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AAF Firefighters Conduct MD-530 Egress training

The Afghan Air Force Fire Department discusses their strategy before the start of the MD-530 egress exercise July 25, 2018, Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan. The exercise incorporated a live MD-530 aircraft to give the firefighters the experience of working under hazardous conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared J. Duhon)

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AAF Firefighters Conduct MD-530 Egress training

The Afghan Air Force Fire Department tactically approaches a running helicopter during the MD-530 egress exercise July 25, 2018, Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan. The training scenario included two pilots trapped inside a smoking MD-530. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared J. Duhon)

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AAF Firefighters Conduct MD-530 Egress training

An Afghan Air Force firefighter disables the weapons of the MD-530 during the egress exercise July 25, 2018, Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan. The firefighters were taught to unplug the weapons systems and turn the aircraft off before egressing the pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared J. Duhon)

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AAF Firefighters Conduct MD-530 Egress training

An Afghan Air Force firefighter passes information to a medic during the MD-530 egress exercise July 25, 2018, Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan. As part of the training, the firefighter needed to be able to relay pertinent information to medics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared J. Duhon)

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AAF Firefighters Conduct MD-530 Egress training

Joe Frugé, Train, Advise and Assist Command – Air firefighter advisor, shows the Afghan Air Force fire department how to safely disconnect the weapons system during the MD-530 egress exercise July 24, 2018, Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan. Frugé emphasized the importance of disconnecting the weapons system before advancing on the aircraft. This helps ensure the safety of the firefighters and minimizes further mishaps during the egressing of pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared J. Duhon)

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AAF Firefighters Conduct MD-530 Egress training

An Afghan Air Force firefighter helps explain the process of turning off the aircraft during the MD-530 egress exercise July 24, 2018, Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan. The two-day exercise focuses on operating under hazardous conditions and how to safely egress pilots from MD-530. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared J. Duhon)

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AAF Firefighters Conduct MD-530 Egress training

An Afghan Air Force MD-530 maintainer teaches Afghan Air Force firefighters how to safely deactivate the aircraft during the MD-530 egress exercise July 24, 2018, Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan. The two-day exercise focuses on operating under hazardous conditions and how to safely egress pilots from MD-530. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared J. Duhon)

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AAF Firefighters Conduct MD-530 Egress training

The Afghan Air Force Fire Department stands ready for the MD-530 egress exercise July 24, 2018, Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan. The two-day exercise focuses on operating under hazardous conditions and how to safely egress pilots from MD-530. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared J. Duhon)

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AAF A-29 MX Becoming Weapons Certifying Officials

KABUL, Afghanistan (July 22, 2018) -- 2 Lt. Shir, Afghan Air Force A-29 maintainer, instructs weapons academics and safety familiarization in preparation for munitions load training July 22, 2018, Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan. Train, Advise and Assist Command-Air Advisors will evaluate Shir as an instructor and then certify him as one of the first Afghan Air Force A-29 weapons certifying officials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Nathan York)

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AAF A-29 MX Becoming Weapons Certifying Officials

KABUL, Afghanistan (July 25, 2018) -- 2 Lt. Shir, Afghan Air Force A-29 maintainer, explains the overall process of securing an A-29 July 22, 2018, Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan. Students had the opportunity to practice the security maneuvers and learn the English phrases needed to communicate weapon safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared J. Duhon)

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AAF A-29 MX Becoming Weapons Certifying Officials

KABUL, Afghanistan (July 25, 2018) – 1st Lt. Zubaide, Afghan Air Force A-29 maintainer, explains the operation of the machine gun recocking panel during training July 22, 2018, Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan. Zubaide is a part of the first team of A-29 maintenance instructors being certified to teach in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared J. Duhon)

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AAF A-29 MX Becoming Weapons Certifying Officials

KABUL, Afghanistan (July 25, 2018) – An Afghan airmen opens the gun access panel housing to get familiar with the A-29’s .50 caliber machine gun July 22, 2018, Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan. The Afghan airman is part of the first A-29 maintenance class to be taught by an Afghan instructor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared J. Duhon)

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AAF A-29 MX Becoming Weapons Certifying Officials

KABUL, Afghanistan (July 25, 2018) – An Afghan airmen listens attentively as an A-29 weapons instructor explains the functionality of the A-29 bomb ejector rack July 25, 2018, Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan. The instructor is one of three Afghans who will be certified to teach by Train, Advise and Assist Command-Air Advisors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared J. Duhon)

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AAF UH-60 crewmembers get operational experience with MQT

KANDAHAR AIR WING, Afghanistan (Aug. 5, 2018) An Afghan Air Force UH-60 crewmember reviews plans during a mission brief August 5, 2018, Kandahar Air Wing, Afghanistan. The crewmember is in Mission Qualification Training, which helps train Afghan UH-60 crewmembers to be combat ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared J. Duhon)

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AAF UH-60 crewmembers get operational experience with MQT

KANDAHAR AIR WING, Afghanistan (Aug. 5, 2018) Sgt. Ryan Browning, Train, Advise and Assist Command-Air crew chief advisor, loads M240 machine guns and ammo in preparation for the days’ training mission August 5, 2018, Kandahar Air Wing, Afghanistan. Train, Advise and Assist Command-Air helps train Afghan UH-60 crewmembers to be combat ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared J. Duhon)

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AAF UH-60 crewmembers get operational experience with MQT

KANDAHAR AIR WING, Afghanistan (Aug. 5, 2018) A Train, Advise and Assist Command-Air pilot advisor debriefs his Afghan Air Force counterpart August 5, 2018, Kandahar Air Wing, Afghanistan. This was the last Mission Qualification Training flight in the course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared J. Duhon)

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AAF UH-60 crewmembers get operational experience with MQT

KANDAHAR AIR WING, Afghanistan (Aug. 5, 2018) An Afghan Air Force UH-60 crewmember scans the area for threats August 5, 2018, Kandahar Air Wing, Afghanistan. Mission Qualification Training the crewmembers learns how to employ UH-60 weapons under different environmental conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared J. Duhon)

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AAF UH-60 crewmembers get operational experience with MQT

KANDAHAR AIR WING, Afghanistan (Aug. 5, 2018) Tech. Sgt. Mathew Hawkins, Train, Advise and Assist Command-Air crew chief advisor scans the area for threats August 5, 2018, Kandahar Air Wing, Afghanistan. Hawkins teaches the Special Mission Operators in the Mission Qualification Training course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared J. Duhon)

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AAF UH-60 crewmembers get operational experience with MQT

KANDAHAR AIR WING, Afghanistan (Aug. 5, 2018) An Afghan Air Force UH-60 performs low-level altitude flying during a Mission Qualification Training August 5, 2018, Kandahar Air Wing, Afghanistan. The UH-60 will equip the Afghan Air Force with the international standard platform that allows Afghan Airmen to conduct domestic operations safely, successfully and sustainably. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared J. Duhon)

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AAF UH-60 crewmembers get operational experience with MQT

KANDAHAR AIR WING, Afghanistan (Aug. 5, 2018) A UH-60 banks hard left during Mission Qualification Training August 5, 2018, Kandahar Air Wing, Afghanistan. During Mission Qualification Training, Afghan Air Force pilots are introduced to the tactical employment of UH-60s to support combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared J. Duhon)

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