An American contractor flying instructor goes over

An American contractor flying instructor goes over pre-flight checks with Afghan Air Force student pilots on an AAF UH-60 Blackhawk Dec. 8, 2018, in Kandahar, Afghanistan. The mission of Train, Advise, Assist, Command-Air is to train, advise, and assist Afghan partners to develop a professional, capable, and sustainable air force. TAAC-Air leverages train, advise and assist activities in concert with strong personal relationships, to create professional Afghan Airmen capable of planning, leading, employing, and sustaining decisive airpower operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Clayton Cupit)