Since March 22, the Afghan Air Force (AAF) has both introduced and increased the use of precision guided munitions in southern Afghanistan.  “The recent addition of laser-guided bomb strike capability is huge for the Afghan Air Force,” said U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Justin Williams, 438th Air Expeditionary Advisor Squadron commander. “Afghanistan did
  • 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
  • Two Afghan Air Force A-29 Super Tucano maintainers download GBU-12s (Guided Bomb Unit) at Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan, July 26, 2017. Recently, AAF A-29 maintenance leadership requested to take full responsibility for flight line maintenance operations from Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air advisors and contract maintenance. This initiative by the maintainers is another step closer to the AAF becoming a professional, capable and sustainable force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Veronica Pierce)

    Afghan Air Force takes over A-29 maintenance

    As advisors in Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air the tagline of ‘we are working ourselves out of the job’ is often used. The Afghan Air Force A-29 Super Tucano maintainers are working to make that phrase a reality. Recently, AAF A-29 maintenance leadership requested to take full responsibility for flight line maintenance operations from TAAC-Air advisors and contract maintenance.
  • An Afghan Air Force C-208 pilot, prepares to deliver supplies, over Southeast, Afghanistan, as Tech. Sgt. Brian Wahl, Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air, 538th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron C-208 loadmaster advisor, stands by for assistance during an aerial resupply mission on June 28, 2017. This was the first operational airdrop performed by AAF aircrew. The AAF successfully delivered 800 pounds of supplies to Afghan Border Police at their coordinated drop zone. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Veronica Pierce)

    Afghan Airmen deliver first operational airdrop

    On June 28, 2017, the Afghan Air Force conducted their first operational aerial resupply to Afghan National Defense Security Forces ground troops. The crew delivered four bundles of supplies totaling 800 pounds from an AAF Cessna 208 to the Afghan Border Police at one of their forward operating bases.
  • Master Sgt. Thomas Ryan, Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air (TAAC-Air) civil engineer advisor, starts an excavator before clearing reeds in a field at Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan, Oct. 6, 2016. The excavator was loaned to TAAC-Air by the Afghan Air Force civil engineer squadron so that the area could be cleared of reeds that were preventing security forces members manning an entry control point from having a clear view of their surrounding area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Holmes)

    Engineers clear field

    Engineers from Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air (TAAC-Air) have been working to give security forces members manning the entry control point into Hamid Karzai International Airport a clear view of their surroundings.
  • Col. Steven Ward, 438th Air Expeditionary Wing/Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air (TAC-Air) medical advisor, talks to members of the Afghan air force about how to configure a C-208 for patient transport during training at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, July 27, 2016.He looked on as the AAF medics practiced removing seats and securing litters to the floor of the aircraft. TAAC-Air advisers work regularly with AAF members to conduct training so they can remain proficient in their respective skill sets. (U.S. Air Force photos by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Holmes)

    AAF medics train to configure aircraft for patient transport

  • 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.
  • Mountains are covered with snow near Forward Operating Base Oqab, Kabul, Afghanistan, Dec. 6, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Corey Hook/Released)

    Coalition, Afghan C-130 crews train over snow-capped mountains

    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. 6-7, 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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